[RD][PFS2] 1-01 Absalom Inititaion -- Grand Lodge (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Harasty

Keemul is about to step on a weak and rotted board right as Mirthra gives her quick warning. He looks again before placing his foot and realizes the area in the far corner is ready to collapse further.

Yes it was a DC 12 to see, so you spot the trap with the +1 bonus

However, it does look like you could easily craft some supports to safely investigate the pit.

Crafting check to secure the floor

Arvax examines the floorboards. "We should secure the floor."

The hobgoblin gets to work.

Craft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"Phew! Glad we caught that. As for light, I think I'm covered..." Keemul lightly slaps his own arm, and a sigil like the one he showed to the construct appears. However, it provides next to no illumination.

"All right, never mind. I suppose we could always use more Sarenrae in our lives." If Mirtha is amenable, the gnome then descends, his path lit up.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Mirtha always casts light on her holy symbol, which I believe lasts 24 hours.

Mirtha clutches her holy symbol to her breast, and snaps"I am not giving you my icon!" Then the anger in her face melts away as she realizes something and she says curtly, "But I can transfer the light from my icon to one of your possessions, Keemul." Mirtha closes her eyes and says a soft prayer as she touches the head of Keemul's hammer. The circus performer's oversized mallet is engulfed in an orange red flame that sheds light like a burning torch, despite being completely harmless and only slightly warm to the touch. Keemul also can't help but notice that the light has a faint but unpleasant sulfuric smell, similar to a burning tinderstick.

"Let Sarenrae light your way!" she whispers before he descends.

Arvax safely adds support in to the floors so alowing safer access to the hole, however, before Keemul jumps in, something start clawing out. More rotting husks burst from the floors of the main room and dinning room as well.

But Zombies being slow to ascend, everyone can act before they get

Zombies!

Group conditions:
Round 1

Keemul --
Mikaela --
Vanak --
Arvax --
Mirtha --
Katami --

Shambers -- R: G: B: Y:
Plague (purple)

Circus performer? No dice, but he's certainly a clown.

Having relaxed his weapons in preparation for the climb, Keemul hastens to get one back in his hands. "Good thing I didn't leave you all alone when these chumps popped up!" He stands ready to smash anything escaping the hole with his massive hammer.

♦ Interact to Draw
♦ Stride
♦ Rage

Mirtha attempts to identify the zombies in the main hall before retreating into the center of the group.

Recall Kn:Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Then seeing that one of the zombies in the pit looks a little different than the others, she tries to figure out if it's another type of undead.

Recall Kn:Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

"Try to lure them together! I have the energy for one more healing spell in me today! It'll burn them as it heals us."

Hearing Mirtha, Mikaela decided to simply wait, blades in hand, for the zombies to come to them, give the gnome a chance to weaken them all, then assault what was left.

Delaying until after the zombies have gone

"You heard her, friends! Let's stick together and drawn them in close." Vanak shouts while drawing his bow.

A few arrows won't hurt though... he thinks and scans the scene quickly to find a suitable target You just look the type. he thinks as his eyes linger a while on the undead creature that is covered in pustules and festering blisters.

♦Draw Bow
♦ Hunt Prey (Purple)
♦Hunted Shot (Purple)

Hunted Shot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Hunted Shot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Precision Damage on 1st Hit: 1d8 ⇒ 2

"Ah! Zombies. Get outta here!"

[A] Devise a Strategem: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Arvax attempts to study the green zombie coming out of the hole.

[A] Pull out crossbow

The hobgolin pulls out the crossbow.

[A] Crossbow: 4 + 7 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

But his bolt can't seem to find the zombie.

Katami moves next to Keemul and tries to get the attention of one of the zombies in the pit! purple

Acrobatics (Acrobatic Performance/Impressive Performance): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Then, she concentrates and uses her ancestral magic to protect herself! Shield +1AC

♦ Stride
♦ Impressive Performance/Focused Fascination
♦ Cast a spell (Shield)

Keemul readies for the onslaught while Mirtha assess the situation.

These are all zombies and thus permanently slowed.
The bulk of them are zombie shamblers, which are weak to slashing and good damage.

The odd one is a plague zombie and can infect someone with zombie rot if it hits them.

Although slow and easy to hit, not that easy as the volley of arrows and bolts fly past the creatures.

Katami tries to get the attention of the plague zombie, but they are mindless and just slouch towards you.

The green one climbs out and swings at Keemul
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
fist damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The plague zombie climbs out and strikes at Katami anyway.
Plague Fist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
fist damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 plus save v disease

The yellow one comes tough the door and attacks Vanak
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Missing

While the two in the main hall move towards Mirtha
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Both missing

Everyone is back up

Zombies!

Group conditions:
Round 1

Keemul -- 4 dmg
Mikaela --
Vanak --
Arvax --
Mirtha --
Katami -- 11 dmg

Shambers -- R: G: B: Y:
Plague (purple)

"Get in here, Mirtha, they're all around us now!" Vanak shouts towards the Gnome in the hall way. Everything was set up for her plan to fall into place beautifully.

"Orel, some help maybe, you useless bird?" he commands Orel to fight alongside him, before he fires at the plague-ridden Zombie in front of him. After his attacks he steps behind Arvax to give Mikaela some room to fight.

♦Command Orel to ♦Move and ♦Support
♦Hunted Shot vs. the Plague Zombie
♦Step

Hunted Shot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Hunted Shot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Precision Damage on 1st Hit: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Support from Orel: 1d4 ⇒ 2 persistend bleed damage + Dazzled

Fortitude: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Katami's body resists the disease and she's ready to retaliate!

Fighting Fan vs FF AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damages, S: 1d4 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10
Fighting Fan vs FF AC: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 4 = 5
Damages, S: 1d4 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 7
Fighting Fan vs FF AC: 1d20 + 7 - 8 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 8 = 1
Fighting Fan vs FF AC (HP): 1d20 + 7 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 8 = 16
Damages, S: 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

♦ Strike
♦ Strike
♦ Strike

Arvax quickly reload the crossbow. "Go away zombies. No one asked you to come.". Then the hobgoblin heads back to the back of the room - away from the zombie. With a closer look, Arvax studies the plague zombie (purple), then lets a crossbow bolt loose.

Reload, stride, attack

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

@GM - I think Mirtha's token never got moved. She indicated she was moving to the center of the group, but is still in the hall entry to the main hall. I think if she were to have moved, then the zombies would be against Mikaela.

Confirm?

@GM - I think Mirtha's token never got moved. She indicated she was moving to the center of the group, but is still in the hall entry to the main hall. I think if she were to have moved, then the zombies would be against Mikaela.

Confirm?

I was wondering why she was till out there. I have updated the map, the are at the door swinging though to Mikaela. But since they did not hit no major changes.

Vanak can't seem to hit the broadside of a slow zombie today.

Katami does a little better hitting twice with some heroic effort, with the slicing fan taking off larger chunks.

Arvax's bolt also sinks in to the larger zombie. But it is still up

Bold can still act this round

Zombies!

Group conditions:
Round 1

Keemul -- 4 dmg
Mikaela --
Vanak --
Arvax --
Mirtha --
Katami -- 11 dmg

Shambers -- R: G: B: Y:
Plague (purple) 28 dmg

Forgot to add 1 more damage to my last attack (thanks to backstabber)

Keemul hops into the air to try flattening the zombie his allies have beaten down. If he manages it, the gnome diverts to the fiend at his side.

♦ Hammer vs. Purple FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
♦ Hammer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
♦ Hammer: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8 Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Mikaela grinned at the zombies, though she knew she needed to either put one down quick or get help from somewhere, because this was about to get ugly. She slashed high, aiming for the zombie on the left, driving the point of her right hand dagger into its torso and ripping sideways.

twin feint1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
S damge: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
twin feint2 vs FF: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
S damge: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8
attack 3: 1d20 + 9 - 8 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 8 = 20
S damge: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

AA - twin feint
A - strike

Yes, my intention was to move Mirtha into an open space in the center of the group, but I don't thing the slides saved moving my token. I'm fine where Mirtha is at now.

Beware the touch of that one," Mirtha warns. "It's touch will corrupt your flesh! Get out your axes and knives! Their rotting flesh can be easily cleaved from their bones with a strong arm and sharp blade!"

As the undead close in and claw at her allies, Mirtha unleashes a burst of healing light, filling the hallway with energy.

3 action heal, basic Fort DC 18: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Keemul also is having troubles landing zombies

Mikaela however does shred on of the zombies in front of her.

Fort R: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Fort G: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Fort Y: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Fort Plague: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Mirtha's heals the party and burns the zombies with positive energy

The Red zombie enters the room and attacks 1d3 ⇒ 1 Arvax
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Missing

The yellow zombie attacks though the door at 1d2 ⇒ 2 Katami
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
fist damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus grab
Striking and grabbing on to the swashbuckler

Green the focuses on Keemul
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Zombie fist: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 5 = 10
Missing the gnome

The Plague zombie also continues on Katami
Plague Fist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
fist damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 plus save v disease
Striking down Katami. Then turning on Keemul
Plague Fist: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 5 = 18
fist damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 plus save v disease

Everyone is up again.

Zombies!

Group conditions:
Round 1

Keemul -- 6 dmg
Mikaela --
Vanak --
Arvax --
Mirtha --
Katami -- dying 1

Shambers -- R: 11 dmg G: 8 dmg Y: 11 dmg
Plague (purple) 44 dmg

Mirtha fishes a scroll of heal out of her blet pouch as she fires a ray of light through her allies at the approaching plague zombie.

Divine Lance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Good damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Dying: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Mirtha's lance explodes the plague zombie and its pieces fall harmlessly on the ground.

"That's how we do it!" Keemul roars after missing three swings in a row. He takes one more in parting, then regardless of its outcome moves on the zombie looming over Katami.

♦ Hammer vs. Green: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
♦ Stride
♦ Hammer vs. Yellow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Arvax dodges out of the way of the zombie that tried to bite. "Get away vile beast.". The hobgoblin tries to aim at the purple after studying it - attempting to ignore the zombie right next to Arvax!

[A] Reload

[A] Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 16

[A] Attack vs. Purple: 16 + 7 = 23
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5
Strategic Strike: 1d6 ⇒ 6

”Knives you say, huh?” Vanak shouts in Mirtha’s direction Time for the butter knife, then… he thinks as he drops his bow and draws the Falchion that is strapped to his back. ”You’ve got Katami?” he asks Mirtha and jumps into the fray before he gets an answer.

”You’re next.” Vanak says quietly at the zombie that was trying to get a piece of Arvax, before he slashes at it twice.

♦Hunt Prey (Red Shambler)
♦Strike with Falchion vs. Red Shambler: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
♦Strike with Falchion vs. Red Shambler: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17 Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9
Precision Damage on 1st hit: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Purple was gone after Mirtha's lance right?

Looks like Vanak might have already taken out my target. If so, I'll move into the dining room and flank with Keemul instead.

Mikaela sidestepped to put the nearest zombie between her and Arvax, then dove in with both knives, slashing at flesh and tendons.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
S damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
attack: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 4 = 15
S damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

A - move
A - attack
A - attack

Bolstered by Mirtha's divine strike, Keemul smashes the green zombie to pulp, but slips a little and does not connect after moving up to the yellow zombie.

Arvax then takes a shot on the zombie that down Katami and critically impoldes that zombie.

Vanak and Mikaela then quick finish the last one in a flurry of blades and barbs.

Katami lies unconscious but stable on the ground.

Combat over

Zombies!

Group conditions:
Round 1

Keemul -- 6 dmg
Mikaela --
Vanak --
Arvax --
Mirtha --
Katami -- dying 1

Shambers -- R: DEST G: DEST B: DEST Y: DEST
Plague (purple) DEST

Mikaela knelt beside Katami and pulled out the flask of healing potion that her friends in the Society had given her. She poured it into Katami's mouth, then held it closed so the healing potion would have a chance to work.

healing: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Arvax pulls out the alchemist kit. "Here, take this Katami"

The hobgoblin will make a quick tincture: Elixir of Life

Elixir: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Katami opens her eyes after Mikaela and Arvax pours some life into her mouth.

Thanks! I wasn't expecting that last strike... congrats for taking down the zombies.

She stands up, takes her weapon back and looks around. Lets finish this mission and look for clue.

Taking some time to review, the images of the haunts you witnessed included the hands that had been surgically cut off, as well cries of not wanting to live forever. The notes about partial recipes that include pieces of sapient creatures as ingredients, also support the history that this place was used for terrible alchemical experiments trying to create an "elixir of youth"

These notes and sightings will be enough to satisfy Gorm's request for information about this manor, before it is torn down.

Mirtha checks Katami's wounds, wrapping up the injury and cleaning any signs of corruption left behind by where the plague zombie struck her.

Medicine: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Using one of those crying angel pendants to turn that into a normal failure.

Swearing under her breath, Mirtha mutters, "That wound does not look good and it's clearly beyond my ability to treat. We need to get you to the Lodge, Katami so that someone with more experience can examine you."

Ouch!

Says Katami as Mirtha works in her.

After a last look around she adds You’re right, lets go back to the Grand Lodge, I think we’ve found everything we need here and I need healing.

Vanak rushes over to Katami to help her stand up.

"Hold on. Before we finally get out of here, let me try something." With his hand that is not supporting Katami, he fiddles with his belt pouch to produce a tiny brown root. "Here. Chew on this. It'll help you stay sharp and if you can manage to swallow the bitter sap, it even helps getting down your pulse and start blood clotting. It's really nasty though."

Natural Medicine DC15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 Hit Points healed: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 8) = 9

Vanak nods impressed by Katami's resilience. "Well done." He looks to his fellows and takes his hand off Katami, as she is now well able to stand on her own. "Everyone else is fine? The march back to the Grand Lodge shouldn't take long. We can get checked by the medics there. I just want to get out of this house..." he says as he picks up his bow and swings it over his shoulder, ready to leave.

"Phew! No reason to stay here much longer, then. Run or hobble!" Once everyone is in walking shape and the notes are found, Keemul directs his enthusiasm out the door as quickly as his companions will follow.

"Agreed. I think we have done what we were asked to do and more."

By making your discoveries known, the haunts in the house fade away and are made benign before they demolish the house.

You make your way back to the Grand Lodge to give Gorm your reports. "The Elixir of youth, though did not look like it went that well. If it were easy then the Sun Orchid would not be as big a deal." He is pleased with your work and then goes about his own business.

While leaving his office, Janira Gavix races down the hall, her blond hair flying in her excitement. “I just heard you made it back—congratulations! It sounds like everything went, well, about as well as anyone could expect. Come with me, I have something for each of you.”

The halfling woman leads the way into a small office and distributes finely crafted wooden boxes. Within each, a gleaming compass lid emblazoned with the Glyph of the Open Road and an engraved name lies upon a cushion of silk. “I’m not sure if you’ve picked up your own wayfinders yet, but when you do, you should have ones that prove that you belong. Now it’s official,” she beams. “Welcome to the Pathfinder Society!”