miteke's The Shattered Shield (Outpost VIII) (Inactive)

Game Master miteke

Eegru returns to the others, whistling a jaunty tune. He shows the others his coin purse, now 2000 gold richer. ”Madame plans on bidding on the trellis plants. She gave Eegru 2000 gold for some seeds we found earlier. We can bid more now. Anyone talk to the couple over there?”

Snorri accepts Pateba's offer. "And hopefully, we can all walk away with what we want. Enjoy your art, my friend!"

Feeling unnoticed, Turel figures his story is likely still fresh and untarnished in this crow.

He approaches Abeesa and attempts the same lie as before about this shard not being authentic, and the possibility of other replicas in circulation.

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Turrel finds himself facing a rich spoiled mad who is not all that concerned, though his sister has a pinched look on her face as he contemplates bidding on it anyway.

We had a wind storm and my power is out. I'm trying to do this from my laptop at Panara so bear with me.

But seeing the two reminds Turrel of the will they found (see slide 5).

Nava accepts Famish's offer and returns to others. "Famish has now less funds to use and I think he wants platinum drafting tools."

Turel can give the will to whomever in the party is good at intimidation.

o who wants to take a crack at the Borkaliks? Warning, if none of you do I'll sic our AWAL Omero on it!

bump.

Snorri will have a chat with the Borkaliks.

Snorri makes his way over to the siblings. What does he say?

"Well met. Have you seen any interesting lots?"

Abbashin gushes, "Oh, they all interest me, but I really have my eye on the statue of RA." He waves a wad of bank notes to illustrate his seriousness while his sister, Abeesa, winces and whispers to him. He irritably pushes her aside.

"And you? did you come here for something specific."

"Ra, you say?" Snorri says, being extra polite. "I must admit, I don't know much about him. Perhaps you can explain the appeal to me?"

This is Snorri bluffing to get him to reaffirm his interest in other items. We don't need to play his dialogue if you don't want. Eventually, Snorri follows up his response.

"Well, that is interesting! I hope you win it. As a matter of fact, why don't we make a deal? The only thing I am really interested in is the shield piece. I won't bid on your statue if you won't bid on that. Fewer bidders means we both get cheaper prices, right?"

Bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

"How much money did you bring," he asks shrewdly.

"A few thousand," Snorri says. If he goes for a figure he will say "Ten thousand," which is technically true.

Bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

With that he waves his hand with unconcern. At that point the auctioneer, Aya Ajiri, calls everyone to start to the auction. Famish and Pateba have left leaving Madam Adenalar with a light purse and The Borkaliks. You are led to the Lecture hall (B3). As soon as the Bracers of divine range are introduced, the excited Abbashin Borkalik chimes in with a bid of 2,500 gold.

How do you bid?

As a reminder you were told "Use the Society’s money wisely to ensure you obtain the shard, but if you see any other artifacts on auction that might be better off in the Society’s possession, you can use these funds to obtain those as well."

Turel whispers to the group

I don't think we can meaningfully eat into Abbashin's riches with opposing bids to diminish their ability to bid for the shard. The bracers don't seem particularly important for the Society to obtain (they aren't unique anyway). We should avoid the risk of a bidding war on these items. We could convince Madam Adenalar to have this fight for us, so much as she's capable of...

Eegru warned against bidding on any other items and reducing the gold they have available for their main target.

Is that the plan then? Save all your money for the final bid? Need a either a bid or a second to Eegru's suggestion.

"I would also focus on the Shard and ignore the rest. The bracers are unique actually. They work only on attacks made as part of divine spells though." Nava nods

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

”And if the shard isn’t last, we might have a little gold left to bid on something else…,” he volunteers helpfully, until he realized the shard would be the last item.

Abbashin is able to snag the Bracers of divine range, the Phylactery of faithfulness, and the Golden statue of Ra.

Nobody bids on the Clockwork statue of Brigh, Kelksiomedes’s grape trellis, the minor staff of healing, Eldas’s platinum drafting tools, or the Incense of meditation, all to the disappointment of the Auctioneer.

Please place your icons where your characters are at in the room.

Turel gets in position... to bid!

Snorri moves closer to the front.

Who has the money? Do we have an official bidder?

Who has the money? Do we have an official bidder?

Not really important because...

The auctioneer is about to open the bidding when a humanlike creature with thick muscle and jutting bone from multiple corpses fused together crashes through the skylight to hover in the air suspended by rotting gold-guilded wings.

Roll this even if someone else made it...

A rain of sharp glass scatters around the room, piercing flesh.

init (Turel Avundlil): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
init (Eegru): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
init (Snorri): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
init (Navatsiyk): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
init (Navatsiyk's eidolan): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

init (creature): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12
init (auctioneer): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

This is a surprise round if anyone missed the DC 18 sense motive or perception roll, which is most likely. Only one action please.

❖❖❖❖❖❖ Combat Card Round 1 ❖❖❖❖❖❖
Ongoing effects not mentioned below:
Bold may go.

Turel Avundlil (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 4 piercing damage and be blinded, half damage only on save)
Eegru (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 3 piercing damage and be blinded, half damage only on save)
Navatsiyk (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 2 piercing damage and be blinded, half damage only on save)

Creature (-0 HP)
Auctioneer (-0 HP)

Snorri (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 8 piercing damage and be blinded, half damage only on save)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 1 piercing damage and be blinded, half damage only on save)

❖❖❖ Round 2 ❖❖❖

Note: I am removing Omero from the game as he has not been taking part of the adventure. Anyone think that is inappropriate, speak out.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Know. Religion 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Resistances and immunities, GM, please…

Reflex 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Eegru pulls his net, thinking of trying to entangle the beast upon his action. ”The auctioneer is in cahoots with this creature. I saw him signal it!”

Perception DC 18: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Reflex save DC 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

"Yep! I saw that too!" Nava says while casting Shield spell on herself.

Resistances and immunities, GM, please…

You may look up all the undead traits, which includes some immunities. Besides that you know it has resistance to cold and fire 10.

Creature (-0 HP)
Auctioneer (-0 HP)

Snorri (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 8 piercing damage and be blinded for 1 round, half damage only on save)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1 piercing damage and be blinded for 1 round, half damage only on save)

❖❖❖ Round 2 ❖❖❖

Navatsiyk (-1 HP; shield spell)
Eegru (-1 HP; equipped with net)

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Snorri's questions: immunities and resistances.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

DC 18 Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Turel growls as he sees the signal from the auctioneer.

Yes, don't let him get away in the chaos!

He pulls his cloak over his head and hunches over as the gentle rain of glass falls.

DC 14 reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Oh no, some got caught up in the hood before I pulled it for cover!

4 piercing damage and blinded for 1 round

He instinctively pulls his dagger.

[move] draw weapon

Snorri's questions: immunities and resistances.

You may look up all the undead traits, which includes some immunities. Besides that you know it has resistance fire 10. Size has been adjusted. It is a medium sized creature since this is low tier. It also does not have resistance to cold. I took one look at the combat stats and realized my mistake!

The auctioneer quickly downs a potion he had concealed and turns invisible.
The creature lashes out at Turrel.

to hit claws: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1 and bleed

It hits with a claw and boy does that thing bleed damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3! Turrel feels woozy and nearly falls unconscious. With that bleeding wound he will require immediate medical attention or he will bleed out! After it's attack the creature drops to the ground and folds its wings, snarling at the group. The other bidders race towards the exit to the west.

❖❖❖❖❖❖ Combat Card Round 2 ❖❖❖❖❖❖
Ongoing effects not mentioned below:
Bold may go.

Snorri (-8 HP; blinded for 1 round; one action only!)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-0 HP; one action only!; DC 14 reflex save or take 1 piercing damage and be blinded for 1 round, half damage only on save)
Navatsiyk (-1 HP; shield spell)
Eegru (-1 HP; equipped with net)
Turel Avundlil (-8 HP; bleed 1d4)

Creature (-0 HP)
Auctioneer (-0 HP)

❖❖❖ Round 3 ❖❖❖

Im having trouble with the maps, GM. I am hoping there is a spot the Eegru can approach to make him 10’ from the undead monster. If so,……

Eegru closes to within 10’ and then tosses his net at the monster.

Ranged touch attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

If that hits, the creature is entangled.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Despite being blinded the eidolon stumbles closer to the strange creature.

Nava casts Guidance on Snorri.

Snorri quick-draws his great sword and attacks the foe next to him.
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 32
to hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
silver slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6) + 7 = 14

Eegru moves to a location with a better shot gives it his best shot, in spite of the fact that it is embroiled in melee (giving Eegru a -4 to hit) the net wraps itself around the creature. Congrats! It's nice to see a unique weapon actually work. Nat casts a helpful spell but Snorri is unable to locate the creature while blind. His eyes clear a moment later and he notices it is a couple feet to the left of where he thought it would be :(

Turel, you want to use a healing potion or something? I already applied the bleed damage for this round, but you will take 1d4 at the beginning of your next turn if you do not do something about it. Thing is, though, that you will draw at least one AoO if you take out a potion and drink it while next to it, and it takes two actions to retrieve and drink a potion so you cannot step away, retrieve, and drink.

❖❖❖❖❖❖ Combat Card Round 2 ❖❖❖❖❖❖
Ongoing effects not mentioned below:
Bold may go.

Turel Avundlil (-8 HP; bleed 1d4 at beginning of turn)

Creature (-0 HP, entangled (half speed, -2 on attacks, -4 dex, DC 20 Escape Artist or DC 25 strength or 5 damage to escape)
Auctioneer (-0 HP)

❖❖❖ Round 3 ❖❖❖

Snorri (-8 HP)
Navatsiyk (-1 HP; shield spell)
Eegru (-1 HP)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-1 HP)

*Hurk*!

Well... that hurt...

Turel slashes at the creature...

[standard]
dagger, P damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d4 ⇒ 1

and then backs away for self preservation purposes...

[move] 10ft

Medic!

As Tural retreats, the creature lashes out

to hit claws, entangled: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7

Fortunately, it misses.

It forgoes removing the net and attacks Snori as it steps closer to Eegru and the Eidolan.

to hit claws, entangled: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 2 = 16
to hit claws, entangled: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 2 = 15
Snorri is hit and takes
1d4 ⇒ 1 slashing damage and starts bleeding. You hear someone leaving through the door to the north.

Snorri takes 1d4 ⇒ 1 bleeding damage
Turel takes 1d4 ⇒ 2 bleeding damage and slumps to the floor.

❖❖❖❖❖❖ Combat Card Round 3 ❖❖❖❖❖❖
Ongoing effects not mentioned below:
Bold may go.

Snorri (-10 HP; bleed 1d4 at beginning of turn)
Navatsiyk (-1 HP; shield spell)
Eegru (-1 HP)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-1 HP)

Creature (-0 HP, entangled (half speed, -2 on attacks, -4 dex, DC 20 Escape Artist or DC 25 strength or 5 damage to escape)

❖❖❖ Round 4 ❖❖❖

Turel Avundlil (-10 HP; bleed 1d4 at beginning of turn; unconscious)

Turel, you want to use a healing potion or something? I already applied the bleed damage for this round, but you will take 1d4 at the beginning of your next turn if you do not do something about it. Thing is, though, that you will draw at least one AoO if you take out a potion and drink it while next to it, and it takes two actions to retrieve and drink a potion so you cannot step away, retrieve, and drink.

I should have asked this before his turn, but we weren't issued any healing potions for the mission, right? Turel did not buy one before the scenario.

None were issued. There was a staff of healing offered in the auction, but you did not bid on it.

I should have asked this before his turn, but we weren't issued any healing potions for the mission, right? Turel did not buy one before the scenario.

None were issued. There was a staff of healing offered in the auction, but you did not bid on it.

The monk kicks out twice at the undead creature.

Kick 1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Kick 2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

@Eegru
Well, I am assuming you mean the creature that appeared and attacked, which is not an eidolan. The eidolan is with Navatsiyk and it would be quite rude to kick him. Quite rude indeed, and Eegru does not strike me as the rude sort :)

Your second kick lands quite nicely and damages the creature (which is an undead being known as a Gold-clad necrocraft).

Notes:
Gold-clad necrocraft (-3 HP, entangled: half speed, -2 on attacks, -4 dex, DC 20 Escape Artist or DC 25 strength or 5 damage to escape)

Lol, yes, I don’t want to kick the eidolon. I’ll correct my post!

❖❖❖❖❖❖ Combat Card Round 3 ❖❖❖❖❖❖
Ongoing effects not mentioned below:
Bold may go.

Snorri (-10 HP; bleed 1d4 at beginning of turn)
Navatsiyk (-1 HP; shield spell)
Navatsiyk's Eidolan (-1 HP)

Gold-clad necrocraft (-3 HP, entangled: half speed, -2 on attacks, -4 dex, DC 20 Escape Artist or DC 25 strength or 5 damage to escape)

❖❖❖ Round 4 ❖❖❖

Turel Avundlil (-10 HP; bleed 1d4 at beginning of turn; unconscious)
Eegru (-1 HP)