[Gameday XI] #2-03: The Rebel's Ransom
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Game Master
Mustaparta
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
"And how did you get in there?" Lutorinus follows up. "Are you hiding a sandalwood rod in there?"
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Any thoughts on the puzzle?
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
”I say! You have us at a disadvantage. What is your name and how long exactly have you been here? “
He takes out his pipe and puffs a couple times before pondering this unexpected turn of events.
Aphorite Occultist ~7 | HP: 66/66 | AC: 17 (f:17, t: 11) | F:+10|R:+4|W:+7 |Perception: +18 | Initiative: +2 | Active Conditions/Buffs:
After the scorpions, Malaz would have used his Wand of CLW to top off. @Mustaparta: Do you want me to roll, or take the '5' average? He was down 27 hp, so knocking off six charges good with you?
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Malaz, you can take average if you want.
"My name is Alarka, we were exploring this tomb with my comrades when we got trapped here. Its been two days at most we've endured here. The doors just shut behind our backs and I believe this scepter I've got here is key to our freedom. Would you be so kind and place it on ther central altar where it belongs?" woman asks You can roll sense motive
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Sense motive 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
Roderick raises a bushy eyebrow
Sense motive : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
"Who are you affiliated with, and why did you come here?" Robyyn asks.
Sorry GM, I don't remember and don't want to go searching now. Is that name familiar from our briefing?
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
Lutorinus takes the scepter from the woman, if it is offered, but doesn't make for the altar yet.
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Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Aphorite Occultist ~7 | HP: 66/66 | AC: 17 (f:17, t: 11) | F:+10|R:+4|W:+7 |Perception: +18 | Initiative: +2 | Active Conditions/Buffs:
Sensing any Motives?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Most likely not, lol.
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
No one suspects her of any kind foul play. Once you place the scepter on the altar, the double doors open and reveal large chamber, which is bisected by a pit filled with burning coals. On the far side of the room is an altar, on top of which rests a scepter made of pure silver. Alarka is a human woman, whose flesh seems to be rotting away and has several serious burns. There are also three men and seriously wounded, unconscious woman. Next to her is a pile of adventuring gear.
"Thanks again for freeing us, we must now continue our exploration elsewhere. That woman lying there attacked us with her bandits, but we barely prevailed." Alarka says and points to wounded woman before hastily leaving the chamber Fahd and Lutorinus can try new sense motive roll
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Sense motive 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
”Well, I’m glad you survived to tell the tale!”
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
"Mustn't you be one of the agents we are here to save?" Lutorinus asks. "How far in did you get before the attack? Any notes to share? Don't you want some sort of medical attention for your wounds? Or an escort even? You don't look like you're in any condition to make the trek we just did through the desert!" he continues, confused. I'll be damned if we save you from your incompetence, only to have you die in the desert on the way back!
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Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27 Let's hope consistency is good enough?
Also, forgot Lutorinus is invisible right now, so he'll mark where he is occasionally on the ground with chalk while not scouting so people know where he is.
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
"I have to agree with my colleagues--even the disembodied one--this is very strange! You need medical help urgently; there's no more exploration for you today, I'm afraid. You'll only end up killing yourself! And what about your companions?"
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Even though she and her friends don't even stop to tend their wounds, you just assume they're being very busy. They exit entire tomb. The other woman needs to be revived before she can talk
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
You don't remember name Alarka from briefing. To move us forward, I'll assume someone heals person that strange woman accused of being bandit so you can talk to her.
"Thanks for healing me, I am Pathfinder agent Jilarni Golgarna and I was exploring this tomb when some thugs attacked my party. My friends lost their lives and I am only survivor. May I ask who are you and have you met anyone here acting suspiciously?" she asks
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
"Yes, very suspiciously; they just left, in fact." Robyyn looks to the door, wondering if they have enough time to catch up with the thugs or not. "Did they take anything?"
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
Lutorinus waits to act on the woman's response before contributing anything to the conversation.
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Ready to run after them if needed!
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Fahd wasn’t the most social of the crew, so he stood quietly while the others greeted the lady.
Aphorite Occultist ~7 | HP: 66/66 | AC: 17 (f:17, t: 11) | F:+10|R:+4|W:+7 |Perception: +18 | Initiative: +2 | Active Conditions/Buffs:
Malaz shakes his head in recrimination, angry at allowing himself to be so easily fooled. White knuckles squeeze the handle of his ax, "They can't have gotten far."
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
”I say! We will hunt down these villains and enact punishment upon them if they do not submit. “
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
"I... I don't feel very well yet, so I can't do much to assist you. We can't pinpoint with certainty the direction where they went in this labyrinth-like tomb. Your best bet is to explore rest of this place, beginning from chamber to west of this room. These scepters are obviously like keys that you have to use on correct locks."
On the far side of the room is an altar, on top of which rests a scepter made of pure silver. At its tip is a large emerald. The altar bears inscription.
"I believe that scepter over there is used to open the west chamber. It reads in Ancient Osiriani "For Iltorian, the blessed second who taught me faith in the gods, but reliance only in oneself." These are references to Alkhet's wives and understanding the clues correctly likely saves our lives."
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
”That makes sense to me. We need to find all the scepters and align them correctly. Now how many wives did this guy have again?”
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
"He had six wives, which means there are six scepters to be found."
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
"I'm gonna go check on the camels," Lutorinus says before scampering off. Once he gets near the exit, he starts to move stealthily.
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Stealth (Invisibility): 1d20 + 17 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 20 = 43
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
All of the camels are present, but Alarka and her goons aren't there or anywhere. "I have a feeling they're watching us using magic and appear at the moment of their choosing." Jilarni whispers darkly Map is on slide 4 and you're heading next to room 4
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
Roderick stows his pipe at Jilarni's warning.
Well, if they hope to surprise us then we best turn the tables on them.
He will mix and drink heroism and perceive cues elixirs.
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
Lutorinus investigates the area before the room, then the room itself.
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Perception (T10): 10 + 22 = 32
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
The corridor ends in a small chamber, dominated by an altar at its center. Atop the sandstone altar is a row of five silver trays, each one larger than the last.
Lutorinus notices a trap, which is connected to the trays.
Jilarni reads an inscription in ancient osiriani on the side of the altar "Here reads "The final five combined did not weigh upon me as heavily as the first." I think this refers somehow to the order in which they must be placed on the trays."
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Fahd scratches his head. ”Well, this is right weird. Any of you smarty types can puzzle out what this madman is getting at?”
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
"Let me see these scepters." Robyyn asks. "They're all different materials, and different designs. They've got to weigh different too, right?" He tries each in his hand against each of the others, trying to determine how different they weigh, and which weighs most and least.
"I bet these trays can detect the weight, and we have to place them in order, lightest to heaviest." His brow scrunches. "We can double-check that against what we know of his wives," he continues. "Each sceptre represents a different wife; if the heaviest scepter is the one representing his first wife, and the others in order after that, I bet it's a lock."
Appraise: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Can Robyyn detect a distinct and different weight for each scepter, to confirm his hypothesis?
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
”Indeed. That is a very reasonable hypothesis. Provided the difference in weight is perceptible. Otherwise we can try to engineer a balance system. “
Disable device , hero: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 22 + 2 = 33 (more to figure out how it works)
Engineering, hero : 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Aphorite Occultist ~7 | HP: 66/66 | AC: 17 (f:17, t: 11) | F:+10|R:+4|W:+7 |Perception: +18 | Initiative: +2 | Active Conditions/Buffs:
Malaz takes a moment to focus. He concentrates as he infuses his eyes with arcane energy.
Casting See Invisible. 70 duration.
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Robyn manages to estimate weight of scepters. The order from lightest to heaviest is sandalwood, copper, silver, ebony and iron.
Roderick studies working of the trap finding how it could be disarmed (it deals 4d6 electricity damage and has automatic reset) and Malaz doesn't see any invisible beings near.
As you place the scepters on trays, a door swings open on opposite side of room and reveals a corridor. Turning the corner, the corridor begins to descend down a flight of stairs, right into a pool of still, black water.
Male CG Half-Orc Unchained Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 6.1 | AC 21 (T 13/FF 19) | CMB +11 CMD 24 (FF 22)+2 CMB/CMD Sunder | HP 65/65 | Init +3 | Fort +7 Ref +4 Will +2 | Perception +5 | Darkvision 60' | Speed 30' | Orc Ferocity 1/1 | Rage 12/16 | Draw Weapon as Free Action during Surprise | +2 STR & Ignore 2 Hardness to break object+Smasher: Ignore 6 Hardness | Damage Reduction (3/-), (6/lethal) | Extreme Cold Endurance(Cold Resistance: 1)| Active Conditions:
Yaiho moves over to the new passage and looks down the stairs into the black water. "Yaiho smells something in pool."
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
Lutorinus keeps searching for traps as the party proceeds. "A little caution goes a long way, watch your step in here."
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Perception (T10): 10 + 22 = 32
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Map is on Slide 4, place your tokens where you want to be
When you enter the watery maze, you notice all of the locations marked with bars (a series of black dots) are blocked by ancient, rusted portcullises. Due to the filth in the water, normal vision is limited to a distance of 10 feet. Anything between 10 feet and 20 feet has concealment, whereas anything beyond 20 feet has total concealment. Swimming requires DC 10 swim check.
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
”Indeed. A veritable maze of muck. “
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
”I don’t like this, not one bit. Can any of you use magic to help with this water? Can’t tell what is lurking in there…”
Tiefling Herald Caller of Lamashtu 8.2| HP: 51/51 | AC: 21 [25] T: 14 [18] FF: 17 [20] CMD: 17 [21]| F+9 R+8 W+13 | Init +9 | Perception +22, See in Darkness, Low-Light Vision Endure Elements
"Stand back, I'll see if I can put a dent in this filth," Lutorinus says, pulling a scroll from his bag. The air seems to growl as the water flees from the room.
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Control Water to make 70ft/70ft/14ft (68,600 ft^3) of water evaporate/sink into the ground! Minimum depth of 1 inch of water has to remain (for some reason).
Aphorite Occultist ~7 | HP: 66/66 | AC: 17 (f:17, t: 11) | F:+10|R:+4|W:+7 |Perception: +18 | Initiative: +2 | Active Conditions/Buffs:
Malaz is on the map. I can be in the front if you guys like. I have limited options from the rear.
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Water sinks to ground and corridor now has water only to ankle level, but its covered by bad smelling filth. From here its pretty simple to walk around the portcullises (marked by arrows) to the altar.
The sixth scepter is made of rusted metal and is in very poor condition. It is partially fused to the altar and can only be removed with a DC 10 Strength check.
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Robyyn examines the scepter. "Won't be me that breaks that thing loose. Whoever does it better be careful; presumably, we're going to want it to be intact."
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
”Everyone get ready….got a bad feeling that once I grab that scepter, something wild is going to happen.”. Once everyone prepares, Fahd tries to wrench it free.
Strength check 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
His mutagenic strength allowed him to easily secure the rod.
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
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#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Fahd easily grabs the rod and instantly portcullises sink to ground and new ones rise. A secret door on east wall opens revealing two hideously ugly witches, whose hair look like seaweed. Cackling viciously they attack.
First place your tokens where you want to be (I moved Fahd next to the rob he was wrenching) and roll DC 16 Fort save, on failure you take: Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Lutorinus, Robyyn, Roderick, Yaiho and Fahd go before witches.
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Fahd moves forward, entering Pummeling Style, and punches the green hag in the snoot.
Attack 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38
Damage 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
If you’d be so kind as to move me forward, GM, that’d be awesome. Thanks!
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
Can a bomb fit thru portcullis bars?
”Just great. “
Roderick sighs and drinks a heroism elixir.
Male CG Half-Orc Unchained Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 6.0 | AC 19/21 (T 11{13}/FF 17) | CMB +13 CMD 22/24 (FF 20)+2 CMB/CMD Sunder | HP 8/65+12 | Init +3 | Fort +7 Ref +4 Will +4 | Perception +5 | Darkvision 60' | Speed 30' | Orc Ferocity 1/1 | Rage 12/16 | Draw Weapon as Free Action during Surprise | +2 STR & Ignore 2 Hardness to break object+Smasher: Ignore 6 Hardness | Damage Reduction (3/-), (6/lethal) | Extreme Cold Endurance(Cold Resistance: 1) | Active Conditions:
Yaiho builds up his rage as he rushes through the room to get at one of the witches, slamming his maul down at one of them with all his might.
+3 Furious Earthbreaker -PA vs Magenta Sea Hag: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 2 = 32
Damage +PS +PA: 2d6 + 12 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 12 + 2 + 6 = 29
Move: 30'
Free: Rage (Power Stance)
Standard: Power Attack
Male N Sylph Witch 6 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 12 (12 Tch, 10 Fl) | CMD: 14 (12 Fl) | F: +4, R: +5, W: +7 | Init: +8 | Perc: +10, SM +1 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
I placed Robyyn near Fahd since he'd stated he'd examined the rod. The zombie scorpion is squeezing to move through the tunnels.
Robyyn locks eyes with one of the witches, and a perverse glee alights behind them. He goes to work on their essential defenses, the malice behind his gaze striking hard at the witch's core. The low laugh that emerges in the wake of his gaze is truly unsettling. "That one," he commands his scorpion, pointing at the witch in front.
#2-21 The Dalsine Affair
Fahd and Yaiho severely hit the hags, who obviously have been demented by their isolation in the tomb. Also you need to make Fort saves
Roderick, you can hit them through bars although black bars lowered into floor and light blue bars rose as indicated in the map. Without bars present they don't get cover bonus.
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