[SFS] 1-26 Truth of the Seeker (II) (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Physical Science: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

The raxilite admires the stars, but doesn't learn anything new from then,

Physical Science: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 I'm on a roll, I guess. Dicebot will abandon me during combat, no doubt.

"Wow." Rilynn stands in awe of the massive cathedral, struggling to take it all in.

Two of the constellations on the ceiling are recognizable. "Those represent the Pact Worlds and the Veskarium," she points out.

"I would never have imagine such a place here. Now I understand Jadnura's fascination with this place. Dare we venture through those doors?"

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

DICEBOT WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU

Now with updated map. I've marked doors in red to make them easier to see

Tokno directs Wanda up the stairs once the crystal is rendered safe and the front door is opened. He quietly murmurs encouragement to the wolliped, who will need to some extra time and effort to pass through the person-sized doors of this building--though this place still seems roomy than most spacecraft the pair have traveled in. The gnome is certainly not willing to leave his pet behind in such a strange place.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Wanda briefly rumbles a complaint that her rider feels rather than hears due to the vacuum, but then docilely obeys Tokno. She makes some snuffling movements with her snout until she dimly realizes that her sense of smell doesn't carry beyond her environmental field here, either. She settles for looking around carefully with her four eyes, alert for danger to her or her rider.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Chrysanthemum moves cautiously into the room, glancing at the ceiling for a moment before looking around for danger.

"And First Seeker Jadnura is supposed to be here, correct? Then let us be logical."

With that, she heads towards the nearest door...

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

...and opens it.

No Physical Science here. Do the Stars align to indicate the sky as seen from a particular place?

Walk in the Void states: In addition, whenever you can see the stars, you can determine your precise location.

Regardless, he will look around as he walks in to follow Chrysanthemum

Perception check walking into the room: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Chadrah enter the temple admiring the symbols just for their aesthetics, but instead of looking for meaning on the stars her attention turns towards the northern side of the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

The stars look to have been drawn from this particular point in space, only ever so slightly offset, as if to show their positions a long time ago.

Chrystanthemum opens the side door. A secondary entry chamber connects to a long hallway. Several ten-foot-square chambers stand east and west of the hall. Simple doors connect to each of the smaller rooms, though the
southernmost rooms remain inaccessible due to fallen debris

"One door to go."

Rilynn walks forward and opens the golden door.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Chrysanthemum nods and moves up behind Rilynn, ready in case something leaps out at her.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Apparently, we're on the same wavelength today, Rilynn.

Chadrah follows and moves behind a column to hide for cover in case the door is trapped.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Roughly forty feet long and fifteen feet wide, this chamber would appear austere if not for the collapsed hunks of rock along its western side. A vast crystal dome opens from the ceiling some thirty feet above. Starlight rebounds to form intricate, immense images of dragons, bull-headed monsters, stars, and indistinct humanoid figures. Three closed wooden doors are set along the southern walls here, with another wooden door slightly ajar to the west. A silver doorway leads out to the north. Stone seats lie shattered and broken along with the debris of the western ceiling.

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An orangish flying creature with long tendrils emerges from the rubble. The light itself seems to bend in this hall, as if gravity itself has been completely distorted in the presence of this creature.

I realize you haven't all updated your token positions. Feel free to move you token a bit closer, behind Rilynn

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Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster
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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
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Engineering: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

<It looks at through those seats were thrown against that wall separate from the... whoah!>

Khubelu moves to where she can see the creature and try to convince it she was ready for it the whole time.

Clever Feint: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 10 + (4) = 24 vs. 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1-1/2 × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn

Chadrah tries to identify what it is!
Life Science: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

"What the hell-... It doesn't look friendly!"

Chadrah does get'em and shoots with her semi auto pistol.

Tactical Semi Auto: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

On the off chance that her knowledge actually covers what's needed.
Engineering: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Mysticism: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Never mind!

Tokno guides Wanda through the narrow door while she still has plenty of space to do so, and the wolliped takes up a position at the far end of the room from the flying creature.

Meanwhile, the gnome pulls out a pistol and takes a shot. He then summons his called survival knife to his other hand in case he has to defend himself in close quarters after getting the monster's attention.

Inspiring static arc pistol, w/get 'em: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
Damage (E, nonlethal): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Move to move (and draw pistol), standard to shoot, swift to draw knife.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Probably no idea.

Life science to identify

Khubelu tries to trick the orange creature, but only has limited effect.

The feint is a failure - yikes

Chadrah takes a shot at the gravity-defying creature, and hits it, drawing a trickle of orangish blood.

Toknomonicon zaps the enemy, and definitely gets its attention. The creature exercises a strong gravity pull, sucking the gnome in its direction.

DC 19 reflex save or be pulled 40 feet toward the creature

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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster(12)
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I hope that means it has a really good Sense Motive bonus and not that it's CR 7+...

Khubelu likes gravity just the way it is, thank you very much, and lets this creature know.

Clever Feint: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 10 + (6) = 29 vs. 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1-1/2 × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn
Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 vs. EAC
Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

If that feint fails, next turn is doing my Brave Sir Robin impression.

I've seen some table variance about whether hirelings can ID monsters in combat. If they can here...

Life Science: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Get'em on the weird thing!

Tactical Semi Auto: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Maybe it's flatfooted this time?

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Tokno tries to keep hold of Wanda's saddle, but gets yanked off her back and pulled across the room by the creature's gravity powers.

Are there any other effects besides just the forced movement? Am I able to take my turn normally? Also, you said it was flying? How high off the ground?

Life Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

No help at all.

Velorum will move up to the doorway, pulling his bruiser decoupler as he moves and firing through the doorway.

Bruiser Decoupler versus EAC with Get'Em and range penalty: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 21
Acid Damage with demoralize as crit effect: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Toknomonicon gets yanked of his steed, being dragged over the floor and taking a hit from the tendril of the flying creature (Hovering just above ground) as he comes to a close.

Tendril, AoO: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 392d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 5) + 12 = 18 [ooc]DC 19 Will save or take 2 Intelligence damage[/ppc]

Khubelu cleverly outstmarts his opponent this time around, making him much easier to hit for everyone. He then uses the opportunity to zap the monster.

Chadrah and Velorum lay down the fire and score a hit each.

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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster(30)
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"Oh boy"

Chadrah throws get'em again and shoots again hoping to have the same result as before.

Tactical Semi Auto vs Flatfooted: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

It's not Chadrah's turn again yet. But Tokno should still get his.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Ouch

Tokno reels from the blow, and grunts from the assault on his mind, but the fearless feychild tries to fight back with his knife.

Called survival knife: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage (S): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Oh sorry! I didn't realize.

Rilynn half-expected trouble but she was not prepared for it. For lack of a better action at the ready she aims and fires a trio of magic missiles.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) + 3 = 12

Chrysanthemum's eyes widen in shock as Tokno is sucked across the room and out of her sight. She moves in, taking in the scene as she moves up to the creature and pounds it once.

Entropic strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 for Acid & Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
crit damage, Acid & Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Well, that'll do...

Toknomonicon slashes the heavy creature in the tendril, as three magic missiles narrowly miss the gnome and slam into the monster.

Chrystanthemum then delivers a blast of decaying energy, leaving the room a bit darker than it was before.

The monster lashes out at Tokno again

Tendril, Tokno: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 362d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23 DC 19 will save or take 2 int damage

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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster(72)
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Khubelu is happy to support from the opposite side of the room.

Clever Feint: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (1) = 18 vs. 10 + Sense Motive bonus or 15 + 1-1/2 × CR
> success - target is flat-footed until end of my next turn
> failure - target is flat-footed against me until end of my next turn
Static Arc Pistol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 vs. EAC
Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Velorum will more hesitantly into the room, continuing to fire.

Bruiser Decoupler versus EAC with Get'Em : 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19
Acid Damage with demoralize as crit effect: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Reroll, +1 nova: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 Seriously meh

Tokno, wounded and not feeling much like his usual clever self, carefully backs away from the monster. (Guarded step, twice.) Sensing that this thing's attacks would incapacitate Wanda even more quickly, he signals for her to stay back.

Chrysanthemum glares at this thing, angry that it is attacking her companions instead of her. "I do not think you should attack people who are not attacking you. It is impolite."

Entropic strike, full 1: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 4 = 18 for Acid Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Entropic strike, full 2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 4 = 14 for Acid Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

EP 2 (+1 to AC)

Chadrah throws inspiring boost to Tokno. (+11 ST) "It's just a flesh wound, it won't get infected, don't worry!"

Rilynn knows a good tactic when she sees it, and so she launches another trio of magic missiles at the thing.

"It's tough, but we're winning, I think."

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 3 = 9

Khubelu tries to trick the monster once again, but the orange menace reacts a lot better this time around. Not fast enough to avoid Khubelu's cheap shot, which hits it in the torso.

Velorum lays down cover fire as Tokno retreats, but doesn't score against the fast-moving monster.

Chrysanthemum moves up close and personal, but doesn't manage to score a hit.

Chadrah heals the retreating gnome, while a volley of magical missiles fills the air with the smell of scorched aberration flesh.

The monster strikes out at Chrystanthemum

Tendril: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 422d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 = 19
More damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 = 20

Plus DC 19 will save or take 2 int damage

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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster(86)
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Now that his front-liner ally is where she belongs instead of him, Tokno rallies enough to encourage his team to finish the monster quickly, and to inspire the quorlu to shrug off some of her pain.

Get 'em on the monster (+1 attack) as a move; inspiring boost on Chrysanthemum (regain 16 SP) as a standard.

Khubelu telepathically hums a bit of Tokno's theme song.

+11 SP

Chrysanthemum grunts as the tentacle connects with her, but her body almost seems to glow with power now.

+1 EP for crit, +1 EP for OW!, total +4 EP now, -39 SP -> 6/55 SP, +16 SP -> 22/55 SP, full health

Gracefully, she draws herself up, centering her mind. Then like a lightning strike, she aims for the ribs and pushes the energy out through her fist as it connects.

Entropic strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 for Acid Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 plus Entropy: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 2) = 11

Reroll time!!

Entropic strike, +novas: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 = 23

"Finish it!"

Magic Missiles: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 3 = 10

Velorum takes another shot at the creature

Bruiser Decoupler versus EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Acid Damage with demoralize as crit effect: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Then will move back out the door in case the thing decides to move toward the party

Chadrah continues shooting at the creature hoping to drop it soon.

"This one is tough!"

Tactical Semi Auto: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Still needs that will save for Chrys

Toknomonicon provides inspiration, while khubelu provides inspiration to the inspiration-provider

Four - three - two - one
Tok - no - moni - con

Chrysanthemum channels the hurt into chaotic energy, and strikes hard at the gravity bending monster.

Rilynn raises the enthalpy by shooting some more energy blobs into the creature.

Velorum misses once more, but Chadrah hits. The monster shows no sign of speeding down, and lashes out at Chrysanthemum once more

Tendril, chrysanthemym: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 352d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23 DC 19 will or two int damage

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Rilynn
Velorum
Chrystanthemum
Chadrah
Toknomonicon
Khubelu
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Monster(125)
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Not sure if Chrys also has a theme song, but she can have 11 SP.

Chadrah cheers up Chrys to continue fighting. "Hang in there! You can do it!"

Chrys Inspiring boost +11 ST

Tactical Semi Auto: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Velorum steps back into the room and takes another shot at the creature

Bruiser Decoupler versus EAC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Acid Damage with demoralize as crit effect: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Tokno keeps cheering on his team (get 'em), and takes another shot at the monster.

Inspiring static arc pistol + get 'em: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18
Damage (E, nonlethal): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5