Black Tom's Abomination Vaults
Game Master
Black Tom
An old-fashioned dungeon delve
Ground floor map
Current map
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
Good point--I'd been mostly sticking with the CRB, but Medic is a much better dedication in this case. Hilde will take the Medic dedication, the Continual Recovery skill feat, and bump Thievery to Expert.
She's updated to L2.
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
I do like the medic dedication, but for what it's worth, I imagine my cleric skills would be enough to keep us in fighting trim. Still, it never hurts to double up on the important stuff.
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
My Cleric 16 for AoA also has Medic and Champion dedications. I wanted to fully test PF2e healing...it's awesome!
Reminder that Medic auto increases Medicine to Expert.
Suggestion: always go for DC 15 for now. Crit is 4d8 more likely than DC 20 2d8+15....for now.
Assurance for Medicine not really wanted because you want to crit it.
Ward Medic better for out of combat healing if pressed for time.
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
That auto-increase to Expert was what sealed the deal for me. After trap spotting, the low-level rogue class feats are kind of meh for thieving racket. There's some OK stuff, but nothing that can't wait until L4.
Human Fighter 2 - HP 32/32, AC 18 (20 shield) - Perception +8 - F: +8/ R: +6 / W: +6 - Speed: 30 – Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20/20); Active Effects: Clumsy 1, Slowed 1; Default Exploration Activity: Seek
The feat Doctor's Visitation was one of my most used feats when I played a healer type. It's fantastic.
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
Henry can also have the Fear Gem. I am already finding Tindertwig's Actions sparse...lol.
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
You can use the Fear Gem as part of a strike.
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Could we combine the two maps (dungeon and combat) into one so that we can easily see where our PCs are on the large-scale map?
I'm finding myself abrogating decision-making to others because I never really understand where we are.
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
I have to admit that so have I actually. Apologies for not stating it earlier. I figured it was user error....
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
It's definitely been a challenge keeping track of where we are, even though I'm reasonably sure I've got it right. I'm about to test that assumption, though.
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
I'll be away for a couple of days for the US Thanksgiving holiday.
Human Fighter 2 - HP 32/32, AC 18 (20 shield) - Perception +8 - F: +8/ R: +6 / W: +6 - Speed: 30 – Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20/20); Active Effects: Clumsy 1, Slowed 1; Default Exploration Activity: Seek
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Human Fighter 2 - HP 32/32, AC 18 (20 shield) - Perception +8 - F: +8/ R: +6 / W: +6 - Speed: 30 – Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20/20); Active Effects: Clumsy 1, Slowed 1; Default Exploration Activity: Seek
Bookkeeping time.
Alright, loot. So, if I didn't miss anything, we should look like this
9.7gp - from this post
Silver Ring - 5gp
Bloodstone - 10gp
Warhammer x2 - 1 gp for both
50gp from Yin - split
A four way split should give everyone 18 gold, 9 silver and... 2.5 copper pieces each. We could call that 1 silver for whoever needs it.
Gold Tooth - Tindertwig
Dagger x4 - Put in a bag somewhere. Collect daggers. Everyone should have at least one.
Elixir of Lesser Darkvision - somewhere in the party
+1 Rapier - Hilde
Fear Gem - Henry
+1 Potency Rune - Tindertwig
Also a Scroll and Wand from the alter and an Amulet from the scorpion's skeletal victims not yet identified.
Henry is moving the +1 Potency Rune from the Morningstar to the Bastard Sword (6 gold), getting a Repair Kit (2 gold, and immediately using it to repair Tindertwig's shield with Assurance) and a new Steel Shield (2gp). That leaves Henry with 8 gold and 11 silver leftover in his bag.
@GM, would you allow Henry to use broken shields as material for making a new one? If so, how much of a price reduction would we be looking at? Also, I don't imagine there's enough time to move the rune over before this event happens, right?
And then experience from level 2
Starting at 1000.
Scorpion - 60xp
1st Morlock fight - 120xp
2nd Morlock fight - 120xp
Osprey Rescue - 30xp
Total XP: 1330
If I missed anything, let me know!
Male Human (mostly) Ex-cleric and Grumpy Cat
I may have pushed on a bit but my intention was that you have a full day to replenish supplies and spells, since you came home in the morning and the wake starts at night.
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
Apologies, I missed this last night. Post after work...
Male Human (mostly) Ex-cleric and Grumpy Cat
Starting Monday I will be going away for the holidays so the game will be on hiatus for two weeks, until after New Year's Day. Happy holidays to everyone and thanks for your patience.
Human Fighter 2 - HP 32/32, AC 18 (20 shield) - Perception +8 - F: +8/ R: +6 / W: +6 - Speed: 30 – Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20/20); Active Effects: Clumsy 1, Slowed 1; Default Exploration Activity: Seek
Just realized I posted from my other alias (again.) My bad!
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
Black Tom wrote: Starting Monday I will be going away for the holidays so the game will be on hiatus for two weeks, until after New Year's Day. Happy holidays to everyone and thanks for your patience. Same to you, and enjoy your time away!
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Sorry I've been away. I've been ill. I'll try to catch up over the weekend.
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Friends, I’ve very badly injured my hand today and can’t move it. I’ve had many stitches. I’m typing this with only one hand.
I’m going to step away from my games for several days to a week. If I am a player, please bot me. If I am the GM, I’ll see you in a few days.
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
Good luck, and best wishes for a full recovery.
Male Human (mostly) Ex-cleric and Grumpy Cat
Sorry to hear that. Take care.
Male Human (mostly) Ex-cleric and Grumpy Cat
Dear friends,
As you have no doubt noticed the game has been limping for a while now. Due to reasons outside the game my energy has been severely depleted these last months and now after a bout of Covid on top of everything. I feel a mere shadow of myself and don't know when I will recover.
It has been a privilege to be able to game with you but rather than continue to disappoint you and myself I will have to bow out. If anyone should feel up to stepping in and running the game they have my blessing.
Thank you for all the fun moments and happy gaming.
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
Black Tom,
Thanks for running this as far as you did--I enjoyed it. Best wishes for your recovery.
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
Unfortunate, but things happen. Wish you all the best and hope to be in another game with you in the future.
Thank you everyone!
Human Fighter 2 - HP 32/32, AC 18 (20 shield) - Perception +8 - F: +8/ R: +6 / W: +6 - Speed: 30 – Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20/20); Active Effects: Clumsy 1, Slowed 1; Default Exploration Activity: Seek
I wish you the best of luck, Black Tom, and thanks for everything so far.
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Wow. I just came here to say I was back!
Well, thanks for running what you did and here's hoping you feel better very soon!
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
To the players: do we want to try to find a replacement GM and continue?
Male Hero Points: 3/1 Goblin & Lucky Toad Exploration Mode Avoid Notice (Stealth+7) Gunslinger 1 Hp 18/18 AC 18(T), Fort(E) +5, Ref(E) +9, Will(T) +2 Perception(E) +4
Apologies, but I will take this time to bow put. I need to lower my game count anyway.
Good luck all!
@GM can you delete Tindertwig from game. Thank you!
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
F Dwarf Cleric/1 HP 9/9|Hero points: TBD| AC 18 T 11 FF 17| Fort +3| Ref +1| Will +4| Init +1| Perc +2
Understandable. In that case, Black Tom, can you set the campaign to inactive?
Human Cleric/Archer 2 - HP 24/24, AC 17 - Perception +7 - F: +6/ R: +7 / W: +9 - Speed: 25 - Hero Points: 3, Active Conditions: None; Default Exploration Activity: Search
Black Tom:
Please go to the Campaign Info tab and set this campaign to "Inactive".
Thanks.
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