Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
"At least we've recovered one of the gifts. Now we need to find this Raamiz Ibn-Chadli and his vizier as well. What does all of this have to do with Chelish slavers?"
"Well, it means we need to find this boat. It's probably where the other items are headed. And if we free some slaves at the same time, it could be a win-win. The question is, where would this ship be landing."
Knowledge: Local + GH to ID the isolated section of coastline?:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25
Female NG Human (Varisian) Druid 11 (Nature Fang) - Init. +2, Senses Perception +16 (+21 vs. traps), AC 29/ touch 14/ ff 26; CMD 25; hp 73/73, F+9, R+5, W+10 (+3 vs. traps), Speed 30 ft. [Goodberries: 11/11] | Buffs: longstrider, barkskin, bull's strength, antitoxin
"Good question Hamish... as we all know the coast goes like this, and then takes a turn to the northeast like so..." explains Zeldana, once again saying two quick prayers under her breath as she trace the coast's outline on a nearby dusty section of the floor.
Hamish and Zeldana put their heads together to see if they can find a lead in the parchment.
Hamish & Zeldana:
You're not sure about the geographical reference in the parchment, but the name Raamiz Ibn-Chadli strikes your memory. You recall gossip that a sorcerer named Raamiz Ibn-Chadli was a former suitor of Lujine (Farendir Faireven's bride), rejected for his growing cruelty and avarice. Ibn-Chadli lives in a gaudily painted villa on the Avenue of the Phoenix next door to a mysteriously burned-out villa of a former rival.
Male Human Gunslinger [Myst.Stranger] 6/Oracle 2 hp 58/58 | AC 20/t15/ff16 CMD 23, 24 vs. disarm | Fort 6, Ref 9, Will 8 +1 vs charm,compulsion| Init +6 | Spd 20 ft. (med. load) | Perception +10 | Grit pts 3/4 /Divine favor
Before leaving Jaakko tries to recall if he would know more details of Raamiz Ibn-Chadli.
”Ah, good question. It’s possible, but most likely he is at home. Let’s swing by there first. I heard a description of the residence, should be easy to find. Ibn-Chadli lives in a gaudily painted villa on the Avenue of the Phoenix next door to a mysteriously burned-out villa of a former rival.“
The search for the stolen gifts continues! Small villas line the Avenue of the Phoenix, the local residences of traveling merchants and officials in Katheer. Intricate designs cover the homes’ finely carved doors, subtle reminders of their residents’ wealth and taste.
Midway down the street, the gaudily painted walls of one home contrast sharply with the burnt-out remains of an unfortunate neighbor: this must be Raamiz Ibn-Chadli’s villa. A stout locked door and twelve-foot-high walls keep out riff-raff.
Zeldana goes to work on the front door. Fortunately, few people travel the secluded avenue, and although watchmen regularly patrol, they follow their rounds with an easily predicted routine. The door unlocks with a satisfying click to reveal a two-floor villa.
Downstairs, there are two storerooms, a kitchen, a cramped servants’ room, and disheveled guards’ quarters (currently empty). In the servants' room, an elderly Ulfen couple cringes as you open the door. They look at you with wide eyes, unsure of what's about to happen.
Upstairs, there are several comfortable bedchambers, a bath chamber, a dining room, and a study. A box sits atop a desk in the study.
There's no map of the villa, so the search is a little abstracted. You can roll a Perception check to see if there's anything hidden or out of place.
Hamish adds on while the rest of the team spreads out to search, ”And we aren’t really here to hurt him either. We just want to resolve an issue of some missing property.”
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +9; +2 vs. illusions, +2 bonus vs. divinations and enchantments | Init 0; Senses low-light vision; Perception +13; Sense Motive +11
Azelwarred looks for anything hidden or out of place.
Perception:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Forgot to roll Perception; I was so shocked I rolled a 20 on Diplomacy I almost fell out of my chair. I'll follow Hamish's lead and aid Azelwarred's Perception check; Trajan has a +9 so he can't fail to aid.
Male Human Gunslinger [Myst.Stranger] 6/Oracle 2 hp 58/58 | AC 20/t15/ff16 CMD 23, 24 vs. disarm | Fort 6, Ref 9, Will 8 +1 vs charm,compulsion| Init +6 | Spd 20 ft. (med. load) | Perception +10 | Grit pts 3/4 /Divine favor
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
GM Jhaeman wrote:
The male member of the couple, his eyes downcast, points toward the back of the villa. "Out back," he whispers. "Slave huts."
@Azelwarred & Trajan: You don't find anything unusual in your search of the building.
"Thank you."
Trajan gestures with his head to Hamish and the others and moves towards the back of the villa. Once he's out of sight of the eldery couple, he'll draw his sap.
"Remember we need him for information." as he eyes those who used previously lethal weapons.
As the Pathfinders downstairs finish their brief interaction with the servants, Jaako makes a startling discovery upstairs! Hidden under a loose tile in the bath chamber, wrapped in greasy black parchment, are the Jewels of Xalmer! With them is a battered journal.
The Journal:
The journal belongs to Pathfinder Venture-Captain Targos Min-Katheer and describes sites near Katheer, but the text readily falls open to a section describing the Tomb of the Upright High Priest Ubaidah Abd-Hikmah, several hours’ ride up the coast, and details the isolated site’s importance to the local church of Sarenrae.
@Jaako: Good roll--you made the (high) DC exactly.
Female NG Human (Varisian) Druid 11 (Nature Fang) - Init. +2, Senses Perception +16 (+21 vs. traps), AC 29/ touch 14/ ff 26; CMD 25; hp 73/73, F+9, R+5, W+10 (+3 vs. traps), Speed 30 ft. [Goodberries: 11/11] | Buffs: longstrider, barkskin, bull's strength, antitoxin
Wow good one Jaakko!
"Don't worry, Knight of the Nine... some of us are trained for nonlethal take downs. Just keep that sword in its scabbard and he'll be just fiiiiiine...."
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Zeldana Bordana wrote:
Wow good one Jaakko!
"Don't worry, Knight of the Nine... some of us are trained for nonlethal take downs. Just keep that sword in its scabbard and he'll be just fiiiiiine...."
"Oh really? Last time I was the one who captured a prisoner while you were standing over a corpse."
Turning unusually serious he nearly snarls at Zeldana "And it's the FIVE...show some respect!"
Male Human Gunslinger [Myst.Stranger] 6/Oracle 2 hp 58/58 | AC 20/t15/ff16 CMD 23, 24 vs. disarm | Fort 6, Ref 9, Will 8 +1 vs charm,compulsion| Init +6 | Spd 20 ft. (med. load) | Perception +10 | Grit pts 3/4 /Divine favor
"Take a look at this journal and gems I found. It belongs to Venture-Captain Targos Min-Katheer." Jaakko sounds excited
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Jaakko Varpunen wrote:
"Take a look at this journal and gems I found. It belongs to Venture-Captain Targos Min-Katheer." Jaakko sounds excited
Regaining his composure Trajan thanks Jaakko, "Excellent work! And look at the page the journal opened to...perhaps another clue? We need to hurry to the slave huts and find Raamiz."
Behind the villa, several dismal-looking slave shanties have been set up. Bewildered-looking slaves lean out some of them to stare at you before quickly ducking back inside after noticing your heavy armor and weapons.
Inside a larger structure that looks like a chapel that has fallen into disrepair, though, is a stocky Keleshite man wearing an elaborately embroidered aba and amethyst-tinted spectacles. He inclines his head towards you. "I am Qutirh the Prudent, vizier to Master Raamiz Ibn-Chadli. I was not notified of the arrival of guests. Please explain yourselves."
Hamish smiles a huge smile. The kind that seems nice, but maybe isn't, "Ah excellent, just the exact person we were looking for. I'm really hopeful that you can explain why you have allied yourself with thieves, including taking and possessing stolen property. And yes, we have significant evidence of these claims."
He ticks off a list of what was stolen and what they have found (including the item upstairs), then adds, "Now, I'm a very reasonable person. I'm sure this is some sort of extreme misunderstanding. So if you can simply supply us with the remaining missing gifts, I don't think my organization would have any reason to push this issue further."
Female NG Human (Varisian) Druid 11 (Nature Fang) - Init. +2, Senses Perception +16 (+21 vs. traps), AC 29/ touch 14/ ff 26; CMD 25; hp 73/73, F+9, R+5, W+10 (+3 vs. traps), Speed 30 ft. [Goodberries: 11/11] | Buffs: longstrider, barkskin, bull's strength, antitoxin
Decimus Gallonica Trajan wrote:
Zeldana Bordana wrote:
Wow good one Jaakko!
"Don't worry, Knight of the Nine... some of us are trained for nonlethal take downs. Just keep that sword in its scabbard and he'll be just fiiiiiine...."
"Oh really? Last time I was the one who captured a prisoner while you were standing over a corpse."
Turning unusually serious he nearly snarls at Zeldana "And it's the FIVE...show some respect!"
Zeldana spends a few moments calming the owlbear who has reacted to Trajan's elevated tone with a deep low growl of her own. She then replies, "What can I say? some people are not worthy of the life they've been entrusted with. They draw steel on others instead of respecting their culture and way of life. They can't live and let live, and constantly attempt to mold others into their own vision of the world. Those who draw steel only deserve steel in return, mark my words. And I've been told there are NINE circles of Hell, not five, milord..."
Female NG Human (Varisian) Druid 11 (Nature Fang) - Init. +2, Senses Perception +16 (+21 vs. traps), AC 29/ touch 14/ ff 26; CMD 25; hp 73/73, F+9, R+5, W+10 (+3 vs. traps), Speed 30 ft. [Goodberries: 11/11] | Buffs: longstrider, barkskin, bull's strength, antitoxin
While the others talk to the vizier, Zeldana casually walks around, idly looking behind trees, huts and lean-tos, checking for hidden fools or carelessly left-behind footprints...
Inside the decrepit chapel, the vizier listens to Hamish's and Trajan's words. "These are serious accusations. My magic will verify the truth of them." Glowing runes flash briefly in the air as he casts a spell.
Meanwhile, outside, Zeldana looks around for tracks or lurkers.
Hamish:
You realise this vizier didn't cast a truth detection spell, but a fear spell! Please attempt a DC 19 Will save (applying your bonus vs fear effects). If you make the save, you find this vizier's presence intimidating and are Shaken for 1 round. If you fail the save, you think this man is terrifying! You are panicked. Please act/rp appropriately.
Trajan, Jaako, Azelwarred, Tabar:
This "man" is no such thing! His hands end in claws and talons poke out under the hem of his bulky robe!
Zeldana:
You find tracks in the mud that, curiously, are not human! They are the taloned feet of some sort of monstrous devil or demon . . .
Female NG Human (Varisian) Druid 11 (Nature Fang) - Init. +2, Senses Perception +16 (+21 vs. traps), AC 29/ touch 14/ ff 26; CMD 25; hp 73/73, F+9, R+5, W+10 (+3 vs. traps), Speed 30 ft. [Goodberries: 11/11] | Buffs: longstrider, barkskin, bull's strength, antitoxin
Zeldana kneels beside the bird-like tracks, and somehow knows they're not from anything natural... she motions Winnie over and asks her to track by scent.
Male Human Gunslinger [Myst.Stranger] 6/Oracle 2 hp 58/58 | AC 20/t15/ff16 CMD 23, 24 vs. disarm | Fort 6, Ref 9, Will 8 +1 vs charm,compulsion| Init +6 | Spd 20 ft. (med. load) | Perception +10 | Grit pts 3/4 /Divine favor
Immediately Jaakko reloads his musket Rapid reload and stares intensely at the vizier. "Did you notice that? He has really menacing claws" he whispers to friends closest to him
Just as Tabar and Jaako realise the robed figure isn't what he seems, Trajan's supernatural senses detect profound evil and Hamish calls out a warning! The "vizier" chuckles and casts off his bulky clothing to reveal a black-winged devil!
We will now proceed to Initiative. This scene will take place on the new Slide # 2.
@Zeldana: Your tracking will lead you right to the chapel, and we'll have you appear in time for Round 2.
@Hamish: You'll still be shaken for Round 1.
Hamish:
When the figure casts off its clothing, you realise its an erinyes devil! Erinyes, also called the Furies, are devils that mock the form of angelic hosts in their exaction of vengeance and bloody justice. They enjoy mocking and condemning their victims for their transgressions before dropping them from great heights.
Please treat the pews as difficult terrain that provide partial cover (+2 AC) to those on the far side. The foe is behind what looks like a pulpit, and will also get partial cover. Climbing up on the stage/dais will take one 5' feet of movement.
His identity apparent to all, the black-winged devil pulls a coiled rope from behind the pulpit and hurls one end around Trajan like a lasso! "You busy-bodies should have let well-enough alone! My master will have his revenge on the Pathfinders and the ignorant woman who spurned his affections!"
The villain is making a ranged touch attack vs Trajan's flat-footed AC (w/ +2 bonus for cover). Result: It hits. Trajan, you are entangled.
Entangled (animate ropes):
You move at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell. You can try to slip free with a DC 20 Escape Artist check, cut the rope, or break it with a Strength check.
Please treat the pews as difficult terrain that provide partial cover (+2 AC) to those on the far side. The foe is behind what looks like a pulpit, and will also get partial cover. Climbing up on the stage/dais will take an extra 5' feet of movement.
Hamish warns, ”Careful, this Erinyes devil will try to drag you into the air and drop you. Like eagles do to turtles.”
But he adds quickly, ”But most of the infernal host are usually cowards. Relying on trickery and deceit instead of brute force. I’m sure we won’t have a problem as long as we have hope.”
Inspire Courage up, Good Hope up on all but Zaldana and Companion. +4 hit/dam, +2 skills and saves.
Hamish reminds his allies that victory is still possible, just as the bonds around Trajan give way before the Hellknight's blade. The devil quivers before his display of Iomedae's divine power!
Suffice it to say, that attack hit the rope and did enough damage to cut through it.
Male Human Gunslinger [Myst.Stranger] 6/Oracle 2 hp 58/58 | AC 20/t15/ff16 CMD 23, 24 vs. disarm | Fort 6, Ref 9, Will 8 +1 vs charm,compulsion| Init +6 | Spd 20 ft. (med. load) | Perception +10 | Grit pts 3/4 /Divine favor
"Шайтони палид! Фитнаатонро нобуд мекунем ва ба ҷаҳаннам бармегардонем!" Jaakko shouts at the devil, hops over a pew and shoots his musket at enemy
Infernal:
"Filthy fiend! We will destroy your plot and send you back to Hell!"
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +9; +2 vs. illusions, +2 bonus vs. divinations and enchantments | Init 0; Senses low-light vision; Perception +13; Sense Motive +11
Azelwarred begins casting call lightning.
Casting time 1 round
Two other ratfolk that look just like Tabar spring up around him as he moves forward. Somehow, ominous gray clouds start to form near the ceiling as Azelwarred intones arcane words, while Jaako decides to rely on a different kind of "magic": firearms! The slug hits the winged monster dead on, but barely breaks the skin!
Jaako's attack hit but did not do full damage (i.e., there's some kind of DR at play).
The devil points at Trajan. "I know thy kind, knight! You have the temerity to turn against your namesake! Feel the wrath Hell holds for betrayal!" Suddenly, a cold, cloying miasma of greasy darkness fills the chapel!
The erinyes has cast unholy blight. Everyone (except Zeldana and her companion) need to attempt a DC 19 Will save. Effects different depending on your alignment as follows:
Good alignment: On a failed save, you take 20 damage and are sickened for 1 round. On a successful save, you take 10 damage.
Neutral alignment: On a failed save, you take 10 damage. On a successful save, you take 5 damage.
@Azelwarred: You'll need to make a Concentration check (DC 13+damage taken) or lose the call lightning casting.
Please treat the pews as difficult terrain that provide partial cover (+2 AC) to those on the far side. The foe is behind what looks like a pulpit, and will also get partial cover. Climbing up on the stage/dais will take an extra 5' feet of movement.
Male LG Human Male Paladin 5 (Oath of Vengeance) / Hellknight 2| HP 60 / 60 | AC 22 / 12 T / 21 FF | CMD 22 | Fort +14, Reflex +9, Will +13 Init +1 | Perception +9 (Low-Light Vision)| Speed 20 ft. |Conditions: None | Effects: None | Smite Evil: 2/2 | Lay on Hands: 8/8 | Spells: 1st Level (2/2)
Will with Good Hope:1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 = 18
That's more like it; a +15 and I still fail.
Lay On Hands with Greater Mercy:3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4) + 6 = 17
@GM: I need your help. As I'm looking at the map it would be 40' of movement for Trajan to get by the pews and then another 20' of movement to climb the dais. Is that correct? I haven't moved his token yet so you see where he's starting.
