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"Hey, where did these things come from? I thought this was a secure vault!" Olegaro will cry as he races down the stairs to confront Creepy.
◆ Draws his flail
◆◆ Sudden charge, (double stride and strike) with his flail for bludgeoning damage
and afterwards will comment "That's right Moist, she did say that, I wonder what else Zarta was wrong about!"
One should wonder how these nightmares enter the Vault. Nonetheless, Moist magically hurls and critically hits his mark!
Rybar pulls out a pinch of glitter made of dreams and applies it to his weapon but his attack hits nothing.
Zepth is so out of tune that he moves toward where Rain is.
Olegaro charges Creepy after drawing his weapon. The blunt end of his weapon squarely hits the shadowy head of Creepy!
Hanu joins his allies to blast Frightening with vitality, making it to dissolve into nightmarish dust!
Party Condition(s): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Moist Definitely | |
Olegaro | |
Zepth | |
Hanu, Friend of the Wood | |
Rybar Ganon | |
➤ Otani | Cursebound 1 | |
Scary |
Frightening |
Creepy |
Otani decides to head over to Rain by parkouring down the walls and stairs to check on him, leaving Olegaro to handle the nearby enemy alone.
Scary laughs out loud in a nightmarish manner while meeting the Pathfinders in the center of the Vault, leaving Rain behind that is cowered on the ground, whimpering.
Creepy faces Olegaro and scares him before it attacks the fighter. "Haha! The Vault will be your resting place!"
vs Olegaro's Will DC 18 (Success, Olegaro becomes Frightened 1)
With the successful taunt, he pokes him twice!
vs Olegaro AC 20, Frightened 1
P damage
vs Olegaro AC 20, Frightened 1
The first attack pokes him in the shoulder while the second one misses to connect. Nonetheless, Creepy is somewhat satisfied.
Party Condition(s): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Moist Definitely | |
➤ Olegaro | Frightened 1 | |
➤ Zepth | |
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood | |
➤ Rybar Ganon | |
➤ Otani | Cursebound 1 | |
Scary |
Frightening |
Creepy |
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Moist seems satisfied with his progress last round.
Hmm, this one isn't so Frightening. Don't worry Rain! We'll have the infestation cleared in no time!
he promises before looking around for another heavy object to propel.
He almost picks the talking skull before it clears its throat in suggestive disapproval.
Hmph. He picks a spare book instead, heading back towards the remaining... phantoms. Or whatever they are.
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"Woo, now that's a leap - nice one Otani"
Recoiling from Creepy, Olegaro will continue to swing at it, the first swing a bit wild though.
◆ Strike with his flail for bludgeoning damage
◆ Exacting strike with his flail for bludgeoning damage
◆ Raise shield - Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20, BT 10) +2 to AC
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↺ Shield Block with the steel shield to reduce damage by 5 and then Olegaro and the shield both take the remaining damage.
Zepth inspires allies in a lingering manner. His arrow also flies straight to Scary.
The same goes for Moist who closes in to his target and lands a well-aimed book into Scary's head.
Olegaro, on the other hand, Olegaro handles his fear while attacking Creepy, failing to land a hit at first but the second one cracks the thing out of the shadowy enemy that turns it into dark nothing. The fighter goes to join the others.
Party Condition(s): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Moist Definitely | |
Olegaro | |
Zepth | |
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood | |
➤ Rybar Ganon | |
➤ Otani | Cursebound 1 | |
Scary |
Frightening |
Creepy |
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Hanu cartwheels close, then whips his tail, entrapping Scary, glyphs swirling around his body in protection!
◆) Stride
◆) Shield
◆) Grapple w/ Lashing Tail
↺) Shield Block
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The Tengu Strides and Strides and Strides!
Huffing from all that Striding last Round, the Tengu casts Shield. Seeing Hanu and Zepth, he waves.
The Oracle then casts Daze on Hanu's new best bud!
Hanu moves and lashes his tail to grab Scary after he raises magical shield for protection.
Otani raises shield and jolts the mind of Scary!
It manages to partly block the mental assault.
Party Condition(s): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Moist Definitely | |
Olegaro | |
Zepth | |
Hanu, Friend of the Wood | |
➤ Rybar Ganon | |
Otani | Cursebound 1 | |
Scary | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized) by Hanu |
Frightening |
Creepy |
Rybar runs toward the last enemy but he is so on a rush that he can't find the right item from his esoterica to use against the foe.
Scary let's out a maniacal laugh and words to the closest Pathfinder .
"You will be trapped here forever! Wahaha!"
vs Hanu's Will DC 16
It seems that it does not bother the vanara. Nonetheless, Scary tries to escape from Hanu's tail.
vs DC 19?
Scary escapes. He then throws its spear to Hanu.
vs Hanu AC 19
But it misses the target entirely.
Party Condition(s): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Moist Definitely | |
➤ Olegaro | |
➤ Zepth | |
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood | |
➤ Rybar Ganon | |
➤ Otani | Cursebound 1 | |
Scary |
Frightening |
Creepy |
Moist hurls his projectile too far from the enemy's position. He then raises shield.
vs EA
Zepth electrifies Scary and follows it up with an arrow that goes straight to the heart. Rybar gets closer to make sure it is gone by piercing its side.
Olegaro continues running just to find that the last enemy slowly dissipates to nothingness. Before it is totally gone, everyone can hear it ramble with phrases like “a world of boundless nightmares” and “the three of thirteen.”
Olegaro (33/44 HP) [2☘️]
Zepth (33/33 HP) [2☘️]
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (42/42 HP) [2☘️]
Rybar Ganon (35/35 HP) [2☘️]
Otani (33/33 HP) [1☘️] | Cursebound 1
Once the Pathinders defeat the nightmarish enemies, Rain manages to regain his composure. In between yelping in fright and apologizing profusely for causing so much trouble, Rain quickly reaches into his satchel for useful items and gives them four lesser healing potions. Rain then 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?”
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"Rain, its ok, you're safe with us now. I'll just go take a look at that door."
and Olegaro will walk up to the door but come back with a confused expression. "Ahhh, Zepth, Rybar, what do you make of this? I can't seem to get close to the door. Moist, you know lots about dreams - what do you think is happening? I think we might be stuck in here for now."
Turning to Rain, Olegaro will say "Rain, it might be best if you stayed with one of us while we are working here. It looks like we might be here for a bit until one of the others puzzles this out."
Hanu provides bananas for Olegaro healing him better than before.
After discovering the group is trapped, Rain nearly succumbs to despair. He composes himself long enough to urge the Pathfinders to continue searching the vault.
"Let's continue our work here. I hope we can discover more useful information about the treasures here or perhaps acquire useful gear to use against intruders." Rain remains wracked with a sense of impending doom.
2. Pile of treasure. We probably shouldn’t leave everything in a pile like that, but we’ve been short-staffed. See what’s in there! (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception at A2)
3. Assorted items. There’s all kinds of stuff up in the raised storage areas on the west wall and in the northeast corner. Did we find any magic potions in the vault? Alchemical items? Talismans? You bet we did! I know a healing potion when I see one, but some of this stuff is beyond my experience. See what you can find! (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception at A3a, A3b, A3c)
4. Pile of empty chests. I already looked through these. If you find more empty chests, just pile them in the southwest corner of the vault.
5. Danger! These shelves are way up high and piled high with dangerous poisons and possibly cursed items. I think Zarta felt it would be safer if they were out of reach, but we should make sure there’s nothing too dangerous up there. (Skill Check: Acrobatics, Athletics, Medicine, Thievery, or Underworld Lore at A5)
6. Weapons. There are lots of magic weapons lying around. See if you can find the most powerful ones. Our field agents sure could use them! (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, Gladiatorial Lore, or Warfare Lore at A6)
7. Scrolls and such. We sure did find lots of scrolls! Thought I saw some wands in there, too. Might be something useful for the Society’s spellcasters in there. (Skill Check: Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion at A7)
Thanks for your help!
—Rain in Cloudy Day
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"I'll give the high shelves one more try as it seems the best fit for my skills. But I think we've given it a good look so far, so maybe others should spread out a bit? Its also an annoying place to get stuck in if something else attacks the vault" and then looks over to Otani with a grin "Unless you can just jump down the side - that was impressive!"
and Olegaro will go back up to the high shelves and search there
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"Guys, Rain asserted that Aslynn interacted with him. This could mean that Aslynn is somewhere here in the vault. Be very careful."
Rybar decides to take a break from the Skull and rethink his words as well as his approach. He heads over to the Pile of Treasure, and takes a look around to see what's to be found.
He then decides to go back to the skull and try his luck once again. "Hey bonehead! Is there any way for you to help us take on Aslynn head on?"
Olegaro heads over to the shelves and finds nothing useful but handles arranging the tomes alphabetically. Otani refocuses and then arranges the weapons on the shelf by type but they are all mundane.
Moist records all the scrolls on folk medicine, among others. He continues to do so when he finds a wand of widening (for 1st-rank spells) tucked between them!
Olegao moves over the pile of treasures and sorts them to their use but finds nothing that can be used against enemies.
While Zepth rummages the scrolls, he finds several long items that look like wands, but they’re just paintbrushes, silverware, quills, and the like.
Rybar finds the same stuff as Olegaro so he moves to the table where the talking skull is located. "Aslynn who? I don't even know you!" the talking skull replies. "Watch your tone or I'll throw you a bone!" But The skull has a change of mood in an instant and 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.” the skull waits for Rybar to be carried or put on a bag in his person.
"Come on now, bring me with you! Don't be shy! You can put me in your bag, I don't mind." Rybar can see the talking skull's eyes slightly glow and sense there is a grin in their face.
Hanu goes to the pile of assorted items and finds a potency crystal and wolf fang among the mundane objects he is sorting out.
"This will do!" the talking skull happily tells Rybar.
Hanu affixed the Crystal to Olegaro’s sword.
A cry from Rain in Cloudy Day pierces the vault. “Oh, no! She’s back!” Moments later, an imposing figure steps into the vault, striding straight past the cowering Pathfinder. With her wild hair, wicked curved horns, sharp teeth, and glowing eyes, she’s a fearful sight. The bones of her enormous, clawed hands make hideous cracking sounds as she heaves on a chain wrapped around her torso, dragging an iron cauldron across the stone floor. It nearly tips, spilling a glob of vile black ooze filled with vibrant constellations.
She casts her gaze around the vault and rises to her full height. She speaks, her voice like a dying goat by a crackling fire.
“What is this? Ah yes, I see. Precious treasures, all for me!
“A dagger, its twin my child wields. I command you, Star: break cities! Burn fields!
“A key, its message yet unclear. Why does it hide? What does it fear?
“Pathfinders! You’ll seek boundless wonder across the land... and find
Aslynn’s nightmares, hand in hand!”
Aslynn stoops to grasp the chain once more and proceeds with her cauldron into the vault, still ignoring Rain and anyone else around her.
Suddenly, a new voice—a harsh whisper—carries through the air. “Psst! Hey, you! Pathfinders! She’s not real. Well, not too real. Just a bit. No time to explain! You’ve got to distract her! Don’t let her find what she’s looking for! Distract her, then find a way to get rid of her!”
Aslynn moves slowly around the vault, dragging her overflowing cauldron, repeating haunting verses, cackling with glee, raking claws along surfaces, sniffing objects, and otherwise behaving in a disturbing manner.
“She’s a mental projection of sorts, a piece of Aslynn’s mind! Maybe you can speak some magic words or something? Or maybe she’ll go away if she gets what she wants! She wants one thing: treasure! So, give it to her! Just… not the good stuff, you know?” the new voice tells them.
Aslynn looks at Rybar and follows the dagger he hurls into the pile of treasures! "Where is it? Where is it?" She burrows into the pile to find the dagger.
He casts around for where the other voice then comes from, frowns and then calls out "OK, who's taken up ventriloquism?"
“There’s no time! We’ll have a nice chat after you deal with Aslynn. Wish I could help, but my hands are tied. Ha, I crack myself up! Well, get on with it.” the new voice responds to the call.