"Who knows when... or even if Tomil will return with food. I say we push on."
Utek looks at the boggard. "Doesn't matter what we do with that.. frogman. They're a nuisance. Kill it for all I care." Utek shrugs. "Or tie it up and leave it here."
"Yes, moving on seems to be best right now. But we should be wary of complications from the Aspis Consortium if they are the 'Serpents' that the boggard spoke of." Torra shakes her head. "That evil is not easily avoided."
"Indeed," Renthiel muses. "Leave the boggart to its own devices. It does not serve us to do more with it, nor would it be right to kill it."
"All we have currently is conjecture. We should continue on to find more definitive evidence. It matters little, currently, who is plaguing, more that they are. Once we find the cursebreaker then our priorities might shift. "
"I can trap yer drawers without you even knowin' it Mr Whiskers!" He waggles his eyebrows and glances at Bangy's britches like maybe he's already laid a trap there.
"Let's boot this frog out and I'll set down an alarm at the door to warn us if something or someone comes back inside." He then goes about rubbing some dirt in the KO'd boggard's wounds, enough to at least get him awake.
"Yer bein' evicted buddy, take this meat and hop on outta here else yer gonna end up like the rest of the snakes." He shoves a hunk of raw lizard in his hands and escorts him outside.
You create an alarm snare by rigging one or more noisy objects to a trip wire or pressure plate. When you create an alarm snare, you designate a range between 100 to 500 feet at which it can be heard. When a Small or larger creature enters the square, the snare makes a noise loud enough that it can be heard by all creatures in the range you designated.
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Scratch grabs a chunk of raw meat and shoves it into the boggards arms. It hungrily accepts as the dwarf gives him the old one, two boot in the rear and out the door he goes. The boggard scuffs into the sandy ground and the last you see of it is seen scrambling around looking for the dropped meat as the front doors to the Archive of the Sun shut.
Scratch seals the door with an alarm trap across the entrance, just in case.
With only one route to go you push onwards to he west. Five slabs protrude from the walls of this room about 3 feet above the floor. Carvings of scrolls in the walls above hint that they may once have been used as desks or worktables, but they’re now all covered with a mat of muddy reeds to serve as sleeping ledges. Double doors lead east and south.
The boggard at the center of attention yells, "Stop them! Defend me!"
Renthiel (46/46)
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Golga
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Utek
Scratch (70/70)
Torra (63/63)
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Boggards
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Bangy Piper** (81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Urdda** (85/85)
"Hrmph!" Scratch does his best to slam the door after booting the boggard out. "Like those house guests that don't ever wanna leave... complaining they don't like the food too!"
Scratch makes it back just in time to see another door being opened "Startin' the fun without me, I get it."
Renthiel quickly analyzes the situation. His eyes dart from the group of boggarts to Torra's holy symbol and then back again. He smirks a little, pulls out his sling and then lets the loaded bullet fly.
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Renthiel pulls out his sling and whips a stone at the lead boggard as it thumps the frog-like creature in the jaw. The centermost boggard has a grating laugh that seems to echo through the chamber.
A small orb glows in her hand where it quickly dissipates. A roiling cloud of fog swirls about her as it covers the chamber.
Renthiel (46/46)
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Golga
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Utek
Scratch (70/70)
Torra (63/63)
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Boggards
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Bangy Piper** (81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Urdda** (85/85)
"More boggards. Ugh. And what is this? Mist? Didn't realize that boggards were smart enough to do anything.". Utek puts his hand quickly on Urrda and infuses her spirit with energy. Then Utek concentrates and attempts to dispel the mists.
◆ Cast Nudge Fate on Urrda
◆◆ Cast Dispel Magic
Torra looks into the foggy room and begins chanting a passage from Sarenrae's texts. A gleaming mote of fire shoots into the middle of the room.
Then she pulls out her loaded sling.
Assuming he can see, and that Torra didn't just completely napalm the room, Scratch takes aim at the order barking Golga and sends a bolt that way, then reloads. "Healer and artillery! Reminds me of the good ole days back in the force!"
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Utek nudges the gods of fate as Torra creates a bit of fate of her own in the pal of her hand. As the small bead of flames begins to build Scratch snaps off a shot with his crossbow into Golga.
As the bolt hits the bead is ready. Torra sends it into the room where it expands, filling the chamber with red-hot flames. The walls buckle slightly as the explosive pressure pushes back against them.
The boggards scream as everyone is severely burned by the fire. As the smoke clears only a single boggard seems to have made it out unscathed! Clearing their eyes they croak in anger and rush at the doorway with clubs in their hands.
Bangy feels a club smack into his shoulder as the boggards congest the entryway.
Renthiel (46/46)
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Golga (-22)
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Utek
Scratch (70/70)
Torra (63/63)
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Boggards (Blue -21) (Pink -21) (Green -21)
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Bangy Piper** 72/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Urdda** (85/85)
"Kind of you to come here," Urdda responds coldly as the boggard waves its club around ineffectively. "Saves me the trouble of going to you." Legs planted firmly on the ground, the dwarf punches methodically at the invaders.
Renthiel, again, analyzes the situation. He reloads his sling and then lets the loaded bullet fly.
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The boggards grab at Bangy and stop the little ratling from getting some frog legs. Urdda rockets a fist into the boggards chest knocking it off of Bangy.
Renethiels' stone flies overhead and smacks the boggard in the head. It falls over and begins bleeding profusely all over the ground.
Golga spits a glob of acid at Urdda as she sees an opening.
The acid hits the wall where it sizzles and pops.
Renthiel (46/46)
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Golga (-22)
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Utek
Scratch (70/70)
Torra (63/63)
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Boggards (Blue -21) (Pink -21) (Green -21) (Red -15)
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Bangy Piper** 72/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Urdda** (85/85)
"Urrda, stay steady in there."
◆ Sustain Nudge Fate on Urrda.
◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile on Orange
Scratch slowly pulls the trigger, sending another bolt at Golga's vitals, then cranks and reloads. He then crouches down behind Bangy for cover. "Sorry, I think I dropped a bolt." He lies to try to save some face.
Torra gathers energy from the First World and sends a spark of electricity at Golga and another boggard.
Then she fires her sling bullet at the second boggard.
for if it hits.
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Golga takes a heavy stone to her chest, knocking the wind from her lungs momentarily. Scratch's bolt sinks in deep into her neck as she collapses twitching to the ground.
One of the boggards stiffens as the electricity courses into its body before falling over like a chopped down oak tree.
With Golga downa nd most of their forces defeated the remaining boggards drop their weapons. "We give up!" They raise their webbed hands into the air.
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek
Scratch (70/70)
Torra (63/63)
Bangy Piper** 72/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Urdda** (85/85)
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Bangy Piper lowers his bow.
"Tomil Jabrin" he says "Where is he now? What are you doing with the Black Sludge? Who is the Person turned into a Statue?"
Essentially repeating his line of questioning from earlier.
"And what is your favorite color!" Scratch quips as he too lowers his crossbow, just slightly, standing back up from behind Bangy.
"Who else are here of your family? We will give you, and them meat if they give up too." He tries to piggy back on Bangy's good will with a bit of extra oomph for the stomach.
Torra moves over to Bangy while they're talking and begins to treat the serious bruising from the boggard's club.
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Utek, playing the 'good cop' will walk up to the boggard and sit down next to it. "Will you please tell us? We are only curious.". He'll smile his best smile, hoping it'll put them at ease.
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The boggards shake in fright. "We don't know. He just bring food Croakchief Globblit Skink-eater speak with him." One croaks as the other begins rapidly answering the questions as best as he can. "Statue? Sludge? Green!" He seems to calm down slightly as Utek sits next to him. Unfortunately this pair doesn't seem in on a lot of the details of the place.
Torra mutters to Utek, seeing the boggards relax slightly, "Maybe ask them if they know anything of other rooms in this place, other boggards or creatures, and where exactly they are? Including this chief."
Scratch makes his way into the room, pushing past the remaining two boggards to have a look around. "Quite the layer of soot you put on everythin' Torra." He focuses his efforts on the door to the south.
If he sees any signs of usage, Scratch sets up a biting snare in the doorway before opening it when everyone's ready. "Nothing like chomped frog!"
Biting SnareItem 4
ConsumableMechanicalSnareTrap
Source Core Rulebook pg. 589 2.0
Price 15 gpThe snare’s jaws shut on the leg of a creature that steps on it. The snare deals 5d6 piercing damage to the first creature that enters its square; that creature must attempt a DC 18 Reflex save.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature takes half damage.
Failure The creature takes full damage.
Critical Failure The creature takes double damage and takes a –10-foot status penalty to its Speed until it recovers at least 1 Hit Point.
”No, because we were tasked with coming here to activate the cursebreaker,” Urdda answers gruffly. ”Sitting around waiting for someone who could very well be dead won’t help with that.”
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The boggards point to the door to the south. "Croakchief Globblit through there!" Scratch looks at the door and finds it to be well used. Taking a few moments before opening it he sets up a biting snare.
Two large sheets of metal are affixed to the stone walls to the west and east, reflecting each other and this room. Three statues, each so damaged as to be unidentifiable, litter the south end of this room next to a large nest of leaves and mud. A double door leads north, and an opening to the southwest reveals a flight of stairs leading up.
Inside the room scratching at the walls are a pair of eight-legged reptiles with a nasty disposition. With the door opened the pair turn with a hiss they gurgle. One of the boggards in your arms quickly stiffens as he turns to stone!
Torra (63/63)
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Reptiles
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Scratch (70/70)
Urdda** (85/85)
Bangy Piper** 81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek
"Holy s+++!" Is all a stunned Scratch can blurt out as he struggles to close the door.
Seeing the boggard being petrified and hearing what Scratch sees, Torra moves into the far back of the room and chants a prayer to Sarenrae. A flash of fire shoots from her hands to land between the two creatures.
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Torra engulfs the room in flames as the lizards shriek in pain.
The angered lizards scamper forth on all eight legs and righting into a biting snare.
It hisses and bites at Scratch as the snare clamps tightly around one of it's legs.
Scratch gets a small nip as the second lizard bites at his leg. The lizards gaze at Torra and Scratch and they slowly begin to feel their bodies stiffen.
Torra (63/63)
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Reptiles (Red -36) (Green -9)
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Scratch (54/70)
Urdda** (85/85)
Bangy Piper** 81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek
Urdda quickly marches to the front. ”Guess these explain the statues,” she rumbles, settling into her defensive pose and punching the lizard in the face.
Scratch feels his joints start to stiffen as the lizards give him the evil eye. Blasted arthritis, not now! He curses and scares off the gaze.
"I've caught bigger Bangy, but not scarier, lemme tell you!" He steps back, draws out his crossbow and fires at the most injured looking lizard (red).
Torra shudders as the magic washes over her and Scratch.
She sends out a spark which arcs between the two reptiles.
Then she pulls out her loaded sling.
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Scratch is so shaken by the stare that his crossbow misses the lizard. Urdda steps in to help and quickly begins thumping them on the snout. The creature seems a bit dazzle from the blows, but Bangy still manages to miss with his arrow.
Utek recalls these creatures to be basilisks. Their gaze alone is able to petrify their victims to stone, of which the basilisks eat. Basilisks can be found in almost any terrestrial environment, including forests, hills, mountains, plains, and swamps. They tend to dwell in caves or sheltered areas, and their hides often bear complexions that allow them to more easily blend with their environments. As a result, forest-dwelling basilisks may have scales of a verdant emerald color to match surrounding vegetation, while a basilisk that lives in the desert may be a sandy brown or shale color.
The wounded basilisk slumps down as the jolt stops its heart.
Torra (63/63)
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Reptiles (Green -15)
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Scratch (54/70)
Urdda** (85/85)
Bangy Piper** 81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek
Renthiel quickly analyzes the situation. He then rushes forward and stabs at the reptile.
Torra sends a glittering ice shard at the remaining basilisk.
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Then she swings her sling, letting fly with a rock.
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Renethiel's sword cane bounces harmlessly off of the basilisk's thick hide. It turns to glare at Urdda as it snaps at her.
Urdda grabs ahold of either side of the basilisk's mouth and shoves it off to the side so that Torra could freeze the side with a ray of frost. once the side is covered in frosty rime she beats a stone into the hind leg.
The creature's gaze continues to fall onto Scratch as he feels his older bones stiffen.
Torra (63/63)
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Reptiles (Green -30)
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Scratch (54/70)
Urdda** (85/85)
Bangy Piper** 81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek
Seems like the triple dosing of Dwarven Joint Flex Beta Scratch ingests daily, along with a steady diet of 'acquired' alcohol is just the ticket. "Ya already tried that trick ya dumb lizard. Maybe point that lazy eye at someone else next time." He quickly reloads and sends a bolt the lizard's way.
"Stop that." Urdda punches at the creature's eyes. "No more turning people to stone for you."
◆ Sustain Nudge Fate on Urrda
◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile
"Aha! Urdda, keep steady on your feet. Bangy, get into position. Scratch, how're you doing, bud?"
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Scratch scolds the basilisk as he shoots it in one of its eyes as Urdda continues to hammer in the blows. Bangy is able to properly finish it off with a solid thunk as an arrow forces its way into the basilisk's neck.
The lone boggard struggles and weeps. "Let me go!" Given a moment to peer about the basilisk room you realize that anything of use was removed long ago.
Well-worn stone forms this long staircase, and stone handrails protrude from the walls to the west and east.
Torra (63/63)
Scratch (54/70)
Urdda** (85/85)
Bangy Piper** 81/81; Leather armor 16/16)
Renthiel (46/46)
Utek