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Emma gives the Troubadour the evil eye. He freezes in terror long enough for Shumy and Bobcat to pound him into goo.
A little urchin girl walks up to Vionnia and they record the results of the fight. Vionnia hands you a purse of coins (40 sp to be exact) and accompanies you to your next event. On the way, you can try to find out what you can about her. VIONNIA AMNAS
Cyra checks the wands and finds one with runes on it. Rain looks amazed and says that it's a Wand of Heal. Min Su Dao heads to the table and strikes up a conversation with the skull. It pulses and replies, "Call me Zykyryz! No, it isn't my name, but it's shorter than 'all powerful wizard.' That's right, I can do magic! Just wait. Keep me close, and I'll prove it to you."
Reonnyn heads to the dangerous shelves. He sticks his head into one of the shelves but finds nothing of note.
Prynn manages to unravel the enchantment and the lock clicks open. Unlike everything else in this temple, there's nothing inside looking to kill you. You begin searching the room... You immediately find a drawer labeled "Medical Supplies" and find a pair of healing potions and one elixir of life inside. You find a drawer marked "Spare Keys", which appears to be stuck. DC 17 Athletics:
You force the drawer open and find a Skeleton Key. The rest of the key drawer has impressions of other keys that were once here, but have since become lost. DC 16 Perception: You find a cabinet and open it to find a beautifully carved +1 short sword.
Crit Success
Spoiler: A drawer that's slightly stuck also holds a scroll of Runic Weapon
Sahad recharges his spellstrike and launches an equally clumsy punch at Kar, who doesn't bother avoiding the attempt. "Mek mek mek mek mek!" he says with a wide grin. Sahad probably doesn't need a translator to tell him that the kobold is probably laughing at him... ------------------
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Thomas takes a swig of liquid courage and takes two clumsy swings at Rikka but doesn't connect. Rosamund zaps the pair but only Rikka appears to get zapped. Even then the kobold doesn't appear to slow down. Nob puts a thrall on the other side of Rikka. It manages to smack the kobold. Kar shoots Sahad. Then drops the crossbow and pulls a sword for a follow up attack. for for ------------------
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Lesley picks her moment. The Phantom chucks more rocks at Irina before stabbing Bear. for
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Phantom (-35; 19 < AC <= 28; -10 movement; d6 Persistent Acid)
A pair of beautifully engraved doors stand at this end of the hall. The doors are covered in meticulously carved stars, forming the constellations of the heavens, gilded in such a way that they seem to move with every shifting view. In the center, the handles form the two halves of a prismatic butterfly, its thorax composing a complex locking mechanism.
Jiki and Bakbat assure the distressed rich people that the fire brigade is on the way. ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 2/6
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Glenda manages to get people moving in an orderly fashion.
Peter can't find his voice so he resorts to screeching like an owl. Silence joins in, adding to the chaos. A cackle splits the air. As one, everybody left at the dig site turns to the portal, just in time to see a massive wooden prow slice through the air. A ship emerges from the shadowy portal, its hull held aloft by unknown magic. The ship’s deck crawls with large, furry creatures rushing around as they prepare for battle. On the bridge, squinting in the desert sunlight, is a night hag in robes of pure midnight. Aslynn lets out another cry and points a bony figure directly at Star. "Star, my child, nearly freed! What plans for you, such mighty deeds! Now my precious, my war’s half won, for the Pathfinders shall be undone!" As she chants, several bugbears leap from the ship. Black chains slow their descent as they touch down in the sand. Grinning, they approach the automaton, malice in their eyes and daggers in hand. DC 13 Perception:
You notice a pair of cannons on the side of Aslynn's ship. These need to be disabled/destroyed as well Meadow:
The Calamitous Dagger Eando lent to you suddenly begins to vibrate and grow warm. You are suddenly aware that the Bugbear with the blue tunic is carrying its twin. You can also communicate with Star to fire the cannons on Aslynn's ship (see below) Init:
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**Martin Amblecrown - AC 20 78/78; Mavenee AC 23
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Disable Cannon, 2 actions:
DC 23 Arcana/Thievery on the barrel (so you need to be beside it) Activate Weapon Systems: Requirements: * You are holding a calamitous dagger Using the calamitous dagger as a focal point, you channel your thoughts to Star, urging them to attack your foes. * Attempt a DC 22 attack roll, Arcana check, or Intimidation check. * Make a Flat Check - DC 10; add 2 for each time you ask Star to do this --> Failure: Lose 1 Influence Point with Star as memories of warfare and violence cloud their mind; DC reverts back to 10 Results of Attack Roll:
Zeker strategically places his fire bomb such that it hits the swarm but spares Te'Anna a painful death. His placement is perfect and the rat swarm disperses.
You manage to trace the voice to Area 4, where Rain had dumped all the empty chests. As you approach, a disembodied pair of elegant blue gloves busily clears chests off a table. The gloves make a "Stop right there!" gesture before signaling toward the table. They gently pat its surface, then indicate the boxes on top of it. The voice from earlier says, "I see you've met Mr. Glovely! He wants you to help clear those boxes. I'm, uh, underneath them. It's a bit embarrassing. Help a poor guy out? Many hands are better than two! No offense, Mr. Glovely." The gloves wave dismissively, as if to say, "None taken."
Panaqor nearly gets swept off his feet and hurls needles at the remaining swarm. Unfortunately his off-balance throw causes one of his needles to almost stick into Zeker's face. The swarm rushes forward and flows over Te'Anna.
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
Archeas dispenses bravery, moves in and stabs Rikka. Rikka yelps and shoots Thomas at point-blank range. for Rikka meks in triumph. He drops the crossbow, draws a sword and tries to repeat his accomplishment. for He meks his frustration as his sword misses. ------------------
Sahad - AC 18 (19 Shield) 24/24
With more whip cracking, Rondell keeps the Watch away from you. Diverting north to avoid the chaotic docks, you skirt the edge of the Petals District. Homes of the rich and powerful burn as the nobility stew around in a panic, grabbing onto anyone passing by to try and help them save their dwellings and loved ones. ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 0/6
**BakBat
Zeker manages to avoid the worst of the rats. He hurls a bottle of red liquid which bursts into a fireball. A high pitched scream erupts as several rats get burned alive and the swarm loses cohesion, rodents running every which way. Zeke then chucks another vial at the farther swarm. It misses but does splash the swarm. ------------------
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
Sahad roundhouse kicks Kar but the kobold just ducks and laughs at the feeble attempt. ------------------
Sahad - AC 18 (19 Shield) 24/24
Smokey hurls a fireball at Red and hits its abdomen. Mellow hits it with negative energy and the spider ages enough that Riccar's rock pulps its head.
DC 16 Perception:
You find the remains of a priest under the table. While the priest is unfortunately dead and wasted away to bones, his clothing is relatively intact and among his garments are a set of +1 handwraps of mighty blows. You also notice a faint glow coming from the ceiling. Climbing onto the table, you find a small item wrapped in webbing. Unwrapping it, you realize that it's another Star Shard. The hallway to the left ends in what appears to be the other side of the ginormous rock from the worship hall...
The troubador pulls a crossbow off his back, loads it and shoots for The bolt drills The Messenger right in the arm. ------------------
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Zarta huffs at the delay but realizes that she, too, was once a wet-behind-the-ears apprentice and doesn't scold Min Su Dao for their error. Once the paperwork is completed, Zarta departs with the gnome and closes the door behind them. Rain claps his hands to get your attention. "So let's get to work! I've got these sheets handy for you to look through" he says, handing you some pieces of parchment. Surprise! It's skill check time. I know you are all shocked and amazed that there is a whole section specifically on skill checks and/or socialization. The listed skills are the obvious ones for each location, but creative solutions may be rewarded! To-Do List for My Amazing Pathfinder Friends!:
1. Talking skull - Please talk to the skull. It doesn't seem to like me. Maybe one of you will have better luck?
2. Pile of treasure - We probably shouldn't leave everything in a pile like that, but we've been short-staffed. See what's in there!
3. Assorted items - There's all kinds of stuff up in the raised storage areas on the west wall and in the northeast corner. Did we find any magic potions in the vault? Alchemical items? Talismans? You bet we did! I know a healing potion when I see one, but some of this stuff is beyond my experience. See what you can find!
4. Pile of empty chests - I already looked through these. If you find more empty chests, just pile them in the southwest corner of the vault. 5. Danger! - These shelves are way up high and piled high with dangerous poisons and possibly cursed items. I think Zarta felt it would be safer if they were out of reach, but we should make sure there's nothing too dangerous up there.
6. Weapons - There are lots of magic weapons lying around. See if you can find the most powerful ones. Our field agents sure could use them!
7. Scrolls and such - We sure did find lots of scrolls! Thought I saw some wands in there, too. Might be something useful for the Society's spellcasters in there.
Thanks for your help!
Ember attacks both the Swarm and the Red rat. Her claws disembowel the rat. However, her slashing has only minimal effect on the swarm as the rats appear to flow around her attack.
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
Vark gets his shield up in time and the rat chomps down on metal. He then gets the attention of the nearest swarm and effortlessly runs Blue through. Te'Anna carves a rune before shooting Red with an arrow. ------------------
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
Arfsnarf hurls more fire at the Watch while Cal disappears from view and gets around the Watch. ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 5/6
**BakBat
When you get the last success: Diverting north to avoid the chaotic docks, you skirt the edge of the Petals District. Homes of the rich and powerful burn as the nobility stew around in a panic, grabbing onto anyone passing by to try and help them save their dwellings and loved ones.
Arfsnarf, Bakbat and Suli swing at the watch or hurl spells their way to keep them back. ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 3/6
**BakBat
Party Health after Rd 2: Rondell Jnr - AC 32 (34 w/shield) 138/151 BakBat - AC 27 96/96 Jiki the Flatulist - AC 30 127/127; Boki AC 30 55/55 Suli Aspergario Mancilla - AC 31 (32 w/shield) 140/140 Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze - AC 29 (30 w/shield) 108/116 Cal - AC 30 125/151
Swarm 1 heads towards Zeker and begins biting. Blue runs across the room and tries to bite Vark.
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
The night passes without incident and you manage to get through your daily preparations. Your return to the dig site is uneventful. However, as you arrive, you find it in a state of disarray. What was once a sedate archeological dig has become a flurry of activity. On the rim of the site, merchants and visitors scramble to strike their tents and pack their wares. Beneath the surface, every Pathfinder in camp appears to have been mobilized to frantically finish digging out the struggling automaton. The cause of panic is readily apparent: on the edge of the camp, between two ruined stone pillars, sits a swirling vortex. Its dark violet surface seems to bend the light toward it, as if drawing in everything around it. Motes of shadow occasionally emerge, floating along the desert winds like advance scouts before winking out. As you approach, Induren spots you and rushes over to brief you on the situation. "The portal appeared around an hour ago, and shortly after several bugbears leapt through. While they were defeated, Darius fears more of Aslynn’s forces will arrive soon and is desperately trying to free Star before that happens."
GM Dice:
Ember glares at Red. It seems to work as Red looks totally freaked out by this halfling. The caustic splash of acid is equally effective on the swarm, indicating that they're weak to area damage. Red runs up to Ember, eager for some revenge. for
Its fear lending it strength, it chomps down hard on Ember's hand. The second swarm rushes at Panaqor and flows over him, biting...
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Ember - AC 18 (19 w/shield) 20/20
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Filth Fever; DC 14 Fortitude: Stage 1: carrier with no ill effect (1d4 hours), Stage 2: sickened 1 (1 day), Stage 3: sickened 1 and slowed 1 (1 day), Stage 4: unconscious (1 day), Stage 5: dead
GM Dice:
Nob spots movement in near the pallets. As Thomas moves in, hoping to have a lie down, a pair of kobolds spring their ambush! ------------------
**Sahad - AC 18 (19 Shield) 24/24
Jiki casually brushes off the fear of Ingalor as the party races out of Falwynd's courtyard. Members of the city watch have been worked into a panic by the cataclysmic events unfolding around them and are running through the streets, beating everyone in sight with batons. You must fight past these foes or avoid them entirely in order to not be slowed down. ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 0/6
**BakBat
Cal and Rondell casually keep their balance like it's an everyday occurrence... Party Health after Chase Rd 1:
Rondell Jnr - AC 32 (34 w/shield) 133/151 BakBat - AC 27 96/96 Jiki the Flatulist - AC 30 127/127; Boki AC 30 55/55 Suli Aspergario Mancilla - AC 31 (32 w/shield) 140/140 Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze - AC 29 (30 w/shield) 103/116 Cal - AC 30 124/151 ------------------
Skills:
Successes: 4/6
**BakBat
The rock rebounds off Brinna's head and she drops to the ground.
Seeing their leader go down, the remaining thugs surrender immediately.
Searching the camp, you find an Emerald Grasshopper and a pair of Potions of Leaping. While you don't find any notes or plans, the surrendered thugs tell you that they were hired by a hedge wizard named Anavras to come into the desert and summon the elementals to try and destroy the camp. They know he wanted control of Star but don’t know exactly why, other than to have a powerful war machine under his control. Once you clear out the camp, you can rest here for the night.
While Vark leads Aslynn away, Te'Anna and Mychal chant incantations, hoping to at least slow the witch down. The incantations somehow tickle your visitor... Aslynn shrieks with delight and rushes to the pile of treasure at the center of the vault. "It's here! I can taste it! Come to me, my dearest nightmares!" She rakes through the treasure with her claws, scattering coins and shredding pages. "Where is it?! Where?! I must have it! What have you done with it?!" With a final shriek, she curls in on herself, melding with the ooze from her cauldron. She and the cauldron melt into the floor, bubbling and hissing. The sounds turn to frantic chittering as dozens of rats begin pouring from the ground.
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**Ember - AC 18 (19 w/shield) 20/20
Brinna screams in pain as Meadow's rapier pierces her leather apron and into her arm. "Big Red! Get this one!" she screeches. Red studies Meadow as well before raising his crossbow and loosing a bolt. for In his haste he shoots the sand and misses his foot by inches. Snarling, he drops his crossbow and pulls his falchion before backing away. ------------------
Soraya Flameward - AC 22 37/48
The sudden planar rift has caused an earthquake to strike all of Absalom, including the ground where you stand. You must keep your footing and get moving, quickly! ------------------
Skills:
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**BakBat
Fred moves across the courtyard. He raises his arquebus and drills the troubadour center-mass before reloading. Medica pulls out a vial and slathers some foul-smelling green paste on Emma, causing some of her wounds to close. However, she feels a calming feeling wash over her and is unwilling to continue fighting. ------------------
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Emma Skye - AC 19 54/56; Shumy-Gorneth AC 20 (21 Protect Companion)
Glenda clobbers Blue with Fishy, the second strike snapping his neck. White also is enlightened by his meditation and surrenders, throwing down his weapons and sitting back down onto the sand.
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Soraya Flameward - AC 22 37/48 (Red's prey)
GM Dice:
Achurius shoots and hits the Phantom with divine light. Bonnie drops a bang on the Phantom's head but it doesn't appear to be affected by it. ------------------
Terrain
Before your Turn:
Phantom (-35; 19 < AC <= 28; -10 movement; d6 Persistent Acid)
I can take it. I’ve run this before so it’s not a big deal for me.
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