Chephren's page

Due to work commitments I need to drop out of all my current games. Thanks for letting me play with you and I hope to play again in the future.

Chephren keep closing the distance with the thugs and casts a spell of shielding from Anubis.

Move and then cast shield of faith on himself.

AC 18/13/14 CMD 16/14

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Current Effects: bless, 3 min, all allies; shield of faith, 3 min, self;

Chephren keeps moving in the direction of three thugs to his SE, flail and shield at the ready in an obvious display that he will not be intimidated by some ruffians.

Double Move

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Current Effects: bless, 3 min, all allies;

Chephren moves up to the well, looks up at the remaining bowman, then quickly brings up his hands as if he was a beast ready to spring.

Bugga, Bugga, Bugga!!!

Cast cause fear, Will DC14, frightened for 1d4 rds or shaken for 1 rd

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Current Effects: bless, 3 min, all allies;

Chephren looks up at the thug that attempted to catch him in a net, then quickly brings up his hands as if he was a beast ready to spring.

Bugga, Bugga, Bugga!!!

Cast cause fear, Will DC14, frightened for 1d4 rds or shaken for 1 rd

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Current Effects: bless, 3 min, all allies;

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 +1 vs Haunts/Incorp

"Come out and identify yourself, you have been seen and we know who you are." Chephren says as he points in the direction of the hiding creature.

Ready to cast Bless if the creature take any hostile action.

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Current Effects: ;

Level 3
Class: Cleric
Favored Class: +1 Skill
BAB: +1
Ref: +1
Channel Energy: +1d6
Spells: 2nd lvl, 2+1
HP: 4+1 (1/2 HD + Con)
Skills: 4+2 | +1 Heal, +1 Kn Local, +1 Kn Religion, +1 Perception, +1 Sense Motive, +1 Spellcraft
Feat: Extra Channel
Domain Spell: Death Knell

@Omen: That is why converting to gems while here is such a good way yo go. We can convert them back to gold at the church of Abadar.

@Aardvark DM: please convert 200gp to 4 more gems @50gp each.

Welcome back

Ok, thank you for the update.

Ok, thank you.

@Brennan:
Chephren has an ioun torch if you only want to carry one torch. Never hurts to have a source of fire that we can use either for attacks or as a tool.

@Aardvark DM:
Purchases: 231.5gp spent
Alkali Flask x1 - 15gp
Acid Flasks x3 - 30gp
Alchemist Fire x3 - 60gp
Scroll Case x1 - 1gp
Scroll of CLW x5 - 125gp
Bandolier x1 - .5gp

Conversion at Church of Abadar:
250gp >> Gems (50gp) x5
20gp >> 2pp

Resulting Coinage:
6 Gems(50gp), 6pp, 1gp, 9sp, 4cp

also leaving 3 unit of trail rations in our rooms at the inn.
I have updated Chephren's sheet and color coded containers.
The backpack has a weight of 40.5lbs

@Brennan -
Can you edit any of the rows below the freeze on the any of the character tabs?

I know I can not edit the Treasure tab or any rows above the freeze bar, but that is by design.

Upon returning to his group, "Well that was a suprise to get this location. As Brennan said last night, we should keep our eye open for 'Velriana and her band of desert rats'. Some of the foreign Nethytes I understand can be fanatics in there beliefs."

"Let us be done with our purchases and head back into the Necropolis. If we can finish quickly, we may not have to send the night inside with the dead again."

Yes, that was why I stopped. Thank you for the next roll and the banking information. I have added it to Chephren's notes area so I can recall it again next time.

I am assuming the person that identified the adamatine heavy flail also informed us of the properties of adamantine. I would suggest Surubi carry this item as she is proficient with a heavy flail and you never know when an adamantine weapon will come in handy.

I am in agreement with Omenhotep to sell the +1 light crossbow if no one is going to use it.

I am also in agreement to track down the owner of the ring, seems like the right thing to do.

Last, party funds can be stored at the Church of Abadar for a cost or they can be converted into gems for easier management. We can always trade them back to the Church of Abadar when we need the cash.

Chephren raises a hand for the Pharasmins to see the groups acknowledgement of the lot, before he moves forward to retrieve the token. As he moves though the gathering of adventures, he scans for members of the Scorched Hand, knowing that if they are here still then trouble will not be far behind.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Thanks Aarvark DM.

I see Chephren's gp has increased on the loot sheet, did you already take out the 15gp for the three identifying attempts? The cells are protected so I added a line below the bar for coinage and left the value and weight dashed.

Cherphren will also pay up to 3 more attempts on the flail.

For 5 GP, Craft Weapons: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
For 5 GP, Craft Weapons: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Last couple of question, if I remember my maps of Wati, isn't there a temple or something to Abadar. Can funds and items be stored there and at what cost/interest? Are you placing a cost on money exchanges? ie gp to gems/pp

Can you add a spot for combat load? I have tracked what is in my backpack, which is dropped during combat. This brings his carry load back down to light so Chephren is not taking penalties from encumbrance.

I also added Chephren's weight at 137 lb.

Also can we pay someone to have stuff appraised/identified? Chephren will toss someone a gold piece(s) to get stuff appraised/identified.

Sorry to be blunt, but we have been back in the city dealing with appraising and identified items since October. Can we get moving forward with the content of the game and not the minutiae.

I have identified three courses of action to have magic items identified:
Detect Magic - 5gp/Caster level - Straight up Spellcraft check
Identify - 10gp/Caster level - Spellcraft +10 check
Scroll of Identify - 50gp - could be used by Omenhotep to do spellcraft check

So is there a caster in the city that will do either of the first two options?

For the heavy flail, is there a blacksmith/weaponsmith/some form of specialist that can be paid to identify the item and how much?

Yes, that was my intent. Just got internet access back after a few ice storms came through. So all ready to go here.

"With a finite number of locations in the lottery, and I believe locations are not being replaced in the lottery, and if the number of groups are not changing dramatically between each drawing, then our chances of getting the desired location increases with each drawing, until such time as another group gets the location before us."

"For example if there were only 10 location and only 3 groups, and we do not know what order the groups will receive their lottery selection, there is a 1:720 chance we would get the desired location. This increases to 1:210 for the next lottery of 7 remaining locations, then 1:24 for the third lottery of 4 remaining locations and finally 1:3 for the last lottery for the only remaining location."

Sorry geek'd out there.

Sorry all, what ended up being the final spit of loot? I just need to know if I have some coinage to restock some consumables before we head back into the Necropolis.

@DM Aardvark: any chance we are getting close to a level yet?

Chephren tries to pick up on the location that the Scorched Hand seems very eager to gain access to. It may be information they could exploit for profit later.

Chephren partakes a modest meal and warm drink, while listening to others around him and watching the other visitors to the Tooth and Hookah.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Kitty it is then.

I am good either way.

"Yes, the libraries of the Grand Mausoleum should have all we need to resolve these questions."

Directing his next statement to the priest, "When can we receive our next lottery location within the Necropolis?"

Once we can get into the libraries and record halls, Chephren will spend hours researching the creature that kissed him and on the owner of the ring. If this results in him sleeping in those areas, then so be it.

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Kn Local: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Kn Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Kn Any Other: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

A mixed look of shocked amazement and then appreciation crosses Chephren's faces on hearing Brennan's words.

"Yes, I will be fine once we have completed our business for the day. With the number of people selling and buying, we should report our findings quickly before all the good deals are done for the day."

Chephren has returned to the Grand Mausoleum to report to the Priests of Pharamsa.

I am not having any problems opening the loot list with either my computer or my phone, so not sure why it is timing out. Try clearing your browser cache, you may be loading a cached version of the file/page.

Here you go Brennan
Not as nice as the spreadsheet, but it lets you see the info
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Where it was Found Item of Value 'Value' 7,748.00 GP Weight 77.00 lbs Carried by...
Mummy's Mask: Party Loot Coin 1,915.50 GP -- 38.00
Half-Dead City, A06 -- Potion of CLW -- 25.00 GP - Brennan
Half-Dead City, A06 -- Potion of Darkvision -- 150.00 GP - Brennan
Half-Dead City, A08 -- Scarab Shield -- 2,200.00 GP -- 6.00 Chephren
Half-Dead City, A17 -- Silversheen x2 -- 250.00 GP - Chephren
Half-Dead City, A17 -- Masterwork Longbow -- 187.50 GP -- 3.00 Surubi
Half-Dead City, A17 -- Cold Iron Arrow x10 -- 0.50 GP -- 1.50 Surubi
Half-Dead City, A18 -- Black Adder Poison x3 -- 180.00 GP - Brennan
Half-Dead City, A18 -- Akhentepi's Armor (H-DC pg. 60) -- 2,617.50 GP -- 10.00 Chephren
Half-Dead City, A18 -- Potion of Lesser Restoration -- 150.00 GP - Chephren
Half-Dead City, A18 -- Potion of Darkvision -- 150.00 GP - Surubi
Half-Dead City, B15 -- Light Crossbow (Magical) [value is minmum for magic weapons] -- 1,167.50 GP -- 4.00
Half-Dead City, B15 -- Golden Holy Symbol of Sarenrae -- 25.00 GP -- 1.00
Half-Dead City, B15 -- Cold Iron Bolts x5 -- 0.50 GP -- 0.50 Omen
Half-Dead City, B09 -- Heavy Flail (unfamiliar material) -- 6.00 GP -- 10.00
Half-Dead City, B21 -- Darkwood Box -- 100.00 GP
Half-Dead City, B21 -- White Silk Osirian Wedding Robe (Only if fully repaired) -- 150.00 GP -- 3.00
Half-Dead City, B21 -- Jewelry -- 56.00 GP -
Half-Dead City, B21 -- Strand of Freshwater Pearls -- 200.00 GP -
Half-Dead City, B21 -- Small Sealed Tube of Kohl - -
Half-Dead City, B21 -- Long Scroll Tube containing a Self-Portrait of Ariseti Pentheru -- 80.00 GP -
Half-Dead City, B24 -- Akar's Wedding Ring w/inscription -- 52.50 GP - Surubi

Not sure.

With the magic crossbow are options are:
1) Chephren can attempt to identify the next morning (limited to 1 attempt/day)
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

2) to pay for the services of a caster, 1st level or higher
-- Detect Magic - 5gp/Caster level - Straight up Spellcraft check
-- Identify - 10gp/Caster level - Spellcraft +10 check

3) Sell the item as a +1 crossbow and hope there is no additional properties or greater enchantments on it.

My Selection for Loot distribution was option C.

C. Items that are in use (and reusable) like Akhentepi's armor, the Scarab Shield and the MW Longbow are "party loot" and will be sold with proceeds distributed once nobody wants them anymore; everything else gets split approximately evenly; things like potions etc. are "party loot" to be used on people as needed (and it doesn't matter too much who carries them).

"I am prepared to receive our next location and return to the Necropolis."

Are we paying for someone else to identify the magical crossbow, or has Omenhotep tried yet?

Detect Magic - 5gp/Caster level - Straight up Spellcraft check
Identify - 10gp/Caster level - Spellcraft +10 check
Scroll of Identify - 50gp - could be used by Omenhotep to do spellcraft check

I am for option c:

C. Items that are in use (and reusable) like Akhentepi's armor, the Scarab Shield and the MW Longbow are "party loot" and will be sold with proceeds distributed once nobody wants them anymore; everything else gets split approximately evenly; things like potions etc. are "party loot" to be used on people as needed (and it doesn't matter too much who carries them).

I am fine with either option. I agree with Omenhotep, we are still figuring our team mechanics.

I would prefer to keep the Akhentepi's Armor on Chephren, as I have seen the benefits of staunching a few times, and the armor is light weight which helps with a 12 str.

Chephren attempts to identify the properties and schools of magic of the three magical items with detect magic, casting guidance on himself for each attempt.

Chephren's Padded Armor
Spellcraft (properties): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
Kn Arcana (school): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The Light Crossbow
Spellcraft (properties): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14
Kn Arcana (school): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

The tube of Kohl
Spellcraft (properties): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
Kn Arcana (school): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

I have posted that Chephren will cast mending on it. Just can't do it the day we return to the new part of the city.

Chephren will prepare a mending spell for the dress in the morning.

If you can get an alchemist with the sticky poison discovery, then poisons can be very useful. I have had alchemists with very high Intelligence scores apply the poison and see a single dose last for 8 strikes. The compounding DCs for multiple doses stacking can be dangerous.

In general I don't have a problem with poisons, they are a tool that can help end a combat early or even provide a means to avoid a combat in some situations. With the exception of Con based poisons, having a 0 in an ability will not kill the target.

So my vote is for you to keep it, if you want it.

Well we need to have some of the items appraised yet. Chephren is only +0 for appraise, so I'll deffer those checks to someone else.

"We have always been in Wati. The Necropolis is Old Wati, from the time before the Plague of Madness more than twenty-two centuries ago. The Church of Pharasma built a temple to honor the murdered dead of Wati and the city of "New" Wait grew around it. The Ruby Prince Khemet III, the Forthbringer, has opened the Necropolis to increase the economy of Osirion and further trade with the various regions of the Inner Sea."

"And yes, we do have a place we can stay at."

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Current Effects: fatigued, 3 NL;

A mixed look of shocked amazement and then appreciation crosses Chephren's faces on hearing Brennan's words.

"Yes, I will be fine once we have completed our business for the day. With the number of people selling and buying, we should report our findings quickly before all the good deals are done for the day."

"I will need to keep myself hydrated more, our time in the estate was to much of a luxury from the Osirian heat."

To help with the heat, until Chephren can rest properly, he will cast create water to help keep himself cool. Used to both dampen his cloths/head gear and to drink.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

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Current Effects: fatigued, 3 NL;

"The effects seem to have passed, let us leave now and head to the main gates of the Necropolis now."

Heading to the broken gate, he squeezes through and waits for the others.

From within the entrance room of the estate, Chephren explains to the group, "Please wait here a moment, I do not recall this haunt being very powerful.

With that he cast guidance on himself, exits the house and approaches the gate to cause the haunt to activate to his presence.

Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 = 13

looking back through old posts, this seems like quickest and easiest way to deal with the haunt atm.

With the dead but to rest, Chephren is ready to leave the estate and return to the temple of Pharasma to report their discoveries.

The most logical place in Chephren's mind is to bury the remains of the household in the area just outside of the Pentheru family tomb. With is skills in embalming, he will wrap the remains as best he can and prepare them for entirnment in the tomb complex. Then saying a few prayers to Anubis for their safe guard and continue support in guarding the tomb of Pentheru.

Where we fought the undead cat swarm.
Spirit Sleuth, Gate area, guidance: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12
Spirit Sleuth, Entry way in house, guidance: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 = 24

Prof Embalmer, guidance: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17
Kn Religion, guidance: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26

Not sure if that is high enough for the gate.

"Other than providing a proper burial for the household of Pentheru, I have no problem leaving this estate one that is completed."

The Necropolis (Old Wati), was an actual city until it was destroyed in the Plague of Madness that was spread by cultist of Lamashtu. The church of Pharasma setup a temple outside of Old Wati, which grew over time to a much larger city. So beds and households are appropriate for the Necropolis.

Chephren brings up the rear of the group as before, but as he watches Brennan examine the doors, he casts detect poison to ensure that toxin has run its course.

I am back also. For some reason I was not seeing any counter for new posts in this game. Glad I opened in up to check.