Master of the Fallen Fortress (Inactive)

Game Master TriShadow

"Let the beasts come to us" Swarm advises. "They are weak-willed, and my magic will addle their minds. Ware their stench, it is potent."

Swarm steps forwards, readying his magic.

Ready action to cast Daze on the first trog to get within 25 feet of Swarm. DC16 Will avoids.

Swarm recalls the words to a spell in preparation for the conflict's inevitable escalation.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS Round 1 Bold may act

Swarm
Aoa
Trogs
Beleg
Nuwa
Bry-Anne

I will bot Aoa in about 12 to 15 hours if no posts are made just to move us along.

Using Aoa's posted attack from last time.

Aoa spins her sling and looses a stone directly into the sternum of one trog.

Even as they take their first step toward the door, it is clear that Swarm's warning of the powerful stench was understated.

The witch keeps its focus and launches a spell at the uninjured reptilian guard. The magic takes effect quickly as the guard pauses in his tracks. His eyes glaze over and his head lazily shakes side to side. His ally continues to charge forward, too caught up in bloodlust to notice he is alone. He swings with wild abandon, his club crashing into the stone frame.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS Round 1 Bold may act

Everyone except Swarm, please make a DC 11 Fort save as your first post. Failure means you are sickened for 10 rounds (this is a poison effect)

Swarm
Aoa Need a DC 11 Fort save
RED Trog {Full hp (stunned)}
BLACK Trog {-3/?? hp}
Beleg Need a DC 11 Fort save
Nuwa Need a DC 11 Fort save
Bry-Anne Need a DC 11 Fort save

We are on Slide #1,

fort : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Nuwa is almost overwhelmed by the stench but moves and shoots with her crossbow.

Light Crossbow : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d8 ⇒ 4

Thanks for botting me! ;-)

fort : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Aoa feels sick!!

Fortitude vs DC 11: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Bry-Anne holds his staff ready in one hand even as the other traces a simple golden pattern in the air. He snaps his fingers, and light blossoms around the closer troglodyte’s head.

Casting daze on Black (Will 13). Unfortunately, Aoa is blocking the doorway, so still no melee strikes - though that’s not necessarily a bad thing given Bry-Anne’s low AC. XD

Beleg nods in agreement with Swarm, studies the red troglodyte, and fires an arrow at it…

To hit: Base/DEX, MW, PBS, Studied Target
Damage: STR, PBS, Studied Target

[die=MW Composite Longbow]1d20+6+1+1+1=24
[die=Cold Iron Damage]1d8+2+1+1=6

Thinking we had a surprise round, I made the above post prior to our initiative. Is it OK to keep it for this attack? If so, seeing how red is stunned, he’d fire at black instead…

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

That's fine Beleg.

The slayer sends an arrow over Aoa's shoulder and into the troglodyte's neck. It staggers backwards, hands desperately grasping at the shaft. Bry-Anne then sends a stupifying bolt of energy into the already confused soul.

Swarm and Aoa are up.

Black is severely injured, dazed, but still in the fight. Red is about to updaze and close the distance.

Aoa steps back and uses her sling on the troglodyte!

sling, pbs, sickened : 1d20 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 2 + 3 = 221d4 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 2 + 1 = 1

crit? : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d4 ⇒ 2

Swarm aims his crossbow at the injured and dazed trog...

quarrel: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

...but almost breaks the weapon as he overcranks it!

"A crude device, one I have little use for."

Swarm's bolt shatters above the doorway. Wooden splinters rain down on the eidolon. Some dance about Aoa's face, effecting her vision just enough to make her aim a hair off. Still, it thuds firmly into the dazed reptilian's chest.

Enraged, the other guard pushes past him and swings at Beleg.

Undertrained and overzealous, the attack seems like an attempt to hit everyone in a large arc. Fortunately for the Pathfinders, all he hits is stone.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS Round 2 Bold may act

Swarm
Aoa
RED Trog {Full hp}
BLACK Trog {-11/?? hp}
Beleg
Nuwa
Bry-Anne

Alright Pathfinders, do something AMAZING!

We are on Slide #1

Nuwa moves 5 ft back, reloads and shoots with her crossbow at the troglodyte in red clothing.

Light Crossbow (no precise shot) : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 201d8 ⇒ 3

"That was foolish of you," Bry-Anne informs the troglodyte as he swings his staff towards its ankles.

Quarterstaff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Beleg grins as they get within melee range, dropping his bow and drawing his curved Elven blade, he takes a swing at red…

To hit: Base/STR, MW, Studied Target
Damage: STR, PBS, Studied Target

MW Curved Elven Blade: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 13
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Beleg, it looks like you forgot the flank bonus

Nuwa calmly slides a bolt as she repositions. She takes aim and lets fly a clean shot into the reptile's thigh.

Bry-Anne holds his staff defensively, thrusting warning jabs at the trog.

Beleg takes advantage of the distraction and slices a dark crimson line across the guard's spine. It roars in response.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS Round 3 Bold may act

Swarm
Aoa
RED Trog {-8/?? hp}
BLACK Trog {-11/?? hp}
Beleg
Nuwa
Bry-Anne

Alright Pathfinders, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We are on Slide #1

Aoa steps back 5 ft, draws her bardiche and attacks the troglodyte in red armor!

Bardiche : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Swarm sidesteps, reloads, and aims at the black trog. I'm sure red is down. If it's not, Swarm takes the penalty for firing into melee.

x-bow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Aye, I did! Thanks, GM, so used to having strictly archers, I forgot about melee bonuses…

Aoa nearly splits the troglodyte in twain. The smell inside is, somehow, worse. Swarm instinctively leaps back to avoid the spray of blood. This unfortunately throws off his aim.

His senses returned, the remaining trog steps into the room, eager for revenge. He hesitates for a moment. Then, noticing his broodmate's blood on the curveblade, decides to swing at the 'less dangerous' magus instead. Fortunately, Bry-Anne's training allows him to deflect the blow.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS Round 3 & 4 Bold may act

BLACK Trog {-11/?? hp}
Beleg
Nuwa
Bry-Anne
Swarm
Aoa

Alright Pathfinders, TIME TO FINISH THE JOB!

We are on Slide #1

Beleg quickly studies the remaining trog, giving off a wicked smile as he brings down his blade…

To hit: Base/STR, MW, Studied Target, Flank
Damage: STR, PBS, Studied Target

MW Curved Elven Blade: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 16
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Nuwa reloads and shoots with her crossbow at the troglodyte.

Light Crossbow (no precise shot) : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 111d8 ⇒ 3

Aoa steps 5 ft and attacks the last troglodyte!

Bardiche : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 201d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Between Beleg and Aoa, the stalwart warrior finally falls.

Racks for weapons line the walls of this chamber; above the racks hang various shields, pieces of armor, weapons, and standards on display. Most of the racks are empty, but a few weapons remain in place. A horrible stench fills the room as well, akin to the smell of rotten eggs mixed with the reek of an open sewer.

The team checks the area for either treasure or traps, though they find neither. The final door in the east wall sticks but is eventually forced open. You find a spiral staircase. The way down is blocked by rubble. However, the way up is clear.

For any interaction on the stairs, I will use the single file marching order on the slides. You may place yourselves anywhere in the box of Slide 1.

appraise : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Nuwa sighs after the battle.

She holds her nose and walks in with a disgusted look on her face.

“Look here everyone: Most of the few remaining arms in the room have rusted away, making them useless in combat. However, the following valuable items can still be found. A masterwork silver dagger, a masterwork light steel shield emblazoned with a leaping dolphin, and a banner depicting a bird made of living flame!“ she says.

Do not have kn local.

Now that you have pointed it out, anyone can attempt the Knowledge Local check.

know.local: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

"The banner is from the Band of the Phoenix, one of Absalom’s most famous hunting lodges during the Age of Blades. It is accordingly of some value."

Swarm attempts to recover the two crossbow bolts that missed their targets.

50% each, I normally say low roll succeeds.

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 23
recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 35

Ahh, I can roll too: 50% each, low roll succeeds.

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 80
recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 67
recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 19

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 36

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 49

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 57

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 63

recover?: 1d100 ⇒ 51

Beleg retrieves the two durable arrows he fired from the trog corpses…

No Knowledge Local for me either…

Aoa inspects the door.

In case she finds no traps or does not here anything dangerous, she will open the door.

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Aoa is certain she hears nothing beyond the door. However, when she tries the handle, she finds the door locked. Beleg steps forward, removing tools from his belt. It is perhaps the most complex lock he has encountered, but after a few minutes, he hears a 'click' of success. With a satisfactory smile, he rises and gestures for the eidolon to proceed.

Had to Take 20 to ensure success

Two stone altars, one black and one white, sit at either end of this large chamber, which takes up two wings of the tower on this level. The crumbling remains of wooden benches sag in front of each altar beneath rotting ceiling tapestries. Carved symbols and writings snake along the walls. The burnt corpses of two troglodytes lie on the floor in the center of the room.

We are on Slide 1.

kn religion : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Nuwa looks around and inspects the corpses but afterwards stays in the back.

perception : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

”This is awful. Why do they burn their own people?“ she asks softly.

Aoa moves to the black altar and inspects it.

perception : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

know.religion (untrained): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"They did not burn their own" Swarm states flatly. "At least, not by design. This is a temple of Nethys - the most likely hypothesis is that these troglodytes fell victim to Nethys the Destroyer. There may be magical traps."

Swarm scans the room with Detect Magic.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Beleg gives the chamber a thorough look…

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Survival (Tracks): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

As talk of the troglodytes fate dominates the conversation, Beleg discovers the source of Nethyn wrath. Against the wall, just out of view, stand two skeletons. However, this pair burns with rage at the interlopers. Even from where he stands Beleg can feel the heat radiating off the horrific guardians. They turn towards him in unison, their jaws open in a silent scream of hate.

BURNIN' DOWN THE HOUSE! Round 1 Bold may act

Aoa
Swarm
Nuwa
Beleg
Bry-Anne
Skeletons

kn religion : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Nuwa moves around the corner and shoots at the red skeleton with her crossbow.

”They look dangerous!!!“ she says a little scared.

crossbow : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d8 ⇒ 7

Aoa immediately moves to Nuwa’s side.

”I am here and Will protect you!!“ the Azata says while still holding her bardiche.

Double move.

Beleg moves 5’ back as he studies the red skeleton…he quickly fires a blunt arrow at the creature…

To hit: Base/DEX, MW, PBS, Studied Target
Damage: STR, PBS, Studied Target

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 29
Confirmation: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20 (assuming that confirms)
Bludgeoning + Critical Damage: 3d8 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6, 6) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 26

Bry-Anne twirls his staff with one hand and draws a familiar sigil with the other.

Ranged Touch vs Red: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Assuming Beleg destroys red:

Swarm steps away, taking a position between Bry-Anne and Beleg, and looses a bolt.

x-bow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

"I have little of use against undead, save for a spell better used to repair the living."

Nuwa and Beleg take advantage of their quick reaction time and destroy the creatures before they can even step toward the Pathfinders.

The team is able to quickly surmise that these guardians are most likely responsible to the incinerated troglodytes. A quick check of the room reveals that the two alters still hold valuables. Both still contain their silver altar services, worth 100 gp altogether, as well as two silver holy symbols of Nethys. In addition, a divine scroll rests atop each altar.

Sitting upon the black altar...

While laying on the white alter...

Aoa's keen eyes spy a concealed door or passage on the southeaster wall. It is locked, but seems to be similar to the kind of lock Beleg has overcome before. He will need time to ensure success.

Spellcraft vs DC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Spellcraft vs DC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

“This appears to be a scroll containing an abjuration that is commonly known as shield other. However, verification is never unwarranted.”

Swarm studies the scrolls briefly.

Spellcraft Take 10 for 20

"I concur. The other scroll holds a Shatter spell. Nethys the Protector, and Nethys the Destroyer. He too shall wither away to nothing in the End, the Destroyer destroyed."

Beleg will retrieve his lock picks and take his time with the lock…

Take 20

Whilst Beleg works the lock, Swarm asks "Bry-Anne, Nuwa, do either of you wish to hold the scrolls? If not, I have sufficient facility with magic to attempt the castings if needed."

"What of you, Aoa?" Swarm adds after a moment's pause. "Have you any facility with magic?"

Shaking her head at Aoa’s rudeness, Nuwa smiles apologetically at Swarm.

“Keep the scroll please Swarm-Sama!“ she says and bows.

Aoa looks insecure when Swarm asks the question.

“I … I was able to wield great magic but … but no more. No more … “ she says and turns away to investigate the secret door.

She steps through in case Beleg opened it.

A living, moving fabric seems to cover the ceiling of this half-collapsed chamber, which stretches northwest into darkness. The pungent smell of ammonia rises from the droppings that litter the floor.

It is clear this is a bat roost. A huge cauldron of bats. At the intrusion of light they become agitated and aggressive.

I moved Beleg forward as he had to pick the lock.

BUT THIS ISN'T A BELFRY! Bold may post Round 1

Beleg
Nuwa
Aoa
Bry-Anne
Swarm
Bats

We are on Slide 1.

Aoa drops her bardiche, steps back and uses her sling on the bats!

sling, pbs : 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 3 = 71d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6