GM Frost’s Another Level 1–5 Pathfinder 2E PFS Scenario Marathon

Game Master Frozen Frost

“Yeah, that was a tragic memory indeed,” Inhin says, nodding along with Seven.

He pauses for a moment before adding with a small, awkward shrug, “Explosive, but tragic.”

They are dismissed, and the Pathfinders proceed to explore the ruins. They arrive at a certain room that has interesting details. The walls of this room are polished to a near-mirror finish and the corners are precise and crisp. An elaborate, detailed carving of flames covers the entire surface of the southern wall. The western wall has a series of shelves carved directly into the marble surface. The shelves house several sealed tubes and bound books.

The PCs can each attempt a skill check to find information from the various scrolls, books, and strange items in the room. Arcana, Nature, Occultism, Religion, Society, and many Lore skills are all appropriate, including other skills that can be justified with the situation. While the documents are written in Azlanti, they are beautifully illustrated and therefore easier to understand. A PC able to read Azlanti can forgo the skill check and automatically gain one information.

Everyone is up to conduct research in the room!

Yaeger opens one of the social studies books, and tries to learn more about Azlanti society...

Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9.

...however, it does not go well.

Esskele starts to look through the books trying to see if any pertain to subjects he is familiar with....

Lore (Cartography or Warfare): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Engineering: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Inhin searches for information on Azlantian engineering, but despite his efforts, he finds nothing useful.

Occultism (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Seven Coppers begins to peruse the ancient texts. "Must appreciate the artistry, even if I don't particularly enjoy their traps," he comments.

Wimsy has made a study of many humanoid cultures.

Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Esskele learns that the Azlanti researchers had devices that could open portals to Elemental Planes. These devices did not require the operator to have any special magical aptitude. In fact, many researchers appear to have had little magical ability.

Seven learns that the researchers sometimes used the temporary portals to see what types of creatures wandered in. For instance, the records could detail their attempts to use various flammable substances as lures to draw forth fire elementals.

Wimsy learns that research on the Plane of Earth initially focused on ways to repel objects formed of that element. A later supervisor eventually directed the research toward an examination of improved stability in construction.

Waiting for Miel’s attempt before moving everyone forward.

Miel joins the rest in perusing the many books and scrolls in the room.

Society: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Just like Yaeger and Inhin, Miel learns nothing important from the books and scrolls in the room, though he does find a scroll of magic missile tucked into the pages of a book.

Just before they leave the room, though, the flame carvings begin to move and shimmer as waves of heat roll off the walls. Hot air swirls in the area, and eddies of flame dance across the ceiling!

Roll DC 15 basic Reflex save or take 1d8 ⇒ 7 fire damage (and 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail)

While they are at it, fiery creatures emerge into the chamber!

⬤ CONDUCTING RESEARCH ENCOUNTER! Round 1 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Esskele: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Seven Coppers: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Wimsy: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Inhin Yero: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Bakal: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
➤ Esskele (⛨18) (22/22 ♥)
➤ Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (19/19 ♥) | DV
➤ Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
➤ Wimsy (⛨18) (17/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
➤ Inhin Yero (⛨18) (19/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (18/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (21/21 ♥) | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Fiery Rat (- ♥ / 100% ♥) | Concealed by Fetid Fumes (aura, 5 ft): DC 24 Fortitude save or become sickened 1

REFERENCES

Esskele cringes momentarily while the flames sweep by ...

Reflex VS. DC: 15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

...seeing an adversary, he roars and charges forward...

Fortitude cs. Fetid Fumes (DC:24): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Sickened:1

....and he swings...

Greatsword VS. Creature: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Flat Check VS. Concealed: 1d20 ⇒ 2
possible Slashing damage VS. Creature: 1d12 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

...and tries to attack again.

Greatsword VS. Creature: 1d20 + 6 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 5 - 1 = 6
Flat Check VS. Concealed: 1d20 ⇒ 11
possible Slashing damage VS. Creature: 1d12 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

Rage/Stride/Attack (2 actions); Attack (1 action). NOTE: did NOT adjust for Sickness.

Not that I'm trying to be THAT guy, but please check the DC. I don't know about the others but a 18+ to avoid seems off. At that point they should just make it automatic.

Inhin:
Reflex Save vs DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Inhin has fire resistance 1
Bakal:
Reflex Save vs DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

“What a fiery entrance that was!” Inhin exclaims in amazement.

A few moments later, he snaps back to his senses as the fiery creature emerge into the chamber. “Oh right, less admiring, more fighting!” he mutters.

He quickly throws Bakal into overdrive mode and points toward the nearest enemy. “Bakal, forward! Hit it hard!” The construct surges ahead and swings its massive fist at the creature.

Overdrive vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Success = Bakal gains additional 2 damage to its Strike for 1 minute

DC 5 Flat Check vs Concealed Creature: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7Crit Fail!
Damage + Overdrive: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9 Bludgeoning

Bakal doesn’t seem to be sickened by the fumes surrounding the rat, but its concealment makes it difficult for Bakal to land a strike.

Inhin:
◆Overdrive
◆◆Command Construct
Bakal:
◆◆Stride
◆Strike

Reflex (T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Hero Point: Reflex (T), Vestments: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25

Seven Coppers' eyes widen as the flames snake toward them along the ceiling. At the last moment, he manages to twist and throw himself out of the way before dancing back to his original position. He brushes his hair with his fingers.

"A hero sat calm in a room full of flame,
While the ceiling and curtains did much the same.
He said, 'Though it’s dire,
I’ll sit in this fire—
And endure it for glory and fame!'”

He moves closer to the front line and concentrates. A ghostly coin manifests upon Esskele's brow and then disappears.

◇ Lingering Compostion (♬): Performance (T) vs. DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
F: No Focus Point Lost, S: Compositions lasts 3 Rounds, CS: Composition lasts 4 rounds
◆ Cast (c) Courageous Anthem (♪)
◆ Stride
◆ Cast (c) Guidance (✨) @ Esskele: +1 status bonus to ONE attack, perception check, saving throw, or skill check (for your Fortitude)

↺ Cast (m) Eat Fire (✨): gain Resist Fire 5

You have +1 to attacks, +1 to damage, and +1 to saves vs. fear

Yaeger Studies (◆) the creature carefully, and makes a single ranged Strike (◆).

Concealment (High is good): 1d20 ⇒ 6.
Harmona Gun: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 22, for 1d10 + 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (6) + 1 + 1 = 14 Bludgeoning.

He then Reloads (◆).

Esskele rages and charges. His swings are both clumsy, though, having a hard time hitting because of the unbearable smoke and his condition.

Bakal goes into Overdrive, and Inhin commands him to attack the flamy rat. The fist misses.

Unharmed, Seven goes into singing to inspire allies. 3 rds of CA He then moves close to Esskel to provide guidance.

DC 15 basic: Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins's Fortitude Save (T): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 vs 7 fire damage Success, half damage

Yaeger finally hits, and causes decent damage to the rat with his shot before reloading. hit, 14 B

⬤ CONDUCTING RESEARCH ENCOUNTER! Round 1 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Wimsy: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 15 basic Reflex save vs 7 fire damage (+ 1 persistent fire damage on Crit Fail) ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
Esskele (⛨18) (15/22 ♥) | Sickened 1; Guidance (1 rd)
Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (16/19 ♥) | DV
Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
➤ Wimsy (⛨18) (17/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
Inhin Yero (⛨18) (13/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (15/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (21/21 ♥) | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Fiery Rat (-14 ♥ / 77% ♥) | Concealed by Fetid Fumes (aura, 5 ft): DC 24 Fortitude save or become sickened 1

REFERENCES

Miel moves forward to join Bakal and Esskele. He raises his shield and taunts the fiery rat.

◈Stride, ◈Raise Shield, ◈Taunt.

There's a reason Wimsy brings a portable pool of water with her. That reason has nothing to do with avoiding blasts of fire, but it still helps.
Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Success, 3 damage.

She's far enough away from the action that she has to move closer, which puts a bit of a limitation on her tactical assessment--the cloud of fumes isn't helping. "Bakal, there's an opening maybe!"

◈ Stride
◈◈ Strike Hard! Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 7 Bakal's Fist: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12 for bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Miel: Miel Archembault's Reflex Save (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 vs 7 fire damage (Crit Success, no damage)

Miel moves and raises shield before getting the rat's attention.

Wimsy gets closer then commands Bakal to punch against but the smoke hinders the construct's accuracy to hit.

The rat goes past Bakal and Esskele to bite Miel. The smoke does not bother the fiery rat (Smoke Vision: ignores concealment from smoke)
Jaw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs Miel hit
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 fire damage plus 1d4 persistent fire damage

Jaw - MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 5 = 11 vs Miel hit

⬤ CONDUCTING RESEARCH ENCOUNTER! Round 2 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Esskele: DC 22 Fortitude save vs Fetid Fumes ❗
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 22 Fortitude save vs Fetid Fumes ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
➤ Esskele (⛨18) (15/22 ♥) | Sickened 1; Guidance (1 rd)
➤ Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (16/19 ♥) | DV
➤ Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
➤ Wimsy (⛨18) (14/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
➤ Inhin Yero (⛨18) (13/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (15/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (10/21 ♥) | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Fiery Rat (-14 ♥ / 77% ♥) | Concealed by Fetid Fumes (aura, 5 ft): DC 24 Fortitude save or become sickened 1 | Smoke Vision

⚠️ AFTER YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Miel Archembault: 1d4 persistent fire then DC 15 flat check ❗

REFERENCES

Miel may want to consider Shield Block if they have the skill.

Fortitude save VS. Fetid Fumes (DC: 22): 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 - 1 = 13

Esskele uses Sudden Charge to move into flanking position with Miel and swings his Greatsword....

Flat check VS. Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Greatsword VS. Fiery Rat: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17
possible Slashing VS. Fiery Rat: 1d12 + 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 3 + 1 = 12

....then tries to swing again...
Flat check VS. Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Greatsword VS. Fiery Rat (Part Deux): 1d20 + 6 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 5 + 1 = 19
possible Slashing damage vs. Fiery Rat (Part Deux): 1d12 + 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 3 + 1 = 17

Sudden Charge (2 actions); 2nd attack (1 action). NOTE: adjusted for COURAGEOUS ANTHEM but NOT sickness OR Flanking. Please adjust as needed.

Inhin pulls out his axe musket and takes position in the backline, ready to provide ranged support.

“Alright, Bakal, close the distance then strike!” he calls out.

The construct lumbers forward toward the fiery rat, then unleashes a quick one-two punch, its heavy fists striking in rapid succession.

DC 5 Flat Check vs Concealed Creature: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Fist+CA: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 Nat 20!
Damage+Overdrive+CA: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 8 Bludgeoning

DC 5 Flat Check vs Concealed Creature: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Fist+CA, MAP: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 - 5 = 6
Damage+Overdrive+CA: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11 Bludgeoning

Inhin:
◆Interact to Draw Axe Musket
◆◆Command Construct
Bakal:
◆Step
◆◆Strike

Esskele flanks, the first strike misses, but the second hits a sweet spot. miss; hit, 17 S damage

Inhin draws weapon and then commands Bakal. Bakal slams hard once at the rat. Crit hit, 16 B damage; miss

⬤ CONDUCTING RESEARCH ENCOUNTER! Round 2 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 22 Fortitude save vs Fetid Fumes ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
Esskele (⛨18) (15/22 ♥) | Sickened 1; Guidance (1 rd)
➤ Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (16/19 ♥) | DV
➤ Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
➤ Wimsy (⛨18) (14/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
Inhin Yero (⛨18) (13/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (15/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (10/21 ♥) | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Fiery Rat (-47 ♥ / 22% ♥) | Concealed by Fetid Fumes (aura, 5 ft): DC 24 Fortitude save or become sickened 1 | Smoke Vision

⚠️ AFTER YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Miel Archembault: 1d4 persistent fire then DC 15 flat check ❗

REFERENCES

Wimsy moves up to Miel, with patching him up on her mind. But first they really need to get rid of the hostile.

"Esskele, try right... NOW!"

◆ Stride
◆◆ Strike Hard! Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 17 Esskele's Greatsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 19 for slashing damage: 1d12 + 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 3 + 1 = 17

Wimsy instructs Esskele to strike down again the fiery rat, once and for all. The assault is enought to take down the hostile creature.
Rolling for Miel's persistent fire...
Round 2: Persistent Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 1 then DC 12 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 13 Assuming the rest spends the round helping Miel put out the fire

ENCOUNTER OVER! WELL DONE!

The heat begins to rise slowly in the room. Maybe they should leave quickly, return to Gorm Greathammer, and report their findings.

"It might be best if I tend everyone's wounds after we retreat," Wimsy suggests, "although that invites a touch of risk, of course."

"I say we go back for now and report," Miel suggests, wincing from the burns of his skin.

”Fine by me!” Seven Coppers says and turns heel.

"Alrighty then!", Inhin nods in agreement with his allies.

Agreeing to quickly leave the place, they do so and reports back to the faction leader. Hearing their report, Gorm advises them to rest for now and continue their mission with another faction leader the next day.

---

Everyone is fully healed and has their Daily Preparations. Kindly note on your post if you have any changes you would like to make.

On the next day, they meet the faction leader of Horizon Hunters. A striking figure leans casually against one of the ancient columns that juts from the surrounding swamp. She is a half-orc dressed like a fashionable sea captain, complete with tricorn hat.

“Isn’t it exciting?” she asks, her rough voice deep and full of command.

“Fresh out on your first missions and already exploring Azlanti ruins? I once thought the high seas were the only place for true adventure, but the Pathfinders have shown me otherwise!” She pauses and deeply inhales the air. “I’m Calisro Benarry, leader of the Horizon Hunters. Now, straight to the business!”

"We Horizon Hunters get most excited by exploration. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of knowing you’re somewhere no one else has been in a thousand years! Or even better, finding a place no one has ever seen before. Admittedly, we sometimes get a little overeager to be the first, but that’s all part of the true joy of discovery.

“Since you are a bit new to the Pathfinder Society, I want to give you your first taste of that same thrill. Through that tunnel,” she says, nodding toward a dark hole leading into the hillside, “is an Azlanti ruin where no Pathfinder has ever explored. I have to admit, I’m more than a little jealous!

“Your job is to explore the area and report your findings to me. Questions?”

"Do you have any mapping equipment available so that we can do a proper job of it?"

"If it's unexplored this is probably an unknown," says Wimsy, "but are there any dangers you're aware of?"

Inhin’s eyes light up the moment Calisro Benarry starts speaking, barely containing his excitement. By the time she mentions unexplored Azlanti ruins, he’s already leaning forward, practically vibrating. He then asks:

“Anything specific we should be looking for? Artifacts, inscriptions, unusual materials?”

He briefly pauses and asks another question, “Oh and uhmm... hypothetically speaking... how upset would you be if something accidentally exploded?”

Miel asks the local smithy to repair his shield as he joins the meeting with Calisro. Once ready, he asks Esskele if Miel can be their bodyguard for this mission.

Setting up Esskele for Miel's Bodyguard feat

Esskele looks puzzled, then shrugs and answers "If you can keep up. I try to keep the bigger targets away from the caster-types."

"Do you have any mapping equipment available so that we can do a proper job of it?"

The faction leader provides them with sufficient paper, ink, quills, and charcoal for their mapping.

"If it's unexplored this is probably an unknown," says Wimsy, "but are there any dangers you're aware of?"

“Who can say? Maybe there are deadly traps? Ferocious monsters? A mild-mannered family of groundhogs? You might be down there for days, or maybe everything has collapsed, and you’ll be back before lunch. Like I said, you get to be the first ones inside! Enjoy the anticipation of the unknown and keep your senses peeled!”

“Anything specific we should be looking for? Artifacts, inscriptions, unusual materials?”

He briefly pauses and asks another question, “Oh and uhmm... hypothetically speaking... how upset would you be if something accidentally exploded?”

"Nothing specific, actually, I just want you to report back all that you will find inside." she says, "... and just make sure your accidental explosion won't cause collapse inside the ruins!" she warns him.

After the briefing, the Pathfinders begin exploring the ruin immediately, entering via the stairs in the southeast corner of the map. The once-grand facility is now a mere shadow of its former glory: the marble walls and floors and chipped and stained with mildew from centuries of exposure to the swamp. The ceilings are 12 feet high in the passageways and 20 feet high in the rooms.

Here is the MAP. I'll allow you to choose one area for the group to explore. I need at least two votes for a given area.

"Might as well start here, yeah?" Seven Coppers suggests. Area 1

Miel nods. "I will try. You just do what you do best, and I will try my best to keep them distracted."

He then looks at Seven's suggestions. "Oui, I guess that is a good place to start." Area 1

"This way then." says Esskele.

Copy/pasted party over to AREA 1. please adjust as needed.

"As good as any," Wimsy agrees, checking her bow, "though we should move systematically once we start."

After the briefing, Inhin takes a few minutes to repair Bakal, tightening loose parts and fine-tuning its systems before they set out for the Azlanti ruins.

Crafting to Repair Bakal vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Success!

Bakal restores 10 Hit Points and is fully restored.

He steps back, gives the construct a quick once-over, and nods with satisfaction.

“There, back in working order. Ready to head into the unexplored ruins!”

A wide but short arched passageway opens into a low-ceilinged room to the north. Carved niches in the walls each glow with a gentle lavender luminescence, although the shelves within appear empty.

Half of the group (Wimsy, Esskele, Yaeger) notices a hidden trapdoor just in front of Bakal as he enters the room. Unless the companion isn't warned about it, they can disable the trap. DC 14 Thievery to remove the trapdoor and expose the sharp spikes lining the bottom of the pit.

"Watch out! There is a trap ahead."

Yaeger attempts to disable the trap...

Thievery: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14.

...just barely managing to do so.

"Well done Yaeger." says Esskele nodding his head in respect.

Inhin exhales as the trap is disabled just in time.

“Ah. perfect timing. You just saved me hours of repair work!" He mutters, then looks at Yaeger with a grateful nod.

Yaeger quickly warns Bakal and disables the trapdoor, revealing that opens into a pit with deadly spikes.

They continue to explore the ruins and find that most rooms are empty or have only shattered remnants of the glorious sculptures and artworks stored here in the past. A permanent source of dim light emanates from the various sconces embedded in the walls, although most of them flicker weakly, their ages-old magic nearly spent. The only exit is the same as the entrance; all other stairways are clogged with rubble or choked with roots and dirt from 10,000 years of neglect.

They arrive at a certain worker's quarters where long, human-sized niches are cut into the walls of this room. Oval glass protrusions stick out from the walls in a few places and emit a cold, white light, although many of them flicker occasionally. The half-rotted remnants of a door to the west stand mostly off its hinges. Unfortunately, the room has become the home to dangerous creatures.

⬤ WORKERS QUARTERS! Round 1 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
➤ Wimsy (⛨18) (17/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
Blue Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
Red Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
Miel Archembault (⛨18) (21/21 ♥) | Esskele's Bodyguard | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Inhin Yero (⛨18) (19/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (18/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
Yellow Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
Esskele (⛨18) (22/22 ♥)
Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (19/19 ♥) | DV

REFERENCES

Wimsy looks at the horrible little things. "I have decided that I hate them a lot." She readies her bow. "They'll probably come to us."

Before they can approach, she puts a few arrows their way. Maybe one fewer will be able to approach.

◆ Recall Knowledge, Occultism +4
◆ Strike Blue Shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3; on crit, double and add deadly damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10
◆ Strike Blue (or Yellow if Blue is down) Shortbow: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 5 = 5 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6; on crit, double and add deadly damage: 1d10 ⇒ 2

Wimsy doesn't know these tiny creatures. Nonetheless, she shoots at one of them, Blue. hit, 3 P - P res 3 = 0 damage; miss Crazy thing, though, even if the first one hits, the arrow seems to slide past its skin. She must have shot harder, perhaps.

Blue Fiend flies next to Miel, shows an awful appearance of twisted face that unnerves anyone with ten-foot emanation. DC 17 Will save fr Miel, Esskele, Bakal vs Sickening Display It then bites Miel.
Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 miss

Red Fiend also flies to the side wall and gives Esskele and mental jolt. DC 17 basic Will save vs 1d6 ⇒ 4 nonlethal mental damage (and Stunned 1 on Crit Fail)

⬤ WORKERS QUARTERS! Round 1 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 17 Will save vs Sickening Display ❗
❗ Bakal: DC 17 Will save vs Sickening Display ❗
❗ Esskele: DC 17 Will save vs Sickening Display; DC 17 basic Will save vs 4 nonlethal mental damage (and Stunned 1 on Crit Fail) ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
Wimsy (⛨18) (17/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
Blue Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥) | Flying 3 ft above ground
Red Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (21/21 ♥) | Esskele's Bodyguard | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
➤ Inhin Yero (⛨18) (19/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (18/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
Yellow Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
Esskele (⛨18) (22/22 ♥)
Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (19/19 ♥) | DV

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[oc]Question: Does Commander's Banner grant +1 Will Saves AND reduce the DC of Fear Effects? Just curious. Adding +1 to the two Will saves.[/ooc]

Will Save VS. Sickening Display (DC: 17): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10

Will Save VS. Mental Jolt (DC:17): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23

Bakal seems to be unaffected by the fiend’s twisted visage, its focus unshaken.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aside from being immune to the sickened condition, emotion trait does not have an effect against mechanical or artificial intelligence.

Inhin seizes the moment and kicks Bakal into overdrive.
“Good, ignore it! Flank and strike Bakal!” he orders.

Overdrive vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Success = Bakal gains additional 2 damage to its Strike for 1 minute

The construct moves to the side, cutting off the creature’s escape, then drives forward with two quick, heavy punches in rapid succession.

Fist vs Off-guard Target: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage+Overdrive: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12 Bludgeoning

Fist vs Off-guard Target, MAP: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 5 = 18
Damage+Overdrive: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13 Bludgeoning

Inhin:
◆Overdrive
◆◆Command Construct
Bakal:
◆Stride
◆Strike Blue
◆Strike Blue

Question: Does Commander's Banner grant +1 Will Saves AND reduce the DC of Fear Effects? Just curious. Adding +1 to the two Will saves.

Yes, +1s bonus to Will save vs fear effects, but does not reduce DC of the save you are rolling against. It will only add to DC of allies' action or spell and similar with fear effects. Also, the mental jolt (aka Daze) has no fear trait, so no +1s to your Will save vs it, though it does not change your result anyway, it remains Success.

Esskele finds the display sickening, and becomes Off-Guard. Sickened 1, and Off-Guard while Sickened He also receives a minor headache from the mental jolt. 2 NL mental damage

Inhin, I need Bakal's Will save as per Discussion from Seven.

Inhin brings Bakal into Overdrive. Bakal flanks Blue Fiend after getting through those frontliners that might have planted their face on the walls. He easily smashes Blue Fiend with his mechanical fists. Blue Fiend out

⬤ WORKERS QUARTERS! Round 1 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ⛨ (AC), ♥ (HP), ♡ (tHP), ☠ (dead), and ☘️ (Hero Point)

⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️
❗ Miel Archembault: DC 17 Will save vs Sickening Display ❗
❗ Bakal: DC 17 Will save vs Sickening Display ❗

➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED.
Wimsy (⛨18) (17/17 ♥) | Commander's Banner: +1s bonus to Will saves and DCs vs against fear effects on 30-ft emanation
☠Blue Fiend (Tiny) (-25 ♥ / 0% ♥)☠
Red Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
➤ Miel Archembault (⛨18) (21/21 ♥) | Esskele's Bodyguard | Physical Resistance 1; Steel Shield (HP 16/20, Hardness 5, BT 10)
Inhin Yero (⛨18) (19/19 ♥) | DV; Fire Resistance 1
⠀⠀⠀Bakal (⛨16) (18/18 ♥) | Small; DV, Imprecise Tremorsense
Yellow Fiend (Tiny) (- ♥ / 100% ♥)
Esskele (⛨18) (20/22 ♥) | Sickened 1, and OG while Sickened
Seven Coppers (⛨18) (16/16 ♥)
Yaeger Ignatius Thomas Hawkins (⛨16) (19/19 ♥) | DV

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Bakal's Will Save vs DC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20