Pirate Vaults (Inactive)

Game Master Pirate Rob

Neither of them seems to be lying, you suspect miscommunications/misunderstandings are the most like cause of the differences in stories here but it's hard to be sure.

"What kind of other things? If she's looking to learn alchemy or witchcraft, we'd be happy to teach her. Right Naught?"

Naught yawns.

"I'm sorry," he says from atop Sendoski's shoulder. "Was there a question?"

The May responds "How to deal with the big city, what to expect at University, that sort of stuff."

Yan buys some reading glasses from Morblint's. They have wire frames and round lenses. How do they look, Sendoski?

"They look great!"

"Don't take any hits to the face or they may break," says Naught.

When's the last time I got hit in the face, other than every time, Naught? Yan chuckles. I'm glad, I was getting eye strain reading your book. It's great for research but the pages are so —

— nevermind. Say is that Oorgatch over there? Maybe he bought you a Soothe scroll? I wonder what else he got… Yan trots away.

”Hey, Yan. Got the scrolls. Rune should be ready soon.”

He hands Sendoski a scroll of sooth 2 and Scarred One a scroll of heal 2. ”We gotta have some healing ready, just in case. Also, getting a [i]ghost touch[i] rune, if it’s ok with you all. Too many wisps and other incorporeal things. ”

He thinks for a minute. ”If we wait here three days, we can clean the Alpaca out some. Plus, I can finish those elixirs. Will help agains invisible. Scarred One, can you pray for a faerie fire spell? Might help a lot. That, and/or maybe glitterdust?”

"I can make more healing potions too."

Scarred One goes to the Mayor "We wanted to borrow the Vol Rajani sword. We opened the portal, but there is no saying if it would not be needed further."

Scarred One looks around

"And since it is not used at the moment ..."

In the spare time he heads to drink more potions

Fort save, lvl 4, DC19: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 Crit success so 4gp!

There's no further plot need for the Icons, the Dawnflower Library will gladly lend it though.

Yan stretches, ready to head back to gauntlight. He looks in the mirror and adjusts the glasses, they don't really match his style, but he thinks the overall effect is somehow charming. To adventure! He says to his reflection. He trots out, leaving Sendoski's book on the table in the sun, where it's serving as a coaster for his old teacup.

Not sure where the crafting days leaves Sendoski's project(s). but Oorgatch finishes up some elixirs while Scarred One works trying out new beverages. The Weretiger has quite a peppery bite but is delicious.

You're able to return to the 4th level without any trouble. Where to?

"How about we check that secret entrance to the west"

He wonders for a moment "Yan do you think that Mites would want to clear alpaca for us? They would have presence in Otari then"

The secret door sounds good.

He grins. Putting the mites to work is an excellent idea.

"Are you sure that is safe? What will the townspeople think?"

Following the narrow passageway to the secret door leads to a room with three five-foot-square iron cages, the bars lined with spikes on the inside, hang from chains in the middle of this room. Blood-crusted manacles dangle from chains on the west wall. A stout wooden table with more manacles anchored to it stands in the southwest corner, and on it sits a whip made of blood-red leather with a silver handle.

A blue woman wearing nothing but thorny chains looks up in disinterest as the door open and barely acknowledges your presence "Be gone, and do not come back." she yawns.

Yan is horrified by the room; he tries to identify the creature before saying anything. Religion +9

Don't forget to update slide values.

Yan isn't sure but Scarred One thinks this is an Evangelist Velstrac (Kyton), the most frequently encountered velstracs on the Material Plane. Frequently found leading covens of hedonistic mortal flesh-sculptors or serving as wardens of horrific dungeons.

Evangelists are the same size as humans, although with the heavy chains that always drape their forms, they often weigh 350 pounds or more.

Attacking them without silver or good weapons is not advisable.

Scarred One looks at the female

"This is an Evangelist Velstrac (Kyton), the most frequently encountered velstracs on our Plane. Frequently found leading covens of hedonistic mortal flesh-sculptors or serving as wardens of horrific dungeons. Despite being passionate and could be considered hot, I do not recommend you hitting on her, unless with a bit of good and silver."

Scarred One looks at her [b]"Bellcora signed a contract for you to be here?"{/b]

She sighs and slowly stands up, having no interest in conversation.

You can either shut the door and leave or face combat.

Yan holds up his hands. Let's not get started on the wrong foot here. Perhaps we can share information. Or start a book club. No need to fight…

Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20

I scooted folks 5 ft closer.

The fiend's look of boredom turns to one of malice as the chains in the room being to rattle menacingly and the chains around its body flail as well, threatening anybody who gets too close.

A sense of palpable fear begind to creep into your sense as well.

Initiative:

Yan
Scarred One
Sendoski
Oorgatch
Blue Kyton

Party is up!

Remember Yan's Aura helps vs Fear with a +1 status bonus

Inspiring Marshal Stance, DC 20: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 = 33 => Stance is a 20' aura.

So be it. We are not afraid of you, fiend!

He holds the silver-tipped hatchet in his hands as he moves around to provide a flank for Oorgatch — surprised and then relieved as the chain whips past his face. Stance, double move

Will (E): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 = 25

Oorgatch moves up, but does not yet worry about panache.

Will: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 = 24

He draws the silver sword cane and attacks!
sword cane, aura, flank: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 1 = 29
piercing, silver: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Sendoski moves into the room and sends rubble flying at the kyton!

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
P/S: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) + 4 = 16

Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Retcon based on previous discussion in slack

Prior to attacking, Oorgatch attempts to tumble through the fiend!
Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Assuming this works, Oorgatch will do a confident finisher for his attack

finisher: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3) = 11
Total of 18 + weakness, assuming that the 29 wasn't a crit.

"Sendoski! Try throwing a silver piece next time!"

Oorgartch: correct on both counts.

Scarred One moves closer to strike the fiend

Will save, DC25, aura: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18

Scarred One is frightened by the aura, but then the symbols on his face begin to pulse with power (↺ Mask or Rejection(divine)) lets me reroll it with +2

Will save, DC25, aura, mask or rejection: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 35

"We are not afraid of you fiend! Nature will reclaim this tainted land"

He raises his roseguard sword and strikes

Intimidating strike, aura: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 1 = 14
Damage, slashing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

But he strikes the chains only

Move, intimidating strike

Yan moves deep into the room, inspiring his allies as chains whip by his head.

Mr. Osprey flings debris at Kyton unsuccessfully.

Oorgatch tumbles in and lands a blazing wound with the silver cane.

Scarred One's Warmask saves him from fear, but the Cooperative Blade strikes only Chains.

It's wound burning and festering the Kyton strikes back at Oorgatch.
chain: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

Instead it gets hit again by the silvery blade, causing it to cry out in pain before doubling down and striking again.

more chain: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 5 = 16

But it still can't hit.

Frustrated it squeezes between Yan and the cage, repositioning itself among differing chains in the room.

Initiative:

Yan
Scarred One
Sendoski
Oorgatch
Blue Kyton -32

Party is up!
No immunity to aura from success/crit success. As a reminder the save is at the end of your turn. DC 21 f: F2, cf: F3

Yan thinks holds the axe and thinks about a cozy mystery he read a while back. I'll chop like Blaze Rawdon from Death and Axes!

Yan raises his shield and moves, but this time finds himself impaled.

Athletics (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 1 more AC no crit. One more on this roll free. A game of inches.

He struggles with the chain, failing to tear it out.

28 damage and bleeding and impaled

Will (E): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29

"You ok, Yan?" asks Oorgatch, as he starts his tumble.

Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

He fails, so he tries again.
Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

And then, flanking once more, he stabs again!

'cane', aura, flank: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20
silver Piercing + precision: 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (6, 1, 3) = 14 | deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 1
7 silver piercing precision if that's a miss

DC21 will save: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18

Scarred One moves his hand and his body begins to grow Cast enlarge on self Then he takes a swing with his giant sword "Your time has come creature!"

Strike, aura: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13 Here it comes
Damage, slashing, enlarged: 2d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 + 2 = 14

His sword gets entangled in the chains, but Scarred One yells in anger and just swings harder.

Hero Point Strike, aura: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29

Will save, DC21: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Sendoski gives the kyton the Evil Eye. DC 20 Will save

Then casts Haste on Scarred One!

"Go get 'em!

Yan gets impaled by a chain

bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 3

and continues to bleed.

Oorgatch gets around on their second try, but can't get a blow past all the chains into the flesh of the Kyton.

Scarred One is embiggened and heroic and lands a blow with The Cooperative Blade.

Sendoski casts haste on Scarred One and gives the Kyton the Evil Eye.
will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Oorgatch sees the face of a departed loved one in place of the Kyton's face.

Sendoski Will vs Aura: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 = 15

As does Sendoski.

With no fresh wounds made with silver the Kyton's wounds begin to close.
It heals 10

It lets go of the chain that holds Yan, although the chain continues to wrap itself around the champion

The Kyton then focus's its gaze on Oorgatch.
will Oorgatch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Oorgatch becomes more scared as their vision begins to blur.
The evangelist is concealed from Oorgatch for as long as they remain frightened and is temporarily immune until the start of the evangelist's next turn.

Turning to Sensoski a chain reaches out from the nearby cage to attack the witch.

chain: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 1 = 20
piercing: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 = 10
1d6 persistent bleed
The spikey chain rakes Sendoski

Initiative:

Yan 42/78 (Bleeding 1d6, Grabbed25 24)
Scarred One
Sendoski 33/43 (Bleeding 1d6, Frightened 1)
Oorgatch (Frightened 2, -Conceal)
Blue Kyton -36 (Frightened 1)

Party is up!
Will DC 21 20 vs Aura at the end of your turn (Except Oorgatch)

Yan tries to escape:

Athletics (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Once free he Steps into a flank with Scarred One and strikes:

Axe, Aura: 1d20 + 13 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 5 + 1 = 14

I cannot heal myself as she will strike me the moment I do so. Any help here?

Then he bleeds…

Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Luckily stopping (I thinkn).

Then he makes his save…
Will (E): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 = 28

Confident finisher keeps the silver damage up. -58 damage for the kyton.

Though he is weak in the knees having seen his brother's face in place of the kyton's he still persist in his attacks. He dashes forward, tumbling through the kyton's space, taking a nasty wound as he does.

Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 2 = 27

He then stabs again, confidently. "You aren't my brother! I had to kill him, you vile creature!"

'cane', aura, flank, frightened 2: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 1 - 2 = 21
silver, piercing + precision: 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (2, 2, 3) = 14
Again, assuming this misses, 3 piercing, silver (+weakness) due to the Confident Finisher

He then sets up his dueling parry.

concealment DC5: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Whew!

Scarred One looks how his movements increase in speed, he swings with his artifact sword.

Sword@evangelist flanked, aura: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13
Damage, slashing, enlarged: 2d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 2 = 12

Yet again hitting the chains. He moves his shield and throws rocks at the creature

Scatter Scree, Reflex save DC21: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 4 = 12 Difficult terrain under her feet and one square to the side.

His shield spikes begin to emanate with magic. Scatter Scree cast from Trinity Geode

Then he swings with his shield

Shield spike@creature ff, aura, map: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 18
Damage, piercing, enlarged: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 + 2 = 12
Extra damage, trinity geode, bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Yan escapes and bleeds a bit more before missing, things seem better though.

Oorgatch lands a solid blow this time, thanks to the efforts of his allies as he prepares his defense.

Scarred One misses with both attacks.

ref: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 1 = 17

But rocks do in the fiend!

Sendoski will bleed 1 last time.
1d6 ⇒ 2

Out of Combat

There is magic present and searching the room you find several interesting things:

The northern cage has silver-lined runes like the inactive teleportation rooms Sendoski identified elsewhere.

The middle cage has signs of having held a prisoner some with within the last few months although there aren't signs of death here.

The southern cage is unremarkable, but mounted on the wall like a once prized possession long since forgotten about is a black leather whip with incorporeal spikes protruding from it. +1 Ghost Touch Whip.

The door to the east leads to a small hallway that leads to the broken shrine room.

Yan sheathes the axe and begins healing himself.

That was… painful.

once ready he proceeds to the shrine, keeping an eye out for traps.

Whip for oorgatch? Finesse; ghost tough.

Oorgatch grabs the whip, just in case. "Seemed better than most fights to me." He shakes his head, trying to get the image of his brother's face out of his head.

Just got a ghost touch rune for my rapier. Of course. We can transfer the rune for someone else, like Scarred One. I don't see an issue with us all have ghost touch in this adventure!

Scarred One grows back to his regular size and hides his sword. He looks at the fallen creature, he goes out of the room and finds a bit of dirt, he brings it with him and goes towards Yan

He channels some magic and the dirt turns into mud of odd smell

"Ok, I will try something new, stand still"

Threat Wounds@Yan, Healing Plaster, Risky Surgery, DC20: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 27
Harm: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Heal: 4d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 6, 7, 7) + 10 = 36

Threat Wounds@Sendoski, Healing Plaster, Risky Surgery, DC20: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 24
Harm: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Heal: 4d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) + 10 = 22

With that he hides his knife "Back in shape. Let us take that wip and go further"

"Shall we go to the odd stairs? I think there was more directions to go there"

Sendoski thanks Scarred one for the healing.

"For a moment there, I thought she looked like you, Naught."

Yan frowns at Naught.

What was she doing here?

Stairs sound good.

"Sure, stairs." mumbles Oorgatch as he cracks the whip.

Heading past the broken altar you find the forever stairs. As before there's magic in the hall, and a wavy line of blue energy flowing through the back wall.

Stairs extend upwards to the left and downward to the right.

What's the plan?

I say we go up.