Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
With a target presenting itself, one of the undead attempts to slam Theron.
Melee (slam):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Damage (B):1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
THE WAITING DEAD WITHIN THE COURTYARD - First Full Round Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Merida
Theron(nauseated) Nightkit Corey(Fort save v. nauseated)
Carrion Golem (green)
Undead (blue)
Ashtoret (Fort save v. nauseated)
Undead (yellow) -14 HP
Seebonickk
Undead (red)
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Sorry! Got bogged down with work & life issues.
Fortitude:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
"By the gods! That odor is terri—"
BLAAARRRGGHHH!!!
Cory projectile vomits onto his shoes.
Completely nauseated, he backs away and stumbles up the steps to the landing above the archway.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
"These do not fall so easily!" Merida lets another two arrows fly, the first one towards the Zombie in yellow rags.
If that destroys it, she 5-foot-steps back under the archway, then shoots the second arrow at the Carrion Golem. If not, she shoots yellow a third time, then steps under the archway.
To hit: BAB, Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, Weapon Training 1, PBS, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim
Damage: Str, Magic, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training 1, PBS, Deadly Aim
Merida's first arrow drops one of the undead (yellow), causing it to explode in a burst of decay!
Her second arrow pierces the carrion golem but is somewhat dulled by the creature's thick skin.
Nightkit's blade fails to connect with the undead.
With a target before it, the carrion golem brings its foul fists to bear!
Melee (slam) v Theron:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Damage (B) plus disease:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Melee (slam) v Theron:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Damage (B) plus disease:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
One of the other undead (blue) also attacks the Pathfinder.
5 ft step Melee (slam) v Theron:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Damage (B) plus disease:1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Confirm?:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
THE WAITING DEAD WITHIN THE COURTYARD - First Full Round Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Merida
Theron -8 HP (Fort save v. disease)
Nightkit
Corey (within the stone archway)
Carrion Golem (green) -10 HP
Undead (blue)
Ashtoret(Fort save v. nauseated) Undead (yellow) -27 HP
Seebonickk
Undead (red)
Oops. With Undead (yellow) defeated, Seebonickk may also go.
THE WAITING DEAD WITHIN THE COURTYARD - First Full Round Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Merida
Theron -8 HP (Fort save v. disease)
Nightkit
Corey (within the stone archway)
Carrion Golem (green) -10 HP
Undead (blue)
Ashtoret(Fort save v. nauseated) Seebonickk
Undead (red)
f N human Wizard 5 | HP 32/32 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | CMD 14 | F+3 R+3 W+4 | Init +2
Magic:
Color Spray 3, Feather Fall 1, Ray of Enfeeblement 1, Shield 1 | Blindness/Deafness 2, Ghoul Touch 1, Mirror Image 1 | Fireball 2, Halt Undead 1 || A-Bond +
Fort:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Ashtoret walks forward and touches the symbol on her neck. Obey my will, children of eternal undeath!
DC17 Will!
Command Undead: As a standard action, you can use one of your uses of channel negative energy to enslave undead within 30 feet. Undead receive a Will save to negate the effect. The DC for this Will save is equal to 10 + 1/2 your cleric level + your Charisma modifier. Undead that fail their saves fall under your control, obeying your commands to the best of their ability, as if under the effects of control undead. Intelligent undead receive a new saving throw each day to resist your command. You can control any number of undead, so long as their total Hit Dice do not exceed your cleric level. If an undead creature is under the control of another creature, you must make an opposed Charisma check whenever your orders conflict.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
"Okay, Ash, then I'll shoot that abomination!"
Merida lets another two arrows fly (this time arrows with cold iron heads), aiming at the Carrion Golem.
To hit: BAB, Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, Weapon Training 1, PBS, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim
Damage: Str, Magic, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training 1, PBS, Deadly Aim
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Do I need to make another Fort save vs. Nauseated condition? Where'd the map go?... Nevermind. I found it. I'm on a phone so the slides are really small.
Theron lkashes out at the last unfriendly creature.
The last unfriendly is red. I am not certain what weapon Theron was using or if it had reach. If not, Theron would have to move to strike in melee.
Regardless, this fight is over.
With a single blow, Theron cuts down the last of the uncommanded undead. As he does so, the undead explodes in a burst of decay.
All creatures adjacent to the unsead are exposed to its plague as if struck by a slam attack and must make a DC 13 Fortitude save or contract zombie rot.
COMBAT OVER
Need Fort saves from Nightkit and Theron if he did not attack with a reach weapon.
The winds continue to gust about this small courtyard, filling the air
with fine grit. Yet, with no additional undead posing any immediate threat, the Pathfinders are free to explore further.
You find a small, enclosed guard post above the gate that offered protection from the elements. The wooden doors are loose on their hinges and fall with a loud crash if not opened with great care. A stone cabinet served as a weapons locker, while a tarnished bronze brazier dominates the center of the room.
If you search the weapons locker, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
A search of the weapons locker reveals five +1 seeking bolts.
If you explore the westmost door in the courtyard (B4):
You find that this modest brick building provided housing for a caravan’s beasts when the fortress was active. Only the stone has survived intact, with empty sockets for lanterns at even intervals. Ancient tools for leatherworking sit on a table to the south, next to an empty stone trough. Barren stalls line the north wall.
If you explore the northeastern door in the courtyard (B5):
You discover that this room served at times as a smithy and at other times as a storage facility over the course of the fortress’s occupation. The chimney that rises from the small forge in the southwest corner is clogged with grit from centuries of storms, and the smith’s tools lie nearby under a thick layer of dust. The south door is cracked in places, and scattered crates are all that remain of some sort of barricade. Most of the contents of this room are spoiled and worthless, though you manage to find two sealed vessels full of salt crystals, each labeled in Osirian.
If you are able to read Osirian, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
One container is labeled as holding an application of silver weapon blanch and the other's label suggests that it contain one measure of ghost salt.
A PC may attempt a Knowledge (arcana or nature) check to know more about ghost salt.
If you try the closed, stone doors to the east in the courtyard (B6):
Despite their size, you find that these doors open easily.
Here, a profound quiet has settled over this timeworn hall. Elegant stone columns line the passage, and hieroglyphics and colorful art depict scenes from a distant age. A small wooden door stands at the east end of the hallway, while a larger door leads south. The sound of steady splashing water is audible through an open passageway to the north, and large stone doors lead outside. One of the pillars has collapsed, and a crushed human corpse lies pinned underneath. The distinctive shape of a wayfinder peers out from under the body’s hand.
The art on the walls is decorative, with fanciful depictions of a royal barge sailing on the River Sphinx.
PCs may attempt a Perception check and/or a Knowledge (history) check.
If you search the corpse, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
The corpse is holding a broken wayfinder. The inside is engraved with a scarab and an inscription that reads “Congratulations, Asha. —V.L.” Most of what remains of a backpack is crushed, but a steel canister containing a labelled oil of greater magic weapon along with what appears to possibly be a stone of alarm have survived.
Appropriate spells and/or checks to identify specific items may tell you more.
f N human Wizard 5 | HP 32/32 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | CMD 14 | F+3 R+3 W+4 | Init +2
Magic:
Color Spray 3, Feather Fall 1, Ray of Enfeeblement 1, Shield 1 | Blindness/Deafness 2, Ghoul Touch 1, Mirror Image 1 | Fireball 2, Halt Undead 1 || A-Bond +
Ashtoret guides her new friend south, and he opens the doors for her. There, the necromancer inspects the exquisite columns, hieroglyphs, and paintings. How beautiful!, she voices her expert opinion.
Nightkit feels fine as does Theron.
Days onset:1d4 ⇒ 1
Ashtoret wrote:
Ashtoret guides her new friend south, and he opens the doors for her. There, the necromancer inspects the exquisite columns, hieroglyphs, and paintings. How beautiful!, she voices her expert opinion.
Considering the royal barge among the artwork, Ashtoret discerns that the wall art depicts the god-kings of Ancient Osirion each taking their turn captaining the barge, from Azghaad to the Song Pharaoh.
Any PC considering the artwork may attempt a Perception check.
Perception (DC 15):
You notice that each of the pharaohs bears three jewels on his or her head regalia: an emerald, topaz, and ruby.
Ashtoret wrote:
Next, she walks over to the corpse and examines it. There's a wayfinder here! She invites her living friends to join the body examination.
The corpse is holding a broken wayfinder.
If one examines the wayfinder:
The inside of the wayfinder is engraved with a scarab and an inscription that reads “Congratulations, Asha. —V.L.” Most of what remains of a backpack is crushed, but a steel canister containing a labelled oil of greater magic weapon along with what appears to possibly be a stone of alarm have survived.
Appropriate spells and/or checks to identify specific items may tell you more.
Four sets of doors exit the entry hall where Ashtoret is examining the corpse. A pair of doors roughly due north, another door roughly due east, a pair of larger doors located roughly due south, and the large stone stones due west through which Ashtoret entered the room.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Corey heads downstairs and enters the room with Ashtoret.
First, he examines the artwork on the walls.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
"Hey. Each pharaoh bears a jewel on his or her head regalia: an emerald, topaz, and ruby." he informs his teammates.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
"I may have heard of Asha, the ex-Pathfinder. Let me think for a moment..."
"I may have heard of Asha, the ex-Pathfinder. Let me think for a moment..."
The bard recalls having seen, at least in passing, a reference to a female human ranger named Asha Sandwalker, who was a Pathfinder years ago and who matches the recognizable features of the body. However, he does not recall there every being any mention of her resignation nor her name being included on The Wall of Names at the Grand Lodge, which memorializes those lost while in service to the Society.
By my reading, areas B2 and B5 have not been explored; if a PC wishes to do so, they may open the spoilers in theprior postand post any outcomes accordingly.
Otherwise... There are four sets of doors that exit the entry hall where the corpse was found.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Since Corey was up on the walkway above earlier, he'll search the area with Nightkit.
"Magical ammunition. Niiice."
There was an official ruling years ago in PFS that any ammunition that you came across in an adventure can be replaced for ammunition that matches your weapon. So in this case, those crossbow bolts can actually be arrows, if any of us with a bow needs them.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
"Hey, everyone. Let's go check out that room to the north with Seebonickk."
Corey heads to the northern door and waits for the others before opening it.
As Theron opens the doorway from the south (room now revealed on Slides), the relaxing splash of water echoes throughout this tiled room. A large, pristine pool occupies much of the chamber, and a statue of a warrior-maiden serves as the centerpiece, endlessly pouring water from an ornate jar.
A large carving on the east wall depicts a frightening man who stares at the viewer, with half his body burnt and ruined and the other half young and healthy. A withered corpse lies in the northwest corner.
If you investigate the east wall with the large carving:
The carved man is depicted with half his body burnt and ruined and the other half young and healthy.
If you succeed at a DC 10 Knowledge (religion) check, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
You recognize that the man depicted on the large wall carving as the god of magic, Nethys. His split form shows the creative and destructive potential of magic.
In addition to the wall carving, you find that there is a series of cartouches on either side of the carved figure.
To see the cartouches, you may now Reveal this Slide.
Each hand-sized cartouche can be removed from the wall, and the stone panels can be rearranged easily.
If you can read Ancient Osiriani, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
The hieroglyphics on the cartouches proclaim the magical powers of a god.
Any PC wishing to attempt to translate the cartouches may attempt a DC 25 Linguistics or Knowledge (religion check). A PC who can read Ancient Osiriani gains a +10 competence bonus on this check, and they can attempt the check untrained.
Any PC may attempt a DC 20 Perception check; if successful, the PC may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
You can spot a seam in the wall indicating a hidden passage behind the carving, though there is no obvious latch or handle for opening the door.
If you investigate the withered corpse:
The body of a male elf lies huddled in the corner of the room. The wall next to body bears a multitude of scratches as if indicating the passage of time, and a chewed piece of leather next to him bears a nearly illegible note that curses the writer’s companions for leaving him to drown in a desert.
A PC who succeeds at a DC 15 Heal check may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
You can determine that the elf died of starvation.
If you investigate the fountain:
This large fountain is of the kind to used for for bathing, relaxation, and clothes washing by visitors. Most likely it was once filled regularly from the well in the courtyard (Area B3 on Map).
The pool is currently six feet deep, suggesting that it has recently been filled in some manner.
A PC may attempt a DC 18 Perception check; if successful, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
Some sort of elemental creature lurks underwater.
Any PC may attempt a Knowledge (planes) check to identify the creature.
If a PC casts detect magic, you may open the spoiler below
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
"Don't take a bath just yet, Nightkit. Let's check that corpse and this water first. It could be poisonous —or worse. Also, if it is safe, I'd like to fill our waterskins first before you get the water all dirty."
Corey casts detect magic on the fountain and scans the area.
"The fountain radiates a magical aura." he informs his companions.
Which school of magic does it radiate?
Corey moves closer and peers into the pool.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
"Uh-oh. Quiet, everyone. A strange creature is lurking on the bottom." Knowledge (Planes):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
Earlier:
Merida checks out the last room. (B5) When she comes across lables in an unknown language she tries to activate her wand again...
Merida checks out the last room. (B5) When she comes across lables in an unknown language she tries to activate her wand again..
"Found two containers of salt crystals in the smithy... one silver weapon blanch and one measure of ghost salt. What does ghost salt do?"
Knowledge (arcana or nature) (DC 20)to know more about ghost salt:
Ghost salt is a gritty alchemical powder and a weapon blanch made from exotic minerals mixed with an infusion crafted from the ectoplasmic remains of destroyed incorporeal undead. When rubbed onto a weapon that is then placed over a hot flame for a full round, ghost salt melts and forms a temporary coating on the weapon. The blanching gives the weapon the ability to do full damage to incorporeal creatures, even if the weapon itself is nonmagical. An application of ghost salt remains effective until the weapon makes a successful attack. Each dose of weapon blanch can coat one weapon or up to 10 pieces of ammunition. Only one kind of weapon blanch can be on a weapon at one time
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Corenthiir wrote:
Corey casts detect magic on the fountain and scans the area.
"The fountain radiates a magical aura." he informs his companions.
Which school of magic does it radiate?
Corey detects multiple magical auras.
The bard detects a moderate aura coming from the fountain itself.
Spellcraft (DC 18):
The aura from the sword is moderate universal (with a note of conjuration?).
If you succeed at a DC 23 Knowledge (arcana or religion) check, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
There is an ongoing magical link between the fountain and the elemental plane of water. The fountain refills itself from this infinite source and can provide thousands of gallons of pure water each day.
He detects a moderate aura coming from a sword held by the statue of a warrior-maiden.
Spellcraft (DC 19):
The aura from the sword is moderate conjuration.
A faint aura radiates from a circular object, similar in shape to compass, sitting at the bottom of the fountain's pool.
Spellcraft (DC 18):
The aura from the wand is evocation, which is consistent with a wayfinder.
Next to the object, he also catches a faint, strangely diffuse aura glowing from what appears to be a wand.
Spellcraft (DC 19):
The aura from the wand is conjuration.
If you succeed at a DC 20 Knowledge (arcana or religion) check, you may open the spoiler below:
Spoiler:
The diffuse aura from the wand suggests that its magic has been leaking out slowly, affecting the water and likely anything within it.
Corenthiir wrote:
"Uh-oh. Quiet, everyone. A strange creature is lurking on the bottom."
Corey identifies the strange creature as a water elemental, though one somewhat advanced in ability, making it fiercer and more powerful than its ordinary cousins.
Ashtoret wrote:
Echoing Seebonickk, Ashtoreth bursts into absolutely insane laughter, which makes everyone else not have fun at all.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Regarding the Diplomacy check, and the two successful Aid checks, we got a total of 35.
Diplomacy CRB wrote:
For every 5 by which your check result exceeds the DC, the character’s attitude toward you increases by one additional step.
Regarding the Diplomacy check, and the two successful Aid checks, we got a total of 35.
Diplomacy CRB wrote:
For every 5 by which your check result exceeds the DC, the character’s attitude toward you increases by one additional step.
Correct, Mahu's attitude should have been moved 2 steps to friendly. Consider Mahu as having smiled a little more.
A PC may attempt a Diplomacy check to Make a Request of Mahu, if a player wishes.
Diplomacy CRB wrote:
Once a creature’s attitude has shifted to helpful, the creature gives in to most requests without a check, unless the request is against its nature or puts it in serious peril. Some requests automatically fail if the request goes against the creature’s values or its nature, subject to GM discretion.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
GM Valen wrote:
Corenthiir wrote:
Regarding the Diplomacy check, and the two successful Aid checks, we got a total of 35.
Diplomacy CRB wrote:
For every 5 by which your check result exceeds the DC, the character’s attitude toward you increases by one additional step.
Correct, Mahu's attitude should have been moved 2 steps to friendly. Consider Mahu as having smiled a little more.
A PC may attempt a Diplomacy check to Make a Request of Mahu, if a player wishes.
Diplomacy CRB wrote:
Once a creature’s attitude has shifted to helpful, the creature gives in to most requests without a check, unless the request is against its nature or puts it in serious peril. Some requests automatically fail if the request goes against the creature’s values or its nature, subject to GM discretion.
Awesome. Thanks.
After we made him friendly, Corey's request was that we don't need an inspection.
I guess I would need to make another diplomacy check then.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
GM Valen wrote:
Merida Bowie wrote:
Still hugging, Merida winks at Kit and stealthily attempts to retrieve the weathered stone half from a side pouch of her Handy Haversack and hand it to the already inspected rogue...
Per the adventure, Mahu attempts an opposed Perception check
Finding nothing to rouse his suspicion, Mahu waves Merida and her belongings through.
Phew! *player exhales slowly after holding his breath*
Phew! *player exhales slowly after holding his breath*
I got lucky! Praise Desna! ^_^
The scenario did allow for a variety of ways to handle getting caught with the geode and reducing/avoiding possibly negative consequences. However, you didn't need them!
I am heading to a local convention tomorrow and celebrating a birthday. My posting between now and Monday may be limited. I hope to get another post up later today, but otherwise I will pick things up again sometime Monday.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
Would Kura attack us while charmed? Doesn't she consider us her friends?
In short, it is possible.
My understanding of the charm spell is that it makes the targeted creature regard the caster as a trusted ally. As written, the spell does not necessarily alter the creature's attitude toward your allies. I believe the community consensus is that it is up to GM interpretation, particularly with respect to the creature's views of your allies.
First, while under the circumstances, Kura would not attack the caster while charmed, she may choose to attack members of the party while she is charmed charmed. She doesn't consider the entire party her friends, just the caster.
Second, it may be worth remembering that Kura had a readied crossbow. However, she spent her turn reaching for and used a thunderstone. Under the circumstances, one might think that Kura has something else in mind beyond simply attacking/murdering the caster's friends.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
GM Valen wrote:
Corenthiir wrote:
Would Kura attack us while charmed? Doesn't she consider us her friends?
In short, it is possible.
My understanding of the charm spell is that it makes the targeted creature regard the caster as a trusted ally. As written, the spell does not necessarily alter the creature's attitude toward your allies. I believe the community consensus is that it is up to GM interpretation, particularly with respect to the creature's views of your allies.
First, while under the circumstances, Kura would not attack the caster while charmed, she may choose to attack members of the party while she is charmed charmed. She doesn't consider the entire party her friends, just the caster.
Second, it may be worth remembering that Kura had a readied crossbow. However, she spent her turn reaching for and used a thunderstone. Under the circumstances, one might think that Kura has something else in mind beyond simply attacking/murdering the caster's friends.
Ok, cool.
I thought i have to make an opposed charisma check to get her to do something that would be harmful to her. Let me look at the spell...
Quote:
You can try to give the subject orders, but you must win an opposed Charisma check to convince it to do anything it wouldn't ordinarily do.
If she climbed up onto the roof, it would be ordinary for her to carefully climb down and join her "trusted friend".
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Sorry I got behind on posting. I'll put up a post tonight. I'm leaving on Wednesday for a week long trip, but, it shouldn't affect my daily posts.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Still a bit behind. Sorry.
I was hoping Kura would be a helpful NPC as we navigated the city & attempted the other tasks. Corey is fine with letting her "reevaluate her life" (letting her go & not bother us for the 5 hours she is charmed).
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
@GM: I'll assume, we waited with the next encounter until Merida can hear again, if that's ok.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Sorry. Been on the road the past 2 days driving from Denver back to Phoenix. I'm at home now. I only skimmed the past few posts. I'll go back over them and make my post.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Sorry again! Busy weekend with work. I'll get back to the game tonight!
As we await what task the PCs will choose next and how the current encounter will be resolved, let me take care of some housekeeping.
I do not anticipate that this table will complete before the end of Gameday XIII, which is November 17, 2024. However, I will need to report the table before then.
To do so, I need the following from each of you:
1) Make Sure Your Reporting Info is Correct:
I will reporting with RPGChronicles, the link is here. Please make sure the prefilled chronicle information is correct, including PC Name, PFS No., Faction, and Slow Track (if applicable).
Per below, if you want to be considered for a doorprize, make sure there is correct email information. You are free to provide any other missing info, but it is not necessary.
2) Provide/Confirm a Valid Email for Door Prizes/Boons:
Paizo has graciously offered up prize vouchers for Gameday. Winners will be randomly drawn from a pool of all players and GMs for reported games. These vouchers will need to be emailed, so players are encouraged to fill in their emails when signing up so that they can get their prizes when they win.
3) Roll for a PFS1 Boon:
A set of boons is available for winning PFS1 players. Each GM and Player of a PFS1 game has a 10% chance to win one of the lovely boons at random. Everyone at your table may roll a d20 and a roll of 1 or 20 wins. Winners will be asked to select the prize won (which I will provide in a dropdown field on the RPGChronicles report if there are winners. Winners must fill in their email addresses so the boon can be sent out to them.
I will get us started on the boon rolls:
Boon?:1d20 ⇒ 17
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
I plan to report the game this weekend for Gameday as I have been instructed, although we still have more encounters to go.
Please note that you may not play this PC in another game until you receive the chronicle sheet, which I will not distribute until the table has completed. I anticipate that could be sometime in December as I will be traveling over the American Thanksgiving holiday. However, I also anticipate that it won't be an issue as I assume you are all planning to stick around for Part 2.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
f N human Wizard 5 | HP 32/32 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | CMD 14 | F+3 R+3 W+4 | Init +2
Magic:
Color Spray 3, Feather Fall 1, Ray of Enfeeblement 1, Shield 1 | Blindness/Deafness 2, Ghoul Touch 1, Mirror Image 1 | Fireball 2, Halt Undead 1 || A-Bond +
Same.
I am dramatically reducing the number of games according to the current workload and will be able to participate more normally in those games that will remain - and this trilogy is exactly one of them.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Sorry I'll put up a post tonight. Busy Thanksgiving and just getting over a bad stomach virus.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
Thanks for running, GM Valen, and thanks for playing, everyone else! I had a blast! :-D
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
Thanks for a great game, everyone! I look forward to part 2.
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
f N human Wizard 5 | HP 32/32 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | CMD 14 | F+3 R+3 W+4 | Init +2
Magic:
Color Spray 3, Feather Fall 1, Ray of Enfeeblement 1, Shield 1 | Blindness/Deafness 2, Ghoul Touch 1, Mirror Image 1 | Fireball 2, Halt Undead 1 || A-Bond +
Guys, I left for a retreat today. I will do a lot of meditation and a little more yoga there. I'll be there with absolutely no connection (we're giving away phones for the duration of the event). So I'm saying goodbye to you until January 13-14 (I'm returning to the world on the evening of January 12, but I'm not sure if I'll start playing games before checking my family and business status, hehe). Have a nice New Year, everyone!
NG m elf core bard 5| HP 37/37 | AC 14, t14, ff10 (+4 mage armor) | F +4, R +9, W +5 (+2 vs. ench., +4 vs sonic) | Perc +10 (low-light) | Stealth +10 | Init +6 | speed 30' | CMB +4, CMD 17 | cold-iron arrows x20 | [ ] Reroll Used | Active Conditions: ---
I'm keeping an eye on this thread to watch for when the next game starts.
Destiny of the Sands - Part 1-2 Female N Human Fighter 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 18 T 14 FF 14 | CMB +7, CMD 21 | F +7, R +6, W +2 (+1 vs. fear)| Init +8 | Perc +9 | SM +0 | Speed 30ft
