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Thank you very much for running this Aerondar. I've never been as concerned about a few beetles :)

And if Illuthion wants, I'm sure Elaqis can teach him some choice curses in many languages.

"So, is that it then?" Elaqis says, stepping forwards trying carefully to not step in blood or ash. "So much death because someone opened the wrong box?"

[b]"I suppose we should put a lock on it at least."

While Amar tries to apprehend the creepy man, Elaqis continues to move forward and weighs his option as Quiven and Korai surround the 'cat'.

Tentacles? No, too close to it. Glitterdust? *sigh* The same.

He finally decides to pull out a wrapped pat of butter and looks at the howler. The butter vanishes, and a pool of slippery liquid emerges directly under his target.

Cats have good balance I suppose. But this isn't a cat, so let's see how it goes.

GREASE under the Howler. DC 19 Reflex or it fall prone. And apologies for the bad couplet in his thoughts; rhyme emerged modway through typing and I'm not changing it now :p

Will Elaqis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Will Amar: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17

"Not anoth--" Elaqis starts as more screeching emerges around the chamber. When it subsides, he continues: "-er one."

He sticks a finger in his ear to fiddle with it and turns to Amar. "Get the man. Korai seems like he may be in a bit of hot water."
Turning himself towards the howler, glittering motes erupt around the beast.

Another Will save DC 20 for the howler - Glitterdust

As everyone runs off, Elaqis moves to the doorway to see what is happening. The gnome's eyes widen and he calls back. "Nevermind with him Amar. I think we have bigger problems. There's an unsettling old man in here. Let that one go."

He then continues to move in to get a better look.

Double move.

Sorry for the slow posting: busy weekend followed up by busy work.

Taken aback by the presence of the elves, and then by the speed of the fighting, Elaqis makes his way into a room already filled with blood and shaking elves. About to speak, he hears Korai squawk something about questioning them and shrugs as he pulls out a small silver dagger.

"Yes, surrender and be spared. Trust us, we have no quarrels with you young man: we're here for a tune and silencing it, nothing more. Help us with that, and you can be on your way."

As the eidolon slowly comes up behind him, the gnome leans back and whispers in Sphinx. {Sphinx}The tengu has a rather fine point. If he tries to run, hold him up, but let's try not to kill the jungle man, eh?

"Do either of you need a light?" Elaqis whispers. He holds his lit torch out in his hand.

Looking over his should to Amar, the gnome looks at the eidolon, then at the tunnel, then back, then back again. "Hmm, it may be a tight fit for you I'm afraid."

Amar has darkvision, but just low-light for me. Also, I'm fine holding the torch, but as I'm also likely to be near the rear (with Amar behind me, squeezing and blocking a rear ambush) if one of you would prefer to hold it while we go single file be my guest.

I could also do a dancing lights, but that's even less subtle.

Amar starts to reach out towards the tengu's wand, but Elaqis tut tuts.

"A most gracious offer Korai. But you fought just as hard - my friend being less adept at dodging blows is our problem not yours."

The gnome pulls out his own wand and heals up Amar with it as he looks down and wrinkles his nose.

"It seems we're not the first to come down here. Nasty cuts. Do you think anyone Tookna or Nanji knows?"

Heal to examine the corpses: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Also thank you very much for the cure offer Korai, but for now I have a full one in reserve on top of this :)

CLW for Amar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW for Amar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW for Amar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW for Amar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW for Amar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Whoops! Reflex, definitely

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Seeing the beetles appear sturdier then they look, Elaqis drops another burst of glitter against the rear wall.

GLITTERDUST vs Green and Blue. DC 20 Will save.

"Those are...of unusual size" Elaqis says. Heclicks his teeth rapidly, then retreats to the room's corner with haste. "Amar, you have these, yes?"

Casting HASTE HASTE FOR EVERYONE!!!

After mending the eidolon, Elaqis walks towards Quiven. "Here you go then, if you'd like. You stepped up to fight the ghosts, even when some of us" he turns and shakes his head again at Amar [b]"who should have been better suited for the task were indisposed. Consider this the least I can do - though you may also want to return to the rear for a bit.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Gun no. Light, a few." Elaqis says as he reaches into his pack and holds out a torch. "Good luck looking for it though. I'll be just a minute over here."

The gnome takes a step outside and, cross, closes his eyes and focuses. Occasionally strange words quietly spill from his mouth, though the sounds do not seem to track to any clear language.

After a minutes of this, Elaqis lifts the front of his hat up off his brow and a mass of energy erupts from his forehead. It quickly coalesces and forms into the shape of Amar, who blinks and looks around. Elaqis - forehead now marked with the same circle-and-three-lines mark as the eidolon - lowers his hat and taps his foot impatiently.

"Well, that was a sorry display in company. Upupup: I don't need excuses. You didn't see me running to the hills from a few dead things and you're the size of a buffalo. Rigth when we get back to Absalom I'm getting you exposure therapy with J. Understood?"

He frowns at the eidolon, then sighs. "Right, let's see about those wounds. Which you wouldn't have had if you hadn't run off..."

CLW on Amar (can't fail the UMD): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW on Amar (can't fail the UMD): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW on Amar (can't fail the UMD): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Rolled nat 20. I then became a 19 because they don't have precise strike so are in total firing at a -1 right now :)

Also have no problem calling the fight if you're okay with it.

Yes, but they don't *pop* until over a mile away. When Amar comes back, he will be at half hitpoints however (over 100 feet away drops maximum hp in half).

"Chains are a bit macabre. How about a better chorus?" Elaqis quips before focusing and uttering a quick chant in Celestial. In moments, four orbs of light emerge beyond the ghosts, bathing the room in a calming bright light.

1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
4 Lantern archons appear!

{Celestial} The halfling is hurting, and these spirits should be put to rest!

Unsure how you want to handle summons: let me gneerally control them on my turn (though not doing things there's no chance say a dumb wolf could unreasonably do) or handle their actions yourself. Ideally Elaqis is suggesting one of the aid Quiven while the rest fire on the ghosts. I'll roll this below: let me know if you'd rather handle them yourself!

In theory One archon moves up and touches Quiven who feels some releif from his wounds and inspired in his strikes. (temporary hp: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 and +1 morale bonus on attacks for 3 minutes)

The others fire a barrage of beams of light at the cloest ghost (touch attacks vs pink.
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 4 = 11 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 = 6 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 4 = 19 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
crit?: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 4 = 2 for more: 1d6 ⇒ 2
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 4 = 3 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 4 = 1 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
touch attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 4 = 10 for damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

As Elaqis finally loses sight of Amar he sighs. "Well, I'm going to need to have a talking to with him in a few minutes. But first things first..."

Can Elaqis see into the room through the door from outside it? Assuming so, he'll spend his standard action dismissing Amar back to the planes. (Next turn summon some new help). If he can't see behind the ghosts for whatever reason, he'll begin casting Enlarge Person.

Seeing his own muscle fleeing and Quiven and possibly Illuthion the only ones still standing and fighting, Elaqis moves against his better judgement towards the ziggurat entrance, drawing forth a wand as he walks.

"Never seen him like this. Hold on for a moment,; I'll drag the lummock back."

Will cast mage armor on Illuthion if it looks like her ISN'T scared. If he started to run instead (weird quantum last-round success or not), will hit Quiven.

+4 Armor that'll actually work against these!

Amar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Amar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Amar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Amar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Elaqis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
Elaqis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29
Elaqis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16
Elaqis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22

Well, that's not good. the gnome says as his large companion beats a hasty retreat from the spirits. Come on now Amar! They're only dead! Not scary at all - look!

He points to the spectres as a burst of glitter erupts around them, making them sparkle. Seeing this doesn't seem to have changed Amar's attitude unfortunately, the gnome takes some steps back.

Glitterdust. 50% chance to affect each of them (let's do high works, low doesn't - stupid incorporeality) and if they're hit they need a D.C. 20 Will save. Also let me know when Amar starts flying back.

red chance: 1d100 ⇒ 60
Blue chance: 1d100 ⇒ 20
Magenta chance: 1d100 ⇒ 6
Green chance: 1d100 ⇒ 96

Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 - 1 = 16
So 2 total Wisdom damage then

As Nangi paddles away, Elaqis looks back at him as he fades into the distance. The gnome scratches his hat. "Tuukna did expect us to actually return to him with our reports, didn't he?"

Shrugging, the mage pulls out a wand and taps it himself on Amar. "Well, in either case, three years of training certainly did indicate that 'jungle pyramid' is a good sign of danger."

Casting mage armor on Amar. Now his AC is 26.

Eh, Amar can carry the gear if no one else wants to use it right now. Strong enough and not laden down with many things at the moment.

Elaqis strides right over to the canoe and hops in, making his way to the boat's bow. "Do not mind if I do Nangi! And while we are making our way towards this city, perhaps you could helps us with tales of your life around tese wilds. For example, we keep hearing the name of a cad named Tyruwat come up in conversation. Have you happened to come across any news of him or his aims?"

Elaqis steps forward and fishes around in his pocket.

"Apologies for my feathered friend. You came right after a tenser moment, and were are all somewhat on edge here in unknown terrain."

Finding the coin, the gnome pulls it out and holds it out towards the paddler.

"Now, would you happen to be the esteemed Nangi? We are colleagues of Tuukna, who said that we should present you this, along with our humble thanks in advance for your assistance."

"Who wouldn't let you? Because if its the howlers, problem solved. You're welcome!"

Elaqis yells through the woods as he tries to carefully extract the quill from Amar.

Heal: 1d20 ⇒ 12

If that doesn't do it, Elaqis will just keep trying. He'll then heal Amar with his cure light wounds wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Still need to will saves?

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Elaqis moves closer to his wounded companion. "Well, that got a bit of the blood up. Such excitement out in the wilds. Now Amar - hold that arm out so I can take a look at it."

The gnome draws forth a wand as he examines the quill.

Perception to see how to remove it?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Or is it a Heal check?

"Illuthion, have you seen these 'howlers' before? On a scale of gremlin to girallion, how bad are these spikes?"

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

"That? Just a scratch." the gnome says glancing at the large bodyguard. The look isn't long: annoyed he waves his hands in the air and a burst of glitter erupts behind and around the last howler.

Casting glitterdust right behind the howler (centered on the pink dot). DC 20 Will save, or its blind (new save at the end of every round)

Stepping back as his companion steps up, the gnome cocks his head tat the appearence of the large cat-things as he readies a spell for the far one by the treeline Red

Know Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

"I'm sure its nothing to worry about. Just some unexpected jungle cats, that's all. But you say they howl? Maybe that's the 'song' we're searching for. See, this mission will be done and we can return to civilization much quicker than I expected!"

Drawing out and rubbing a smidgen of butter in his hands, the gnome points towards the Red howler and the ground beneath it is covered in a slippery sheen.

Casting grease. That howler need s a DC 19 Reflex save or falls prone.

"And greetings to you as well Tuukna!" Elaqis says as he looks down towards one of the benches in front of the Pathfinder. As a sighing Amar reaches out to brush a massive hand against the seat, the gnome plops down and leans towards their contact.

"A 'Song of Extinction'? Now, I'm far from a skald, but I've journeyed with one or two in my day. And even the worst operas in Oppara have never had music so bad they've killed anyone! Though on a few occasions that may have been a mercy. Are you sure its not just a person playing the music who's killing folks?"

The gnome reaches out and takes the offered copper from Tuukna. He looks at the tiny coin, confused. A single coin for escort into a known dangerous ruin? What a quaint standard of living they have out in the jungle!

My 11 is slated to be used at a special in a couple weeks, and while I think my occultist is 9, he's not set up for PbP, and frankly is likely to slow the game down with his flying scouting eyeball.

High level occultists are so fun aren't they :)

Sheet updated.

Also, for the above questions:

Chronicle: This'll be #23

The gnome follows quickly. A wide-brimmed hat sits atop his head, casting a shadow over his smiling face. "Excellent. Well done Amar, your navigation skills are impeccable as always."

Walking past his companion towards the others, he first moves to Quiven. "Elaqis Teletaire. Of theTeleitaires. A pleasure to see you mister..." He extends a hand outwards.

"Oh and don't mind Amar." Elaqis says, nodding back towards the large assistant now standing still against one of the room's walls. [b]"He's a good sort, but doesn't always appreciate the finer things in these endeavors.

Dotting in. Will need to update the sheet and confirm my records early next week (away from home on vacation right now).

Looking forward to it!

1d6 ⇒ 1

Chronicle looks all set too.Thanks a bunch for running this pair Gimble. I had a really good time playing with all of you other Pathfinders too. Hope to see you around in one guise or another on the boards!

Profession Sailor: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 3 = 20

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Woot!

Well, good to know there's no pressure then.

"Please , thanks are not neccessary. As we said, we saw you in trouble and were able to help. That's one of the Pahtfinder Society's core creeds you know: Cooperate. And you did: you helped give us valuable warning and information about the Aspis that let us take them down without any harm coming to the eggs. Working together the job got done perfectly."

"Now I'm not sure when I will be back here again, but I know other Pathfinders will be around this land soon, doing the other two parts of our motto: Exploring and Reporting. We understand that you and your clan have your ways. We don't want to disrupt that. Either way, we will try to help you and let you be. But if you want to help us along the way, to let us know a bit of what you know and work together from time to time when teamwork is needed to push the Aspis back off this land, then I can assure you that it would not go forgotten or unappreciated."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34

With Owyn, that makes 36.

Seeing the heavy-hitters pounding away, Elaqis starts casting a spell to bring even larger pain to the mummy.

[ooc]Beginning to cast Enlarge Person

TBH, I had similarly mixed feelings :p

Though it did save having to determine how the eidolon would react (as it generally follows me, but is its own being and is smart enough to know I'd be acting wrong.

That could have gone veeeeery badly. (Everyone likes Black Tentacles, right?)

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Elaqis starts as the mummy moves up and stares at him. Thoughts enter into his mind, but the summoner shakes them off. Raging, the gnome launches a spell of his own at the creature. {Draconic} "Nice try, but I see through your slippery tongue. Now let's see if you see through this!"

Casting Glitterdust right behind him. He needs a DC 19 Will save of his own or is blinded

"Get it Amar. Lay it to rest!"

"Ah, mummy!" Elaqis yells as the creature is revealed.

He quickly addends his cry. "A lot of mummies!"

He throws up a quick spell, but stays back for the moment.

Casting HASTE on everyone.

All set :)

I hadn't planned on placing all the rods until all the eggs were safe (or at least not next to the door

"Oh, the rod pattern. It spells 'K' in Aklo. Wait, can you spell just one letter? Either way, the Aspis didn't finish the job. See: the other rods should be placed here,here,and here." Elaqis responds amiably to the dwarf.

Realizing that the lizardfolk aren't rushing to come in and claim their young, Elaqis barks out to Amar. "Fine, we'll bring it to them. Amar: be a dear and scoop up those eggs and carry them outside, will you. Veeeeerrrrrry carefully now."

As the eidolon begins his task, the gnome glances at the door. "Good grief, those Aspis aren't even taught to spell. What do you think 'K' means?"

"The tiefling makes a fair case." Elaqis says (mildly surprised).

He steps just out of the room to yell out back to the lizardfolk. "The eggs are safe! We're going to bring them out of the forbidden room if that's okay. Is there any method we should use to handle them?"

As he waits for a response, the gnome's gaze back into the room lands on the door.

"Also, do you know what the other bad smooth-skins wanted to do here? She said something about 'work' and there's a weird door."

Thanks for the grid. If August is E4, then C6

Elaqis will drop a Glitterdust against the far wall to bath the area near the door:

On phone so can't adjust map right now, but hoping to bathe the six squares to the right of Sarsczek and August and south of Owyn. Let me know if that couldn't be hit. DC 19 Will save if something is in there.

If Saraczek would like to be glittery, I could shape it to include him this time of course.

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Elaqis quickly casts a spell to speed along the party before moving to get a better look at the room.

Casting Haste. Run, everyone, run!

"ohhhh, that would explain it...." the gnome muses as he observes the mosaic. "I think the light and the tiles give off a hypnotizing effect. We've all been through enough that it shouldn't affect us however."

"And I'm not seeing an Aspis leader, but I am seeing two poisonous Adamantine Cobra constructs. Is this a new leadership strategy on the Consortium's part?"

"Well, I think we may have lost the element of surprise in the next room." Elaqis says - mostly to no one as they all hurtle past him. Sighing, the gnome double-times it forward to catch up on his short legs.

Double move on small feet.

Elaqis rushes forward as he hears the two scouts beign to engage the enemey. Seeing one right next to Unnvar, the gnome stres at the far Aspis and cracks his knuckles.

"Saraczek, if you want the pretty decorations you'd better hurry!" the gnome says as he casts Glitterdust of Finn? The not-in-melee one

DC 19 Will save, or blinded for 7 rounds (with a save at the end of each of their turns)

He also calls back to Amar. "Amar, go and assist our friends in mopping up these hooligans, will you?"

"Enchant her to trick her out?" Elaqis opines. "Other than that, I'm more worried about her smashing the hostages if we give her time for a standoff."