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Thanks to everyone for a great game.

Special thanks to @GM Erich for another great scenario. I am definitely up to play in pretty much anything you want to run, although I have credit for a lot of scenarios.

I'll be glad to get out of here. This place and these beings give me the creeps. I wonder if anything will happen when we walk out with the Obelisk?

It is pretty obvious she wants to get out of this place and on her way back to Absalom.

Notos dances for her day job

Perform (Dance): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Yes, Zzorn, I know you are. I am sure this genteel Chelaxian man will be quite impressed when you introduce yourself.

I really do expect Zzorn to cut Purple in twain, if Purple is still standing when Zzorn arrives.

It really would be in your best interests to surrender. I doubt the Aspis are paying you well enough for this, and you haven't seen the Hangry fighter yet.

She casts Ear-Piercing Scream at him (Purple) again, because why not? It worked well enough once.

2d6 Sonic Damage and Dazed 1 round- DC 15 Fortitude save to negate Daze and half damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Round 2 of Lingering Performance

Elby, try to stay together.

Move to the edge of the stream of gunk, next to the bridge and 30 feet from the new combatant.

He looks human, so trying a Knowledge (Local) to see if I know anything about him?

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

He seems to have a number of possible spell effects going, can I identify any if them with Spellcraft?

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Lastly, let's see how his saves are.

I assume you are the one in charge here, and I want to let know wnow you have created a really disturbing place to visit.

She casts Ear-Piercing Scream at him.

2d6 Sonic Damage and Dazed 1 round- DC 15 Fortitude save to negate Daze and half damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Round 1 of Lingering Performance

It looks like one of my posts is missing as well.

Did Elby take her +2s from the Bardic Performance? I don't see it in the calculation, but not everyone breaks it out.

They resist damage from weapons that are not Silver or aligned in support of Good. Use that if you can, so we can get through those crunchy shells.

Notos moves closer to her allies and tries to remember important facts about these enemies.

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Special Defenses, please

With her other action, she starts a Bardic Performance using Perform (Oratory) to Inspire Courage for +2 attack and damage.

I hope you two enjoy your punfest while these creatures eat us for lunch!

Notos scowls at Zzorn and Paxal.

@GM Erich, I'll be trying to identify the enemies on my next turn. What Knowledge do I need to roll?

Well, here goes nothing.

Notos moves out the Secret door behind Malik and casts Mirror Image

Number of Mirror images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I only see two options: We go to them, or they come to us. The kicker is that if they complete whatever ritual they have going, there may be more coming to us than we would face by going to them. We won't know until we get out there.

Not a good plan, but that's all I've got

It's not cheating if there aren't any rules, Paxel. In this situation, the only rule is to come out alive if you can. She replies in a slightly more serious tone.

Notos doesn't need to be in a corner, since she can just activate her Feather Fall and drop the last 60 feet in one round

Notos will stay slightly behind the group so she can release the chain and activate her racial once per day Feather Fall to hit the ground at the same time the rest of the group does.

Just to be clear, we moved to descend the chains in the side room, not the chains directly above the throne, correct?

It is entirely up to the GM as to how the healing works. Since GM Erich asked to roll the healing, I rolled it. So long as it doesn't take a ton of time, which this has not in my opinion, there is no reason not to do it this way.

I am pretty sure Elby mentioned she gave up spellcasting for an archetype, although I may be remebering that from a previous scenario.

Notos uses Malik's CLW on him.

CLW on Malik: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

CLW on Malik: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Elby, you seem to still be hurt.

It looks like Elby is still down 8 HP

Notos uses her CLW on on Elby.

CLW on Elby: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Elby, are you Ok at this point?

Malik, would you like me to use your wand on you? You appear to be hurt.

Based on the last combat status, it looks like Elby would still be down 3 HP after the CLW, and Malik down 9 HP right now.

Notos uses her CLW on herself first

Cure light wounds on Notos: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Cure light wounds on Notos: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Cure light wounds on Notos: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Just enough, on three charges

OK, who else needs healing?

Notos also pull out her CLW wand.

I will gladly use my wand and yours on whoever needs it, and I will start on myself

@GM Erich, are we OK with averages, or do I need to roll for the amount on CLW charges?

Notos moves out of the mist, drawing her shortbow as she moves.

If Orange is still up, she casts Unwitting Ally and Orange needs to make a DC 14 Will Save

If Orange is down, she nocs an arrow and shoots at Red

Shortbow Attack with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17 damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Notos moves onto the platform and assesses the situation.

Based on this corridor layout, I don't think we are going to be able to stay in the mist and shoot them.

She uses her standard action to start a new Bardic Performance to Inspire Courage with +2 bonuses using Perform (Oratory).

Does that mean we are still on the chains and need to move onto the platform? What kind of action is it, or can it be part of a move action? Also, is any of the Obscuring Mist still around?

@GM Erich - That begs the question of how many rounds of Bardic performance I have used? Note that I have Lingering Performance, so instead of using a round of Bardic Performance every round, I can use one every third round and still have it going constantly. It just costs me a move action to restart instead of a free to maintain. I am thinking four rounds to get us up the chains and another two to get to our current position? That would be two rounds of Bardic Performance expended, if you are in agreement.

@GM, understood, an I will track the spell as expended. Thanks for expending the spell for me.

@GM Question- In the round summary/initiative, you show Notos with 10 damage, but I only see her taking 6 damage on the way up, all in the "climb checks and cuts" section. Am I missing something? Thanks.

Since it is a 20 foot radius, if you can get over the ledge and at least five feet onto it in the Mist, it might allow the fighters to get their footing. I will start my performance right after the Obscuring Mist goes up. Igor, did your little friend see if they had bows or other ranged weapons?

I Have Darkvision, so no worries. It will still be a UMD check, since the scroll isn't on my spell list.

@GM, what checks would it take to stop climbing on the chain, pull a scroll from a Handy Haversack, and try to cast the scroll? It may take multiple rounds to accomplish. especially if I need to take an action every round to hold my position in the chain?

Notos begins to climb, after moving towards the center of the room.

Notos whispers Zzorn, while I appreciate the advice and the chalk, keep your hands to yourself. If we can get the fog placed properly, you might even be able to get onto whatever ledge these women are on while hidden in the fog, which may be more of an advantage than trying to use bows while hanging on the chains.

Notos also has a +1 climb, so at least she can get up the chain.

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

I assume I know nothing, Nothing

This might be a really good time to try and use the Obscuring Mist trick we talked about. It might allow our front liners to get onto the platform without too much damage. Igor, can you cast it when we approach the top?

If we stay close enough, I may be able to inspire your climbing if you need it.

And she thinks to herself, I am very likely to need it, since I do not climb well. The Spell is Gallant Inspiration and since it only has verbal components, I can cast it while I am climbing.

Damn, I didn't pack any rope. How could I make sure a novice mistake.

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Every time I think this place is as bad as it can be, it gets worse.

Notos looks for a way to stop the process that is feeding the river.

Perhaps the way is down, instead of up?

Knowledge (Planes) perhaps, since the Fetchlings are from the Plane of Shadow?

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Boys indeed

Notos looks around the secret room while Zzorn and Igor have their "discussion"

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

I would think a Secret door would be near the throne, although if that was the case, the current Telendrak might have seen where it is?

Paxal, that seems as good an idea as any. There might be a way forward in the pit, or at a minimum we could go up a rope on the other side and save spells entirely. What does Tiny Pebble mean by "bird stones?"

Could I use Knowledge (Engineering) to figure out the trap mechanism, and possibly find a way to disable it?

Knowledge (Engineering): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Notos has no idea how to proceed.

knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Malik, you must be mis-remembering. Chiardmars are fast and beautiful horses, bred in the hills of Nidal.

If the rooms shift, I do not know of a safe place we could leave him. If he is able, the best option may be that he follows us.

Unless he is more afraid of what would happen were he disobedient than the pain of the torture. It sounds like something nasty might come Down those chains?

She will take on step closer and try to peer up the chains with her darkvision.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

I suspect Paxel, Zzorn and Malik should move up on the map?

Telendrak, are you saying you are not the original Telendrak? I do not understand. Does the Master somehow replace you if you die?

Do you know if the Master has any weaknesses? And what will happen to you if we take the obelisk from this place?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

I don't know that I need another Diplomacy roll, but it shouldn't hurt and could save time

Notos looks nervously around, and tries not to say any complete names that may attract the attention of the name owner.

Assuming the Perception check doesn't give us any new information. . .

Greetings. We did not seek to disturb any that reside here, but we are looking for the obsidian obelisk. We would appreciate any assistance you might provide, as ask if there is any service we might do for you in return?

Diplomacy, using Perform (oratory) via Versatile Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

And still trying to figure our what is going on here. I would assume Knowledge (Religion}

Knowledge (Religion}: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Paxel, I'm not sure if that will make it better or worse.

This place is seriously disturbing. I'll be glad when we get this done and get out of here.

She continues to move slowly forward to look at the throne and the body. She wracks her brain to see if she remembers anything about what is here.

Perception, mainly looking for writing or iconography to interpret: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Knowledge (Local) to see what she might know about the humanoid: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Knowledge (Religion) to see what she might know about how the body is strung up?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Note: Notos doesn't plan to move any closer until the others are moving forward

Notos moves forward, trying to stay in the middle of the group. Does she see anything else with her Darkvision?

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Notos activates Dancing Lights to try to provide more light for the people examining to substance on the floor.

She also moves back away from the substance, puts away her bow and pulls a strange object from her backpack.

I have a feeling this may come in handy here, she says in a low tone. It is a Haunt Siphon.

Notos is good in the middle where she is. She will pull out her shortbow and keep her eyes peeled with her 60 ft darkvision.

Notos will pick up additional Trail Rations for the journey.

Golbrier, did you mean a week total or a week each way?

She also picks up an extra Waterskin and a small tent.

After hearing the story of the rescue upstairs, she pulls out her Skeleton Key and tells Zzorn and Malik

You might want to pick up one of these for future activities.

Igor, could you use this on me each night. and she shows Igor her wand of Endure Elements

Notos would have made sure Alya's glass stayed full while they talked. A couple of drinks might get her impaired enough to assist our escape (or impair her in combat if it comes to that.)

Notos gestures toward Paxel, I am inclined to agree with my companion. We don't seek adventure. We just travel from place to place, trying to find things left behind over the years. We would like to avoid problems if we can. Your life sounds much more like adventuring to me, looking for people who don't want to be found.

Unfortunately, we have a meeting we must attend to, so we must make our farewells.

With that, she will start to gather her things to leave.

Would Notos have ever heard of Alya Renatus? I would assume it would be Knowledge (local) to know.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Probably not, but I will try to keep her engaged, although a bragging bully usually just needs an audience.