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Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

Disagreements among the Pathfinders erupted into violence 300 years ago, spurring the Society's leaders to don helms that hid their identities and protected them from assassins. These ten members of the Decemvirate have remained anonymous to this day.

However, a recent discovery may uncover new information about this dangerous part of the Society's history.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

The Master of Scrolls, Kreighton Shane, has send you all a missive, which has prompted your arrival in Korvosa.

Upon your arrival in the City of Korvosa, the largest city in Varisia, you may may wish to research more about the area, the Shoanti, and Montlarion Jeggare.

Diplomacy (Gather Information) or Knowledge (Geography, History, or Local) (DC 10):

You have learned that Fort Korvosa was constructed by Chelish marines under the command of Field Marshal Jakthion Korvosa. Once completed, it served as a defensive position from which settlers and explorers would enter Varisia. Korvosa has since become a major cosmopolitan city. Imps, otyughs, and shrew flies pose concerns for unsuspecting visitors.

A result greater than 15, provides the information beneath the following spoiler:

Spoiler:
You are also aware that near the conclusion of the Everwar, Field Marshal Korvosa led a band of soldiers from Cheliax into Varsia. They met fierce resistance from Shoanti tribes (or “quahs”). As Korvosa’s troops wore down, relief came by way of the gentleman explorer, Montlarion Jeggare. Leading an expedition up the river now bearing his name, Jeggare delivered transport and supplies to Korvosa’s beleaguered soldiers.

A result greater than 20, provides the information beneath the following spoiler:
Spoiler:
You know that dozens of Pathfinders followed in the wake of Cheliax’s armies during the Everwar. Where the army went, Pathfinders could readily study sites previously disallowed by local groups. The Pathfinders plundered numerous abandoned sites. The lack of Society oversight from distant Varisia left few to question such methodologies.

Welcome to PaizoCon! Please go ahead and post your character introductions. I don't expect to get many posts in before the end of the "live" portion of the convention, but will do my best to keep us moving along.
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

Knowledge local:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The wayang made a long journey to arrive to Korsova with the terrestrial resources. But so he had all the time to think about the artefact the Master of Scrolls was talking about. And being sent to find something about this one is something always interesting for a member of the dark archives.

So he arrives in the city with his pistol on his chest, ready to go for a search.
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

After having read the missive, the half-elf makes the trip to Korsova to go to the Museum. There he should begin to investigate to retrieve the artefact. The ancestor of Montlarion will be perhaps not very inclined to cooperate, but maybe perhaps very well. Let's see.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Once arrived in the city he tries to get information.
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Annissa wears traditional Qadiran garb (though not as thickly layered and modest as Kyra's, for she values speed and freedom above all) that makes her out of place in Korvosa, but likely that was the case with many of her fellow Pathfinders. Blending it rarely seemed a priority.

A thin, almost translucent mourning veil of diaphanous black covers her face as she watches the city from where she crouches upon the balls of her feet. A long hafted weapon with a scimitar-like blade at it's end resting across her taut, armor-skirted thighs.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
The Concordance
Female CN Half-Elf | Vanilla Unchained Summoner 2 | HP 18/19 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 11 | F: +3, R: 3, W: +7 / +9 vs. Enchantment & +1 vs. spells/spell-like ab./poison | Init: +2 | Perc: +3, SM: +1, Dipl: +4, Bluff: +4 | Speed 30 ft | Summon Monster 7/7 | Spells: 1st 3/3 | Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: None

Shirin walks with dignity and slow steps.

"Greetings to you all. I am Shirin." says the young woman with a shy smile.

She looks a little scrawny but quite agile. Her golden, shining hair have an exotic appeal.

Resting on top of her chest, an amulet showing the holy symbol of Sarenrae is visible.

She has a natural presence although she does not come across aloof or arrogant at all.

Below her dress light leather armor is visible and she carries a Scimitar at her hip that is attached to her wrist with a very fine chain.

Facing you all she bows.

diplomacy : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

“I’ve heard much about this area. Do you want to compare notes?“ she asks.

Assume that she tells you the 20+ spoilers.

Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

A leather-clad kobold steps out of the shadows.
"You can call me Zog. Most humans have trouble with draconic."
Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Annissa cocks her head to the side and surveys Shirin suspiciously, but upon seeing the symbol of Sarenrae her shoulders seem to relax slowly, reassured by the others' presence.

"I have no notes to give," she says, voice somewhere between curt and regretful.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

We may get one more, but I think we can go ahead and move along.

Following the directive of the Master of Scrolls, you arrive in the City of Korvosa, the largest city found in the wilderness area known as Varisia, and the seat of one of three city-states that claim independent authority over their individual holdings in the region. Moving through the city, you make your way to the Heights district where the striking marble edifices of the Jeggare Museum rise above the surrounding terrain.

Upon arrival, atop the grand stone stairway that leads to the museum's prominent grand entryway, you are greeted by a red-haired man sporting spectacles and well-kept beard.

Picture available in Slides.

“Welcome to my museum, Pathfinders! I am Mercival Jeggare, the head curator.” declares the portly man adorned in a frock coat and ruffled blouse. The scholarly figure gestures toward a grand entryway dotted with displays of weapons, artwork, and fossilized remains. “Come in, come in! Always a pleasure to host members of the Society. I assume this is in regards to the missive I received from Mr. Shane?”
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

After the journey he had to come here, yes it was because of a mission of someone important that he came here, not because of the pictural art of the city.

Of course, Dear Mr. Jeggare. Thank you for your warm welcome. Where can we speak from the subject of the missive?
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

The clerical human is pleased to be arrived and to meet their contact in the city.

Hello, I hope we will be able to help you here.

Let's see of this mission will go. Last time there were some poisoners behind the curtain. So move carefully.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History
Waze wrote:
.Of course, Dear Mr. Jeggare. Thank you for your warm welcome. Where can we speak from the subject of the missive?

"Where ever you would be most comfortable, I suppose. You will find my museum here is rather extensive, housing grand galleries, small contemplative spaces, and everything in between," boasts Mercival, as he begins to walk and gesture for you to follow.

“Most of the exhibits displayed here were collected by my family and ancestors." he continues. "Of particular note is the esteemed Montlarion Jeggare. Presently, some personal effects of his are undergoing restoration for public debut. Antiques from Korvosa’s founding, vestiges of conquered Shoanti tribes, and ancient rune-etched artifacts account for the bulk of the collection. In recent years, the collection’s expanded to include treasures from other all over Golarion. Why just this morning, we procured several Tian antiquities.”

Dorrion wrote:
Hello, I hope we will be able to help you here.

Mercival pauses. "Oh? I was under the impression from Master Shane's correspondence that it was you who were seeking my help. Something about my museum housing a 'speaking artifact' and a 'false rider', I believe?"

"I must concede, I am unsure just as to what they may be referring." he pauses and pensively strokes his beard. "Adding an enchanted mouth could make an artifact speak, I suppose. A ‘rider’ may suggest someone mounted or else a proviso or alteration of some prior statement or decree."

"My staff and I have gone to great lengths to preserve the artifacts and items within this museum so that they may continue to be a source of knowledge and inspiration for those of us living in the present as well as for ages to come."

"Perhaps, if I show you around, your trained eyes may spot something that I have overlooked?"
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

Maybe. Maybe. The player is thinking: of course. Of course.

After some refreshments can we perhaps have a look?
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

Yes some refreshments are not to refuse after such a journey to arrive here. Then at work.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

"Refreshments?" Mercival replies, somewhat off put by the request. He pauses for a moment, then concedes, "Very well, then. I suppose one shouldn't conduct research on an empty stomach. The museum commissary, while rather small, is well-stocked and provides an intimate space for further discussion regarding Master Shane's letter."

"Of course, I must insist that you do not consume any food around the exhibits," states the curator. "My staff and I are meticulous when it comes to the cleanliness and preservation of items within the collection. I certainly wouldn't do to have the invaluable artifacts here soiled with loose crumbs, meat drippings, or beverage stains."

"Follow me," he sighs. "The fastest way is through here, which just happens to be the largest of the galleries here, which houses those Shoanti artifacts on display."

The curator leads you to an expansive gallery, illuminated by skylights. Exhibits displayed within decorative alcoves include several wooden totems and tools. More wood-carved pieces rest within a raised exhibition area to the north.

A massive glass-walled case dominates the center of the gallery and holds three bound volumes of the Pathfinder Chronicles. To the south, a table bears two metal chests as another holds two carved reliefs.

Suddenly, there is a resounding *CRACK* followed by a cascade of wood dust heralding the fall of one of the enormous glass skylights before it shatters upon the marbled floor.

"It would seem that you Pathfinders are not the only creatures currently being drive here by hunger!" shouts a very concerned Mercival. "Those are shrew flies!"

Even as shards of glass skitter across the stone floor, a cloud of buzzing insects pours into the gallery, splitting off into two sizable masses.

"Those pests will devour whatever they can!" Mercival cries in horror, then implores you. "Please, I beg of you! Hold them off! Protect the artifacts until I have had a chance to retrieve a means to deal with these ravagers!"

The curator rushes towards the exit of the gallery even as the flying hordes approaches.

Initiatives:

Annissa, Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Dorrion, Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Shirin, Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Waze, Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Zog, Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Blue swarm, Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Red swarm, Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Knowledge (nature)(DC 12):
These are indeed swarms of shrew flies! These insects are drawn to items as food.
Devour (Ex): The swarm causes damage to unattended objects in its space each round as though they were creatures It even damages inedible objects.

With a result of 17 or more, you also know the information under the following spoiler:

Spoiler:

These swarms are particularly destructive to items composed of wood, paper, and other plant materials.
Voracious (Ex): The swarms attacks deal double damage to creatures with the plant subtype and to objects made of paper, wood, or other plant materials.

With a result of 22 or more, you may request additional information.

Map of Gallery now revealed on Slides.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round One Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Anissa
Zog
Red swarm
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin
Dorrion
Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

"Ahhh, bugs!!! Quick humans, kill them with fire!"
Zog rushes forward pulling out an Alchemist's Fire.
"Why didn't I stea... acquire a blunderbuss!?"
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Annissa had been quiet most of this time, dutifully following the rest of the Pathfinders. Pensive and contemplative, she really old reacted to the "rune-etched artifacts" that were mentioned before.

Her hand instinctively reaches to her waist for an alchemist's fire but pauses, considering the swarming locust before her, and a room full of valuable wood.

Know Nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Is there some way to protect the artifacts, like can we run over and scoop some of them up?
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History
Annissa wrote:
Is there some way to protect the artifacts, like can we run over and scoop some of them up?

You may attempt any way to protect an artifact that you wish. Be creative! The objects are not nailed down or encapsulated (the museum relies on magic for most efforts of preservation and anti-theft), so they can be manipulated, picked up, stowed, carried, etc. A reminder of the cost of many of the actions that you may attempt during combat can be found here.

The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Annissa was a woman of instinctive, perhaps maternal nature. Protecting something normally meant getting in the way, or holding them close. So, that's what she does.

She hurries across the room, ducking her head as she tumbles around the closest swarm, hoping her wild swats and veil are enough to keep them at bay as she manages to catch herself at the far alcoves. Double move
The Concordance
Female CN Half-Elf | Vanilla Unchained Summoner 2 | HP 18/19 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 11 | F: +3, R: 3, W: +7 / +9 vs. Enchantment & +1 vs. spells/spell-like ab./poison | Init: +2 | Perc: +3, SM: +1, Dipl: +4, Bluff: +4 | Speed 30 ft | Summon Monster 7/7 | Spells: 1st 3/3 | Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: None

Hello GM, I am on vacation so bot me when it’s my turn and I have not reacted in 24 hours.

Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

As Anissa approaches one of the wooden artifacts, a mass of the insects (red) swarms to envelop the object and her as well!

Red, swarm: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Red, Voracious: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The insects bite at Anissa as well as the plant artifact, which they devour voraciously!
-4 HP to artifact after hardness

@Anissa - Due to the distraction their bites provide, you must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 12) or be nauseated for 1 round.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round One Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Anissa -3 HP (Fort save required)
Zog
Red swarm
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin
Dorrion

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

The wizard rushes inside the room (double move) pulling out a wand (swift).
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

As Waze rushes forward, the second mass of insects (blue) buzzes around before descending upon another wooden artifact, which they take to trying to eating immediately.

Blue, Voracious: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Fortunately, the shrew flies tiny mandibles have yet to make any headway through the artifact.
No damage to artifact due to hardness

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round One Cont'd/Round Two Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Shirin
Dorrion
Round Two Begins
Anissa -3 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Red swarm
Waze
Blue swarm

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
The Concordance
Female CN Half-Elf | Vanilla Unchained Summoner 2 | HP 18/19 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 11 | F: +3, R: 3, W: +7 / +9 vs. Enchantment & +1 vs. spells/spell-like ab./poison | Init: +2 | Perc: +3, SM: +1, Dipl: +4, Bluff: +4 | Speed 30 ft | Summon Monster 7/7 | Spells: 1st 3/3 | Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: None

Shirin draws her acid and moves forward.
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

The cleric moves forward into the room (double move).
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

Shirin and Dorrion move closer to the buzzing bugs.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Two Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Anissa -3 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Red swarm
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin
Dorrion

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Annissa ignores the swarm as if they weren't there, scooping up the artifact an turning to sprint free of the mass, tossing the artifact towards the rest of her party to keep it safe or, at least, use it as bait before turning on her heels and continuing to rush towards the other bug-enshrouded item.
Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

Zog moves up and hurl his alchemist's fire at the swarm of shrew flies. (Red)
ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d6 ⇒ 2
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

In 1st edition Pathfinder, Annissa does not have enough actions to 1) scoop up the artifact (move action), 2) toss the artifact (standard), and 3) rush towards the other item (move). However, since Annissa was within the swarm when she picked up the artifact, she would have noticed that she was able to shield it from the insects as she held it. (The swarm's devour ability only works on unattended objects and, once she picked it up, the artifact is no longer "unattended".)

In short, I am retconning Anissa's actions so that she is still holding the damage artifact (orange).

A PC can carry multiple artifacts, but each artifact weighs one pound.

Annissa wrote:
Annissa ignores the swarm as if they weren't there, scooping up the artifact an turning to sprint free of the mass, tossing the artifact towards the rest of her party to keep it safe or, at least, use it as bait before turning on her heels and continuing to rush towards the other bug-enshrouded item.
'Zog' Redclover wrote:
Zog moves up and hurl his alchemist's fire at the swarm of shrew flies. (Red)

Flames erupt from the shattered vial, consuming a number of the shrew flies, but thousands, if not millions, remain!

One of the swarms (red) then descends upon another nearby artifact.

Red, Voracious: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

The ancient item slowly begins to succumb to the mass of mandibles.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Two Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Anissa -3 HP
Zog
Red swarm -3 HP
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin
Dorrion

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

The wizard moves with his wand in hand and casts a spell from the wand.

Burning hand, CL 3: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3

You won't get these artifacts!
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

Swarm (red), Reflex v DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

The flames consume a few more of the insects.

The other swarm (blue) descend upon one of the nearby artifacts and Annissa!
Swarm (blue), bite: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Blue, Voracious: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The insects bite at Anissa as well as the unattended plant artifact, which they begin to consume.

@Anissa - Due to the distraction their bites provide, you must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 12) or be nauseated for 1 round.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Shirin
Dorrion
Round Three
Anissa -9 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Red swarm -5 HP
Waze
Blue swarm

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (purple) -5 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
The Concordance
Female CN Half-Elf | Vanilla Unchained Summoner 2 | HP 18/19 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 11 | F: +3, R: 3, W: +7 / +9 vs. Enchantment & +1 vs. spells/spell-like ab./poison | Init: +2 | Perc: +3, SM: +1, Dipl: +4, Bluff: +4 | Speed 30 ft | Summon Monster 7/7 | Spells: 1st 3/3 | Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: None

Shirin moves forward and throws an acid on the swarm!

acid : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 ⇒ 5 +50%=7
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History
Shirin Asal wrote:
Shirin moves forward and throws an acid on the swarm!

Flames envelope a considerable portion of the swarm, but not abate the intensity of the mass of insects that remain.

Too bad you can't crit swarms, but you've more than doubled the current damage dealt! I assume the attack was directed to red unless otherwise indicated.]

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Dorrion
Round Three
Anissa -9 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Red swarm -13 HP
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (purple) -5 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

The cleric moves to get nearer to the already damaged swarm and throws the alchmist's fire he has in hands.

Alchemist's fire: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History
Dorrion wrote:
The cleric moves to get nearer to the already damaged swarm and throws the alchmist's fire he has in hands.

Amidst the chaos in the gallery, the cleric's throw is off.

I will assume that Dorrion was targeting the nearest square of the swarm.
Scatter: 1d8 ⇒ 3

The vial misses the forward facing of the swarm, as the cleric intended, but the mass of insects is so large, that the vial impacts within them, just inches from one of the wooden artifacts (yellow).

It's an accidental hit and great damage!

The resulting flames consumes the remainder of the swarm!

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Anissa -9 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Red swarm -22 HP
Waze
Blue swarm
Shirin
Dorrian

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (purple) -5 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

The wizard looks at his wand a bit annoyed. He steps.

Let's hope this one will be better.

Burning hands, CL 3:3d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) = 6
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History
Waze wrote:

The wizard looks at his wand a bit annoyed. He steps.

Let's hope this one will be better.

Swarm (blue), Reflex v DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

It is much better. Wings light and exoskeletons burst under the sudden heat.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Three Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Anissa -9 HP (Fort save required at start of turn)
Zog
Waze
Blue swarm -9 HP
Shirin
Dorrian

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (purple) -5 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

Zog is a 0xp character and is out of things that could normally affect the swarm.
Zog lights the smokestick held in his tail with a tindertwig and moves in scooping up the pink artifact.
RAW it shouldn't do anything, so GM discretion on how a cloud of smoke should interact with a swarm. Considering it is a IRL way of pacifying bees in beekeeping it should probably do something.

The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Annissa flees the swarm, finding the other gone she hurriedly collects the half eaten (yellow) artifact.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

With smoke filling the area, the swarm moves to find tastier, less smoky targets.
Fly
Swarm, devour: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

But the artifact's tough varnish makes it hard to chew.

THE MUSEUM IS ABUZZ! - Round Three Cont'd/Round Four Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Shirin
Dorrian
Round Four
Anissa -9 HP
Zog
Waze
Blue swarm -9 HP

Plant Artifact (orange) -4 HP
Plant Artifact (purple) -5 HP
Plant Artifact (yellow) -2 HP
The Concordance
Female CN Half-Elf | Vanilla Unchained Summoner 2 | HP 18/19 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 11 | F: +3, R: 3, W: +7 / +9 vs. Enchantment & +1 vs. spells/spell-like ab./poison | Init: +2 | Perc: +3, SM: +1, Dipl: +4, Bluff: +4 | Speed 30 ft | Summon Monster 7/7 | Spells: 1st 3/3 | Reroll 1/1 | Active conditions: None

Shirin moves forward to one of the items and grabs it.
Dark Archive
Male Half-elf Cleric 3 (Herald Caller) / HP 24, CMD 14, Init +2, Perc +4, AC 14/12/12, Fort +7 Ref +5 Will +7 (+2 vs ench.) / Spells 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 /Active cond.:

The cleric moves and pulls out an acid flask.
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

The wizard moves and uses the next burning hands.

Burning hands, CL 3: 3d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) = 4
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Assuming the swarm has yet to disperse, Annissa will bravely run into it again to grab the next artifact before they can do damage to it.
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

Using phone. Spotty service.

Swarm (blue), Reflex v DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

The swarm takes some damage.
Swarm -12 Hap

Zog is up.
Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

Zog will spend a point of grit and will high jump 5ft, bounce off the wall and long jump over the swarm to grab the other artifact.
Jump 1 acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 vs DC 20
Jump 2 acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 vs DC 20
Destiny | Guardian's Covenant (Table 2) | On the Trail of History

The large number artifact's in one place is irresistable to the swarm. They move over the nearby Pathfinders biting at them.
Swarm, bite: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Bite damage and Fort save v. Distraction for PCs in 4 squares of swarm

All PCs may act
The Exchange
| HP 25/25 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | CMD 18| F +5 R +2 W -1 (+2 v enchant) | Init +4 | Perc +5 (LLV) | Spd 40ft | Rage 8/8 rounds | Active Conditions: Rage, Idina's blessing.

Distraction: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Annissa thinks a tactical retreat is in order, and takes her toys to go home.
Liberty's Edge
M Kobold Gunslinger (black powder vaulter, bushwacker) 1 | HP 11 | AC 16, T 14, FF 13 | CMD 11 | F +2 R +5 W 3 (+5 v smoke) | Init +3 | Perc +9 (LLV, can see through non-magical smoke) | Stealth +11 (+2 in overgrown areas) | Spd 30ft

Zog will run away.
Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Dark Archive
Male N Wayang Wizard (Spellslinger) 3 | HP 23/23 | AC 14 T 14 FF 11 | CMB 0, CMD 13 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 [+2 vs shadow subschool]| Init: +3 | Perc: +3, SM: +1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 3/3, 2d 2/2 | Shadow Speaker 3/3 | Active conditions: None.

The wizard takes a new position to use again his wand.

Burning hands, CL 3: 3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) = 7

This time it's enough.
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