Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Seeing the graceful catfolk engage the animated statue, well, this spear isn't going to do much good against solid stone..., Cerastus lets both his shield and spear clang to the floor as he hurtles forward in a charge. The weighty head of the adamantine heavy flail falls on an uncoiling chain as he snatches it's handle from his belt and uses his forward momentum to add to the strength of the blow...
Adamantine Flail Smash: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The big man intones an arcane syllable and his spear starts to glow with a golden radiance. "I apologize if this causes difficulties for anyone able to see through this darkness. I am not so gifted." Setting himself next to the door just searched he addresses Nimaethep, " Miw.t, do you wish me to open it or do you wish to remain ahead looking for deadly mechanisms?"
Cast light on spear.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes' jaw tightens in disapproval, "Yes, perhaps they are still around and we will be able to claim what is rightfully ours....or some of their number never made it out and we can discover who they are by who they left behind." He glances over toward the chest, "with thieves around, I do not intend to leave my things where they can be easily stolen."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes moves forward, places the butt of his spear on the floor, and leans the shaft into the crook of his shield arm elbow. Thus freeing up his weapon hand he grasps the stone doors handle, gives it a turn, and shoves it inward just enough that the latch can't fall back into place. Grabbing his spear again in his weapon hand he gives the door a more forceful push with his foot intending to step forward in a defensive posture behind his shield with his spear pointed forward over its edge.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
"Perhaps the caretaker...the Ahkhat, cleaned up the blood and reset things here." He watches the trio work together on disarming the trap and gives a short nod of satisfaction to himself, a good sign, these newcomers seem to take well to working as a team.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The oracle weighs his options before undoing the leather thong behind his shoulder and pulling a finely-crafted razor sharp spear from its place across his back. The man literally bristles with weaponry; a longbow lies alongside the space the spear just vacated with a quiver of arrows, a solid looking warhammer hangs from his right hip beneath which five sharpened foot-wide flattened rings of steel lay over one another like dragonscales, a longsword with a hilt formed from two intertwinning cobras is sheathed on the left hip, and folded in half with both head and handle attached to his belt behind the longsword sheath; a heavy flail that favors brutal function over artistry whose metal glimmers almost diamond-like in sun and torchlight alike. He points the spear off to the left, "We have explored most of that wing. There is still one door we have yet to open toward the back of the building." He looks to the left and lowers the butt of his spear to the floor, "That direction we have not been at all."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
I'll pay the mob connected wizard 500 crowns so I don't end up on the wrong side of the law later. I've marked off 1,250 gold for both re-attunment and the wand.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
I am waiting for a response to my shopping list but am ready to continue.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
I offer my condolences as well, Asa. Be well.
Camris, there are two things I would like to spend my 1500 gp on. First I would like to try and hire a mage who knows constructs to re-attune the iron cobra to me (if possible and I have enough). If I have any gold left than I would like to purchase a new wand of Cure Light Wounds.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes nods, "We are not looking for members who just want to make a quick gold piece and run. We are looking for members that work well together and wish to make a long prosperous run of it...so items that we find that help us find greater treasures and survive more difficult trials should be split up where they will do the most good. That being said, we still try and be as equitable as possible."
I agree with Sirusk on treasure split.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The big man gives Inferis a wink, "Of course not, I've kept that for myself." He immediately looks hurt, "What? It's only right after saving your bacon so many times..." followed by a rumbling chuckle.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes says to Nimaethep, "Yes Miw.t, you have the right of it." He scowls and turns back to Akil-Khalid, "I have nothing but respect for Bastet. Who are you to command me?" His scowl breaks as he slaps Sirusk on the back and says with a grin, "How come you didn't tell me you already hired our new leader?! Look, he's taking to it like a camel does to spit!" He doesn't wait for a response before continuing on to address Asa's and Nimaethep's question, "I am not certain but I suspect Wadjet, as the snakes form was that of the Cobra." He turns so you can see the back of his cowl where the distinct cobra-hood pattern has been embroidered. "Well, that and... I don't really see the point to destroying everything like Apep would probably want. Though I am no expert."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes places his mug down heavily upon the table and places his thick arm on the table emphasising the shiny plates of scalemail sheathing it, "Asa, is it? Am I to be mistaken for one of these jʕn?" He holds up his hand to forestall a response before continuing in a deep rumbling voice that commands the conversation even speaking as softly as he is, "Perhaps it is not their failings that you are so upset with but your own at being able to convince them."
If you understand ancient orisiani
His gaze turns to take in both Nimaethep and Akil-Khalid, "The Falcon and Jackal are both welcome...but how do you feel about the Snake? As I have been..." he pauses for a moment searching for the right word, "...'blessed' by the serpent."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Answering Sirusk's question, "The worst kind of vermin...a bureaucrat."
After Nimaethep manages to sit Cerasres simply says, "The spirits have noticed you..." before once again taking another draw from his mug.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The large dark-skinned man glowers at the official's retreating backside as Cerastes crushes the scroll in one of his large hands. Seemingly losing his appatite he tosses down a greasy hank of meat onto his plate, "May the sands take him...but not before he finds that he has slept on a fire ant hill in the night." He looks from beneath his cowl at his companion Sirusk, "We must find new members so these thieves don't make off with everything." He hands Sirusk the crumpled scroll.
The big cowled man seems content to let his reptilian companion do the talking and slowly drinks from his mug while giving her an appraising look. As Nimaethep moves to take her seat, she finds that it shifted without her noticing causing her to miss.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Before I respond to anyone Camris, is my intelligence one of the conditions that has been restored?
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Welcome all, happy to have you on board.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The big man frowns for a long while as if trying to remember something before starting to move back the way Sirusk and Inferis are suggesting.
Assuming I am still as dumb as a box of rocks.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes grabs a sharpened ring of metal from the hook at his belt and launches it up at their adversary...
Thrown Chakram: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Getting angry, Cerastes hefts his spear and launches it up at the creature...
Spear throw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
....and misses badly.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Hmmm, not sure as I have never been to Paizo Con. I'd say that Gencon should definitely be a bucket list item though.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
HUGE! Pretty amazing but boy was it a whirlwind and I totally felt like I didn't have enough time there to do even half the things I wanted to. Caught the full eclipse driving home through Missouri on Monday.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
3 cure light wounds from wand (after previous pummeling): 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 7) + 3 = 14
Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Cerastes gives Sirusk a dull look as he bats away at the spectral hand, "Arrgh....hand make head hurt!"
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Warhammer smash: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
No longer holding back, the battered Cerastes brings his hammer straight down on the thing with crushing force!
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
As of next Tuesday I will be on vacation and unable to post for two weeks. Going on an extended trip that will end with me at Gencon. Are any of you going to the con's 50th anniversary?
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
"Oooofff!" The big man grunts as the ahkhat's fist connects with his chest. Bringing his warhammer and shield to bear, he takes a swing back at the temple's warden.
Warhammer blow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes nods in response to Sirusk's question, "Yes, that is indeed an ahkhat. Perhaps if we show respect toward this structure it will understand we mean it no harm." Cerastes cautiously begins to approach the Ahkhat with open arms, "We are here to protect and preserve the heritage of this site, we mean this temple no harm."
As he thinks to himself, We might "liberate" a few of the more valuable items contained within your home though.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Cerastes gives Sirusk a quizzical look, "What? You think we should head that way?" He looks in the direction Sirusk is pointing, "Why? I see nothing special?"
and...low bluff roll and sense motive rolls combined strike!
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
"The heiroglyphics translate to "Protection Pool" or "Pool of Protection" and I am sensing auras of both abjuration and transmutation from it. My knowledge of the arcane arts is...limited. Inferis what do you make of it? Also, there are magic auras detectable in both the northern and southerly directions."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
"Those are representations of the god Nethys. This hall is the common area where anyone could come to pray, while over there, up those steps, was reserved for only sworn priests and the like."
He'll use detect magic and do a general sweep of the area from where we are.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Ah, didn't see the link. Thanks for the heads up.
"THe text actually translates to: "By Royal Order of Pharoah Djederet II,
...the high priest of our blessed temple shall take this relic to our new city where the asp and crook join and ensure it is never discovered. Treat it with reverence, but conceal it with your most trusted secrets and valuable treasures. Do not attempt its destruction. Do not be temted by its powers. Let our scandal remain forgotten until this obscenity can be undone..." The big man rubs his chin, "Perhaps the Ahkhat of this place guards the relic."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Knowledge(Nobility): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Knowledge(History): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
"Hmmm, this symbol here represents pharaoh, while this one over here is the name Deret II...oh wait...no, no....actually this here goes with it and is the first part of his name: Djederet II. If I recall correctly he was pharaoh of Osirion sometime around –1600 ar, over 6,000 years ago." He frowns at the script, "I unfortunately am not familiar enough with that era to tell you much more.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
5d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 1, 2, 8, 1) + 5 = 25 5 charges later Cerastes is almost fully healed. Who's keeping track of the wand?
Cerastes looks over at the destroyed scroll to verify it no longer is a threat before picking himself off the floor slowly with a grunt of effort, "Thank you Rose, I feel better now. What did we find?" The ancient stone tablet with glyphs catches his attention and he begins to study it.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Yeah, with no prior healing that is going to take Cerastes down to -1 and he'll be suffocating automatically.
Failing to grab hold of the flying scroll, Cerastes instead has the tables turned on him as it wraps around his head while at the same time slicing the artery open in his neck. The big man collapses like a sack of potatoes while blood pumps freely from the grievous wound...
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Well, we had the conversation about healing but the problem is that Ibraham has the CLW wand and I have no idea how many charges are left on it (and he is no currently active in game). Probably should be healed up at this point.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Glancing around the corner Cerastes quickly recovers from his surprise and yells, "Wait! It could hold valuable information!" The oracle runs forward and tries to grab the scroll and fold it up.
Grapple check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
"Indeed, we should search carefully the areas we come across. The keystones are often well hidden and it would benefit us to have some control over the ahkhat should one exist in this place." He nods in agreement to Rose's suggestion, "Yes, I see no reason to aggravate such a guardian unnecessarily and it could indeed prove a useful ally. After all...who would know this places secrets better?"
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
The baritone of Cerastes voice fills the room as he translates aloud the contents of the scroll (See above spoiler) After he is done he ponders, "Do you suppose this structure is protected by an Ahkhat? I have seen no evidence so far but perhaps it is why it is such good condition. This scroll and knowledge in of itself is possibly valuable to the priests of Pharasma."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes takes a look, "Hmmm...this is ancient Orisani." He begins mulling over the heiroglyphics...
Ah, didn't realize they were two seperate checks. Second Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Woot! Good to hear from ya Rose and glad things have gotten better. Welcome back :)
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cast detect magic.
"Perhaps there are historical records here about the people and use of this place." Cerastes scans the room looking for telltale magic auras.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Oh, I see. Helps if I look at the map :/ I say we go through the door to the east.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Think the intention is to open the High Priest door. I imagine Sirusk will want to do the honors :)
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
"Hmmm, the heiroglyphics on this door say, “High Priest Only—All Others Forbidden.”
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
The oracle looks over the remains closely, "These were lowly mindless undead creatures. What concerns me is that they were very recently destroyed. Someone else is here...or was very recently."
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Cerastes' gaze fixes on the chair and pool as he concentrates...
Detect Magic on chair pool and rest of area after that.
Male Human Oracle 3 HP 26/26 | AC:19 F:+1 R:+2 W:+3 | Init: +7 (Roll twice take better result) | Speed: 20 | Percep. +5 |
Bloodied and bruised, the oracle nods to Sirusk, "We can expect to face more of the undead, not much lives out here in this place. We should use curative magics before continuing."
I think we have a decent number of charges left in the CLW wand (though I have lost track of the number of charges and Ibraham is carrying them). We should use that.
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