[ACO] PF2e 04-01 Intro: Year of Boundless Wonder (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

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Your adventure begins in the Vaults of the Grand Lodge in Absalom.

Grand Archivist Zarta Dralneen asked Rain in Cloudy Day to assemble a group of Pathfinders in a vault filled with newly acquired treasures, which Rain calls the "Vault of Boundless Wonder!" —a phrase he exclaims while excitedly waving his hands. Rain has a bright green body and a purple mushroom "cap" atop his head, and he wears a white scarf and brown vest emblazoned with the Glyph of the Open Road. Zarta has long dark hair and black nail polish and is wearing a vibrant blue dress.

Go ahead and introduce yourselves here

Ovidivo is a tanned and bearded Varisian man of average height and build. Two blades with odd clockwork attachments hang from his belt. He periodically pulls out the smaller blade, spins in it his hand, and then sheathes it again. A pair of glass flasks hang from the bandolier across his chest.

"Rain in Cloudy Day!" Ovidivo says. "Good to see you. Not lost,"

"Oh why helloooo dearies!" In bustles a cheery, short, plump elderly human woman with a war flail and a shield strapped over a knitted blood-red, uh, dress? Maybe it's a blanket, or perhaps a circus tent. Whatever it is, it's obviously way too big for her. She's tied it up in gathered bunches here and there to keep herself from tripping on it and to keep it from falling right off her. A bit of chain mail glints out from a gap in the fabric here and there. "Mrs. Crinkle here. Nice to meet you young 'uns. Would anyone like a candy? I just love these! Heehee!" She offers a hard caramel candy to the folks in the room.

"Always such unique things in Absalom," Ovidivo says to Mrs. Crinkle as he reaches for the offered candy. "Thank you. I'm Ovidivo."

A predominantly blue automaton with gold highlights and faceplate strides into the chamber. A large axe is slung across her back and plate armor is bolted on and painted to match. The chassis is clearly built for strength over speed.

In a strong voice, she introduces herself, "I am Athena Muse. I have only recently completed my training, and was hoping to go out into the field rather than be cooped up here even longer. Still, 'boundless wonder' sounds intriguing."

She holds up a hand in deference to the candy. "I appreciate the offer but do not partake. However, if I may, I am curious about the flail. How do you like it? I wrestled with weapon selection myself before settling on an axe, but a maul was similarly tempting."

Her voice is that of the PA alert system in the movie Aliens ("You have fifteen minutes to reach minimum safe distance"), or the AI Loa in Pacific Rim: The Black

A slouching half-elf joins the group and introduces herself to the other agents and greets Rain with a bright smile. "I am Selena. It's nice to meet you again, Rain! Do you still remember me? How is your life with the Society? Are you eating well?" she bombards the fungus leshy with lots of questions after she gets past the others.

A half-elf enters the room with a bow across her back and an elaborate stylized mask over one shoulder, worn as if it were a pauldron. She wears several pieces of jewelry crafted of intricately carved wood and brightly colored stones, and upon seeing the gathered pathfinders, she smiles.

"Hello, friends. I am Webraellane, but you may call me Webny."

"I appreciate the offer but do not partake. However, if I may, I am curious about the flail. How do you like it? I wrestled with weapon selection myself before settling on an axe, but a maul was similarly tempting."

"Oh, this new thing? I have absolutely no idea! Heehee! I just got it as a backup. Most of the time I don't bother with weapons." Mrs. Crinkle responds conspiratorially before turning to the newcomers. "Why hello Selena and Webny! I'm Mrs. Crinkle. Would you like a candy?"

A grim-faced man dressed in greens and grays stands off to one side, leaning on the haft of a well-used halberd. About his neck lies a thick torc of beaten gold. His face looks weary and lined.

"I am Dinardin, late of Lastwall. I am a servant of blessed Iomedae." He stops, as if there is nothing else to say.

"Hi all! I'm Rain In Cloudy Day. I'm a new Pathfinder agent here in the Grand Lodge. I'm a special assistant to Venture-Captain Ambrus Valsin."

Rain's face lights up as he recognizes Selena and Ovidivo. He gushes about how much fun their adventure together was, thanks them for helping him pass his Confirmation, and proclaims that the ruins they uncovered drew the attention of all sorts of important faction leaders for a special new training mission.

Rain also recognizes Selena's name as one of the Pathfinders who undertook the training mission in the ruins. He begs them to give him a firsthand account of their adventure.

Zarta Dralneen watches the conversation with amusement, but if it begins to drag, she clears her throat to remind Rain of his current mission.

"The Archives get more exciting every day," Rain states then adds, "And who better to manage the excitement than Zarta! Oh, have you all met Grand Archivist Zarta Dralneen?" Rain prompts you to introduce yourselves. Zarta smiles and thanks you for coming. Rain and Zarta then lead the group to a table covered in interesting objects.

Area map is linked at the top of the page

"Now then, I need you to look through the Vault to see what kind of treasures we have here." Rain hands each of you his to-do list (Slide #4, or spoilered below)

Searching an area of the vault takes about 10 minutes. When you Explore the Vault of Boundless Wonder, attempt a skill check, choosing from the skills indicated in the area you're searching. Please position your tokens in the appropriate locations as well

Munching on her piece of candy, Webny says, "Would not be my first talking skull. I'll see if I can get it to open up."

She heads over to the skull area.

Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Walking to the area marked Danger!, Athena goes about alternately steadying and climbing the shelves. As part of that process, she checks over the goods for anything peculiar.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Retcon -- It appears I didn't post the complete briefing from Zarta

Zarta fails to stifle a grin. She tilts the hourglass this way and that, shrugs, and sets it back on the table. "Yes, mostly harmless. We believe these items present no major threat to us, and we’ve secured those we believe to be cursed. The true danger comes from an old enemy of the Pathfinder Society, the night hag Aslynn. She nearly claimed these treasures for herself before they were entrusted to us. We don’t know why she needs the items, or which ones are most central to her wicked plans. I’m off to a meeting to discuss the situation with Eliza, Ambrus, and the faction leaders. You’ll stay here with Rain and continue cataloging these objects. We need to learn where the items come from and understand what they do. Then we can decide what to do with them. Any questions?"

End Retcon

If you have questions, go ahead and ask.

Ovidivo's Theivery (E): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Oh, no.
Hero Point: Ovidivo's Theivery (E), Promotional Vestments: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 = 29

"If a mind like Zarta Dralneen and how many other more experienced Pathfinders hasn't figured out what the hag wanted of these objects, me asking questions isn't going to spark an epiphany," Ovidivo comments.

He heads to the shelves with the dangerous objects. "Here," he says to Athena. "Let me show you..."

"Oh, I'm better at coming up with questions after I've screwed up royally. Heehee! --Oh! Magic weapons, you say? Sounds exciting!" Mrs. Crinkle bustles off to finger some magic swords and whatnot.

Warfare Lore (Task #6): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Pile of Treasure area: Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Selena quietly moves toward the pile of treasure at the center of the vault after the briefing of Rain and the archivist. She begins by sorting different things based on their type and then by size. She hums as she does to keep her entertained.

Athena stands perfectly still for several moments after Ovidivo joins her before responding in disbelief, "Let. You. Show. Me?"

Dinardin, need your skill check please

Dinardin climbs up to the high shelves and begins to look around for anything dangerous. His remit it to protect his more fragile allies, after all.

Dinardin Athletics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

After holding for a moment to see if he responds, Athena lets out a laugh, saying, "Sorry, sorry - I could not resist."

Gesturing towards the mammoth shelves and the stuff jumbled upon them, she adds, "If you can make sense of this mess, you are welcome to it."

"Hmm?" Ovidivo says as the automaton laughs. "Oh. Apologies. I'm not particularly versed in Jistkan humor."

"I am told it can be a bit dark and sarcastic. "Taking great umbrage" at the implication one is not capable of a task without help, for instance."

While she does not laugh again, Athena inclines her head slightly and the light of her eye glows a bit brighter - almost as if she is smiling.

Athena attempts to search the precarious shelves and finds nothing, though it manages to not fall on its face. Ovidivo manages to keep his balance to check the top shelf and finds a magical dagger, which is later identified as a dagger of venom. Dinardin helps out and manages to move aside some useless junk. He finds a hideous looking mask that turns out to be a demon mask.

Mrs Crinkle heads over to the weapons section, much to Rain's amazement. She finds a mundane looking quarterstaff, but in fact turns out to be a magical staff (+1 Staff).

Selena rummages through the large pile of treasure and finds a pretty looking brooch. Upon further inspection, this, too, turns out to be magical and is a brooch of shielding.

Webny has a chat with the skull. To everyone's surprise, the skull answers! The skull says, "Call me Zykyryz! No, it isn't my name, but it's shorter than 'all powerful wizard.' That's right, I can do magic! Just wait. Keep me close, and I'll prove it to you." You also discern that Zykyryz isn't undead. It's more likely that some supernatural aspect of her became trapped in this unusual vessel. Zykyryz says, "That sounds about right. Thanks for using your head!"

Rain heads over to the vault's entrance, saying he's going to visit the facilities, but return with some snacks. You pay him little mind until you suddenly hear a scream coming from Rain by the Vault entrance

"They're not real! They can't be real!" The panicked voice of Rain in Cloudy Day precedes his rapid footsteps as he races back into the vault. "I can't… I don't… help! Please, help! They're after me!" Rain collapses just inside the vault, clutching the sides of his head and whimpering in fear. A hideous snarl from just past the entryway causes Rain to go completely still.

Shadowy creatures materialize within the Vault and attack!

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

**Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White
Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow
Red
Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 38/38
Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 22/22
Blue
Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Suddenly alert to the presence of foes, Dinardin undergoes a transformation. The quiet, withdrawn paladin roars with energetic fury and charges into battle.

Once he closes with the enemy he shouts "No farther! No farther!" He seems barely to be in control of his anger.

1&2. Stride x2
3. Strike

Halberd v. Blue: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 181d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Dinardin's halberd swings down and appears to cleave the shadowy figure in half. It soundlessly dissipates.

A shadowy creature, wearing an oversized White tunic approaches Webny soundlessly.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White
**Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow
Red
Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 38/38
Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 22/22
Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Webny will take a Step back from the creature right next to her (◆). She will then Hunt Prey on it (◆), which gives her a free Recall Knowledge check against it at +2 (Monster Hunter). If she happens to get a critical success, she and her allies all get +1 on their first attacks against the critter. Finally, she will use Hunted Shot (◆) to make two shots at the bad guy.

Hunted Shot 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 (plus maybe +1 more from Recall Knowledge) for potentially Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Hunted Shot 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for potentially Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Stepping cautiously back from the thing nearest her, Webny racks her brain for information about the creature before loosing two quick arrows at it.

Webny sends two arrows at White, hitting with the second.

Red runs up to Selena and attempts to poke her with its spear.

Spear vs Selena AC 18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Spear vs Selena AC 18, MAP: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Yellow runs up to Mrs Crinkle and attempts to do the same.

Spear vs Mrs Crinkle AC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Spear vs Mrs Crinkle AC 19, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White (-4)
Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow
Red

-1-
**Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
**Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 32/38
**Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 12/22
**Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

How much movement does it take to get down from 5?
What would jumping from steps to step (northward) do?

Selena gets distracted when she sees Rain curled up on the floor whimpering and twitching, lowering her defenses and gets attacked by whatever is attacking them. "Rain, what is happening to you?! Please help us here with your inspiring thing!" Selena exclaims to him and stretches out her arm. Wind flows out from it and whirls around her! She then raises her magical shield.

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Gale Blast, DC 18 basic Fortitude save or Red takes 4 bludgeoning damage and be pushed 5 feet away from her (double damage and 10 ft push if crit fail)
◆ Cast a Spell, Shield (+1 to AC)

To be honest, the scenario itself doesn't say how high up you are. However, if each 5' block of stairs goes 5 feet up, then 2 continuous flights of steps would be 10' off the floor. Since section 5 is the "Dangerous Shelves", you'd be about 45' off the floor. The map appears to have some sort of railing, but I will allow you to jump the railing as if it were normal terrain. Going off the edge (i.e. north) would cause you to fall about 30' to the first level.

Selena calls to Rain for help but Rain just lies there and whimpers. Clearly he won't be of any use in combat. Turning back to Red, Selena sends a blast of wind at it. Red holds firm and doesn't move, though he is slightly injured from the buffeting wind. Selena summons a mystical shield.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White (-4)
Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow
Red (-2)

-1-
**Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
**Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 32/38
Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 12/22 (AC 19)
**Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Ovidivo's sword is in his hand as soon as Rain on Cloud Day's first cry rings through the library. He begins jogging down the stairs.

◇ Spring the Trap
◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Stride

Mrs. Crinkle glances up from her sword swishing as shouts of alarm echo through the vault. "Coming, dearies!" She shouts. Sheathing the blade, she places it back in its place and turns to hustle off toward the action just in time to be stabbed with a spear. As yellow yanks its weapon from her side, her adorably cheery granny face morphs into a hideous snarl. "You messed with the wrong granny!" Her body swells, growing to tower over the shadow in an instant. A lupine snout sprouts from her face; a long tongue slavers over jagged, sharp, canine teeth. Her limbs lengthen, sprouting thick white fur. And that voluminous red sweater dress stretches, popping out of the bunched knots, straining to contain a much larger body. The fibers creak and groan as her muscles bulge against their constraints.

She's a wolf woman in an obscenely tiny blood-red minidress, and she has murder on her mind. Swiftly striking out with snapping jaws, she attempts to trip her attacker before gorging on its innards. A distant part of her mind wonders what shadow innards taste like.

Bite, Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Bite, MAP, (P): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d10 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

◆ Rage, ◆ Trip, ◆ Strike

Looking down on the situation below and seeing Mrs. Crinkles transformation, Athena opens fire to support Webny then starts down the long path to the floor.

◆◆ Cast Ray of Frost at Red IceIsNice: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 for Cold: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
◆ Stride

Round Two

"Make way! Coming through!" Dinardin hustles at fast as he can down the long staircase.

Hello? Is this thing on?

Selena outstretches again her arm so that wind flows again around her and pushes those that may attempt to get close to her and raises her magical shield again. "Oy, Rain! What is happening to you? Where is the cheery fungus leshy that I know even in combat?" she continues to call out Rain that is still whimpering on the floor, unaware that the leshy might be experiencing something really bad at the moment.

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Gale Blast, DC 18 basic Fortitude save or Red takes 4 bludgeoning damage and be pushed 5 feet away from her (double damage and 10 ft push if crit fail)
◆ Cast a Spell, Shield (+1 to AC)

Mrs Crinkle suddenly sheds her grandmother guise and becomes a raging lupine creature. She towers over Yellow and tries to trip it. Unfortunately, she doesn't succeed. Her teeth, however, are more effective. Weapons in hand, Ovidivo and Dinardin charge into combat. Athena sends a snowball at Red and connects, though the damage appears superficial.

Selena blasts Red with wind. The blast of wind catches Red off balance and it falls and strikes its head on the Vault floor. It dissipates into nothingness.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White (-4)
**Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow (-15)
Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 32/38
Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 12/22 (AC 19)
Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Webny fires twice at White using hunted shot (◆), then Strides (◆) down the hallway, and Hides in the alcove with the statute (◆).

Not recognizing this creature, Webny determines the next best thing to knowledge is violence.

She sends two more arrows at the creature in rapid succession.

Shot 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 for potentially Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Shot 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 for potentially Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

She then retreats to the south and attempts to hide herself in an alcove with a statue.

GM, Webny will get a +2 on her secret Stealth check to try to hide from White, as White is her Hunted Prey. She gets no special bonus against anyone else.

Webny marks White as prey and sends two arrows at it, connecting. She attempts to disappear into the shadows.

Yellow attempts to poke Mrs Crinkle with his spear before making a break for it, determined to get away from the terrifying creature.

Spear vs Mrs Crinkle AC 18: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Spear vs Mrs Crinkle AC 18, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Mrs Crinkle, if you have AoO, go ahead and use it

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White (-9)
Webny - AC 20, 32/32
Yellow (-15)

-2-
**Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
**Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 30/38 (Rage - temp hp 0/4, AC 18 (20 w/shield), +2 Damage)
**Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 12/22 (AC 19)
**Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Ovidivo continues hustling down the stairs.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Stride

No AOO. Such a pity.

"Owww! Quit poking little old ladies! Come back here, cretin!" Shaggy Mrs. Crinkle roars at the fleeing shadowy attacker. She bounds after it, trying again to trip and bite it.

Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Bite (P), MAP: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

◆ Stride, ◆ Trip, ◆ Strike

Ovidivo hustles down the stairs, trying to get to the fight. Mrs Crinkle catches up to the fleeing creature in Yellow and knocks its feet out from under it, causing it to fall on its face. Her teeth finish the job a moment later and the thing dissipates.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Dinardin of Longshadow - AC 20, 32/32
White (-9)
Webny - AC 20, 32/32

-2-
Ovidivo - AC 19, 26/26
Mrs. Crinkle - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 30/38 (Rage - temp hp 0/4, AC 18 (20 w/shield), +2 Damage)
**Selena Albina - AC 18 (19 w/shield), 12/22 (AC 19)
**Athena Muse - AC 18, 17/17

Athena summons a bit of magic that overclocks her inner mechanisms and speeds her down the stairs.

◆◆ Cast Warp Step and move 60' with the enhanced speed
◆ Stride 30'

Selena gets closer and flicks a small ball of flame towards White to burn it. "Be gone into flames!" she exclaims as she does so.

Produce Flame Spell Attack vs White: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Spell Damage, Blood Magic: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9 fire damage, plus 1d4 ⇒ 4 persistent fire damage if crit

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast a Spell, Produce Flame

As Athena casts a spell to help her get to the fight quicker, Selena sends a fireball at White, which catches it squarely on the head and eliminates it.

COMBAT OVER

With the defeat of the mysterious creatures, Rain regains his composure. He begins apologizing for his inaction while pulling out some healing potions from his satchel.

Rain hands you 8 minor healing potions

Rain takes a few deep breaths, then describes what happened when he tried to leave the vault.

"I took a few steps, then a few dozen more, but I couldn't reach the door! I shouted for help, but nobody could hear me! Or nobody was there? I don't know, it was like something out of a nightmare. I turned around, and there she was! I've never seen her before, but I knew it was her. Aslynn! Tall, dark, and hideous. She was dragging something, and singing… no, more like reciting poetry. That's strange, right? And terrifying. Something about my nightmares coming to take me away. I tried to run, but she touched my mind! She took my nightmares right out of me… those things! Just like she said. Right out of my nightmares. I hope she isn't still over there. I… I can barely think. It feels like the world is ending. I'm afraid I won't be much use. Could you take a look, see if she's there? Could you also take a look, to see if you can leave the vault to get help?"

"Of course, little one. Rest there, and we'll take a look."

Athena motions to the others, to see if any of them would join her, then moves towards the exit - first looking for the individual that Rain saw, then further onward to the door itself.

Shortly after her attacker vanishes, Mrs. Crinkle shrinks back down into her petite, plump little self, with that red sweater dress pooled around her ankles. She calls down the corridor toward the others: "Oh, don't mind me. I'll just get dressed and be along shortly. Heehee!" Scooping up the very-stretched-out red fabric, she begins tying it back into bunches with slipknots again. When she finally catches up, she eagerly nabs two of the minor healing potions, immediately downing one of them.

Minor healing potion: 1d8 ⇒ 2

"Thank you, Rain, sweetie. Whew! That was so good I'll have another!"

Minor healing potion: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"Ahhh! That hits the spot. You're such a dear. Of course we'll check it out for you. Don't worry; I'm scarier than anything else you'll see. Heehee!" For those who haven't seen Mrs. Crinkle's transformation, this seems like the understatement of the year. She's just such a cute, rosy, adorable old lady, albeit with an odd fashion sense.