Graeyson finds perches so quickly that he can help another character get down (turning one failure into success or one critical failure into failure).
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Source Core Rulebook pg. 479 4.0
Choose an ally attempting a recurring skill check while exploring, such as climbing, or performing a different exploration tactic that requires a skill check (like Avoiding Notice). The ally must be at least an expert in that skill and must be willing to provide assistance. While Following the Expert, you match their tactic or attempt similar skill checks. Thanks to your ally’s assistance, you can add your level as a proficiency bonus to the associated skill check, even if you’re untrained. Additionally, you gain a circumstance bonus to your skill check based on your ally’s proficiency (+2 for expert, +3 for master, and +4 for legendary).
Jom watches the extravagance with which Graeyson descends and tries to replicate. At the first perch he almost completely loses his balance, but he catches himself.
Estes extends his magnificent white wings and begins gliding down the steep tunnel to help his balance as he goes down as well.
with Glider Form evolution feat
Haohji nearly falls, but Graeyson manages to grab an arm and steady him before he hits the rocks.
You find that the sharp slope ends in a wandering cavern. As you make your way around its perimeter, you find a metallic grate securing the only apparent exit from the room. The grate appears to be completely sealed, with no knob, lock, or other mechanism to open it. Near the grate, an inscription in a mixture of Dwarven and Undercommon glows faintly on the wall.
Each PC can attempt an Occultism, Religion, or Society check to Decipher Writing. A character who knows both Dwarven and Undercommon gains a +1 circumstance bonus to checks against this obstacle, while one who can read neither takes a –1 circumstance penalty. Only the best result will count (so there is no reason for anyone to not attempt the check).
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Ennoia elects to try keeping her balance as she walks to catch up with her companions. Her agile legs and spectacular stepwork allow her to walk unhindered and quickly join them. She frowns as she struggles to decipher the strange writings.
"I'm not sure, but I start gathering a few things from these scribblings. Wait a second..."
Studley might not know much about words, but he happens to have checked out the very book he needed last week. He realizes the text draws heavily on Successful Methods for the Enslavement of Lesser Races, but between quotations, text alludes to two hidden switches near the grate that, if pushed at the same time, cause it to open.
A low rumble can be heard nearby as a spider the size of a halfling is blown against the wall, reeking of corrosive stench and clearly dead. The duergars placed some bombs nearby in a makeshift trap, and now you have to make your way past them! Only one character can attempt the check, though others can Aid. You can attempt a Crafting check to Recall Knowledge regarding the bombs’ composition, a Perception check to Seek where any hidden bombs might lie, or a Thievery check to disable the obvious traps.
Studley is not much help with the trap, probably because of all the book learning he' been doing, but Graeyson figures out how to turn them off, and Ennoia points out where some of the components are salvageable, granting the group two lesser acid flasks.
As you traverse farther into the tunnels, you hear the sounds of pitched battle between the Eagle Knights and the duergars far in the distance, but you’re at a risk of becoming lost if they charge forward too hastily! With time pressure bearing down, one character must take the lead. Only one character can attempt the check to guide the party there, though others can Aid. You can attempt a Nature check, an Underground Lore check to Recall Knowledge about underground terrain, or a Survival check to Sense Direction.
There is some spirited discussion about which direction to take to reach the sounds of fighting - there is a lot of echoing in here - but Graeyson eventually takes charge and leads you to your position.
>Slide 4< The circled area is elevated, and the squares marked C have stalagmites or other obstacles in them that make them difficult terrain and provide cover.
As you exit the winding tunnels, you enter a large cavern that is barricaded at several points. The Eagle Knights are fighting the duergars in one corner of the room, and suddenly a smaller group of duergars routs and heads straight for you!
Round 1 - bolded may go
Graeyson
Charlies
Jomanerhen
Studley
Green
Red
Haohji
Ennoia
Yellow
Blue
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Studley moves and readies a javelin in his primary hand as his poleweapon is held by his off hand. He prepares to throw at anyone he can get a clear shot at.
"I will take this spot to the left and leave you squishies clear fields of fire. Don't run too far ahead of me." Studley whispers to his new friends.
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Charlies floods his angel eidolon, Estes with power, making his Speed gain an additional 20-ft status bonus . He then extends his aura as a magical shield to protect his eidolon. As he does so, Estes makes his move out into the caverns where the duergars are.
◆◆ Cast a Spell, Evolution Surge
◆ Act Together (◆ Cast a Spell, Protect Companion of Charlies; ◆ Stride of Estes)
↺ Life Block (if triggering damage to Estes is more than 10)
The Pathfinders move themselves into position.
Red moves forward, fires an unusual shot at Graeyson, then ducks behind a stagamite.
Green tries the same on Estes, but can't hide after firing.
Round 1 - bolded may go
Graeyson (Reflex save?)
Charlies (Reflex save? for Estes)
Jomanerhen
Studley
Green
Red
Haohji
Ennoia
Yellow
Blue
Ennoia and Haohji try not to be seen.
Blue climbs the pillar and drops prone behind an outcropping.
Yellow advances and throws something at Jomanerhen.
plus 1 persistent plus 1 splash
A bit of heat washes over he and Graeyson, but both are mostly unharmed.
Round 2 - bolded may go
Graeyson (-1 HP)
Charlies (Reflex save? for Estes)
Jomanerhen (-1 HP)
Studley
Green
Red
Haohji
Ennoia
Yellow
Blue
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Jom takes in a breath, tightens his grip on his sword, smiles, and then rushes into the cavern. With agility, he rushes toward the fallen duergar and swings down in a big chop.
Jom swiftly takes a hand off of the sword and draws one of the shortswords at his side. When his hand closes on the grip of the shortsword, the a ring on each of his hands flash magically.