Works for me! Roll off for Uber Epic Lootz:1d20 ⇒ 12I think a potion goes to me then regardless of the third roll?
Seeing Trajan getting a little cozy, he chuckles. "I'll try to keep everyone in the radius at the opening of each door. No promises once things get dicey though," he says.
"Bottoms up, eh?" he says to the recipient of the other potion before chugging it down.
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I think that North door is our destination! OPENOPENOPEN :D
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
GM supervillan wrote:
Trajan wrote:
they had a surplus here for a reason.
To be completely clear, this is not a case of a collection of holy symbols on necklaces waiting to be donned. Rather, there are so many small icons, talismans and so on strewn around the workshop benches that obtaining a useable holy symbol from amongst them is quick and easy.
So, Vosk and Radiarch please decide amongst yourselves who takes and/or uses the second Resist Fire potion. And where next, everyone?
As Vosk wrote in his last post the northern door was our next destination. With Trajan's Perception check, it's the safest door he's ever checked!
Male Mendevian Aasimar | LG Follower of Erastil | Silver Crusade | Divine Hunter Paladin 5 | AC 16 | HP 39/39 | INIT 3 | PER 6 (Darkvision) | SPD [60]ft | CMB 7 | CMD 18 | Lay on Hands: 4/4 | Active Conditions: None
Decimus Gallonica Trajan wrote:
No offense but it needs to go to Vosk. He asked for it first and he should get it since he's the only wizard, and best Knowledge skilled PC, the party has. Radiarch can lay on hands if he gets hit with fire damage like Trajan can.
None taken and no roll needed. I just missed Vosk's mentioning taking it. My bad. Go for it, Vosk :)
Doran checks out the northern door, and deems it safe. The door opens to reveal a barrack room. Five cots line the western wall. A dusty table, counters, and a hearth share the east side of the room. There are no other exits.
No new slide for the barracks, but I will of course make one should it prove necessary.
male human slayer 6, HP 64/64, AC 22, T14, FF 20, F +8, R +8, W +6, Init. +4, Perc. +12(+15 traps)
Nothing to see here...maybe. Can someone check for magic auras? Might be something hidden... the warrior says as he checks for anything of note left behind.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Doran Therinor wrote:
Nothing to see here...maybe. Can someone check for magic auras? Might be something hidden... the warrior says as he checks for anything of note left behind.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Doran Therinor wrote:
Nothing to see here...maybe. Can someone check for magic auras? Might be something hidden... the warrior says as he checks for anything of note left behind.
"I can check for the presence of evil and chaos but I don't think I'll find anything. This reminds me of my quarters in the Citadel."
Trajan will use the Paladin and Hellknight stares to see if anything is evil or chaotic, besides Doran on the chaos-meter.
Vosk nods in affirmation and scans the room for magical auras. A faint, blue mustache now adorns his upper lip.
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Spellcraft?:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34 Once it is checked, I say the Eastern door next!
Hidden under one of the cot mattresses, Doran finds a small journal. Skimming it, it looks like the notebook of an alchemist or sage: filled with indecipherable calculations and diagrams. But the last page is written in Common:
Everything! I’ve tried everything, and still my creation defies me! I would pull all the sacred prisms from their sockets to deactivate the defences if I could, but even now those same defences I insisted on creating prevent me from reaching the only things that could allow me to stop the defences, which would allow me to reach them were it not for the defences, which keep me from reaching them!
Am I even making sense anymore?
I have resolved to charge the remaining prisms. Perhaps their energy will enable me to override the system. Ideally I could remove the prisms and actually open all of the doors properly.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
GM supervillan wrote:
Hidden under one of the cot mattresses, Doran finds a small journal. Skimming it, it looks like the notebook of an alchemist or sage: filled with indecipherable calculations and diagrams. But the last page is written in Common:
Everything! I’ve tried everything, and still my creation defies me! I would pull all the sacred prisms from their sockets to deactivate the defences if I could, but even now those same defences I insisted on creating prevent me from reaching the only things that could allow me to stop the defences, which would allow me to reach them were it not for the defences, which keep me from reaching them!
Am I even making sense anymore?
I have resolved to charge the remaining prisms. Perhaps their energy will enable me to override the system. Ideally I could remove the prisms and actually open all of the doors properly.
"So the prisms are what keep the defenses active. And as we remove each one...we are making the tower vulnerable to attack. Unsettling news. More doors to open it seems so more defenses to bypass? Excellent eye finding this journal Doran. Which room to next?"
Doran checks the southern doors. Apart from a dusting of soot around the edges, he finds nothing out of place. The doors open safely.
A large forge flanked by bellows dominates the east wall, though they and the nearby anvil are caked in soot. Half-full weapon racks hold an assortment of daggers, spears, and swords, and low piles of arrowheads, coal, and metal ingots line the southwest wall.
Again, no new map slide - I'll make one if it's needed.
Vosk detects a couple of magical auras, which lead you to discover three enchanted crossbow bolts and four sling bullets.
male human slayer 6, HP 64/64, AC 22, T14, FF 20, F +8, R +8, W +6, Init. +4, Perc. +12(+15 traps)
If this wasn't my profession, I think I would have been a smith...there's a dwarven smith back home...made my first blade. Nice fellow...I hung out at his forge a few times when i was younger...Bordurn is his name... Doran says as he wanders about checking the racks of weapons. He grabs a whetstone and refines the edges on his blades as he walks.
Dexter attempts to help the wizard, then brushes crumbs off his shoulder from getting to close.
”Most beings think those of us touched by the gift of natural magic abhor smithing, but that isn’t the case for me. Natural resources, used in a sustainable manner, can bring all sorts of advances to society. Metals are no different. Perhaps we will be able to distribute some of these smithed items to the crusaders outside to help protect everyone.”
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Dexter and Salazar wrote:
[dice=Spellcraft Aid Bolts]1d20+5
[dice=Spellcraft Aid Bullets]1d20+5
Dexter attempts to help the wizard, then brushes crumbs off his shoulder from getting to close.
”Most beings think those of us touched by the gift of natural magic abhor smithing, but that isn’t the case for me. Natural resources, used in a sustainable manner, can bring all sorts of advances to society. Metals are no different. Perhaps we will be able to distribute some of these smithed items to the crusaders outside to help protect everyone.”
"Very true and it appears they weren't relying on just the magical defenses of the tower but forging weapons in case they failed. Although they should be made from cold iron to destroy those abominations of nature and everything holy."
Surprisingly, none of the remaining weapons are of cold iron. However, it's widely known amongst adventurers and their associates that forging cold iron is more difficult than steel. Perhaps the smith here intended to use enchanted arms to overcome any demonic invaders.
Hskoro judges the mundane weapons to be of ordinary quality.
Anyone who wishes may take a dagger, spear, longsword, bastard sword or greatsword.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
GM supervillan wrote:
No special materials are mentioned.
Surprisingly, none of the remaining weapons are of cold iron. However, it's widely known amongst adventurers and their associates that forging cold iron is more difficult than steel. Perhaps the smith here intended to use enchanted arms to overcome any demonic invaders.
Hskoro judges the mundane weapons to be of ordinary quality.
Anyone who wishes may take a dagger, spear, longsword, bastard sword or greatsword.
Trajan carefully selects a greatsword, checks it for balance and its cutting edge, and then puts it into Vosk's hands. With a chuckle he says, "There, now you fit in with the fighters."
Male Mendevian Aasimar | LG Follower of Erastil | Silver Crusade | Divine Hunter Paladin 5 | AC 16 | HP 39/39 | INIT 3 | PER 6 (Darkvision) | SPD [60]ft | CMB 7 | CMD 18 | Lay on Hands: 4/4 | Active Conditions: None
Radiarch finds confidence in his own armnament, readying himself for any comfrontation they may face in the rooms to follow while ensuring the others feel ready.
Vosk takes the greatsword in his hands. His bulky frame would likely take the weight well, but alas, he has spent many years emptying taverns of their stocks, not bucking bales of hay. He does his best to raise the weapon above his head. "Have at thee! Haha! Is that all it takes to be one of you? Now I can do it all!"
Between chuckles to himself, he points out the enchanted munitions. "If anyone has a crossbow or pistol, these will certainly serve them well!" Unless relieved of his new sword, he lets the blade rest on his shoulder and keeps a hand on the grip.
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Spellcraft, DC 27:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 = 37That's both spoilers with my prior post's roll! Next door! :D
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
"Indeed it doesn't hurt to have a spare weapon or two. Let's just hope Vosk doesn't hurt himself with the sword! Doran, if you would please, check the next door; I fear time is not on our side."
Trajan keeps a healthy distance in case Vosk drops the greatsword...
Male Mendevian Aasimar | LG Follower of Erastil | Silver Crusade | Divine Hunter Paladin 5 | AC 16 | HP 39/39 | INIT 3 | PER 6 (Darkvision) | SPD [60]ft | CMB 7 | CMD 18 | Lay on Hands: 4/4 | Active Conditions: None
"Indeed, Vosk. I would be happy to show you a few tips when this mission is complete," Radiarch pipes in as he taps the hilt of his own greatsword. He then draws an arrow from his quiver and prepares to take aim for the door at the first sign of trouble.
Strictly speaking, Vosk, you rolled Spellcraft in the barrack room where there were no auras. No harm done ;)
Since there are magic sling bullets, Dexter, you may take a mundane sling.
Doran checks out the eastern door. Finding nothing to arouse his suspicion, he opens it to reveal...
another door.
Naturally he checks this one too, and then opens it.
A long coat rack laden with baggy leather suits and a wooden wardrobe comprise the only furnishings in this room. A desiccated body lies slumped against the north wall, cradling a glowing prism in its limp arms. A second, empty prism lies at the body’s side. An iron door leads to the north.
Suddenly, bubbling up out of the floor comes a cloud of shadow in the vague form of a man, with a ghostly skull that babbles and cackles madly...
Knowledge (Religion) DC18:
This creature is an Allip, an incorporeal undead - the remains of an unfortunate soul who fell to madness and despair, yet could not let go of his life's work. Ghalcor. He is much more powerful than a typical Allip.
DC23
Spoiler:
Allips are feared for their hypnotic, insane babbling. All who hear them are overwhelmed by the tortured soul's cries. Fascination effect; sonic, mind-affecting compulsion. Fortunately the effect is temporary and a victim can be roused by their fellows. An Allip's insanity makes telepathic contact with them dangerous, and their incorporeal touch inflicts slow madness leading to catatonia. WIS damage.
DC28
Spoiler:
In addition to the defences inherent in being an incorporeal undead, Allips resist channelled energy. Channel Resistance.
The air is filled with the terrible, tortured cries of the shade...
Everyone (Except Doran) needs to attempt a DC19 Will save or be Fascinated.
NG Gnome Wild Whisperer (Druid) 6 | Mods: None | Salazar II | HP 45 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 19/12/18 (+4 vs. Giants) | CMD 13 | F/R/W +9/+5/+11 (+2 vs. Illusions & Neg Energy, 5 Neg Energy Resist) | Speed 20ft | Perc: +15 (low-light), SM: +4+1d6 | Init: +3 | 2 Star Reroll 1/1, Inspiration 4/4, Spells Tracked on Sheet
Will vs Fascinate DC 19:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
”Oh that’s fasc… oh wait, never mind. That’s horrible and unnatural and kill it with fire. Or anything else you can kill it with. Come here buddy, I got a spell that can help you hurt it.”
Dexter produces a wand and activates it, tapping Salazar on the shoulder.
Draw and use Wand of Magic Fang on Sal. Free action to command Sal to attack, can’t fail the DC.
Magic Circle vs Evil is providing its +2 Deflection bonus to AC and its +2 Resistance bonus to saves vs the spirit, but is not providing immunity. The Babble effect is a Compulsion, but the spirit is not exercising any ongoing control so Prot Evil effects do not grant immunity.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
GM supervillan wrote:
Magic Circle vs Evil is providing its +2 Deflection bonus to AC and its +2 Resistance bonus to saves vs the spirit, but is not providing immunity. The Babble effect is a Compulsion, but the spirit is not exercising any ongoing control so Prot Evil effects do not grant immunity.
Dern it, not enough to get me over the line for the save. :(
male human slayer 6, HP 64/64, AC 22, T14, FF 20, F +8, R +8, W +6, Init. +4, Perc. +12(+15 traps)
Don't let it touch you...it will suck your soul... Doran yells as he slashes at the creature, unsure if his attacks will do anything. He retreats a step after his assault to let his friends in the fight.
attack1:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 161d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 = 9 attack2:1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 = 231d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 = 12
power attack, no penalty first attack due to furious Focus...adamantine sword if that matters...
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Doran Therinor wrote:
Don't let it touch you...it will suck your soul... Doran yells as he slashes at the creature, unsure if his attacks will do anything. He retreats a step after his assault to let his friends in the fight.
"EEEK! A GHOST! Quick Radiarch, pin cushion it to a second death!" Vosk shouts, pushing and shoving the surprisingly still archer. Despite his incredibly strong urge to put distance between himself and that, he remains rooted to provide his allies with magical aid.
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Religion, DC 18:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Will (Fascinate), DC 19:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 Trajan, fortunately, Doran does have a +1 Adamantine Longsword listed in his inventory :D EVEN MORE FORTUNATELY, TRAJAN, YOU SILLY GAMER, you have Heroism! Take your turn :) If it is kosher, Vosk will move 5ft to the right if Trajan decides to engage the foe. This will keep him in Vosk's Magic Circle. That deflection bonus is looking super important now!
Standard to rouse Radiarch, no other actions. GM, if knowing the status effect my allies are under without making a check is metagaming, lmk and I'll revise actions.
Heroism only gets Trajan to an 18 on his Will save, the Magic Circle Resistance bonus doesn't improve his +2 Cloak of Resistance bonus.
By level 7, I think you recognise a "Fascinate" type effect well enough to at least attempt to rouse an ally with a shove Vosk.
Though several of the party appear hypnotised by the terrible babbling, Vosk rouses Radiarch from his stupor and Dexter enchants his boar companion. Doran fights back with his sword, with some small effect. One miss, one hit, incorporeal takes half damage from magic weapon.
The restless spirit flies forwards, reaches out to Doran again, then floats away out of sight.
incorporeal touch:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Doran attempt a DC19 Will save or take WIS damage:1d4 ⇒ 2
Doran gets an AoO as the spirit retreats. It's using Flyby Attack to attack during a move.
Round 2
Tortured shade, -1hp, +5
Hskoro, fascinated
Dexter, ok + Salazar, fascinated
Vosk
Doran, -4 WIS
Trajan, fascinated
Radiarch
I'm assuming since we have one foe on the tracker that we should all be bolded right now?
With Radiarch coming to, he rounds on Trajan, applying the same treatment. "Off you go then, no time to stand around!"
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Standard to rouse another ally! We'd be able to discuss this at a table, but if people plan on moving to chase, Vosk will do his best to position himself with his move action to keep as many people as possible in the Circle.
NG Gnome Wild Whisperer (Druid) 6 | Mods: None | Salazar II | HP 45 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 19/12/18 (+4 vs. Giants) | CMD 13 | F/R/W +9/+5/+11 (+2 vs. Illusions & Neg Energy, 5 Neg Energy Resist) | Speed 20ft | Perc: +15 (low-light), SM: +4+1d6 | Init: +3 | 2 Star Reroll 1/1, Inspiration 4/4, Spells Tracked on Sheet
Dexter swats Sal on the butt and heads into the room, shield up… for all that will do against a ghost. He rounds the corner and points at the fleeing ghost, ”Get ‘em, Salazar! Big bite.”
Standard to break Fascinate, Move 20, free to command Sal. Hopefully Vosk was able to move up some so he doesn’t lose his buff, but if not so be it.
N Medium Boar 6 | Mods: Haste, Good Hope, Inspired Rage, feather step, Swarmbane Clasp | HP 51 57 (-0) Ferocity | AC/Tch/FF 25/11/24 25/12/23| CMD (trip) 18 (22) | F/R/W 8/6/3 10/9/5 (evasion, +4 vs. Enchantments, Deathless) | Speed 40ft | Perc: +5 (low-light & scent) | Init: +1 (or acts with Dexter)
The piggy isn’t sure what happened. He’s a pig. But he knows what to do when his best buddy points at something to kill. He gallops into the room and turns the corner, magical tusks rending towards ethereal energies.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Trajan is shaken to his senses and instantly becomes furious at his inaction.
"By the power of Iomedae begone!"
Move action to get into range, swift to smite the undead thing, and then standard to attack using Power Attack.
+1 Nodachi with Smite, Heroism, and Power Attack:1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 321d10 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25
@GM: Please add another 5 HP in damage as I forgot to double the Cha bonus for the 1st successful hit on a smite attack of an evil undead - assuming it is evil. If it isn't, adjust the results to remove the bonuses.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Vosk Lazav wrote:
Trajan, fortunately, Doran does have a +1 Adamantine Longsword listed in his inventory :D EVEN MORE FORTUNATELY, TRAJAN, YOU SILLY GAMER, you have Heroism!
I forgot to add the Heroism to my preset rolls sheet under effects, sorry about that. Sadly it wasn't enough to either have him succeed the initial save or hit the DC to learn about this undead. :( The bonus to hit will definitely help though!
