[ACO] PF2e 05-18 - Equal Exchanges: Tapestry of the Mind (P3, LT) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Manny manages to push past the bite. Liam heals himself but fails to bonk pink, instead removing the last illusory pink. Teja flanks the librarian and manages to hit with her first strike.

29 hits when flanked, so AC 31

Makai and Kohl gang up on the Librarian and both hit. Makai then sends Manny some much needed healing. The Librarian is starting to look really run down but still fights on.

Kohl, Makai, Teja, Zabu: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Claw vs Teja AC 28, Reach 10: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (5) + 26 = 31 for Slashing, E1: 3d8 + 11 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) + 11 = 23

Kohl, Makai, Zabu: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Claw vs Zabu AC 26, Reach 10: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (8) + 26 = 34 for Slashing, E1: 3d8 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 8) + 11 - 1 = 23 plus Drain Potential (DC 29 Fort Save)
Net 16 after resistance

Kohl, Makai: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Claw vs Makai AC 28, Reach 10': 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37 for Slashing, E1: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (1, 7) + 13 = 21

Claw vs Kohl AC 29, Reach 10': 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39 for Slashing, E1: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (4, 1) + 13 = 18 Doubled to 36

The Librarian steps away to avoid the multiple flanks.

Bleed; Flat: 1d6 ⇒ 11d20 ⇒ 3

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Rallying Anthem (+1 AC/Saves; Resist 2 Physical; Bonus does not stack with Heroism)
* Haste
* Greater Potency Crystal (Makai)
* Moderate Bravo's Brew (+2 Will Saves, +3 if vs Fear): Manny
* Heroism (+1 atk/saves/skill checks/Perception): Zabu, Kohl, Teja

Before Your Turn:
DC 29 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Zabu, Makai

After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Pink (-43; 23 < AC <= 33; -2 to Will saves, 1 min)
Liam - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 81/107 (AC 30; Shield: H10, 80/80; Doomed 2)
Tremendous Kohl - AC 29 13/126[114] (Resistances - Po 5; Drained 1; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2; Heroism; See the Unseen; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
Makai Goldenoak - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 20/127 (Shield: H10, 80/80; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)
Teja Khellekdottir - AC 27 25/107 (Enfeebled 3; Doomed 2; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
Librarian (-259; AC 31; 1d6 Persistent Bleed; E1)
**Zabu - AC 26 160/160 (Resist - Fi5, Pi/Sl 7; Enfeebled 4; Heroism)
**Emmanuel Holysmith - AC 27 78/107 (Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)

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"Now we're talking! Thanks Makai! Time to do something stupid!" Despite Manny's words, the way he says it rallies his team's defenses.

He calls to Shylye for a magical shield to protect him, and a feathered wing forms right in front of him. He uses his hasted energy to stride ahead.

This will Trigger movement based reactions from Pink.

"Alright, you're a smartypants, but let's see how stable your footing is!"

Athletics: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
Best opportunity for a Hero Point EVER: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

He tries to trip the librarian over, hoping to slow them down.

◆ >Rallying Anthem<. +1 Status bonus to AC, Saving Throws, and Physical Resist 2.
◆ Cast >Shield<. +1 Circumstance bonus to AC. Will Shield Block the first attack that hits for 15 or more damage.
◆ Hasted Stride
◆ >Trip< the Librarian

Manny again rallies the party. He moves up and tries to kick the librarian's feet out from under it but it dodges. "Nice try... I shall deal with you presently" Manny gulps and casts shield.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Rallying Anthem (+1 AC/Saves; Resist 2 Physical; Bonus does not stack with Heroism)
* Haste
* Greater Potency Crystal (Makai)
* Moderate Bravo's Brew (+2 Will Saves, +3 if vs Fear): Manny
* Heroism (+1 atk/saves/skill checks/Perception): Zabu, Kohl, Teja

Before Your Turn:
DC 29 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Zabu, Makai

After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Pink (-43; 23 < AC <= 33; -2 to Will saves, 1 min)
Liam - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 81/107 (AC 30; Shield: H10, 80/80; Doomed 2)
Tremendous Kohl - AC 29 13/126[114] (Resistances - Po 5; Drained 1; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2; Heroism; See the Unseen; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
Makai Goldenoak - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 20/127 (Shield: H10, 80/80; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)
Teja Khellekdottir - AC 27 25/107 (Enfeebled 3; Doomed 2; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
Librarian (-259; AC 31; 1d6 Persistent Bleed; E1)
**Zabu - AC 26 144/160 (Resist - Fi5, Pi/Sl 7; Enfeebled 4; Heroism)
Emmanuel Holysmith - AC 27 78/107 (AC 28; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)

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"Stupid is what I do best!" Zabu declares in a rather dubious bout of bragging.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

"And I can't be fated!" he spouts off as he shakes off the Librarians curse.

As the others pile onto the Librarian, he keeps his focus on the pink guy, biting, clawing and grabbing him.

Jaws(Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 1 - 4 = 18
Piercing: 2d12 + 6 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (9, 3) + 6 + 5 - 4 = 19 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 1(Unarmed)

Athletics (Grapple): 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 20 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 14

Claw (Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 = 17
Slashing: 2d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 + 2 = 12 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Claw (Haste, Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 = 18
Slashing: 2d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 + 2 = 17 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Well that was terrible. I'll spend a Hero Point to reroll the Athletics Check since a crit fail would be bad.

Athletics (Grapple): 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 20 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 23

Zabu shakes off the Librarian's curse and attacks Pink. Unfortunately, neither his claws nor his grabbing hands come close. Pink sneers at Zabu and he takes a swipe with his kukri.

Kukri vs Zabu AC 26: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31 for Slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9 plus 1d6 Persistent Bleed
Net 2 after resistance... sheesh! :)

The kukri nicks Zabu but the wound begins to bleed.

Pink turns to Manny and says privately.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Rallying Anthem (+1 AC/Saves; Resist 2 Physical; Bonus does not stack with Heroism)
* Haste
* Greater Potency Crystal (Makai)
* Moderate Bravo's Brew (+2 Will Saves, +3 if vs Fear): Manny
* Heroism (+1 atk/saves/skill checks/Perception): Zabu, Kohl, Teja

Before Your Turn:
DC 29 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Makai
DC 27 Will: Manny

After Your Turn:
DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d6 Persistent Bleed: Zabu
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Those with ** may go

Pink (-38; 23 < AC <= 33; -2 to Will saves, 1 min)
**Liam - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 81/107 (AC 30; Shield: H10, 80/80; Doomed 2)
**Tremendous Kohl - AC 29 13/126[114] (Resistances - Po 5; Drained 1; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2; Heroism; See the Unseen; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
**Makai Goldenoak - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 20/127 (Shield: H10, 80/80; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)
**Teja Khellekdottir - AC 27 25/107 (Enfeebled 3; Doomed 2; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
Librarian (-259; AC 31; 1d6 Persistent Bleed; E1)
Zabu - AC 26 142/160 (Resist - Fi5, Pi/Sl 7; Enfeebled 4; Heroism; 1d6 Persistent Bleed)
Emmanuel Holysmith - AC 27 78/107 (AC 28; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)

Teja steps sideways to keep the librarian in an inconvenient flank. Then thrusts her borrowed starknife into the horrid librarian's exposed back. Hoping that the creature will drop, and knowing that she herself will otherwise likely not be standing soon.

strike,heroism vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 19 + 1 = 39 and bad luck...
strike,heroism vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 19 + 1 = 31
damage,enfeebled: 3d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 4) + 2 - 3 = 9
frost: 1d6 ⇒ 4
sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 and enfeebled 1

And then tries a second time.

strike,heroism,MAP vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 19 + 1 - 5 = 25 and bad luck...
strike,heroism.,MAP vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 19 + 1 - 5 = 25
damage,enfeebled: 3d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) + 2 - 3 = 11
frost: 1d6 ⇒ 6
sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 and enfeebled 1

And then one last, desperate strike.
strike,heroism,MAP vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (5) + 19 + 1 - 10 = 15 and bad luck...
strike,heroism.,MAP vs FF: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 1 - 10 = 22
damage,enfeebled: 3d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) + 2 - 3 = 12
frost: 1d6 ⇒ 1
sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 and enfeebled 1

* (haste) step
* strike
* strike
* strike

With its illusions gone, they might be able to take this thing off the board.

Though as he wallops it with his mace, Liam sees that the Librarian is looking pretty battered--and so are some of the other Pathfinders. He might have to redirect his attention.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride (if that round thing on the map is a pillar or something I can't stand over, he'll move up to flank Pink from the adjacent space instead)
◆ Strike Cold Iron Flickmace (Flanking, enfeebled): 1d20 + 18 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 18 - 3 = 32 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 6 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 + 6 - 3 = 18, fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2, and spirit damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"Hey! I do whatever I want! Back off!"

Will Save, Bravo's Brew: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 2 = 30

"Besides, Shylye said this may be a trick."

Teja plunges her sword into the Librarian's back. It stiffens and arches its back as if in agony. It suddenly wavers and vanishes from sight. Meanwhile, Liam goes to work on Pink and clobbers it with his mace.

EDIT - removed the requirement for Manny to make a Will save. Our posts crossed

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Rallying Anthem (+1 AC/Saves; Resist 2 Physical; Bonus does not stack with Heroism)
* Haste
* Greater Potency Crystal (Makai)
* Moderate Bravo's Brew (+2 Will Saves, +3 if vs Fear): Manny
* Heroism (+1 atk/saves/skill checks/Perception): Zabu, Kohl, Teja

Before Your Turn:
DC 29 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Makai

After Your Turn:
DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d6 Persistent Bleed: Zabu
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Those with ** may go

Pink (-64; 23 < AC <= 32; -2 to Will saves, 1 min; Bloodied)
Liam - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 81/107 (AC 30; Shield: H10, 80/80; Doomed 2)
**Tremendous Kohl - AC 29 13/126[114] (Resistances - Po 5; Drained 1; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2; Heroism; See the Unseen; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
**Makai Goldenoak - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 20/127 (Shield: H10, 80/80; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)
Teja Khellekdottir - AC 27 25/107 (Enfeebled 3; Doomed 2; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
**Zabu - AC 26 142/160 (Resist - Fi5, Pi/Sl 7; Enfeebled 4; Heroism; 1d6 Persistent Bleed)
**Emmanuel Holysmith - AC 27 78/107 (AC 28; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)

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"Oh hey, the big guy's gone." Manny turns towards his remaining foe. "Might be best for you to flee."

Intimidation vs Pink to Demoralize: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27

"Alright, everyone. All in!" Manny's chant switches to a more offensive call, hoping to end the battle soon. He moves ahead to Pinkie and attempts to trip them.

Trip via Athletics, Courageous Anthem: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 = 26

◆ Demoralize Pink
- ◆ Hasted Stride
◆ Courageous Anthem. +1 Status to Attack, Damage, Saves vs Fear.
◆ Trip Pink
↺ >Reflexive Courage< on the first enemy to trigger a reaction.

RETCON
Manny brushes off Pink's suggestion easily
END RETCON

Manny barks a threat to Pink, who appears to cringe. The fear appears to distract it as Manny kicks its feet out from under it and it topples.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Rallying Anthem (+1 AC/Saves; Resist 2 Physical; Bonus does not stack with Heroism)
* Haste
* Greater Potency Crystal (Makai)
* Moderate Bravo's Brew (+2 Will Saves, +3 if vs Fear): Manny
* Heroism (+1 atk/saves/skill checks/Perception): Zabu, Kohl, Teja

Before Your Turn:
DC 29 Fortitude vs Drain Potential: Makai

After Your Turn:
DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d6 Persistent Bleed: Zabu
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Those with ** may go

Pink (-64; 23 < AC <= 32; -2 to Will saves, 1 min; Bloodied; F1; Prone; OG)
Liam - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 81/107 (AC 30; Shield: H10, 80/80; Doomed 2)
**Tremendous Kohl - AC 29 13/126[114] (Resistances - Po 5; Drained 1; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2; Heroism; See the Unseen; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
**Makai Goldenoak - AC 28 (30 w/shield) 20/127 (Shield: H10, 80/80; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)
Teja Khellekdottir - AC 27 25/107 (Enfeebled 3; Doomed 2; Take worst of 2 rolls, 1 min)
**Zabu - AC 26 142/160 (Resist - Fi5, Pi/Sl 7; Enfeebled 4; Heroism; 1d6 Persistent Bleed)
Emmanuel Holysmith - AC 27 78/107 (AC 28; Enfeebled 2; Doomed 2)

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"I'm going to tear that look off your face!"Zabu roars, ignoring the scratch Pinkie inflicts.

As Manny brings him down, the gnome piles on.

Jaws(Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 1 - 4 = 34
Piercing: 2d12 + 6 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (8, 6) + 6 + 5 - 4 = 21 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Claw (Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 18 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 18
Slashing: 2d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 + 2 = 13 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Claw (Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 = 9
Slashing: 2d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 + 2 = 18 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Claw (Haste, Raging): 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 1 - 4 - 8 = 24
Slashing: 2d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 8) + 6 + 2 = 18 plus Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Bleed Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Zabu pounces on Pink and rakes it with his claws. His first slash easily tears its face to ribbons. It vanishes from sight, leaving its gear on the floor.

COMBAT OVER

You see a dark purple light and notice that the tapestry hanging above the desk is glowing. You may examine it if you wish:

Since Csilla wanted to see the tapestry itself, one of you needs to climb up and grab it. DC 20 Acrobatics to climb the ladder on the wall and balance on the beam to unhook it.

"Awesome! That's one way to avoid library fines. The other way is to date the librarian..." Manny muses before his head jerks, reacting to an unseen slap.

"Aaaaanyway, can someone help Zabu with his bleeding? I'll get the tapestry." He sheathes his sword and hops up the ladder.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Once that's done, he climbs back down. "This is way outside of my wheelhouse." He tries to examine it.

Religion: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

"I should've payed more attention during prayer." He shrugs.

While someone more qualified takes a look, he begins flipping through the library's books.

Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

This is way too advanced for him.

Manny hops up onto the beam and grabs the tapestry. As he does so, a blinding headache hits him, as if some sort of mental energy is trying to overload his brain.

Manny - please make a DC 27 Will Save

The door to the library begins to glow and opens. On the other side, you see the room in the Grand Lodge where you originated.

Manny tries to study the library but the texts are way over his head...

Still feeling dizzy and strange, Kohl looks around the library:

Society: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 = 19 or 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 = 20

The books are much too complicated for him, and the words seem to swim in front of his eyes.

"Ugh, maybe we should just go back to the grand lodge."

argh. I totally forgot he had persistent bleed. Maybe Manny or Makai should just heal him back to 100% (and be done with it) :)

"So anyway, must be something real important about this-"

Will Save, Bravo's Brew: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 2 = 18

Manny's head is caught mid sentence.

The scholar knows that she has been badly hurt and takes a moment to soothe her own wounds.
sooth: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
And then applies some bandages to the worst.
treat wounds, expert, assurance, heals: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 7) + 10 = 25

Teja then starts looking at the tapestry...
occultist: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25
society if cognitive crossover applies: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

Before turning to the trove of books...

society, ancient osiriani: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 19 + 2 = 28

Liam stows his weapon and quickly brews some healing elixirs for Kohl and Zabu before going to check the tapestry.

Healing: 5d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 2, 2) + 12 = 25 and Healing: 5d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 1, 3) + 12 = 24
Occultism/Society: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
"It's referencing a specific location related to the Dark Tapestry: the Citadel of the Black on Aucturn. It's related to Nyarlothotep."

He also checks the book Manny found.
Society: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Teja - how many are you planning to heal? Or is the Treat Wounds only for you?

We can ignore the last check for Makai since it will last 1 minute at most.

As Manny grabs hold of the the tapestry, his face suddenly assumes a strange expression as the Tapestry's energies overwhelm him.. Stupefied 2 for 1 hour

Liam brews some healing elixirs and hands them to Kohl and Zabu, closing their wounds some.

Teja joins Liam in examining the tapestry the strangely slack-jawed Manny is holding. Liam remembers something about it but Teja doesn't.

Teja and Liam decide to examine the texts next. As they look them over, both experience a mighty migraine coming on as the words swim in front of their eyes.

Mental Damage; DC 32 Basic Will; CF - Stupefied 4: 4d10 + 26 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 2) + 26 = 38

Teja was going to do herself, but she is happy to heal others too!

treat wounds Liam : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 8) + 10 = 20
treat wounds Kohl : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15
treat wounds Makai: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 7) + 10 = 24
treat wounds Zabu : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 6) + 10 = 23
treat wounds Emmanuel : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 8) + 10 = 26

Hold on to the healing for now. I was just wondering who the earlier Treat Wounds is for.

Liam's perusal of the texts reveal that these texts are all on esoteric topics concerning the Dominion of the Black and the Elder Gods. However, he also realizes that these texts are all way beyond the grasp of mortals.

Manny and Kohl - please make the 2nd Will save vs 38 Mental Damage (I overlooked the line where you said you're looking through the texts

will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

Teja sits down with her head in her hands as her brain feels like it is about to explode.

btw, I did double check -- the high tier DC is 34...

Persistent bleed can be handled with First aid medicine check to assist in that + Makai has 1 5lvl heal that she can cast to heal all: 5d8 to everyone, of 5d8+40 to one target

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Critical failure
Hero Point: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 Success! Good Hero Point

"Nobody else read that. Oof."

Manny probably would have stopped researching once the tapestry scrambled his brain. I'll roll anyway.

Will Save, Stupefied 2: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 - 2 = 20 2 HP remains before healing

"Uhh... I think Shylye's telling me to take a break." Manny plops on the ground with the worst headache he's ever experienced.

Do I need to roll twice and take the worse on this? I will, just in case.
Will: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 or Will: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Zabu isn't interested in books without pictures and particular about the pictures he's interested in so he doesn't bother with the tapestry or books.

Instead, he focuses on not bleeding out.

I got lots of HP so I'll just make some flat checks.

I ain't got time to bleed: 1d20 ⇒ 2

I ain't got time to bleed: 1d20 ⇒ 3

I ain't got time to bleed: 1d20 ⇒ 10

I ain't got time to bleed: 1d20 ⇒ 19

That ought to do it.

Bleed damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 1) = 7

Religion, DC31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

"I think the tapestry is referencing a specific location related to the Dark Tapestry: the Citadel of the Black on Aucturn. That citadel is itself believed to be a reference to the mountainous tower of Kadeth, suspected home of Nyarlathotep." says Makai

"That kind of chaos makes my skin crawl," Zabu comments as Makai reveals more and he finally stops bleeding.

Do I need to roll twice and take the worse on this? I will, just in case.

[dice=Will]1d20+17 or [dice=Will]1d20+17

In this case, no. The Misfortune effect was for 1 minute. We're out of combat so the Misfortune has worn off.

[dice=will]1d20+14

Teja sits down with her head in her hands as her brain feels like it is about to explode.

That's a crit fail. You want to hero point that? You'll drop to Dying 4...

Liam and Kohl manage to tear their eyes away from the writhing script. Manny drops writhing in pain from the mental overload.

HP will reroll: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Sometimes the die just wants a specific result

[dice=HP will reroll]1d20+14

Sometimes the die just wants a specific result

Do you have 40 AcP for a resurrection boon?

What's everyone else doing?

Teja, if you have any hero points left, you can burn them to not die

One I think. Actually, what I should have done is just use the hp for not dying rather than the reroll as the effect would be the same.

I can give you the HP and the reroll back since you're going to have to use them all anyway to not die (and I really don't want to mark you dead)...

Teja grimaces and collapses twitching to the floor.

0/107; Stable; Doomed 2; Prone, Unarmed

What now, Pathfinders?

Kohl stands over the unconscious Pathfinder.

"Can anyone do some healing? It's not really my forte."

"Oh man, Teja got brain freeze." Manny looks her over. "Okay, good news is she's not dead, just knocked out. Would have been real ironic if the librarian died in a library."

"Good news, I can try to heal her at least a little. Bad news, I have this wicked headache."

Flat Check DC 11 vs Stupefied 4: 1d20 ⇒ 13
"Oh! OH! Shylye said she would cast >Soothe< for me!"

Healing: 2d10 + 8 ⇒ (2, 8) + 8 = 18

"Hey Teja. You ever have that time you practice so hard for a session your brain hurts? Yeah, me too. Let's get out of here, eh?"

Makai grabs Teja and passes some healing to her

Vital beacon: 4d10 ⇒ (8, 9, 6, 9) = 32

Than she tries to patch her a bit more

Battle medicnie, DC20: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
Heal: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1) + 10 = 15

"We should go from here"

"If she can wait 10 minutes, I can once I've patched--okay, that's much faster."

Returning through the door of the library, you find 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?"

Forgot to post this. Searching the library, you found a device that will later be identified as a Compass of Transpositional Awareness

"That tapestry hurt my brain good." Manny tries to warn them before they start debating.

More importantly, he turns to Csilla. "Do you know of a naga named Jimpani? She tried to stop us, said you were better off not knowing. But anyway, we found >a journal and a blanket< from a small village. Maybe it was your hometown?"

Csilla 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 you 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 you 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."

Eando Kline sighs with relief, clearly feeling that the worst of the ordeal seems to be done. He then addresses the PCs. "Killia and I are at a bit of an impasse ourselves. While this tapestry you've brought back is incredibly dangerous, there is also no doubt a great deal that can be gleaned if scholars from outside the Society, specifically the Dark Archive, were to study it."

Killia chimes in. "Such as ways to defend our world from the threats in those spaces between." Eando nods solemnly and continues, "Obviously, those here won't be the only ones to make the decision, but you all risked a lot to bring it back, so it's only fair your voices are heard. What do you think should be done?"

Essentially, we're done. You just need to decide as a group whether:
* The Dark Archive be allowed to study the tapestry
* The Vigilant Seal should lock it away