Dungeon Master S's "Abomination Vaults" AP

Game Master Chris Marsh

”Augrael was a good soul and we miss him dearly! Were you all good friends? “

Jif then speaks up, "Well, we just assumed there were two groups. Hard to square the circle of someone being kind to Augrael, but also killing everything that moves."

"I suppose that is fair. Though you have to agree that it's not exactly easy for adventurers that look like us to not get treated with deadly force. The mitflits certainly didn't do a good job at welcoming us. Especially when their leader, Boss Skrawg, immediately dealt with us in bad faith. It's been nothing but constant threats since then."

"All that said, we're here for Belcorra in the end. Stopping her from whatever she has planned against Otari and Absalom. Have any insights on what she's up to?"

"Skrawg?! Yeah good riddance. He was good for keeping people away, but he was just as mean to us. Who knows what she's up to. We can tell you that below here is the prison. The devils in her charge seem to be prepping for something. That's the lowest any of us have gone."

Somewhat begrudgingly, perhaps because the drider isn't as welcoming - but prefers peace here adds, "They're prepping to invade the surface. And I've been to the floor below that. Once. It's the farm, and it's not for surface dwellers. There are many undead, and they still serve her. The farm is what feeds most of us. Going that far is bound to draw attention."

The bartender then gives you a rough description of what's off limits if you want to be welcomed back to the Warped Brew.

Map is updated with the off limits areas marked in red. So long as you don't kill any morlocks either, this place can be a safe spot. Not pushing you out, but let me know if you'd like to return to exploring.

I see no reason to go anywhere this lot doesn't want us to go, Noroc says, draining his second cup and holding it out for another refill, nor *burp* a reason to disrupt how anyone is fed. I'd say it's a deal.

For "clearing" this room, each hero earns 80 XP. For doing it peacefully, each PC earns 1 Hero Point.

Peldur saunters over to the double doors and pulls them open.

And is faced with another pair of double doors.

Peldur saunters forward to the next set of double doors and opens them.

Anchored shackles and fetters line the north and west walls, and bloodstains obscure the stone floor. At the east and south, two sets of double doors lead out of the room; two steep staircases beside each of them lead further below.

The room seems to be guarded by something truly horrific Occultism or Lore (Drow) to ID.

Initiative assumes Talborel is Scouting
???: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 18 - 2 = 29
Bibi: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18 Avoid Notice (T)
Carrufikus: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 1 = 34 Detect Magic (A: +2 (U), N: +11 (T), O: +2 (U) , R: +11 (T))
Elena: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17 Investigate (A: +13 (T), N: +9 (T), O: +11 (T) , R: +9 (T))
Noroc: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28 Search (E)
Peldur: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29 Avoid Notice (E)
Talborel: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 30 Scout (Init ties to Tal)

Round 1
Carrufikus: Go Needs bot
Tal: Go
Occultism to ID: TBD
Peldur: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Noroc: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

"Guys! Get over here! There's something that looks like someone's anus exploded out of their body and is going to attack me."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
That's nice of them to think of us...wait, what?

Occultism to identify, when appropriate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
welp

Botting for Carrufikus

"Oh! Oh my!"
Carrufikus looks at the...thing, but since he's untrained in Occultism, he can't even begin to guess...so he doesn't.

Instead he moves up behind Tal and unleashes a beam of divine energy. "Guddommelig Lanse!"

spell attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
we've got spirit, yes we do: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 1) = 8

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈, sad trombone noises ⟐

Hero Point to Noroc for the bot-fu

Carrufikus struggles with aim, and strikes only the wall.

"We definitely need to get rid of this hideous beast! This looks as evil as they get! I just need to slow down and see if I can casts some spells to weaken it!"

Aw sweet! Is this a Pathfinder Branded Lochlol?

Occult:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Can I get Elf Lore at a higher DC? 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Tal is quick to respond to the reverse dungeon anus...

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19, Damage on Hit:2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1) + 5 = 8

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13, Damage on Hit:2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12

Hunt prey for my third action.

I'll take the elf lore Irnakurse! They are believed to be elves who have been subjected to particularly cruel and humiliating fleshwarping practices, though they are so corrupted by their transformation it is nearly impossible to tell.

Tal's response is near instinctual, but it means his aim is off. He takes a breath and settles into treat this thing like prey.

The creature sloughs forward and lashes out with a tentacle: ATK: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 20 - 2 = 34 slashing Peldur's face! CRIT DMG: 2d8 + 11 ⇒ (1, 4) + 11 = 16 And a Will save

A second flies forth for Tal: ATK: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 2 = 32 DMG: 2d8 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 = 14

Round 1
Carrufikus: Miss
Tal (69/83: Miss WILL
Irnakurse: WTF?
Peldur (60/92): Will + Go
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go
Noroc: Go

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Will! 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Bibi gulps a little, seeing how badly this beastie just nailed Pel & Papa. Not sure she would survive going toe to toe alone with it, she instead opts for an arrow.

arrow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
sneak attack damage: 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + (6, 2) = 9

Tal keeps it together and fights on, but vissions of an impossible world of chaos and ruined life overwhelm him. Stunned 2

Bibi does her level best but her attack is no where near close to potent enough.

Round 1
Carrufikus: Miss
Tal (69/83: Miss
Irnakurse: WTF?
Peldur (60/92, Stunned 2): 1 Action
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Miss
Noroc: Go

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Oh, gods. That thing is disgusting!

Peldur drops into Tiger Stance, ready for further battle.

As best he can, Peldur preps.

Round 1
Carrufikus: Miss
Tal (69/83: Miss
Irnakurse: WTF?
Peldur (60/92, Stunned 2): Stance
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Miss
Elena: Go

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Noroc moves forward a bit and flings a beam of divine energy at the...whatever it is Tal said it was. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 4 = 10

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Noroc's spell misses, but not by much.

As best he can, Peldur preps.

Round 1
Carrufikus: Miss
Tal (69/83: Miss
Irnakurse: WTF?
Peldur (60/92, Stunned 2): Stance
Noroc: Miss
Bibi: Miss
Elena: Go

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

From afar, Elena raises her voice to issue a booming, magic-laden command. "Flee!"

The spell attempts to force its way into the psyche of the monstrous creature.
Command w/Reach Spell on the Irnakurse. DC 22 Will save please

Will: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 The thing merely laughs at Elena's spell.

Round 2
Carrufikus: Go
Tal (69/83): Go
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (60/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Carrufikus attempts to recall knowledge on this creature

Religion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

The gnome pilgrim then follows it up by casting heal on Peldur!

"Reinvigormend!"

Heal III: 3d10 + 24 ⇒ (1, 1, 3) + 24 = 29

A burst of butterflies race directly over to the monk and heals him with divine magic!

"Stay in the fight, my friend! This is definitely one of those baddies!

ARROWS!!!

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25, Damage on Hit:2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21, Damage on Hit:2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8

And then... Intimidating Glare!

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Carrufikus doesn't think this is a creature from the outer planes, and it's certainly not undead. His heal spell comes at just the right moment. Tal's first arrow nearly hits it, but it's the closest he comes to having an effect.

Gibbering and snarling, the creature closes in a bit tighter as a quartet of tentacles fly forth again. It's touch sends impossible images through your mind!

ATK v. Peldur: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 20 - 2 = 37 for DMG: 4d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 4) + 18 = 30 Will DC 28 or Stunned 2
ATK v. Tal: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 20 - 2 = 34 for DMG: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (4, 8) + 9 = 21 Will DC 28 or Stunned 2
ATK v. Carrufikus: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 20 - 2 = 22 for DMG: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 4) + 9 = 21 Will DC 28 or Stunned 2
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 20 - 2 = 20 MISS

Round 2
Carrufikus (59/80): Heal Will
Tal (48/83): Miss Will
Irnakurse: ATK
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 1): Will + Go
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go
Elena: Go

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Will Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

”This one is a visitor from the outer planes, but I would not call him a welcome guest! Let’s send this one home!”

Carrufikus does NOT think this is a creature from the outer planes (plus Tal actually IDed it with Elf Lore above).

The tentacle whip stuns Carrufikus!

Round 2
Carrufikus (59/80): Heal
Tal (48/83): Miss Will
Irnakurse: ATK
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 1): Will + Go
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go
Elena: Go

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): TBD
Tal (48/83): TBD
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 1): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Rattled by the beast, Peldur strides forward to go toe-to-foreskin with the beast.

That's a fail, so Peldur spends this round Stunned 3, and next down to Stnned 2

Carrufikus does NOT think this is a creature from the outer planes (plus Tal actually IDed it with Elf Lore above).

The tentacle whip stuns Carrufikus!

Round 2
Carrufikus (59/80): Heal
Tal (48/83): Miss Will
Irnakurse: ATK
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 3): Fail
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go
Elena: Go

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): TBD
Tal (48/83): TBD
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Eyes darting nervously between this nasty beastie and a third of the punch-drunk party, Bibi bounces on the balls of her feet, bow held lightly enough to be dropped immediately, ready to dart forward...or back.

Fight or bail???

Will Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Tal keeps it together.

Unable to make this strange monstrosity flee, Elena opts to hurl magical lightning at it. "If you won't run, you will have to rue that choice."
Electric Arc w/Reach Spell vs Monster, DC 22 Reflex: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 4) = 14

I missed tha tthis thing has a template (that makes it slightly easier). I'm going back to adjust now... LOL turns out that PEldur actually crit failed the first, and passed the second, not Fail + fail, but the result is really a wash. Tal DOES keep it together.

Bibi delays as the party helps her decide. Tal keeps it together as Elena REF: 1d20 ⇒ 20 watches her spell utterly miss the target!

Round 2
Carrufikus (59/80): Heal
Tal (48/83): Miss
Irnakurse: ATK
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 3): Fail
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go
Elena: Zap

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): TBD
Tal (48/83): TBD
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Noroc tries again, flinging another beam of divine energy at the irnakurse. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 4 = 14

He then bestows a mote of cosmic aid to Tal. Cast guidance.

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

Finally the party draws blood! Noroc's spell is a light hit, but a hit nonetheless

Round 2
Carrufikus (59/80): Heal
Tal (48/83): Miss
Irnakurse: ATK
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 3): Fail
Noroc: Hit
Bibi (guidance): Go
Elena: Zap

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): TBD
Tal (48/83): TBD
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Bibi curses in a most unladylike fashion, drops her bow, and scurries in to back up Peldur. She takes a stab with her dagger as both it and her rapier come out.

I'm assuming Peldur does NOT threaten since he's stunned and 10' away. If I'm wrong and he DOES, please add 2d6 sneak attack on a hit

Dagger: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

since this had EFFING BETTER be a hit but I doubt it's a crit, Bibi will activate the poison effect!!

Free action interact 1/day: triggered on a hit, Dagger Poison DC 21 fort 4 round duration 1d8 dam & Enfeebled 1

PLEASE NOTE Bibi's AC is 26 for one attack she can see. It'll be the first one...

FORT: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Unfortunately, Bibi's poison doesn't take. Still she does lightly wound it!

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): Go
Tal (48/83): Go
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Never mind. I totally forgot that Carrufikus was stunned 2.

Carrufikus casts Divine Lance and hurls it at the creature!

Spell Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 3) = 9

For his third action, he casts Guidance on Noroc.

"May Desna shine her blessing on you."

◈◈ Cast Divine Lance
◈ Cast Guidance

With whatever he can muster, Carrufikus helps Noroc!

FORT: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Unfortunately, Bibi's poison doesn't take. Still she does lightly wound it!

Round 3
Carrufikus (59/80, Stunned 2): Guidance
Tal (48/83): Go
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (59/92, Stunned 2): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Tal remembers what he can about this creature... Does it have a weakness?

Recall Knowledge, Elf Lore: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18 If you don't take Elf Lore for this, Occult is +11

Then a couple more arrows...

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26, 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 = 14 Damage on hit.
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16, 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12 Damage on hit.

How long does the stunned 2 last? Is Carrufikus able to shake off the stunned condition?

How long does the stunned 2 last? Is Carrufikus able to shake off the stunned condition?

Stunned condition

Each time you regain actions, reduce the number you regain by your stunned value, then reduce your stunned value by the number of actions you lost. For example, if you were stunned 4, you would lose all 3 of your actions on your turn, reducing you to stunned 1; on your next turn, you would lose 1 more action, and then be able to use your remaining 2 actions normally. Stunned might also have a duration instead, such as “stunned for 1 minute,” causing you to lose all your actions for the duration.

So stunned 2 means you lose two actions, then reduce your stunned value by those two actions and you are no longer stunned.

You already ID them, and I'd have told you then that they have no particular weaknesses.

Tal scores a singular hit, but it's a good one.

Still only moderately wounded, the irnakurse continues to lash out:
Tentacle v. Bibi: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32 for DMG: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 2) + 9 = 18 and FORT
Tentacle v. Peldur: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34 for DOUBLE DMG: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 9 = 21 and FORT
Tentacle v. Tal: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21 MISS
Tentacle v. Carrufikus: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25 for DMG: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 2) + 9 = 16 and FORT
Tentacle v. Noroc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 MISS

Round 3
Carrufikus (43/80, Stunned 2): Guidance
Tal (48/83): hit
Irnakurse: 2
Peldur (16/92, Stunned 2): FORT + Go
Noroc: Go
Bibi (48/66): FORT + Go
Elena: Go

Round 4
Carrufikus (43/80, Stunned 1): Go
Tal (48/83): Go
Irnakurse: TBD
Peldur (16/92, Stunned 1): TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi (48/66): TBD
Elena: TBD

Location: The Library
Tactical Map (Slide 5)

Tracker
Party Conditions: Noroc: DR 5/Physical
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

hanging tight to see if anyone else closes, to get Bibi the flank

Carrufikus casts a two action heal on Peldur to try and get him back to health.

”Reinvigormend!”

Heal: 3d10 + 24 ⇒ (5, 10, 6) + 24 = 45