GM_DBH's Shattered Star

Game Master DBH

As Elean uses magic to search for traces of magic, Elathras waits. Once she nods her head, he shifts the polearm to his left hand and opens the southern door with his right.

Bharak gladly moved on, glad that the group had proven themselves to be professionals when it was needed.

Nothing shows as magic to Elena.

Elathras opens the door, the two vulture demons in the room squawk something in Abyssal.

A cloud of spores and a trail of feathers surrounds this twisted cross between a man and a gigantic vulture.

Axton & Elena may act!

Can't fail the knowledge check.

"Vrocks. Demons. Cover your ears and use good-aligned weapons if you have them. I'd tell you more but they'll probably die too quickly."

The veiled cleric steps forward and points towards the two large demons in their very cramped room. She'd wonder what were they even doing in there but had long since stopped asking herself those sorts of questions.

"Leave these sacred halls and crawl back to the abyss that spawned you!" She shouts, and four celestial giants ants enter from Nirvana who waste no time in tearing into the demons!

Standard: cast summon monster V (giant ants, one of the few celetial animals not Large but medium in size), move: start performance. With sacred summons as a feat, they attack right away. I'll summon the ants in an L shape in the room as there is barely any room to move in and I don't think they'll survive one round. The ants all smite the demons so they ignore their DR.

Summon monster V, give up Break Enchantment: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

attacks, ant 1, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
attacks, ant 1, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, sting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
damage, above buffs +discordant voice: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (1) + (1) + 13 = 15
damage, above buffs +discordant voice, sting: 1d4 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + (5) + 13 = 22
if bite hits, Grab vs FF CMD: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

attacks, ant 2, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
attacks, ant 2, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, sting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
damage, above buffs +discordant voice: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (2) + (1) + 13 = 16
damage, above buffs +discordant voice, sting: 1d4 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 13 = 22
if bite hits, Grab vs FF CMD: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

attacks, ant 2, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, bite crit confirm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
damage, above buffs +discordant voice, extra crit damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

attacks, ant 3, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
attacks, ant 3, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, sting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
damage, above buffs +discordant voice: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (6) + (6) + 13 = 25
damage, above buffs +discordant voice, sting: 1d4 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 13 = 21
if bite hits, Grab vs FF CMD: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38

Ant 4 is most southern and attacks Yellow instead of Red.

attacks, ant 4, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
attacks, ant 4, smite +2, IC+3, flagbearer +2, sting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
damage, above buffs +discordant voice: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 13 = 21
damage, above buffs +discordant voice, sting: 1d4 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 13 = 20
if bite hits, Grab vs FF CMD: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

"Two very large demons are waiting in this smaller room instead of waiting in this larger room!" Axton declares for some reason.

He casts slow at the farther demon.

Caster check vs. spell resistance: 1d20 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 5 = 36

Using metamagic feat piercing spell for that +5. DC 20 Will to negate.

Will save vs Slow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 :(

Elena's summoned ants swarm the two Vrock, wounding them both but are unable the grapple them.

When the bite hit the grapple was too low. When the bite missed the grapple would have succeeded.

Axton's spell slows the farther demon.

summoning Red: 1d100 ⇒ 18
summoning Yellow: 1d100 ⇒ 70

Ant bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Ant bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Ant bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Ant bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + (1) + 13 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (1) + (1) + 13 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + (5) + 13 = 22

Both the demons attempt to summon more Vrock's but the Ants attacks as they try and disrupt the attempts.

Spell like ability, doesn't need Concentration to cast but does provoke an attack of opportunity. They lost the summon.

The rest of you can now act.

Abbey second floor map updated.

Vhane unloads a barrage of arrows at the nearest Vrock.

Attack Red

Deadly Aim/Static +2/IC +3
+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 18 + (3) = 24

(Rapid Shot)+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 18 + (2) = 24

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 18 + (5) = 24

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 18 + (5) = 25

AC: 24; Hp's 130/130

Lt. Vhane ends Red who Red vanishes when killed, these guys are obviously summons. He puts his last bolt into the wounded Yellow.

Next up?

As Elena pointed out I missed the nat 20's I rolled for the Ants.

bite critical?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
bite critical?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 13 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (6) + (5) + 13 = 24

Deep sigh....

Slight rewind.

The Ants tear Red to shreds as he tries to summon, Yellow is wounded and prevented from summoning also. He is then finished off by Lt. Vhane putting four bolts deep into him.

Fight over, as Summon's the Vrock vanish. What are you doing now?

Feeling the magic stir around him, Elathras watches as Elena's ants take the fight to the demons. Chuckling as the demon clearly moves slower he raises an eyebrow as Vhane quickly fires off several shots with his crossbow, bringing down the last demon. Making a mental note to ask the dwarf how he gets off so many shots so quickly, Elathras crosses the threshold. "Well done Pathfinders." Leaning his polearm against the wall he quickly checks the room for anything of value.

Forgot to put the description in. My mistake.

A21. 5TA1NED-GLASS GALLERY
This room is a sort of enclosed bridge suspended over the cliff and
shore. The east and west walls are decorated with magnificent stained-glass windows depicting wonderful landscapes of the Outer Planes and of the home of the gods of Golarion.

Walkway to the last room. Nothing of value aside from the stained-glass windows.

What are you doing now?

With smoke rising from the end of his crossbow, Vhane puffs it away before reloading it.

Not really. But it would be cool if there were smoke. Just so he could actually do that. That and have the "whistle" sound from one of them 70's spaghetti westerns as he stares down his opponent. :)

Following after Elathras, Vhane waits for Bharak to check out the door. "Another door. Might be interestin', might not." He shrugs.

Taking a moment to observe the stained-glass windows, Elathras asks gesturing towards the windows. "What do you think Elena are these something you'd take a sketch of?" Hearing Bharak's observation about the other door, he adds, "When we have time, I mean." As he speaks he moves towards the other door, inspecting it quickly, he attempts to open it.

Taking 10(26) on perception for the door, if it appears safe he will try and open it.

The door is not trapped or locked.

A22. BATHS
This room is finely tiled with ceramic and glass and smells of pleasant floral aromas. A large, circular stone bath rises from the floor in the
middle. Of the three stained-glass windows in the room, the ones on the west and the east walls are flanked by large clay vases under copper pipes that descend from the ceiling. The air is pleasantly warm, no doubt heated by the steaming waters in the bath

On one side of the room is the statue of a beautiful half-elven woman armed with a sword and a hooked club. She seems familar to Axton & Elena when they see her?

Sadly the other two occupants of the room don't seem interested in bathing. The Hill giant swings lustily at the first person he sees.

greatclub: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

He misses Elathras.

stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

The sole Redcap in the room tries to hide in the shadows. Perception DC23 to see him.

What is everyone doing on the surprise round?

Can everyone give me a list of what effects they have going please? Put it in the discussion thread.

Vhane takes aim with his crossbow and fires off a bolt, aiming for the giant's eye.

Deadly Aim/+2 Static
+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33
Damage: 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

AC 24/Hp's 130/130

Stepping back to make room, Elathras brings his Guisarme into play and slashes at the giant.

5 ft step, attack: + 1 keen guisarme Str (+9) WT (+2) PA,FF (+9)
attack: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 1 + 2 = 26 damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 = 27
Intimidate (cornugon smash): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37

Axton waits from the back of the group, taking no action.

Elena peers intently at the statue as the fighting begins, her eyes widening in alarm as she finally puts it together. "Axton! We met that woman when we first met Sheila. Something here probably turned her into a statue! Be careful, everyone!"

"But what, though? The pool? An unknown enemy? Is the redcap or giant a practioner of magic...?"

Unsure what to do or how to best protect the party from also becoming statues, Elena begins her song, hoping Shelyn's protection would find those who needed it most.

Standard: Start inspire courage. This also opens up Saving Finale in case someone fails a critical saving throw.

If less than a minute has passed since fighting the Vrocks, the Ant summons also move south in preparation for following the frontline into the room. I'd like to think Elena stuck close to the frontline and moved with them behind the tanks as usual.

Hit: 1d20 + 18 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 5 = 43
Damage: 1d6 + 17 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 5 = 25
Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Confirm: 1d20 + 18 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 5 = 42
Damage: 1d6 + 17 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 5 = 24

Needs to save vs blindness

Eltharas went high and Bharak went low. His blades went down them up, coming in right where the leg met the thigh. He felt the blade bite deep, causing the foe to double over in pain. The enchantments woven into the metal glowed with power as it sought to overwhelm the enemy’s eyesight.

Elena peers intently at the statue as the fighting begins, her eyes widening in alarm as she finally puts it together. "Axton! We met that woman when we first met Sheila. Something here probably turned her into a statue! Be careful, everyone!"

Eyes wide and mustache quivering, Axton casts detect magic to identify unexpected threats nearby.

Lt. Vhane, Elathras & Bhark barely register the Hill giant's presence before wiping it out.

The Ants advance into the room.

Axton can't detect anything magic.

Green screeches in rage something about Ants not having proper blood and swings at the nearest.

Scythe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1) + 10 = 12

Wounding it.

A beautiful female Half-elf Red appears at the back of the room and casts Confusion on the party. Only the fact that her hair is hissing snakes shows she is not actually a Half-elf.

This slender, attractive woman has strangely glowing eyes and a full head of hissing snakes for hair.

Will save DC18 from everyone please, or roll on the confusion table.

Confusion

Fort Save DC16 please Elathras & Bharak as she gazes at you, or you are petrified.

The party can now act!

Nooooooo! Not a freaking medusa!!! Where's Perseus when you need him?

Will vs. Confusion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Catching sight of the snake-haired woman, Vhane simply asks, "What in the bloody hell is that?" before training his crossbow right on her and firing!

Attack Medusa

Deadly Aim/Static +2/IC +3
+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26
Damage: 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28

(Rapid Shot)+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27
Damage: 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

AC: 24; Hp's 130/130

Question Lt. Vhane. What are your bolts made of? Are they Adamantine?

willsave 18: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

Not confused. I will wait with Elena's other actions until I know the results of the confusion and petrify. There's a good chance she has to dismiss her performance to grant someone a save reroll which means she has reactivate it. If someone fails either, feel free to claim the saving throw reroll. Elena only has one available this round, though.

Also, @Vhane you can assume she either has performance still active or that she will reactivate it before firing. You should have the +5 hit/damage and +1d6 sonic damage from her buffs on attacks when you shoot.

Will save DC18: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 Whew!
knowledge: all monsters DC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
almost forgot
Fort Save DC16: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

As the giant falls, Elathras sees the woman who's hair is hissing snakes begin to cast her spell. His eyes making contact with hers, Squinting, his eyes begin to water and he sneezes, wrinkling his nose he asks, "Is it dusty in here?" Tapping his heels together he proceeds into the room wading into the pool.

Issuing his challenge, "Have at thee Woman!" He slashes at her with his Guisarme.

Using the boots of speed in case the pool is 'rough terrain' Challenge, Haste (AC 27 (25)/14/26) 20 ft move attack: + 1 keen guisarme Str (+9) WT (+2) PA,FF (+9)
attack: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 38 damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 10 = 38
Intimidate (cornugon smash): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

Also, @Vhane you can assume she either has performance still active or that she will reactivate it before firing. You should have the +5 hit/damage and +1d6 sonic damage from her buffs on attacks when you shoot.

Edit: I forgot about this, will add in, if the 38 didn't hit pleas make it 43.

Will: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 4 = 29

Fort: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Hit: 1d20 + 18 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 5 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 17 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 5 = 24
Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 3

There were no witty one liners or shouted threats. Rather, Bharak ran in as fast he could and swung wildly, trying to bring the Medusa down as quickly as possible. The idea of turning into stone was an alarming one, especially as his eyes were already watering and his head felt heavy…

Knowledge (nature) auto-passes.

Will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

Axton points and shouts "Medusa!" the way a young child might shout 'Stranger!' "Don't meet her gaze!"

"If only I had some sort of illusion prepared to cast over her eyes," Axton ruminates before deciding on a course of action. He moves forward into the room and casts ghoul touch, relying on Intrepid to dart forward and deliver the spell.

Spending one arcane reservoir point to make the DC 21 Fort to negate.

The Medusa hisses with rage as she is battered by Lt. Vhane, Elathras & Bharak.

She takes a 5' step away from Bharak and raises a holy symbol, channeling her hate.

Channel Negative energy: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 2) = 8 [ooc{ Oh come on![/ooc]

The party may now act!

She's kinda screwed, she planned to hammer the party while you dealt with the Giant and the Redcap, but you had to waste the Giant in the first round!

The Redcap plays with the Ants, nothing worth noting happening there.

"If only I had some sort of illusion prepared to cast over her eyes."

"That's... brilliant! Way to go, Axton!" Elena says, taking out the shard of pride. She concentrates and casts Major Image around the medusa, upon which an illosionary blindfold materialises around its eyes. The priestess' full attention is on making absolutely sure the illusion moves with the snake-woman until she dies.

TBH I have no idea if that actually works to shield the party from the gaze attack but it sounds very flavorful.

Did Elathras intimidate her?

Shuddering as the half elf steps away and sends negative energy washing over the room, Elathras shakes his head. "You will not escape." He steps back, lifting his Guisarme and chops repeatedly.

IF the fountain is rough terrain please change the move from a 5 ft step to a move action and only use the first attack.

inspire courage +5 to hit/damage +1d6 sonic Challenge + 11 damage 5 ft step, Full attack: + 1 keen guissarme Str (+9) WT (+2) PA,FF (+9)
attack: 1d20 + 17 + 1 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 17 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 43 damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 = 40 sonic damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 5 = 34 damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 = 42 sonic damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 5 = 16 damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 11 + 5 = 43 sonic damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

No Elathras didn't intimidate her. Very close though. :).

Elathras hits the Medusa twice.

Next?

Did Axton's ghoul touch work? What's the DC for that channel negative energy?

Vhane quickly reloads and fires again!

Attack Medusa

Deadly Aim/Static +2/IC +3
+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 18 + (5) = 30

(Rapid Shot)+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 18 + (3) = 28

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 18 + (6) = 29

+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 18 + (4) = 29

Crit confirm, Crit focus feat
+2 Repeating heavy crossbow: 1d20 + 19 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 19 + 4 = 32
Damage: 2d10 + 36 ⇒ (7, 2) + 36 = 45

Man, I hope a 32 hits. If so, that's 103 damage. Well, BEFORE DR is applied, of course. On the 2 hits.

AC: 24; Hp's 130/130

@Axton. I could tell you if the Ghoul touch worked if you ever gave me the attack roll? The Channel is DC18 to resist.

Lt. Vhane ends the threat of the Medusa with his first bolt.

Seriously, this party is threshing machine with Elathras & Bharak up front and Lt. Vhane potting anything left standing :).

Hand waving the Redcap, you stomp it easily.

She slumps to the ground with a look of shock on her face.

She had Status cast on the Vrock so knew they were being attacked and started casting, but you stomped the Vrock so fast she didn't get her full preparations done. She did have Stoneskin going though, which was why she was resisting so much damage.

Loot:
Chainmail + 3,
Punching dagger + 1 (Frost),
Doomsday key,
Stone salve (4 doses),
Gold unholy symbol of Mestama 230gp,
Necklace 2500gp.

Silence falls and you are left in the steamy air of the bathroom with a 'statue' that some of you know.

What now?

Leaning his Guisarme against the wall, Elathras searches the body of the dead half elf. As he searches her he sets the items out so the others can see them. Finding the odd key, he holds it up, asking "Do you think this is what we are looking for?"

Not knowing a lot about magic he opens the salve and sniffs it, wondering aloud, "Anyone know what this ointment is for?"

Just some fluff...

@Axton. I could tell you if the Ghoul touch worked if you ever gave me the attack roll? The Channel is DC18 to resist.

Oops.

Leaning his Guisarme against the wall, Elathras searches the body of the dead half elf. As he searches her he sets the items out so the others can see them. Finding the odd key, he holds it up, asking "Do you think this is what we are looking for?"

"It seems likely it is for the Groetus door downstairs."

Did we ever bypass the lock in the central tower (A4)? I forget, and I couldn't tell from the 30 seconds of skimming I did.

Not knowing a lot about magic he opens the salve and sniffs it, wondering aloud, "Anyone know what this ointment is for?"

"It's probably some sort of moisturizer."

Did we ever bypass the lock in the central tower (A4)? I forget, and I couldn't tell from the 30 seconds of skimming I did.

Lol!!! Well, at least you were thorough. Can't nobody accuse of not being that! Heck no! ;)

Not knowing a lot about magic he opens the salve and sniffs it, wondering aloud, "Anyone know what this ointment is for?"

"It's probably some sort of moisturizer."

Vhane stares blankly at the cleric as he gives his take on the moisturizing lotion. "Well, that's dumb. Wonder why they'd stash moisturizer with treasure. Doesn't really make a lot o' sense. The baddies are fallin' down when it comes ta leavin' treasure behind."

Leaning his Guisarme against the wall, Elathras searches the body of the dead half elf. As he searches her he sets the items out so the others can see them. Finding the odd key, he holds it up, asking "Do you think this is what we are looking for?"

Shrugging, "Ya got me. What does it open? Hopefully, a better treasure than the worthless lotion."

A4 is the only area you haven't opened. Very tough lock. Has a permanent Arcane lock spell on the door making it DC40. Also the outer walls are smooth and impossible to climb without magic.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

"Boys," Elena says, arms in the side and looking at the others disapprovingly the same way an admonishing mother regarded a group of unruly children. "There is a fellow Pathfinder petrified in front of us. Surely we are not considering heading back down now and leaving her to her fate? Especially when this 'moisturiser' is actially Stone Salve which can change her right back?"

Not waiting for an answer to that, she takes the ointment and approaches the statue of the half-elf. "I know there's a chance she won't survive changing back, but I'll try to give her the best chance I can. Shelyn, guide my hands..."

I'll start a performance as I apply the salve. If the half-elf fails the saving throw I'll dismiss performance to grant her a reroll. If she fails twice that's obviously the GM's bad luck coming to bite us for once then I'll cast Breath of Life on her right after she dies, assuming that works.

I missed this bit of loot as well.

Loot:
Some ofthe bathing implements in the room (oils, bath salts, soap) are of exceptional quality and worth a total of 80gp.
Among the vials of bath salts and oils in the northwest alcove are three potions of Eagle's splendor.

Sufestra's disguise equipment is kept in the southeast alcove-this masterwork disguise kit is particularly well equipped with elven princes s disguises, and grants a +4 bonus on such Disguise checks.

Fort save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Nearly :(

Elena applies the Stone Salve to the statue and it becomes flesh again with s startled gasp.

Koriah Azmeren's eyes dart around the room in shock and confusion, they narrow as she see's the party. "What? What is happening?"

She calms down when she recognizes Elena & Axton. Taking several shuddering breathes.

She was in Magnimar when she received a panicked Sending from her father. The Cleric of Desna at the Abbey. She informed Sheila Heidmarch but didn't wait for help to be called for and set out on her own. Despite being tough and slipping past the giants she was jumped immediately as she entered the abbey by the Medusa. Statue time. Her father was in charge of the lighthouse in the courtyard A4 and she believes he will be there if he's still alive.

Anything else you wish to ask her?

Keep a hold of that Stone salve. If applied to someone living it gives you stoneskin!

Hearing that one of the original clerics may still live, Elathras, having a gift for the obvious, asks, "Do you know how to gain access to the tower so we may check on him before we descend through the Groetus door?"

Again, just some fluff, not sure if it matters which we do first.

"She looks very moisturized compared to a few moments ago," Axton mumbles to Elathras and Vhane before turning to Koriah, whom he totally remembers from the Heidmarch mansion.

"Welcome back," Axton says to Koriah. He explains that she was petrified by the now-dead medusa, to which he indicates. He asks after her father, already suspecting that he knows the answer.

Hearing that one of the original clerics may still live, Elathras, having a gift for the obvious, asks, "Do you know how to gain access to the tower so we may check on him before we descend through the Groetus door?"

"And do you know what's in that tower? Or beyond the Groetus door?"

Again, just some fluff, not sure if it matters which we do first.

I like clearing the tower before we descend into the Doomsday Basement.

As the others talked with the unpetrified (and likely traumatized) pathfinder, Bharak rummaged through the various soaps, oils, bath salts and the like. Standing next to his kinsman, he muttered ”These will fetch a good price, aye? If every enemy we killed was so obsessed with their personal hygiene, we’d all be wealthy by now.”

"She looks very moisturized compared to a few moments ago," Axton mumbles to Elathras and Vhane before turning to Koriah, whom he totally remembers from the Heidmarch mansion.

Nodding matter-of-factly,, "Aye. That she does for sure."

As the others talked with the unpetrified (and likely traumatized) pathfinder, Bharak rummaged through the various soaps, oils, bath salts and the like. Standing next to his kinsman, he muttered ”These will fetch a good price, aye?”

"Aye, they will. Definitely worth takin'."

"If every enemy we killed was so obsessed with their personal hygiene, we’d all be wealthy by now.”

"We'd be livin' alright, is what we'd be doin'. Would not be doin' this, for sure. At least, I wouldn't." He shrugs.

Koriah Azmeren's eyes dart around the room in shock and confusion, they narrow as she see's the party. "What? What is happening?" She calms down when she recognizes Elena & Axton, taking several shuddering breathes.

Noting the other Pathfinder's distress, Elena does her best to calm her down and raises her hands in placation. "Easy. It's all right; you're safe now. Do you need a bit of time to get your bearings?" She offers, rather than going straight into an interrogation. "It's good to see you again, Koriah. Do you remember me? I am Elena. We met a few months ago in the Magnimar lounge. It's very impressive that you managed to get this far by yourself." She smiles warmly through her veil. "If you're injured, please allow me to see to your wounds. Afterwards, are you feeling up to joining up with us as we search for your father and the other missing clerics?"

Sadly Koriah didn't get the chance to learn anything of value, being ambushed as she tried to sneak into the abbey.

The only thing left to do is the bell tower at A4 and the locked door at A10. Your options at A4 are to try and pick the lock, break the door, hammer on the door to attract the attention of whoever is inside? Or fly up and peer through the upper windows to see who is in there?

What are you doing?

With nothing useful coming out of Khorah and her mental and physical state appearing sound enough, Elena nods. "All right. Bharak, can you try picking the lock at the tower door outside? We should check on her father if he is still there. If not, we might have to force it open. Or teleport through if Axton is able to."

This wasn't the super evil lock with the aura of dread, right?

No, that's the one at A10.

. Her father was in charge of the lighthouse in the courtyard A4 and she believes he will be there if he's still alive.

Hearing Koriah's father was in charge of the tower, Elathras asks, as they head toward the door, "Maybe he's just being cautious. What if we just knock and let Koriah tell her dad that it's safe?"

"That's assuming he's still there and that there isn't some monster holding him hostage. The rest of the church has been taken over by them... why would they not take the tower?" Elena says. "I would take a cautious approach where possible and see if we can sneak inside as we've done thusfar. But if the group at large wishes to throw that caution to the winds, I'll support you as well as I can."

Dot here when you're happy with your build.

I think my build is complete. I had to manually add some things as my version of herolab didn't have some racial options or the herald caller archetype, but I believe everything is correct.

Elena looks good. The last is the first. :)

Still not 100% sold on that, but well... here is Grom. We'll do what we can.

Okay, I think I've got her done: Umazura

Funny enough, scrolling through pics I found the one I've currently got for her. And I actually thought to myself, "That looks like the Inquistor iconic what's her name." Yeah I know it begins with an I. Im-something.

Anyway, it's not her. It's a Blackfire adept or something like that. But at least it's decent and it's the best option out there.

I actually have a link of a picture under her name that is pretty much perfect of what she looks like. It's too bad they don't have an avatar for that one. I know it doesn't match the avatar but if the avatar was green skinned it would be pretty close to spot on.

That's a really cool image for Umazura, Javell! How/where did you find it? I might very well go shopping around there for some art myself in the future :)

BACKGROUND
Axton Vendian is the son of two competing glassblowers who both have businesses in Magnimar. The fact that his parents fell in love and married only enhanced their competitiveness, driving both his mother and father to new heights of skill in their profession. Any hopes of Axton following in their footsteps were dashed, however, when Axton reached puberty, and a beautiful, magnificent Varisian mustache appeared fully formed on his upper lip. Both of his grandmothers proclaimed the mustache as a sign of their families' magical heritages coming to the fore in young Axton. While the young man did not share his parents' passion for glassblowing, their desire to excel and their passion for taking their talent to its furthest limits was quickly evident in the burgeoning sorcerer.

Axton's exploration of his bloodline's magic and his research into his heritage both have led him to the ancient empire of Thassilon. Together with the rat Intrepid, his emotional support animal, Axton has joined the Pathfinder Society, hoping to use the organization's resources to explore Varisia's past and unlock his own magical potential.

Description: It's hard to notice what Axton looks like beyond his magnificent mustache, but vague recollections remain of a handsome man with dark hair and friendly eyes.

Man, I simply went and typed in "half-orc female" on google. There are several that are really good. And I was torn between them. But that was the one I felt fit her greatly.

I wish Paizo would come up with some good pics like that, that have them at least smiling. Sheesh. Heck, just don't have them look so mad and THAT in an of itself would be an improvement.

Oh man that Axton dude reminds me of somebody. Somebody but who?... Man that's going to bug me. Going to have to think on that one.

You know, I believe that very well could remind me of Freddie Mercury. (To be honest, I asked my wife and that was her take on it. And after looking at pics of him, I'm thinkin' that's it). :)

It's definitely got that "70's 'stache" vibe going for it. Never trust a guy with a 'stache from the 70's. ;)

It's a really cool pic, I gotta say. I've never seen that one.

It's definitely got that "70's 'stache" vibe going for it. Never trust a guy with a 'stache from the 70's. ;)

The 'stache doesn't need your trust. Just your respect.

I like how 80% of the backstory is about the 'stache, and I laughed harder than I probably should have :)

It's not actually a 'stache. It's really his familiar resting on his lip.

Javell DeLeon wrote:

It's definitely got that "70's 'stache" vibe going for it. Never trust a guy with a 'stache from the 70's. ;)

The 'stache doesn't need your trust. Just your respect.

Lol! Oh man that's truly pathetic. Pretty funny though. :)

I can see it now:

Pathfinder Captain lady: "And you are?"

Axton: Giving the captain 'the look' - which as far as he's concerned NO woman can resist - while stroking his magnificent mustache, "Look, all you need to know, babe, is I'm the guy with the 'stache. Need I say more?" he asks in a very smooth and suave voice, giving her an arrogant grin and shooting her a wink before waggling his eyebrows.

Lol! He calls her 'babe'! Oh my gosh that is so excellent. (Yes, I do make myself laugh. I can't help it. That, to me, would just be so dang funny. Well that and I am probably slightly insane). :P

It's not actually a 'stache. It's really his familiar resting on his lip.

LOL! Oh man this just keeps getting more classic!

Talking all sexy to this woman and then his 'stache just crawls away. Awk-ward! LOL!

You may place your opening post on the gameplay thread now. We are still waiting on our Slayer?

Would also be funny if it turned out the stache was a figment familiar and was thus part of Axton's imagination the whole time!

Could also be a tumor familiar :P

Man that's just disgusting sounding. There's NO WAY I'd choose that kind of familiar even if I WAS an arcane fan.

I made a slight error on my last post, which I'll chalk up to the huge amount of environmental noise around me as I typed it on the phone. Healing magic is of course, conjuration instead of evocation. I think a cleric like Elana would know this IC as part of her base training even without ranks in spellcraft (yet). But eh, for the post to make sense, let's say she's too nervous to fully think straight :)

The garnets can go in the party loot. Which some one can bravely manage.

Anyone putting their hand up for the dagger or ring?

Zura will take the ring. Absolutely.

I was actually going to ask a question last night, but I was so freaking tired I was falling asleep at the computer. It was pretty pathetic. :P And I didn't completely like what I had going anyway so I just called it quits.

Plus, I wanted to give the diplomacy people a shot. Zura's diplomacy is pretty "meh" currently but it'll get better.

HA! That's 2 natural 20's on knowledge checks. And an 18 on a sense motive. Boom! You can't stop this freight train!

Now, if only I could roll like that when it actually means something. Like, you know, killing bad guys. :P (Unfortunately for me, that's when the 1's and 2's start popping out).

So do we want to check out the slavers meeting in the run down tavern?

Or do we go to the guards?

I gotta say, kinda interested in crashing the slavers meeting party. :)

I think that making friends with the slavers sounds like it would be fun. I'm very curious to see how Grom will act.

We could also ambush the slavers. Capture one and turn it over to Grom and/or Gul for information.

It's socially acceptable to be violent against slavers!

Gotta say, I'm liking socially acceptable. :)

Apologies, I've been out in the hot sun all day helping my parents with their garden. I'm exhausted and going to bed shortly. So no update I'm afraid.

Here's our loot sheet. Please let me know if you cannot edit it. DBH, please add the link in the Campaign Info tab or up top.

I'm happy to manage the loot sheet by selling loot and divvying up the total for paydays, but I'd really like it if everyone else can manage their own items. What I mean by this is is that if you claim an item, please remove it from the loot sheet when you add it to your character sheet. And anyone can feel free to add loot that DBH hands out. Just say as much so the items aren't added more than once.

I can't access Google Drive pages from work (I have to look at combat maps on my phone), so since I can really only work with the list at nights and on weekends, this sort of help is appreciated.

That said, there's two items on the list that I think should be claimed so that we can use them when needed. Any takers on the Ring of Feather Falling or the silver dagger?

Thanks for making that!

Thank you, Moustaxton!

I think Umazura already claimed the ring.

I think Umazura already claimed the ring.

So she did. Thanks!

Btw, for loot distribution...I've never really cared all that much about who gets what. So long as the group is stronger as a whole, it doesn't bother me if someone has more or less. This is because I find that when people need to 'buy' items from the group pot, almost everything goes unclaimed. This is because items that aren't "ideal" end up just being sold because nobody wants to spent their WBL on a ring of featherfall. I'd much rather see people grab and use those items instead of seeing them all sold so that people can buy the usual christmas tree items.

But that's just my preference. If the group would rather have people buy from the pot, I'm ok with that to.

Grom can survive with a big sword and a fine cloak.

Oh, and a hat of disguise. He wants to try that moustache.

A mere illusion isn't going to cut it.

Btw, for loot distribution...I've never really cared all that much about who gets what. So long as the group is stronger as a whole, it doesn't bother me if someone has more or less. This is because I find that when people need to 'buy' items from the group pot, almost everything goes unclaimed. This is because items that aren't "ideal" end up just being sold because nobody wants to spent their WBL on a ring of featherfall. I'd much rather see people grab and use those items instead of seeing them all sold so that people can buy the usual christmas tree items.

But that's just my preference. If the group would rather have people buy from the pot, I'm ok with that to.

Agreed.

I've actually never been in a group that requires PCs to buy from group loot, and the only time I've ever seen a group worry about WBL is when the GM asked us to calculate our gp value because he wanted to see if he was giving out enough magic items.

A mere illusion isn't going to cut it.

You say that until the GM throws this guy at us

Btw, for loot distribution...I've never really cared all that much about who gets what. So long as the group is stronger as a whole, it doesn't bother me if someone has more or less. This is because I find that when people need to 'buy' items from the group pot, almost everything goes unclaimed. This is because items that aren't "ideal" end up just being sold because nobody wants to spent their WBL on a ring of featherfall. I'd much rather see people grab and use those items instead of seeing them all sold so that people can buy the usual christmas tree items.

No way I could have said this any better myself. I am of the exact same mind. When it comes to items, I don't care who gets what. It's never really mattered to me. In my mind, it all works out in the wash at some point. But even if it doesn't, then that's cool too. As long as the game is enjoyable, then it's all good to me. :)

I was in one game where one player went through everyone's character sheets calculating how much they had. Then demanded that things people wanted be sold so that they could have enough gold to be level with other players.

Most agreed, I didn't as it would cost my fighter a better set of armor. So it was sold and my character left the group. It's a stupid idea and I'm glad the party agrees.

I was running the martial character and we'd had a string of good martial gear. The rest felt it wasn't fair. I often wonder what would have happened had I bided my time and started demanding magic items they wanted be sold?

But that wasn't really the sort of player I wanted to be, so I left them to it.

I was in one game where one player went through everyone's character sheets calculating how much they had. Then demanded that things people wanted be sold so that they could have enough gold to be level with other players.

Most agreed, I didn't as it would cost my fighter a better set of armor. So it was sold and my character left the group. It's a stupid idea and I'm glad the party agrees.

I was running the martial character and we'd had a string of good martial gear. The rest felt it wasn't fair. I often wonder what would have happened had I bided my time and started demanding magic items they wanted be sold?

But that wasn't really the sort of player I wanted to be, so I left them to it.

I agree with this. Also, there's some issues with this system not accounting for that party tanks tend to need a lot more gold to gear up as they need to maintain expensive armor/shields next to the rest of their stuff, especially at low levels. I'm down for handing it to whoever benefits from it the most.

Good for you, DBH! That, to me, just brings a game down. "Let's make sure we're all even." "Hey! How come he's got greater wealth than me!" "Well that's not fair you gave them that!" etc., etc. Ugh. Just wears me out. Too freaking nitpicky. I don't blame you for stepping out. I would've too. Seriously no fun.

I agree with this. Also, there's some issues with this system not accounting for that party tanks tend to need a lot more gold to gear up as they need to maintain expensive armor/shields next to the rest of their stuff, especially at low levels. I'm down for handing it to whoever benefits from it the most.

EXACTLY! "...whoever benefits from it the most." This is perfectly said as well.

During a game when there's loot found, I always tend to go through and figure out who's suffering what where and who can benefit from whatever the most. It just makes the most sense. Whoever has the worst saves should get the cloak of resistance. Whoever is lacking on armor, should get the ring of protection. (Although, like Trevor said, I would lean more toward the tanks in getting such than anyone else. I mean, AC for a wizard is far less important than for a smasher).

Like I said, just let it make sense. It's not difficult. A wizard does not need a Tome of constitution +2. They just don't. Not unless everyone else has already used one. (I say that because there was this wizard that actually wanted to use one that was found. We have a tank(barbarian) of all things that takes a BEATING on a consistent basis, and the wizard wanted said tome).

Needless to say the group was for giving it to the barbarian but I really didn't get that thought process. And it's a good thing too we didn't give it to them, the player was a replacement player and didn't last 3 months before they just up and quit without a word. Although, as typical for most I've noticed over the years, still applying for other games. Anyway, I digress.

A mere illusion isn't going to cut it.

Gonna shave your 'stache at night when you're sleeping and stick it to my face.

That's gonna drain you of all your mojo.

Let's see who laughs then.

That's PvP, Grommush.

But it's also maybe a way for you to get your own tumor familiar.

Gonna shave your 'stache at night when you're sleeping and stick it to my face.

That's gonna drain you of all your mojo.

Let's see who laughs then.

That's PvP, Grommush.

But it's also maybe a way for you to get your own tumor familiar.

Lol! Yeah, Grom, that's PvP, bucko! And get your own tumor familiar! By the way, his name is 'Axton', not 'Samson'. ;) Plus, it'll only take him a couple of weeks to grow it back. Then you guys would practically be twins. That'd be cool. ;)

Crap. I totally forgot the chick's name we're looking for. Maybe one of you will see this and hit me up with the name before I'm able to find it by scouring the thread for it. I'm hung up in the middle of a post because of it. Blasted memory! :P

Edit: Found it! I knew it began with an 'N'. :)

Having played through this myself I think is a good time for everyone to level up.

You're still at the stage where skill rolls are important so a little advancement is helpful.

Here's our loot sheet. Please let me know if you cannot edit it. DBH, please add the link in the Campaign Info tab or up top.

DBH, can you add this link for our loot sheet?

I've added the bounty and the loot from Plutivarch Dremis.

Axton Vendian wrote:

Here's our loot sheet. Please let me know if you cannot edit it. DBH, please add the link in the Campaign Info tab or up top.

DBH, can you add this link for our loot sheet?

It's now up top.