"Wait a moment..." Morgan says to the others. Returning her attention to Jeggare, she says, "I have to ask you some questions first. Answer them correctly and we'll be on our way to get you out."
"Who was the previous Master of Spells for the Pathfinder Society?"
"Who is the Head Initiate for the Pathfinders?"
"Name two founding members of the Pathfinder Society."
As someone well-traveled and well-educated, Jeggare speaks almost all Common languages. He is a half-elf so he definitely speaks Elven. He also wouldn't be referring to his best friend Radovan like some servant.
What!? What's with the questions? Weren't you here to save me!? Do you dare question your Venture-Captain? I don't deserve to be in here a moment longer than necessary!
Alonzo:
Jaggare is, of course, purposefully evading Morgan's questions.
Morgan grins. It's not a friendly grin. "I don't think this is Jeggare. Because a Jeggare with half a brain would understand why I'm asking these questions. And he would answer without hesitation."
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra thinks for a moment. "Why, yes, we do dare. In fact, that is an important part of investigation. Something we've been taught by our Venture-Captains."
Evasiveness doesn't become any Venture-Captain worthy of the name, Alonzo growls. And your reference to Radovan as a servant — when that rebel wouldn't serve anyone dinner — betrays your lies.
Turning to Flint and indicating Jeggare with his thumb, making sure he gets it: He's lying.
Three huge vault doors hang askew on their hinges at the entrance of this massive, candlelit hall. The artifact must have once been hidden past these broken doors. Just north of the doors are large piles of rubble with mirror shards scattered around them. A pair of black curtains cover an opening at the end of the hall. Next to the rubble, a narrow tunnel opens to the right.
It is pitch dark down here, everyone but Pugsley has dark vision; I will assume he has Light etc. But he can only see 40'.
Morgan:
you dectect magic.
Haggra and Maggie:
Footprints seem to go right into the wall, to your right and to your left.
Pugsley grabs a torch and gives it a light. "Where did that wannabe go? Was it some sort of illusion?" Pugsley looks to the others with more expertise.
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
”Footprints going right through the walls. Right and left.”
He moves to the left, and checks out the wall, pushing in the area over where the footprints go.
As Haggra moves forward, Alonzo and Maggie catch a faint whisper of movement from the other end of the hallway. You are now in combat, but the enemies are Undetected… but not Unnoticed.
You can attempt to Seek enemies if you have Darkvision.
Female (she/her) goblin bard 5 | hp 56/56, hero 2/3 | AC 23, F+9 R+13 W+9 | Speed 25ft | (+2 on Initiative) Perception +9, Stealth +11, Perform +15, Deception +14 | Current Conditions:
Maggie starts to Inspire Courage, using Lingering Performance.
Performance:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
She then seeks ahead in the darkness for hidden enemies.
Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
If she spots anything, she will Point it Out to others.
If not, she retrieves her terrifying secret weapon from her belt pouch, making sure not to reveal it lest it send her own party members fleeing in horror.
Maggie and Alonzo see flames flickering in the side-tunnel. They also see motes of dust falling around what might be invisible creatures. One of them pops out as she strides forward and launches three scorching rays at your group. The other one remains Hidden. (DC 11 flat to target).
Cool character art on slide 2. It's Aydrian Thrune herself!!
Ray vs Alonzo:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Ray vs Flint:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 Fire:4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 5) = 14 Ray vs Maggie, cover:1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 1 = 31 Fire:4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 2) = 12Doubled to 24
Shadows and hellfire dance around her as she slings her spell. Burn, Pathfinders! HAHA!
Cover me!
A hellhound dashes out from the tunnel! Let's call it "#1" just for the sake of argument…
"Give me the magic," Morgan says, looking down at Asher. The dweomercat cowers, but complies. It turns an ashen colour as the necromancer drains magic to bolster her own.
Drain Familiar, recalling Animate Dead
She immediately launches into the lengthy spellcasting required to animate the dead. Moments later a plague-ridden zombie appears right behind the hound!
"Destroy the hellhound," Morgan commands, pointing at the infernal beast. Mindlessly, the zombie complies.
Fist vs Hell Hound 1:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 Damage (B):1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus DC 18 Fort save vs Zombie Rot
Zombie Rot:
Zombie Rot (disease, necromancy)
An infected creature can’t heal damage it takes from zombie rot until it has been cured of the disease.
Saving Throw DC 18 Fortitude; Stage 1 carrier with no ill effect (1 day); Stage 2 1d6 negative damage (1 day); Stage 3 1d6 negative damage (1 day); Stage 4 1d6 negative damage (1 day); Stage 5 dead, rising as a plague zombie immediately
The hound yelps. Its hide singes the zombie's flesh, but the mindless creature doesn't;t mind. The hound looks a little ill…Onset begun 1 day
Adrian screams: All of you! Get out here. That means you too, IMP! Do your JOBS!
Something in her mannerisms, and the way she sees others as servants, reminds you of how "Jeggare" talked above…
Another hound Let's just call this one "#2", dashes out from behindd the curtains at the end of the hall. It skitters to a stop in the broken glass, growling and giving its master some cover against ranged attacks. Hellhounds are intelligent, and she seems to be its master (for now).
GET THEM! Do your JOBS! PROTECT ME. Aydrian howls as she is pelted with missiles. She points at Pugsley.
Two more hounds rush out.
The first darts out from the hallway, dashing through our group, and disgorges gout of fire on Flint, maggie, and Morgan.
A fourth hound dashed down the hall, ripping down the curtains, breathing fire across its companion, Alonzo, and Pugslay.
DC 17 basic reflex ve fire for flint, maggie, morgan:3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) = 16
DC 17 basic reflex for Alonzo, Pugsley:3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) = 9
The invisible creature dashes across the room with blinding speed! A shadow-robed infernal monk appears next to Pugsley, the one launching long-range spells. He strikes with a flurry of blows using a bo staff that smolders with hellfire.
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ────────── Alonzo: DC 17 ref vs 9 fire Maggie: DC 17 ref vs 16 fire Morgan: DC 17 ref vs 16 fire Pugsley: DC 17 ref vs 9 fire Flint: DC 17 ref vs 16 fire Haggra: DC 17 ref vs 16 fire
Pugsley avoids most of the flames but the creatures surrounding him continue to pummel into his poor, loveable body. The heat from the flames singe and melt his long fur, mostly protecting his body but it still causes immense pain.
Player Status:
HP 13/27
AC 17 (18 w/ shield)
Spells (1) Magic Missile| (2) Chilling Spray
Focus Points 1/1
Hero Points 3/3
Flint burns, but hits the hound twice. If there's any good news, it seems these hellhounds are easy to hit.
The rest of you make your save. This means you burn too, but a little less so. You look around at all the evil fire-based enemies and wonder if Cinder's laughing now.
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
reflex DC17:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
"Ah! It burns!"
He then hunts #3, and then Strikes it with his cold iron spiked chain!
Strategem:1d20 ⇒ 16
He then glares at the Hound, hoping to intimidate it before he strikes!
demoralize vs will DC:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Strategic Strike:16 + 10 + 1 = 27magic CI piercing:1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + (5) = 15
If the hellhound was demoralized, its frightened status does not reduce below 1 until after Haggra's next turn, due to Remorseless Lash
Action 1-2: Electric Arc
Action 3: Sustain a Spell
Morgan quickly rattles off the arcane syllables for an evocation spell, releasing arcing electricity at the two hellhounds near her.
Electric Arc vs 4+5 (DC 20 Reflex):2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
She then shouts a command. "Fight forward, my minion. Clear away the detritus that is my enemy!" Fist vs 5:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Damage (B):1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 If 5 is down, the zombie will move forward to the hooded dude.
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra devises a stratagem against #2.
1d20 ⇒ 4 I offer this hero point to the RNGods 1d20 ⇒ 14
He then Steps up and Strikes #2!
spiked chain, strategic strike, IC, flank:14 + 10 + 1 = 25Slashing, Magic, CI:1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + (6) = 11
Pugsley stops bleeding as his body flops about on the floor. Looking around William is nowhere to be seen as his form is sucked back into the magical grimoire safely tucked away in Pugsley's pack.
Trusting his kinsman to be able to handle the hound, Alonzo hopes to help Maggie out with the monk. He weaves a spell and surrounds them in a swirling storm of violent winds, roiling clouds, and crackling lightning.
electricity:2d12 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 DC 20 basic Reflex save; on a failure, the target is also clumsy 2 for 1 round and takes 1 persistent electricity damage.
Verbal & somatic components for tempest surge, Step.
Flint makes his save, staying conscious… for now. 17-8=9 HP
Pugsley starts snorting and snoring there on the floor.
Alnozo takes the brunt of the fire before sending the power of the storm against the evil monk —
Reflex:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
— who does a backflip to avoid the worse of it.
Maggie heals herself.
Aydrian, seeing her cannon-fodder falling, gulps. She casts a spell and three mirror-images of her swirl into existence around her. She then clutches a black crystal that hangs on a chain around her neck and turns into a shadow. The shadow flows to the end of the hallway, where she reappears in corporeal form.
IMP! Get out here!
Wings flap behind the wall to your left… Coming, mistress! Coming!
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Party Conditions: Inspired 2 more rounds Battlemap
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ────────── Plague Zombie: DC 17 basic ref vs 17 fire
Reflex save vs DC 17:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
The fire washes over the zombie. It doesn't even flinch.
Action 1: Sustain a Spell
Action 2-3: Ray of Frost
Morgan maintains her magic connection with the zombie, who attacks the remaining hound.
Fist vs 5:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Damage (B):1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
She then weaves an evocation spell, sending a ray of frost at the nearest foe she can see.
Ray of Frost vs 5(or Aydrian):1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Damage (Cold):2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8
LN Male (he/his) elfbane Hobgoblin Nomad Investigator 4 | HP 44/44 | AC 19| Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8; +1 vs attacks from traps | Perc: +8 (+9 when using Pursue a Lead or to detect traps); darkvision | Speed 25ft| Hero Points 2/3; Fear 1/day | Leads: Aslynn, Alyreha | Exploration Mode: Search | Active conditions:
Haggra devises a stratagem against the monastic guard.
1d20 ⇒ 8
He doesn't really like his chances with that, so instead goes after the hell monkey.
spiked chain, IC vs imp:1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14
Flint bludgeons the bodyhuard. Added your inspire too.
Haggra delays and misses imp, which flutters in through the wall. He floats next to haggard and watches the spiked chain go wide. It speaks rapidly. Wow. Sure looks like you're in a pickle. Look, I freelance too. I can help out, and I'll even forget you swung that spiked chain at me. 'Cause that's the kind of imp I am. Why don't we make a deal…
Infernal Temptatoin:
Infernal Temptation [one-action] (divine, concentrate, enchantment, evil, fortune); Frequency once per day; Effect The imp offers a nonfiend within 15 feet a bargain, granting a boon of good luck if the creature accepts. The boon lasts for 1 hour once accepted. If the creature dies while the boon is in place, its soul travels to Hell, where it is bound for eternity and unable to be raised or resurrected except by wish or similar magic. Once during the hour, the creature can roll an attack roll or saving throw twice and use the higher result.
Aydiran yells: IMP! What are you doing!? STING THEM!
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Party Conditions: Inspired 1 more rounds Battlemap
