DM Carbide's Core Emerald Spire
Game Master
John Woodford
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male Halfling Wizard 4 | HP 28 | AC 12; Touch 12; FF 11 | Fort +5; Reflex +4; Will +7 | CMB+0; CMD 11 | Speed 20 ft | Init +1 | Perc +3 | Stealth: +5 wizard 2
"Can we talk to it?"
Says Alton while moving to the others.
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
DM Carbide wrote: None of you have any languages in common with it. Indeed, Mrs. Book shakes her head no. As Mrs. Book indicated above, we would need to learn its language. And expensive prospect until we can level up, which will be too late to do us any good.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
” I cannot do anything for the frog. Let us retreat back to the grate room. Someone suggested we may find something there to help here. The sacrificial frog saved us from interaction with this mud creature before we are ready. We may need to rest before returning. Blitz! Come!“
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
Viridian Torr wrote: ” I cannot do anything for the frog. Let us retreat back to the grate room. Someone suggested we may find something there to help here. The sacrificial frog saved us from interaction with this mud creature before we are ready. We may need to rest before returning. Blitz! Come!“ "I agree. Let's us move on and leave the fellow in peace."
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The party retreats from the waterfall room and considers their next moves.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
Viridian and wolf return to grate room and will check those if trapped and once everyone arrives will try to lift one.
perception : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
why do I get the feeling I will wish that 20 was for an impending saving throw :)
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
Will wait for others but lifts once they arrive. Please feel free to move him on map before I forget. Phone not map friendly
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Before anyone goes any further, what's the plan? Are you going to swim down through the grate while holding your breath and hope you reach someplace where you can breathe before you drown? Only one of you has the Swim skill, so even with Wild Shape you'll be facing some not-insignificant challenges.
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
If we decide to go back town and get a scroll of water breathing, is that even possible? Is the town near by equipt with 5th level casters?
"This is still not my favorite option, but with rest and preperation it could be less of a gamble."
Lybram has money and would be willing to purchase the necessary scroll.
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There's a wizard of appropriate level and specialty living in Fort Inevitable, the town closest to the Spire.
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
"Then let us return after we have procured a scroll or water breathing. I know of a wizard that should be able to help us. How shall we pay for it? I have 63 gold, but that is only about a fifth of the money we will need."
Female Half elf Bard 5 Ini+2 Hp 33/33 AC 17 T13 FF 15, Fort+3 Ref +7 Will +6 Per +9, Spd 30 Perform 0/19 used
I'll pay for it. What else can we need too?
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
"Water creatures often use cold based attacks. If you are rich enough, you could buy some protection against magical cold. Having a weapon that is good in water would be nice too. A club is not all that effective, I expect, when swinging though water. Not sure what else to suggest. My acid arrow spell will be next to useless, that is for sure."
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
Lybram will purchase a cold iron spear. Plus he gives Corbrae 125 gold to help with the scroll price.
spear and gold total will be 129g.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
Viridian will match gold to purchase the scroll as well.
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The party returns to the surface, drying out on the way, and heads to the manor house occupied by Abernard Royst, a retired adventurer and transmutation wizard. He greets the party. "Ah! You're the lot who's been exploring the areas under that old ruined tower nearby. What do you need?" On being told, he chuckles. "I keep a couple of those scrolls on hand--they're useful things. Standard pricing, I'm afraid. The Guild has its rules, you know!"
If we could play this in Campaign mode, he would have had a couple of quests for you. Ah, well!
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
”Aye, these will prove helpful.“
Viridian nods in gratitude then pauses then asks…
” Would you say it is common knowledge of our travels or just some trivia you follow due to your line of business? We are not certain but suspect some here in the fort are trying to impede our progress. Has anyone else been asking about us that you have heard?. .“
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
Mrs. Book donates 60 gp to the cause.
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"It's not exactly common knowledge, but I have some contacts in the Pathfinder Society."
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
After a tilt of her head as she considers, she remarks, "Well, isn't that interesting, though not totally surprising. The society is pretty far reaching."
male Halfling Wizard 4 | HP 28 | AC 12; Touch 12; FF 11 | Fort +5; Reflex +4; Will +7 | CMB+0; CMD 11 | Speed 20 ft | Init +1 | Perc +3 | Stealth: +5 wizard 2
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
"I guess we should head back, after we finish the paperwork of course."
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
”Very well. Let us return. “
Female Half elf Bard 5 Ini+2 Hp 33/33 AC 17 T13 FF 15, Fort+3 Ref +7 Will +6 Per +9, Spd 30 Perform 0/19 used
Corbrae pays whatever is necessary for 2 scrolls of water breathing
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
I'm thinking we only need one. 2 was suggested because that is what fit on a 2 PP scroll, but if we are going the cash route...
”Joseph” | Male NG Medium Half-Elf Fighter 1/Rogue 3 | HP 14/32 | AC 19, T 15, FF 15 | CMD 20| F +6 R +9 Ev W +3; | Init +7 | Perc +12* | Speed 30ft | [ooc][/ooc]
Joseph pays his share and also buys a cold iron Halberd.
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OTOH, getting 2 means that you have more than an hour to explore the rest of the level, in case most or all of it is under water.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
I am a firm believer in following GM hints or advice :)
”More than happy to contribute to two scrolls.“
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
Could Lybram buy 2 scrolls of mage armor and have Mrs Brooks cast them on him? Mage armor is not personal is it?
"Mrs Brooks, I have a tactical question for you ..."
Lybram asks about the mage armor casting once they get back to the water level.
50 gold for a scroll of 2 mage armor spells 1st level.
male Halfling Wizard 4 | HP 28 | AC 12; Touch 12; FF 11 | Fort +5; Reflex +4; Will +7 | CMB+0; CMD 11 | Speed 20 ft | Init +1 | Perc +3 | Stealth: +5 wizard 2
"Are we going to get wet AGAIN!?!"
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
Lybram Tendras wrote: Could Lybram buy 2 scrolls of mage armor and have Mrs Brooks cast them on him? Mage armor is not personal is it? That would work, but Mrs. Book is a Sorceress and offers it just cast it on you since she has the spell and she has enough 1st level spells to spare a casting, particularly with the Acid Arrow spell being her only second level spell and quite useless here. But buying a scroll for future use is not a bad idea.
Alton Hilltopple 2 wrote: "Are we going to get wet AGAIN!?!" "Undoubtedly, Mr. Hilltopple, undoubtedly."
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
Ahhh! Mrs. Books, not Mrs Brooks. I will get it right in my head soon. I don't know why I am mixing tgose names up. My apologies.
"Getting wet is not as bad when we are ready for it. I think I will leave Li'le Fella guarding my gear again. He is difficult to control at the best of times. Underwater, it will be impossible."
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
” By the Green. Blitz can swim somewhat but may keep your small friend company until we return.“ nodding to Lybram.
assuming we try the grate and not the mudlord upon our return? I did not see any good remedy for the muck. Unless someone else had a trick to try?.
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
Let's try the grates. The muck in the mud elemental room may be less a problem from another approach.
"I am ready to continue. I am ready to do some swimming."
Male| LG cleric of Erastil 5| 13XP|43/43 HP| BAB3, CMB5, CMD16|AC20(15), T11, FF19(14)| Fort+6,Ref+3, Will+10| Perception+7|, Initiative+3|Used spells: Spirit wpn, shield of faith, sound burst|channels remain ing 5/5 Human Cleric of Erastil 5
Just making sure, we have rested the night and are moving back to the Emerald Spires early the next day. Correct? We are just deciding if we are getting 2 scrolls of water breathing or just one. Correct? We still have a water breathing potion and 2 snorkels we found. Currently, Lybram has a new ci spear, 2 new mage armor scrolls, and his purse weight is -125g towards the 1st water breathing scroll.
"A second waterbreathing scroll offers safety. But if it is not used someone would need to purchase it outright. Might just be easier to split the first scroll as we know we will use it and then if someone wants to purchase the 2nd, we could then split it again if used. Or, if not used the purchaser could just keep it. It is not a bad scroll to just have especially if it is not an ability you would normally be able obtain."
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
Mrs. Book shrugs, not as certain that a water breathing scroll will ever be useful again, but also out of money so, to her, it is irrelevant.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
”While I would not likely need it, I will purchase the second scroll if we do not end up using it. “
He motions for blitz to follow to the grates and stay/guard as the party decides next steps.
”I can send in another frog… “
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In addition to the grates, there's also a corridor that led east and turned south, sloping down under water. So you have a couple of options.
Female Half elf Bard 5 Ini+2 Hp 33/33 AC 17 T13 FF 15, Fort+3 Ref +7 Will +6 Per +9, Spd 30 Perform 0/19 used
I was clear I was buying two scrolls, and paying for the second one in totality. I'll substract the money later
It might be a good idea to send a creature as a scout, if you don't mind so, Viridian.
male Halfling Wizard 4 | HP 28 | AC 12; Touch 12; FF 11 | Fort +5; Reflex +4; Will +7 | CMB+0; CMD 11 | Speed 20 ft | Init +1 | Perc +3 | Stealth: +5 wizard 2
Alton looks around.
"Mr Whiskers isn't a good water scout!" He pets the cat.
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On the other hand, there might be some fish down here....
Grates, or corridor?
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
Viridian will summon the sacrificial frog and send down the open grate
” Who is casting the scroll? This could go poorly for the frog quickly. I am uncertain Blitz will be much help going into the water but can try.“
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
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The frog swims down through the open grate and paddles around, apparently unmolested.
CORE Male Halfelf Druid 5 | HP 43/43 | AC19, T 11, FF 18 | CMD 26| F +8 R +5 W+10 ; | Init +1 | Perc +18 Blitz the wolf. AC 19. HP 42/42
Viridian grabs spear and waits for water breathing before following the frog
”Ready “
L/N Female Human Sorcerer(Arcane)/5 | HP: 34/42 | AC Norm/Tch/FF: 16/12(16 incorp)/14 | CMD: 12 | F/R/W: +4/4/6 | Init: +4 | Speed (after dumping backpack) 30 ft | Bluff +9, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +9, Kn Arc, Hist +5, Perception +5, Spellcraft +9, UMD +9 | Active Conditions: sunrod; inspire +2, spider climb (30 minutes)
Mrs. Book does not physically have the scroll, but any number of us could cast the spell. Let us just assume it is cast and proceed.
"Me too. Let's move out."
In spite of the spell, Mrs. Book holds her breath as she goes under, taking a tentative breath once under, half expecting to feel that burning choking sensation.
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