GM Top, that is an awesome offer makes me wish I had core characters. I have a level 5 sorcerer that I have been waiting for a chance to play 9-17 or 7-25 with, but he isn't Core. Hopefully you find some good candidates.
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Malaz, I will as soon as I can either confirm everyone got them or the end of this week if I don't hear from people...at that point they can always PM me if something is wrong.
Alright, this should be the chronicles, let me know if there is something messed up and I can fix up a corrected one.
Okay, just a heads up, there may be a delay in the chronicles because my usual software for filling them in does not seem to be working. Trying to get that all figured out. My apologies.
As Zranashta launches a snowball at the last standing guard it pelts him for solid contact, but does not knock him down. Though as Remmy steps around him and cuts perfectly at his jugular with a claw he falls to the ground dead. Soon after the last bodyguard hits the ground Guaril Karela rushes in and realizes that what has just occurred will likely attract unwanted attention and as such arranges your return to Magnimar. From here Sheila Heidmarch, Ambrus Valsin, and Drandle Dreng meet with you to hear of Torch's betrayal. At learning of his escape they all express great concern over the information he now holds over their heads and that he fooled everyone for so long. The assure you that those loyal to his former faction will be cared for in the utmost to minimize the impact this has on them and assure you that his betrayal nor escape are your fault as it is amazing you even survived a trap by someone so capable within the Society itself. YOU HAVE FINISHED!!!! Everyone earns both Prestige point, but does not get the Unexpected Prestige boon for capturing or killing Torch, and instead gets the Fool Me Once boon. I will work on getting chronicles out either tonight or tomorrow depending on how my evening life goes. I apologize for how long this adventure took, I think several of us had various things come up that slowed our responses. I hope you had fun though and if you have any particular critiques to help me be a better GM, I am happy to hear them. Final Stats Cuethric [-1 DEX]
I owe him my life, and with this I shall show him that thanks. Yells the bodyguard back at Malaz and those taunting him, despite being intimidated by Draklor's below the belt comments. With that he is immediately pelted by three of Cuethric's arrows causing him to shake for a moment before steadying himself for what he knows will be his last few moments. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Malaz steps across the room and one of the barely standing bodyguards into the ground, Ijo backs away and launches his weapon into the last standing bodyguard for a solid hit. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Remmy flashes teeth and claw and tail he manages only to get one set of claws and his teeth into the bodyguard. Zranashta casts a blindingly beautiful spell at the other of the remaining bodyguards.
The bodyguards mental faculties can not save him and he is stunned by the beauty. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
Draklor calls out from the smoke to one of the bodyguards and makes him shake in his boots. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Ijo cracks one of the bodyguards with his Slitherbane, Cuethric unleashes a hail of arrows into another with the final one landing a perfect strike to finish him off. The bodyguard Ijo hit, not able to slip between Ijo and Remmy to flank with his comrade, retaliates against Ijo having finished off the foo dog.
Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Malaz steps up and lays a hard hit on one of the bodyguards he doesn't manage to put him down amd gets attacked in return.
Landing a hit, but nothing in comparison to what Malaz laid down. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Draklor and Zranashta cast their spells Remmy turns into a flurry of claws teeth and knife on the bodyguards even landing a precise blow to finish off the first before biting into a second, though not hitting with his tail attack.
With his comrade dead across from him the bodyguard Remmy bit attempts to lash back fighting through the mist.
Even despite the mist the bodyguard lands a crushing blow on Remmy, but not enough to incapacitate him. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
Yeah sorry for the delay. If we don't hear from anyone by tonight I will probably take the turns for them. This IS the last fight by the way. Also started playing in later seasons and didn't understand the torch hate, obviously this scenario is the big part, but I haven't played or GM'd the stuff that lead to this moment so I still don't know all the details.
As Cuethric steps up and unleashes two arrows in to one of the bodyguards Ijo steps up in front and cracks the same one with his unique weapon. Right next to this one of the other bodyguards attempts to lay into the Foo Dog.
With a perfectly aimed strike the bodyguard lays into the Foo Dog hard.
This time not even the natural resistance, the hardening, and the extra persistence keeps the Foo Dog going, and as it falls to the ground it disappears back to where it was summoned from. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
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As Malaz activates his bane and prepares for an attack he evaluates the situation and is positive that this is a real threat. A third bodyguard flies into a rage as he brandishes his weapon and with power behind his blade swings at the foo dog.
As the strike reigns down the dog hardens itself in an attempt at protection.
The hardening effect barely saves the Foo Dog from dropping to the floor unconscious from the precise crushing blow of the bodyguard. As Torch nods to his bodyguard he disappears into a cloud of smoke. Spellcraft DC19:
Modified Dimension Door that adds a cloud of smoke poof With that the last bodyguard also flies into a rage and brandishes his falchion as he moves to flank Remmy.
But the bodyguard strike can not get past Remmy's defenses. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Remmy rushes one of the guards he manages to slash into it with his claws. One of the other guards goes into a rage and runs up to Remmy while pulling out his own falchion trying to lay it into him.
Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As the Foo Dog attempts to bite at Grandmaster Torch again he brushes it off, but the strike from Zranashta rides true striking him in the chest. In the mean time Draklor pleads with with the Grandmaster as he begins to perform. Poor Pathfinder I have been planning this for far too long for you to change my path now. Though you have all been loyal to the Society and me, I must take my leave by any means necessary. And while the plea does not fall on deaf ears it definitely does not sway the Grandmaster. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Cuethric's arrows shoot past the Foo Dog into Grandmaster Torch's side, he winces for a moment, but stands firm. One of his bodyguards goes into a rage, pulls his falchion from his waste and swings at the Foo Dog before him.
With a wide swing the guard almost hits Torch himself, but crashes his blade into the ground. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
Bodyguard Green
As Zranashta summons her Foo Dog and it takes a bite out of the Grandmaster he ignores it and says “But now I’ve finally got something to hold over the Decemvirate, so I’m striking out on my own.” As he says this, Grandmaster Torch drives his dagger into Ouidda’s throat, killing her.
Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As the team shares the story of the adventure with the Grandmaster, Ouidda whispers something to him, to which he nods agreeably back to her and turns to you all and says "My endless thanks to each of you, Pathfinders, for your loyal service.”
Pathfinders SURPRISE ROUND the Bold may Act Cuethric [-1 DEX]
As Malaz forces his way out the staff exit he garners a few odd looks, but no one is willing to stand in front of such an intimidating creature hauling off with a full person over his shoulder. Cuethric follows right behind and tries to help Malaz, but looks more like an innocent child tailing a parent than an actual intimidating force. While Remmy makes his mess in the dungeon room the others inconspicuously work their way out of the gambling hall with Remmy eventually catching up with the trek back being as easy as the trek there. Grandmaster Torch’s elegant suite in the Cypher Lodge appears just as it did earlier today, except that the Sczarni entrepreneur Guaril Karela is absent. Grandmaster Torch lounges in a chair, reading, while his half-orc bodyguards stand casually behind him. "You brought her in alive as requested, good. Anything I should know?" Says Grandmaster Torch as takes Ouidda and steers her into a chair, where he prepares her for questioning, and drawing a slim dagger, whose hilt he uses to casually scratch an itch on his scarred face.
As the team works to tie up Ouida and check her person she offers no resistance and you find a potion of cure moderate wounds,
"You all think to much, you think I would risk anyone up there knowing about this place or that I am anyone to be concerned with?" says Ouidda.
For timing sake I will say this is not quite the end of the scenario, but I can't say more without spoilers.
Ouidda takes the chance to do as requested and dismisses her invisibility. She then says to Cuethric's question while also presenting her hands openly to show submission. That body is just a doppelganger corpse preserved with that has been preserved in case of need to fake someones death. I do not even know the name of who it used to be. Every indication that Draklor gets is that she is being honest and values her life more than her freedom. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act (What will you do?) Zranashta [-2 HP, -6 DEX]
As Malaz marches into the room undaunted by the invisible woman's petty spells he lands a splintering blow upon her with his mighty butchering axe. Then while the beginnings of a performance can be heard, from the smoke an arrow flies out and pierces her in the side as a second flies just next to her. For those that can't see her a voice comes from the void. Stop, please, I surrender, this isn't worth my life. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act (What will you do?) Zranashta [-2 HP, -6 DEX]
Thanks for that, it was relevent because of the tactics of Ouridda, but breastplate ended up being enough to tell me what to do since everyone else was wearing mithral shirts or similar.
For those who can see her, Dorianna makes motions obviously casting a spell while directing her attention directly at Malaz, but it does not seem to have any actual effect giving her obvious frustration. Spellcraft DC 19:
Dominate Person and was prevented by the protection from evil. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Zranashta [-2 HP, -6 DEX]
Malaz, what exactly is "Linnorm Scale Breastplate" I can't seem to find it or put together what it is?
This office is sumptuously decorated and dominated by a large desk bearing neatly organized piles of papers. To one side of the desk stands a ledger-stuffed bookshelf; on the other is a cabinet displaying many small busts. Potted plants adorn the room’s corners, and hanging lanterns provide ample light. Malaz alone can see behind the desk is a woman who as she obviously knew the team was coming (as she is invisible to everyone else), but her resolve is slightly shaken by the intimidating rush that Malaz came through the door with.
Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Zranashta [-2 HP, -6 DEX]
Malaz investigates closely on the door, but does not notice any traps.
Remmy, Cuethric, what say you door crashing or exploring?
As Malaz floats into the air and takes a very close and detailed look of the environment, Ijo casts his detection to no avail, Remmy tunes his nose to sniff out anything suspicious only pulling the scent of the team and some faint whispers of another person having passed through here before, Cuethric with suspicions abound after triggering the previous trap carefully steps around the carpets in the middle of the room to investigate one of the hallways, only seeing a stone hallway, upon reaching the door on the other side of the room he looks closely to find markings that match the ancient motif of the rest of the dungeon, but nothing that stands out as specifically of interest or indicative of a trap. After some time focusing Malaz realizes that the carpets are indeed trapped with a touch based magical trap that for some reason his initial attempt to detect he could not notice. Even more interesting is it appears to be a pair of traps, that if one particular rug is touched it would cast touch of idiocy AND an illusory script. Pathfinders what will you do? Draklor [-3 DEX]
Past the trapped secret door is a stairwell that leads down to an open room. This large room is sumptuously carpeted with large rugs, several of which bear runic writing woven into their patterns with dull metallic thread. A steep staircase ascends to the east, and a pair of imposing double doors looms to the west. Eight narrow passages extend from this room in several directions, each passageway soon turns to the left or right. Pathfinders what will you do? Draklor [-3 DEX]
@Zranashta Correct, but Malaz has a +17, the additional plus 2 for using the wand before being cited to not fail the natural one is part of the activate blindly rules not a generic UMD rule unless I am missing it somewhere else which I would be happy to be enlightened to:
Like I said, you all have plenty of healy wands so it isn't really a big deal for this mission, just trying to make sure I am doing the rules right.
As the party finishes healing themselves up, Cuethric takes a peak around the corner to find an identical hallway to the one they just came from.
Pathfinders what will you do? Draklor [-3 DEX]
As Cuethric takes a closer inspection on the room that he triggered the trap in, he realizes that the door he was trying to open had a hidden catch behind it that prevented the door from opening all the way, it would appear this catch will allow passage. Pathfinders what will you do? Draklor [-3 DEX]
I am okay with you using Prestige, but it is likely going to take you longer to find a Pathfinder to cash a favor in with who will then also have such a scroll on them or have to go get one for you. Alternatively, I am okay with letting you use the cash "now" for the quicker find and then claim back your gold for the prestige later...assuming you don't end up needing to use this missions prestige purchase on something else. Fair?
For reference, you feel like you have been making decent time, but you also have no idea what kind of time scale you are looking at. Going to go get some healing supplies would only take a scale of minutes (vs say hours or days), and I would be willing to use a knowledge local check (best of whatever anyone rolls)for how quickly you could find an appropriate shop if the team wants to do it that way. That's about all the more I can say on the timing impact though.
Zranashta you are correct. I will update everyones status as I am aware of it...hopefully later today, but I think Remmy may still want some health help before everyone moves on. Also it sounds like your not going to send anyone out for more restorations, at this point, let me know if anyone disagrees with that though and we can work it out as a team before moving on.
Through a look at the occultist stuff due to not being familiar myself, I believe that Remmy's plan would work and put Ijo back to a positive 1 for dex allowing him to move and therefore use his spells. Though, there is a TON of DEX damage among you so if you do still want to fetch some scrolls to try and get more of that taken care of, it is still an option.
Does anyone have any scrolls or castings of lesser restoration? While this is a somewhat time sensitive there is a ton of DEX damage around the team right now, you are in the middle of a highly populace place, you could try and send someone (or multiple someones) out to get some scrolls or other similar supplies. Just wanted to make sure you knew something like that was an option.
As most of the team focuses hard on the poison within them to disallow it getting any worse, Cuethric launches a final alchemist's fire into the last section of the swarm setting fire to the spiders and sending them scattering. As the spiders begin to spread, it is clear to everyone that all of the spiders have not only scattered, but completely vanished all together.
Pathfinders what will you do? Draklor [-10 HP, -3 DEX]
Just including the final situation of the swarms for anyone curious.
As Draklor makes a brave maneuver through the mass of spiders to help restore his comrade, Malaz steps to remove that which is causing the agony and with a mighty smash of his ax disperses another section of the swarm. With that it can be noticed that small amounts of spiders that were scattered about the area have begun to disappear completely, thought the large cluster around the skeleton and others scattered about still remain. Pathfinders FIGHT the Bold may Act Draklor [-10 HP, -3 DEX]
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