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Astrid clobbers the slightly rattled Librarian and hits with her first blow. She then turns and tells Blue its fate but the creature only smiles at her...
With targets all around it, Blue begins a steady process of "Eenie Minnie Miney Moe"
Settling on Crystal, it snaps its jaws at her.
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It then imparts more nightmares into Astrid's brain before casting shield.
[dice=Mental; DC 31 Basic Will]6d6
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3-4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 1 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Crystal
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage: Astrid
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind: Astrid (if you crit fail the above check)
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Those with ** may go
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**Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 110/185; (AC 35; H13, 65/104; Concealed; Doomed 2)
The Librarian (-259; 29 < AC <= 34; F1; E2; 3d6+10 Persistent Acid, 3 persistent fire; Cave Worm Venom Stage 1;)
Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 97/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 104/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 115/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 94/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks; Grabbed by Blue, Immobilized, OG)
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Blue (-111; AC <= 32; Shield Spell)
**Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 6/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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CS/S/Wearing a hope talisman: unaffected
F: Doomed 1
CF: Doomed 2
Failed Save - Roll twice and take the worse result on all checks (1 minute)
CS: Unaffected
S: Half Damage
F: Full Damage
CF: Double Damage; Never Mind (aka Feeblemind; DC 31 Will Save)
CS: Unaffected
S: Stupefied 2, 1 rd
F: Stupefied 4
CF: The target's intellect is permanently reduced below that of an animal, and it treats its Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom modifiers as –5. It loses all class abilities that require mental faculties, including all spellcasting. If the target is a PC, they become an NPC under the GM's control.
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Orin swings at Blue and misses. He makes a minor adjustment to his point of aim and clobbers the Librarian with his second blow before raising his shield.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3-4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 1 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Crystal
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage: Astrid
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind: Astrid (if you crit fail the above check)
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Those with ** may go
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Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 110/185; (AC 35; H13, 65/104; Concealed; Doomed 2)
The Librarian (-275; 29 < AC <= 34; F1; E2; 3d6+10 Persistent Acid, 3 persistent fire; Cave Worm Venom Stage 1;)
Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 97/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 104/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 115/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 94/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks; Grabbed by Blue, Immobilized, OG)
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Blue (-111; AC <= 32; +1 AC)
**Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 6/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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CS/S/Wearing a hope talisman: unaffected
F: Doomed 1
CF: Doomed 2
Failed Save - Roll twice and take the worse result on all checks (1 minute)
CS: Unaffected
S: Half Damage
F: Full Damage
CF: Double Damage; Never Mind (aka Feeblemind; DC 31 Will Save)
CS: Unaffected
S: Stupefied 2, 1 rd
F: Stupefied 4
CF: The target's intellect is permanently reduced below that of an animal, and it treats its Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom modifiers as –5. It loses all class abilities that require mental faculties, including all spellcasting. If the target is a PC, they become an NPC under the GM's control.
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Crystal steels herself against the Librarian's negativity and strikes at Blue. She strikes at Blue but doesn't connect. She parkours off the Librarian before raising her shield and moving away from the danger zone.
The Librarian growls at the Pathfinders around it and lashes out.
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The claw hits Astrid but her shield quickly snaps up and takes some of the damage.
It then decides to take another swipe at
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The Librarian appears to be relieved as it fights off the poison and isn't frightened anymore.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 1 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Quinoline, Orin(x2)
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage:
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind:
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Those with ** may go
Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 81/185; (Shield Broken; H13, 36/104; Concealed; Doomed 2)** Quick Shield Block used, Shield Block Used
The Librarian (-302; 29 < AC <= 34; 3d6+10 Persistent Acid, 3 persistent fire)
**Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 45/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
**Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 76/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
**Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
**Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 76/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 79/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks; Grabbed by Blue, Immobilized, OG) ** Quick Shield Block used
Blue (-118; AC 32; Shield Spell)
Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 6/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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CS/S/Wearing a hope talisman: unaffected
F: Doomed 1
CF: Doomed 2
Failed Save - Roll twice and take the worse result on all checks (1 minute)
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"Okay fun's fun but I'm through playing around. Let's finish this."
The shield maiden lashes out twice with her sword then shifts her weight to break the other creatures hold on her.
intimidating strike
Sword critical specialization
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With a loud yell Astrid strikes at the Librarian. The blade bites into its neck and removes the head. However, instead of falling over, both pieces of the librarian waver and vanish. Astrid strikes at Blue but doesn't connect. She does, however, manage to break the hold of Blue.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 3 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Quinoline
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage:
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind:
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Those with ** may go
Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 89/185; (Shield Broken; H13, 36/104; Concealed; Doomed 2; Misfortune)** Quick Shield Block used, Shield Block Used
**Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 45/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
**Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 76/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
**Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
**Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 76/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 79/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks) 1 action ** Quick Shield Block used
Blue (-118; AC 32; Shield Spell)
Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 6/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 3 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Quinoline
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage:
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind:
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Those with ** may go
Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 89/185; (Shield Broken; H13, 36/104; Concealed; Doomed 2; Misfortune)** Quick Shield Block used, Shield Block Used
**Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 45/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
**Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 76/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
**Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 76/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 79/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks) ** Quick Shield Block used
Blue (-118; AC 32; Shield Spell)
Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 6/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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CS/S/Wearing a hope talisman: unaffected
F: Doomed 1
CF: Doomed 2
Failed Save - Roll twice and take the worse result on all checks (1 minute)
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Lydia attempts to battle medicine herself, picks up her second sword, and swings twice against the gang'ed up foe.
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Effect: You apply one of the following debilitations, which lasts until the end of your next turn. When the creature is affected by a new debilitation, any previous one it was affected by ends.
- Debilitation The target takes a –10-foot status penalty to its Speeds.
- Debilitation The target becomes enfeebled 1.
- Debilitation The target can’t use reactions.
- Debilitation The target can’t flank or contribute to allies’ flanking.
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Quinoline and Lydia take a moment to do some battle medicine (either on themselves or on a wounded comrade). Lydia tries to attack Blue but neither strike hits.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 3 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential:
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage:
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind:
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Those with ** may go
Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 89/185; (Shield Broken; H13, 36/104; Concealed; Doomed 2; Misfortune)** Quick Shield Block used, Shield Block Used
Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 71/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune) ** Nimble Dodge used
Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 76/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
**Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 76/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 79/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks; ) ** Quick Shield Block used
Blue (-118; AC 32; Shield Spell)
Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 60/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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Seeing one more, creature, Rex throws a powerful spell at it before loading his crossbow to take a shot.
◆◆ Cast a Spell (Vision of Death, Rank 5)
(DC 31 Will)
Critical Success The target is unaffected.
Success The target takes half damage and is frightened 1.
Failure The target takes full damage and is frightened 2.
Critical Failure The target takes double damage, is frightened 4, and is fleeing for as long as it's frightened.
◆ Reload
◆ Strike
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Blue shrugs off the mental attack from Rex. The crossbow bolt hits but does little damage.
Blue slashes out at Orin with a claw.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4-5
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Courageous Anthem (Round 3 of 3)
* Quickened 1: Lydia, Rex, Quinoline, Astrid, Crystal
Before Your Turn:
DC 31 Fortitude vs Drain Potential:
DC 31 Basic Will vs 24 Mental Damage:
DC 31 Basic Will vs Feeblemind:
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Those with ** may go
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**Orin - AC 33 (35 w/shield) 76/185; (Shield Broken; H13, 36/104; Concealed; Doomed 2; Misfortune)
**Lydia - AC 30 (32 Nimble Dodge) 71/129 (Doomed 2; Misfortune)
**Quinoline Silicate - AC 30 (32 w/shield) 76/140 (Shield - H10, 80/80; Concealed; Doomed 2)
**Rex - AC 31 164/164 (+3 Perc, +4 vs traps/secret doors)
**Astrid Gertasdottir - AC 34 (36 w/shield) 76/176 (AC 36; Shield - H13, 79/104; Resist - 4Pi, 1Co/El/Vo; Concealed; Doomed 2; Heroism - +1 Perc/Atk/Saves/Skill Checks; )
-4-
Blue (-120; AC 32)
**Crystal Schattenauge - AC 29 (31 w/buckler) 60/151 (AC 31; Resist - 6Co, 10Fi/Ac/El; Concealed; Panache)
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Lydia, growing with frustration, lashes out in a myriad of attacks!
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Effect: You apply one of the following debilitations, which lasts until the end of your next turn. When the creature is affected by a new debilitation, any previous one it was affected by ends.
- Debilitation The target takes a –10-foot status penalty to its Speeds.
- Debilitation The target becomes enfeebled 1.
- Debilitation The target can’t use reactions.
- Debilitation The target can’t flank or contribute to allies’ flanking.
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Blue doesn't last long under the withering assault by the Pathfinders.
You see a dark purple light and notice that the tapestry hanging above the desk is glowing. You may examine it if you wish:
Crit Success
You find that every alcove is stocked with tomes and texts, most written in languages from beyond this world. ()
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Astrid takes a closer look at the glowing tapestry.
"Hmm... It seems to be referencing a specific location related to the Dark Tapestry. Looks like the Citadel of the Black on Aucturn. My Amma Nanni says that the citadel is a reference to the mountainous tower of Kadeth, the home of Nyarlathotep. Ha! She tells the best scary stories."
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Orin has a look around the library and finds a device that the Society later identifies as a Compass of Transpositional Awareness.
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"Well that looks like our ride home. Let's toss a bunch of those books in my magic bag and head out."
Astrid retrieves her spacious pouch type I and begins placing books into it at random.
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Astrid looks up from her looting. "What's that Quin? You want to take the books to The Drunken Packhorse? Hmm...normally I like to do my drinking at The Pig and Whistle but The Drunken Packhorse is good for a change of pace. The service isn't as good but the brawls are better. We should probably drop the books off at the Vaults first though. Waterfall is expecting that journal. It's gotta be one of these books, right? Although I was kind of expecting to find it in some sort of cottage and not a monster-filled library." The shield maiden shrugs and resumes her task of stuffing books into her satchel.
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After stuffing her spacious pouch with books and scrolls, and with the tapestry in hand, you return through the door of the library, finding yourselves waking up back in the ritual room where you started.
Surrounded by the concerned looks of Eando, Killia, Valais, and Csilla, your bodies show physical signs of the combats you endured. "What were you able to find?" Csilla asks cautiously. Her eyes (and those of Eando, Killia and Valais) all grow wide when they see the tapestry. The begin examining it immediately.
Killia looks over the Tapestry, pulling out a pair of protective black gloves before asking to take the cloth in his hands. Turning it over with the lightest touch, his eyes go wide before he reverently declares, "I believe this is an actual piece of the infamous Dark Tapestry, something there is no way to safely destroy without unleashing more horrors upon us all." Hearing Killia's words, Eando Kline turns ghost white. "May I suggest that the Vigilant Seal takes possession of it, so we can do just that? I agree that this is more dangerous destroyed than kept whole, but we also want to make sure that it can be kept where no one can reach it to do harm."
"What about researching it further, though? Knowing more about this could bring us more information than we could have ever known about the Dark Tapestry—information that might be useful in the future for fighting the other worldly aberrations that seem to repeatedly cross our paths," Killia counters, starting a heated conversation between the two men over the best course of action. While they step into the corner and continue their intense, but hushed, conversation, Csilla looks to you hopefully and asks "Were you able to find the journal I asked you to look for?"
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You manage to find the journal and hand it over to Csilla. She stares at the journal, flipping through its pages carefully, taking time to look at every one, even if it is blank. Finally, she lands on the inside cover with its galaxy of stars and traces its singular constellation with her finger. She begins speaking, half with those present and half as though reciting a precious childhood memory to herself, "Desna created the stars, giving every one of them their own home in the sky. Among them she created the constellations to guide them to their homes. In her love of her skies, some of that love poured out into one of the constellations, and when it was finished, instead of staying in the sky, it gave life to the guardian of the voids between the stars–the Black Butterfly."
Going quiet, Csilla only answers more questions about the text if asked directly by the PCs. If they ask her about the book, she thumbs through it, words seeming to appear on each page as she does. She explains that it is filled with information that is known or believed about the Black Butterfly—it is, she explains, a devotional or holy text of sorts. Books like this are copied in complete silence, the scribe meditating on each page as they work. Closing the book and holding it tightly, Csilla explains that while she cannot remember exactly who it was, she remembers that this journal was crafted specifically for her as a gift by someone who loved and cared for her deeply in the time before she went to the laboratory. Whether or not they found the journal, Csilla thanks the PCs for their service, both to her and the Society, then asks Valais to accompany her as she excuses herself from the room.
Looking over at the PCs from the conversation in the corner, Killia watches and then shares with those who remain, "Isn't it poetic? That one hurt so profoundly by the Dark Tapestry is one who was raised worshiping the god who fights it the hardest. Maybe that's why her mind was so powerful in its fight to contain it."