Q09 - Wayfinder Origins (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

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You have been summoned by Venture-Captain Muesello to board a vessel, the Kingfisher, and set sail from Absalom. After a week of sailing the ocean blue, your adventure begins off the shores of the island of Burozi. Muesello has called you to the deck, where he is assembling a strange clockwork contraption. On the top deck of the Kingfisher, Venture-Captain Muesello wipes the grease off his hands onto a rag. The pockmarked mechanist spent the early morning running a chain through a twelve-foot tall clockwork contraption mounted on the deck. Stuffing the dirty rag into his smock, he turns to address the group.

You may introduce yourselves here

A circlet of smoke moves up in the air on the deck of the Kingfisher. The smoke comes from a cigar. The cigar is stuck in the mouth of dwarf with a beard wearing a stetson hat. He also wears a leather armor and has a pistol at the belt.

Well, venture-captain, my name's Dran'Tilt. I'm coming from Alkenstar for this mission. I hope it is worth. It's a long way you know.

A goblin is waiting. He has no visible weapon. The goblin wears a leather armor. From time to time same smok escapes from his body. Hello my name is Pre Fix.

Another Goblin, clad in leather and wearing a thick traveling cloak, has spent most of the journey so far to himself, his scythe never far from his grip. He has been busying himself with tending to his companion, a leopard larger than himself, that seems to be perpetually on fire. The two seem to keep to specific surfaces, and always a bucket of water handy, to prevent the animal's flames from spreading and causing harm to the ship.

As Dran'Tilt introduces himself, he will look up from his never-ending task. "Dran... An acquaintence of mine... A kitsune by the name of Yako-Zenko, told me about you... He said you are the reliable sort, I look to confirm this."

Good to see you again so shortly after our last joint society mission in the form of a play.

He will then turn to the venture-captain and give a curt nod. "Hello... My friend here is Mr. Kitteh... They are not a fan of this mode of travel... Much too confining... But we won't burn down your ship, or my name isn't Wraax."

He will give Pre Fix a side-eye glance anytime smoke escapes from his body, suggesting he doesn't trust any other Goblin around fire. Nothing personal... First made this character way back when 2e first dropped, and people were worried about pyromaniac goblins everywhere... Just not had much chance to play them much so still low level.

A dwarf from Alkenstar is always reliable on for sure!

A new circlet of smoke goes up in the air as he takes his cigar between two fingers to laugh a bit.

Looking forward to play this one with you too. I've also built a ranger with a fiery leopard. He's also lvl 4 now. It's an ifrit. So he can caress the animal without suffer any wound...

A large half-orc in heavy plate climbs aboard. He has a gleaming axe at his side and a bandolier of salves and sundries crossing his chest. Please be aware that open flame limits treatment options. Haka Geralf, I cut them apart and stitch you back together.

A short but lean man in his padded armor arrives at the scene. What follows him is an angel, his eidolon, who is tall and muscular. His wings are white and wide. They bow simultaneously and introduces themselves, one after another.

"Good day, I am Charlies." Charlies says. "And I am Estes," the angel continues. "We are glad in meeting you all here." Charlies tells them.

"I'm sure you've guessed this isn't just a fishing trip. I would have filled you in sooner, but I was asked to keep everything confidential until we arrived. An expedition of Pathfinder initiates recently discovered this uncharted island, Burozi. The recruits found some Azlanti ruins, and we have a special assignment for your team."

Muesello turns to the shore just five hundred feet from the moored ship, the peak of the island barely visible against the orange glow of the morning sun behind it. He clicks open an intricate compass, and its needle snaps to the direction of the island.

"Open your wayfinder, and you'll see the same thing. This close to Burozi, all wayfinders point toward the island. As for the one in my hand here, this was found on Burozi—I've never seen one quite like it. The expedition team found it near a sealed hatch made out of reinforced skymetal. They couldn't get in, which might have been for the best. The recruits were inexperienced, and Azlanti devices can be incredibly dangerous! But you've got more experience under your belts, so I need you to find a way through that sealed door and investigate whatever is on the other side."

With a reassuring nod, Muesello returns to his work, meticulously checking each bolt as crew members emerge from below and begin preparing a sailboat for passage to the island.

The excavated ruins of a tower rise from halfway up the island's sloping peak. All that remains of the tower is a semi-circle of white wall holding back centuries of dirt and debris. The skymetal hatch lies dead center in the tower's foundation. The 5-foot-wide hatch is decorated in thin silver filigree resembling gears in the shape of an eye.

Religion:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Wraax acknowledges Haka Geralf and Charlies with a slight nod, and a bigger nod to Estes, but otherwise remains silent.

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Wraax will listen attentively, but gives the structure only a passing glance at this distance. Too busy sighing to himself. "When will they learn... Mr. Kitteh and boats do not get along... We'll just have to make sure to not make a hole in this one, won't we?"

Make a hole? Not a good idea for sure. I don't want to swim.

A circlet of smoke moves in the air.

With no idea what the image means Haka instead begins searching the area.

Search, Perception +9

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Whoa! That's cool. Look at that, Estes." Charlies exclaims in excitement. Estes looks at the eye-resembling gears but does not give a comment.

When you approach the socket, the wayfinder glows with colorful light and on the door itself, glowing numbers count down from 30 seconds. A woman's voice starts speaking in a foreign language.

I don't know what she's saying, but pass me the Wayfinder. It looks like it fits in the door.

A circle of smoke moves up in the air.

This island is not ready to get visitors for holidays. They don’t even speak foreign languages.

The goblin does not understand this language either.

Head's up. Wall of text coming

When the wayfinder is slotted into the hatch, the colored light in the wayfinder activates and spreads down silver circuits 100 feet in each cardinal direction before reaching panels built along the perimeter of the ruined structure.

The hatch door is controlled by 4 actuators. You each need three successes to fix the actuator, which will unlock the hatch

North Actuator: The magical energy flowing off this actuator is traveling in the wrong direction.
DC 18 Arcana or Occultism to reroute the energy.

South Actuator: Access to this actuator is blocked.
DC 18 Acrobatics to through narrow gaps in the rubble or DC 18 Athletics to clear it and reach the actuator.

East Actuator: A fuse on this actuator is broken. The PCs must succeed at Crafting checks or DC 16 Azlant Lore or Engineering Lore checks to repair the fuse.
To repair: DC 18 Crafting or DC 16 Azlant/Engineering Lore

West Actuator: The fuses on this actuator have become dislodged, and putting them back in place is a delicate operation.

DC 16 Azlant or Engineering Lore to put the fuses back in the proper place.

Haka points to the south, I'll take care of the rubble.

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

The dwarf moves to the West actuator.

Engineering lore:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The goblin goes to the South Actuator.

Acrobatics:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

West Actuator looks very much like it was poorly designed. Being two, specific, Trained Only Lores <.< So could easily ahve no one in the party be trained in either... Something to note on the review of this

Wraax will see the others working on South and West Actuators, so he will turn East and attempt to repair that actuator.

Crafting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

After thoroughly studying the fuse, he gets to work on putting the pieces back together, making partial headway.

Charlies joins the Haka and Pre Fix towards the South Actuator, making his way between the gaps of the rubble.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Good thing Haka is strong enough to remove some rubbles because Charlies is having a hard time getting through them. Estes is just looking blankly at his attempts.

Since Tiger said we can make multiple rolls. I am going to take three more attempts then... Stop this at any point as needed.

Stubborn as they come, Wraax will continue to work at the task in front of him.

Crafting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Nodding his head as he seems to be getting the hang of it and making progress, the end goal in sight. he makes one final go at finishing this "fuse"

Crafting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

He starts grumbling about how these new-fangled devices just aren't like they used to be... Then stops realizing that the inverse is true in this case.

He gives one more push forwards to try and resole this conundrum.

Crafting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

With a final, unapologetic, cry of defiance. He slams the fixed fuse back into place in the actuator.

The dwarf continues his work on the West actuator.

Engineering lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Engineering lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

The goblin continues its stains at the South Actuator.

Acrobatics:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Acrobatics:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Haka keeps tossing rocks aside

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

I would like to fix the actuator at the North but I have Arcana +0 and Occultism +0, unfortunately.

same

I did the west one because I thought nobody had azlanti or engineering lore. I also have Arcana and Occultism.

You all have most of the Actuators repaired except for North. You all hear a faint hissing sound but nothing else.

Dran'Tilt and Charlies decide to try every combination they know to reroute the energy. Putting their heads together they manage to redirect the flow of energy the right way. The door snaps open.

Inside you are greeted by a thick cloud of vapor. The interior is foggy but the air is breathable and safe. As you head down the spiral staircase, you hear a door click open.

The fog gives a -2 penalty to sight based Perception checks. As nothing has stepped out to attack yet, you may take 1 round to prepare yourselves.

Tactical Map (also posted above).

Sensing the thick cloud of vapor is a sign of something sinister, Charlies floods his eidolon Estes with power to make him move faster and farther. Estes gains a 20-ft status bonus to its Speed. He then draws his steel shield as he nods to Estes while striding to another room. [smaller]"Be careful..." he advises Estes.

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Evolution Surge
◆ Act Together (◆ Interact to draw steel shield for Charlies, ◆ Stride for Estes)

I assume those I encircled on the Map are doors. Are they open? Because I moved Estes to another area through one of those.

The only door that's open is the one that's circled. You have no access to any of the other rooms. I've moved Estes back to his original spot.

Haka moves to the front, but leaves his axe sheathed in case it's not overtly hostile.

You say sight based. So Scent works normally? Just checking to see if the fog is simple water vapor, or something with an acrid or otherwise smell that would override? If the former, how does the water vapor interact with the constantly on fire cat? Asking, as both matters for Mr. Kitteh.

Wraax will move up to the open door, staring into the gloom, before Whistling to Mr. Kitteh who will follow up along side and Seek as well, acting as a 20ft dim light source for those who need it.

◆ Wraax Strides forwards

◆ Wraax Seeks

Perception, Expert, -2: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7

Not used to staring into fogs like this with a fiery companion at all times, Wraax clearly notices nothing, but will rely on his companion's senses.

◆ Wraax Commands Animal
◆ Mr. Kitteh Strides
◆ Mr. Kitteh Seeks

Perception, scent, Expert: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 I left off the minus 2 in case Scent matters. if it doesn't. Reduce by 2.

Mr. Kitteh scours the gloom for anything of danger, prepared to growl in warning if she detects anything.

The dwarf forms a circlet of smoke which goes up in the air. That's not because they are underground that he has to forget what the life is.

Smoke escapes from his body. He does not move.

I will move Estes next to that door then.

The dwarf takes position near the door.

Scent is fine.

As you all position yourselves around the door, a small creature suddenly emerges and attacks. It's also not alone...

You also hear a voice repeating "Intruders! Must defend laboratory"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

**Wraax - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Kitteh AC 21, 36/36
White
Haka Geralf - AC 21, 44/44
Pre Fix - AC 19, 43/43
Prefect
Blue
Dran'Tilt - AC 21, 50/50
Charlies - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 44/44; Estes AC 19
Yellow
Red

Wraax glares at the things in front of him. "I would have offered peace, but you choose blood-shed. So be it."

◆ Wraax Commands Mr. Kitteh
◆ Mr, Kitteh Bites at the white doggo. Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23Piercing, the last 1 is fire Fire damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 + 1 = 12
◆ If the doggo is still standing, she slashes her claws at it. claws: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9slashing, last 1 is fire damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10 Otherwise would Stride to around the opposite side of White person

◆ Wraax will Hunt Prey the white non-doggo
◆ If white Doggo is down, Wraax will Stride to near side of white Person, otherwise will Strike at White Doggo. Scythe: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31slashing damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 = 16

End turn

crit deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 2

Mr Kitteh chomps the side of the White dog-like creature. His teeth penetrate and everyone hears the sound of crunching metal. Mr Kitteh burns some of the creature's internals. His claws scratch the side of the creature but do no damage. Wraax marks the humanoid as prey and slashes the White doggo with his scythe, completely caving it in and destroying it.

None of the other doors are open. Just the one where the doggo came out.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Wraax - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Kitteh AC 21, 36/36
**Haka Geralf - AC 21, 44/44
**Pre Fix - AC 19, 43/43
Prefect
Blue
Dran'Tilt - AC 21, 50/50
Charlies - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 44/44; Estes AC 19
Yellow
Red

The goblin steps and casts Sound burst.

Sound burst:2d10 ⇒ (9, 6) = 15 DC 19 Fortitude

It would be helpful to describe where you are casting it, and what all we can see, that it hits... after-all, there may be hidden enemies etc.

There is a template on the map.

Haka pulls his axe and storms in. Finding himself in the middle of the pack he clears some room for his teammates to follow him.

Attack vs Blue: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
damage, slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

◆ Interact, draw
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

I also have a link to spell templates in my profile.

Pre Fix sends a loud sonic attack into the room, which affects all creatures. While they reel from the bang, Haka charges in and opens a big rent in Blue's side.

The tall humanoid figure sees Haka and takes a step back, before lashing out with a whip.

Electrowhip vs Haka AC 21, Reach 10': 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Electric: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Knockdown if you're wearing metal armor

Haka is knocked off his feet by the electric charge.

"You are an intruder. You must be stopped."

Prefect lashes at Haka again.

Electrowhip vs Haka AC 21, Reach 10', MAP, FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Electric: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Blue growls and tries to sink its jaws into Haka.

Jaws vs Haka AC 21, FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Jaws vs Haka AC 21, FF, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Jaws vs Haka AC 21, FF, MAP 2+: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

Blue ends up scoring Haka's armor with its teeth but doesn't do any damage.

They're actually not dogs. They're more of boxy robots with jaws on them... the robot doggos I found are just cuter :)

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Wraax - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Kitteh AC 21, 36/36
Haka Geralf - AC 21, 27/44 (Prone, FF)
Pre Fix - AC 19, 43/43
Prefect (-15)
Blue (-15)
**Dran'Tilt - AC 21, 50/50
**Charlies - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 44/44; Estes AC 19
Yellow (-7)
Red (-15)