Male CG Male Human Inquisitor 7 | HP 15 / 52 | AC 19 / 15 T / 14 FF | CMD 21 | Fort + 8, Reflex + 8, Will + 9 | Init + 10 | Perception + 13 | Speed 40 ft. | Conditions: None | Effects: | Judgement: 3/3 | Spells: 1st Level (5/5) , 2nd Level (4/4), 3rd Level (2/2) | Bane: 10/10 |
For GM:
Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17]
Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
I'm not sure what this will do or how this effects the ability or timing of Gaius to perform the other three Perception checks. Also let me know what Gaius can share with the group.
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
Mustaparta wrote:
Natula Icosagon Thako wrote:
Mustaparta wrote:
"Were pretty fine, thanks for your concern. I think Xene and Sophone know the way better than anyone else." one replies to Byron.
"Who are they, and which one are you?"
Xene and Sophone raise their hands. "I'm Marcian, nice to meet."
Natula walks past Marcian, and gravitates into an orbit around one of the two Sarenites she was told knows the way out of the maze of catacombs (AKA one of the useful ones).
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
Mustaparta wrote:
PCs approach from north, sarenites are non-combatants
Is that an arched step bridge over a bottomless crevasse, or a natural stair (leading up or down?) cut through a dark stone wall? (Likewise, what are the other dark splotches? Pillars or holes? If she needs to move elsewhere for a clear shot just let me know.)
Natula places herself in a spot that she can get a clear shot at the thing. Seeing it by the torchlight illustrated on the map.
Natula steps to the fore and braces her stance. She cups her hands and locks her wrists together. Focusing all of her magical power into a small pinpoint of growing light at the center space between her palms and fingers.
A wind whips up in the cave.
Small rocks begin to levitate off the ground around Natula.
Slowly she intones the magic words, increasing her volume as she proceeds.
"Kah-Mae..."
"HAH-MAE..."
"HAAAAAAA!!!"
**KRAK-THOOOOM!!!**
She unleashes the overflowing brilliance in the direction of the spider in devastating a line of electrical energy.
It is immune to mind-affecting effects and you also learn it has poisonous bite (save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Dex; cure 2 consecutive saves).
Gaius fires arrow, which hits the vermin and it squeezes halfway into tunnel. Birseko, Gaius, John Carlos, Natula and Wither can act.
The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC.
As a melee touch attack, you can cause a living creature to take 1d6 points of damage per round. This effect persists for 2 rounds or until stopped with a DC 15 Heal check or any spell or effect that heals damage.
About an hour after the spider ambush, you and Sarenite refugees finally reach the Vault of Sarenrae. In the center of this large, natural cavern, easily more than forty feet in height, stands the ruin of a truly ancient temple constructed of chipped grey and white marble. Its domed roof collapsed long ago, but the structure is otherwise in remarkably good shape. Where doors must once have hung, a small campfire now burns, surrounded by piles of ragged but neatly folded bedding.
Seven people sit huddled around the small campfire to ward off the damp and cold of the cavern. As soon as they spot the approaching party, they pick up wooden clubs and leap to their feet suspiciously. One of the cult members calls out, “Well met by moonlight, sisters and brothers, but soon the dawn will come!” Upon hearing the coded greeting, the cultists by the fire set down their weapons and welcome the party and their fellow Sarenites to the camp.
"Greetings newcomers, I am Akkuret, a priest of Sarenrae serving these people." slim, redheaded human man introduces himself and invites the new arrivals into the ancient temple, offering them seats in the recently constructed pews.
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
Mustaparta wrote:
In the center of this large, natural cavern, easily more than forty feet in height, stands the ruin of a truly ancient temple constructed of chipped grey and white marble. Its domed roof collapsed long ago, but the structure is otherwise in remarkably good shape. Where doors must once have hung, a small campfire now burns, surrounded by piles of ragged but neatly folded bedding.
Seven people sit huddled around the small campfire to ward off the damp and cold of the cavern. As soon as they spot the approaching party, they pick up wooden clubs and leap to their feet suspiciously. One of the cult members calls out, “Well met by moonlight, sisters and brothers, but soon the dawn will come!”
"Yeah. Any day now." Natula says regarding the cavern ceiling.
Mustaparta wrote:
"Greetings newcomers, I am Akkuret, a priest of Sarenrae serving these people." slim, redheaded human man introduces himself and invites the new arrivals into the ancient temple, offering them seats in the recently constructed pews.
"Nice place you got here." she tells the squatter.
She looks around to see if there is any sign of what the temple was originally used for. She takes 10 using whatever Knowledge skill works best using the bonuses listed above.
Natula tests a suspicious-looking pew before falling into a seat. She crosses her boots upon the back of the pew in front of her.
John breaths a sigh of relief, ”That spider fight was incredible! Well done everyone.”
Later at the encampment he takes in the surroundings and then gives a big smile to everyone, ”This is great! More friends of the society. I thought we would be in trouble. My name is John, who is everyone here?”
GM:
Looking to find ‘Ahan’ so he can have a little chat.
N (Female) Human Blight Druid 6 | HP 38/49 | AC 23, T14, FF 19, CMD17 | F +8, R +7, W +13 | Perc +16, low-light vision | Init +6 | Speed 40 | Wild Shape 2/2 | Spells: Bleeding Touch 9/9, 1 2/5, 2 2/5, 3 2/3 | Active condition: Miasma DC20, Barkskin, Shillelagh, Longstrider, Owl’s Wisdom, Magic Fang
Wither gives a sigh of relief seeing the spider fall. She prepares for another battle as the stangers seemed hostile, but they soon recognized the Sarenites and turned... friendly, which gives Wither a lot of tension.
Friendly... People!
She quickly finds a quiet corner rushes to it, staying away from the crowd.
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
Byron Beehren wrote:
Earlier...
Byron frees his hand from the petrified Sarenrite's grip just in time to see Natula's spell drop the beast.
"EXCELLENT work, everyone!"
Almost immediately after 'Earlier'."'Everyone'?" says Natula eyeing the monk and the cultists critically.
John "the Antagonizer" Carlos wrote:
John breaths a sigh of relief, ”That spider fight was incredible! Well done everyone.”
Natula's eye twitches.
John "the Antagonizer" Carlos wrote:
Later at the encampment he takes in the surroundings and then gives a big smile to everyone, ”This is great! More friends of the society.”
"Yeah, our friends the Moonies 'Sunnies'." says Natula in exasperation.
"Maybe we should move on before the local authorities connect us to these underground sun-worshiping kooks." suggests the wizard. "Although at this point, I think some sort of payment is probably in order."
From beneath Natula's cape, a diminutive bat emerges, stretches and then takes flight. "Squeee!"
The bat flutters stealthily about cavern, looking for anything of interest to his mistress.
The bat finds only a dank, empty underground city. Natula recalls this temple has always been Sarenrae's house of worship, which was built over and lost beneath countless layers or new development.
Akkuret brings you food and wine. At the first sign of you trying to leave the temple, he becomes somewhat nervous. "Please, stay with us for some time. You just arrived here and we'd be very sorry if you left in such a hurry." he says and continues "I have heard you are interested in man named Chalfon Dalsine, am I correct? By coincidence, I know he used to be member of the Pathfinder society."
GM:
Bluff:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
While you are talking to Akkuret, roll sense motive
John:
Ahan hasn't yet shown up. You may remind me after dealing with Akkuret.
M Human UMonk (Scaled Fist) 1 / Oracle (Pei Zin, Life) 5 | HP 47/47 | AC 16 / 16T / 13FF / CMD 18 | Fort +7 / Ref +6 / Will +5 | Init +2 +0 | Perception +9
"I think I DID hear that name, Gaius. Led the attack on these fine folks, right?"
Byron also takes a look at the food and drink on offer. "How are your supplies? It can't be easy to get more down HERE." Akkuret was probably blessed by Sarenrae, but... "If you need it, I can PURIFY spoiled food."
Sense Motive:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
He takes a small drink of the offered wine, challenging himself to identify the grapes used.
T10 Profession (Herbalist):10 + 13 = 23
GM:
Given that Byron doesn't know there's a Sense Motive check involved, but shaventalz does... he's got no reason IC to believe this is poisoned. However, note that Byron can identify potions with Herbalist rather than Spellcraft.
John smiles at the hospitality, ”Ah, thank you. We had not gotten a good reception so far in your lovely country, I was concerned we never would. I doubt we can stay long, but definitely at least a little bit.”
Akkuret seems reliable to you. "Our supplies will last for few weeks at least and having visitors is only delightful to us. We can grow our own mushrooms, which helps a bit." he says
Male CG Male Human Inquisitor 7 | HP 15 / 52 | AC 19 / 15 T / 14 FF | CMD 21 | Fort + 8, Reflex + 8, Will + 9 | Init + 10 | Perception + 13 | Speed 40 ft. | Conditions: None | Effects: | Judgement: 3/3 | Spells: 1st Level (5/5) , 2nd Level (4/4), 3rd Level (2/2) | Bane: 10/10 |
Byron Beehren wrote:
"I think I DID hear that name, Gaius. Led the attack on these fine folks, right?"
Only Muesello mentioned it and that was when all of the Dawnflower Blossoms were supposed to be in hiding. So how did Akkuret know what Muesello talked to us about? And the PCs who went upstairs to herd them down to the escape route didn't find any of them out of their hiding places.
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
John "the Antagonizer" Carlos wrote:
John smiles at the hospitality, ”Ah, thank you. We had not gotten a good reception so far in your lovely country, I was concerned we never would. I doubt we can stay long, but definitely at least a little bit.”
"That, and you Sunnies kind of owe us." Natula says with a wink at Akkuret.
Gaius Marius wrote:
Byron Beehren wrote:
"I think I DID hear that name, Gaius. Led the attack on these fine folks, right?"
Only Muesello mentioned it and that was when all of the Dawnflower Blossoms were supposed to be in hiding. So how did Akkuret know what Muesello talked to us about? And the PCs who went upstairs to herd them down to the escape route didn't find any of them out of their hiding places.
One could guess that it might have been mentioned by the Venture-Captain previous to our arrival to the cultists in residence considering that the man had been hunting for them all. That, and the fact that Muesello is an idiot. And the 'Sunnies' here are a dirty, underground cult, living in a sewer, and licking mushrooms, so we shouldn't really trust them to not listen in on us. ;)
Natula considers her choice to leave the old man and his shop in one piece. Obviously, she is getting soft. The authorities have probably found all the evidence they need in that fire-hazard shop of his, and beaten (or bought) the rest out of Muesello by now, including all of their names and descriptions....
Natula stands up.
"We should probably leave, and figure out what happened to Muesello, and then deal with it." she says looking angry. "I don't know about you guys, but I don't want to sit around here 'growing my own mushrooms.'"
"Oh, Dalsine is very smart man..." he begins lecturing to John, but frowns at Natula's answer and blocks the doorway, scimitar drawn at hand. Two fellow acolytes join him. "Right now, I can't allow anyone to leave, as my master must not be disturbed."
Male CG Male Human Inquisitor 7 | HP 15 / 52 | AC 19 / 15 T / 14 FF | CMD 21 | Fort + 8, Reflex + 8, Will + 9 | Init + 10 | Perception + 13 | Speed 40 ft. | Conditions: None | Effects: | Judgement: 3/3 | Spells: 1st Level (5/5) , 2nd Level (4/4), 3rd Level (2/2) | Bane: 10/10 |
Mustaparta wrote:
[Dice=botting Birseko]1d20+6
Three cultists revert to their true shapes Right on slide 8 and move forward preparing to strike when you approach.
Byron and Wither can act
@GM: How do you want to handle Knowledge checks? I know some GMs want to make them for the players. Gaius has +12 to all Knowledges except Local which is a 6. Just let me know. Man that's one oogly goon!
N (Female) Human Blight Druid 6 | HP 38/49 | AC 23, T14, FF 19, CMD17 | F +8, R +7, W +13 | Perc +16, low-light vision | Init +6 | Speed 40 | Wild Shape 2/2 | Spells: Bleeding Touch 9/9, 1 2/5, 2 2/5, 3 2/3 | Active condition: Miasma DC20, Barkskin, Shillelagh, Longstrider, Owl’s Wisdom, Magic Fang
Not having a clear idea about what's going on, Wither moves towards the cultists hesitantly, with her shield in her hand. "So it's okay to attack them now?" She asks the party in a uncertain voice.
1) What creature type are they, for the purposes of Knowledge checks?
2) Are they (still?) carrying scimitars, or was that only Akkuret?
3) Is Akkuret one of the transformed cultists, or is he off to the side letting his goons fight us?
4) Does that last line mean they are visibly readying an attack for someone approaching?
1) Theyre aberrations. Usually I let players roll most rolls, but this time lets save time. Gaius's knowledge dungeoneering:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20, Natula: 10+11=21.
2) All three have scimitars in hand.
3) Akkuret is the one with blue border.
4) Akkuret was the only one who used ready action.
Gaius and Natula both know these are Faceless stalkers, which have DR vs. bludgeoning weapons.
Two henchmen try to grab Wither when she approaches, but both miss. Their reach seems to be longer than usual. Akkuret perform diversion maneuver and subsequently strikes viciously her with scimitar.
Green slam:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 yellow slam:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
John steps forward with his spear in hand, ”Ah, aberrations acting evil frustrates me. Why take the wonderful gifts given to us and waste them? Disgusting. I think I will poke many holes in each of you.”
He gives a quick example of his ability to do such a claim, attempting to at least shake their faith up a bit.
You can use this skill to cause an opponent to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC.
