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Three Aspis here. We can take them by surprise if we are quiet enough.

Blanmieux goes first and attack the closest one. "Rawr!"

Well, so much for the element of surprise... Thaddeus downs the contents of his Shield extract, and moves into the room, circling around the rear of the stairwell to make room for the more... direct members of their cadre.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Do we know what those magic circles/dust do?

Kn(Arcana): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 7 + (4) = 29

AC is now 22

I'll check out that room to our south, if it's clear.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 9 + (3) = 22   +1 vs traps

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Disable Device (if necessary): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Strength - Aid Another: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Thaddeus attempt to help Blanmieux, but it makes for an awkward pair squeezing in front of the door.

Rope in hand, Thaddeus moves forward carefully to the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 9 + (5) = 33    +1 vs traps

Disable Device (if necessary): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

“Wait – rope...” Thad says, pulling a hemp cord from Mors’ pack.

It sounds like we have to move toward the gaping hole in the wall; better safe than sorry.

That makes sense. I guess the secret passage was behind me, and that's why I didn't see it at first.

Extract vial in hand, Thaddeus shakes his horned head. “Kreighton couldn’t come here with us. Likely, we must meet on the other side. Ready?”

Stepping lightly, the tiefling moves through the mirror.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 9 + (3) = 23   +1 vs traps

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Let’s do this.

Maybe Fuzzfoot will chime in and clear things up.

I don’t understand what’s going on. Was there something I was supposed to see in 8?

Thadd closes the door from within room 8, turning the key in the lock.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 9 + (2) = 27

Thaddeus searches room 8, focusing on the south wall. “Aren’t there two small spires out there? I see no way to enter them.”

I’m not sure if we are supposed to be able to get to those, or not. Seems as good a place to look as any.

Also, should we split up? Everyone take a room ?

The registration information doesn't show much of use, except that you notice an odd thing. There are rooms numbered 1-8, and then also an 8a.

Are the rooms themselves numbered? Could we see that on the map, please?

“Everything seems tidy, except for that one room...”   (Is that #8?)

Thaddeus checks the pool in the courtyard, wondering if the reflections there are tied in any way to this mirror they search for.

And later...

“That pattern in the floor... does that look like a wayfinder, to you?”

Now back to his normal size, Thaddeus Wipes his spearpoint on one of the fallen cleric’s robes. “We should go to the tower, then. Of course, the Aspis will defend that gateway heavily. We should be prepared for a bloodbath.” Poking around his bandolier, he identifies a particular vial, and withdraws it.

Pulling an extract to drink right before we go through the gateway.

Thaddeus shrugs off the negative energy and takes advantage of his size, stabbing at the northern cleric with his longspear.

Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20
Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19

Longspear, Inspired Rage, Enlarge Person: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12

Oh, great!

As the yeti falls, Thaddeus retrieves a different vial, just as Sereniti begins her invocation. (or not, if you don’t want to use it, Ser...) The tiefling begins to swell up in a pulsing burst that brings him to near 4 meters in height.

Drink extract of Enlarge Person

Sure – the teleport is fine, Ser.

Serenity touches Thaddeus, and he’s suddenly transported much closer to the Yeti. He lobs the vial awkwardly, still dizzy from his companion’s magic.

Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24

Alchemist’s fire: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1       Sigh...

Thaddeus’ tail intwines around his bandolier, withdrawing a vial. His spear readied, he moves forward to support Mors.

Draw Alchemist’s fire; move

Kn(Nature): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 7 + (6) = 33

Sorry to hear that, Hanzo.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 9 + (4) = 28

Thad quirks an eyebrow upon seeing the corpse, and grabs Mors as he moves forward to impede him. “Aram Zey, the Master of Spells. Apparently Aspis wished to deprive the Society of his knowledge. And some of them are still here,” he whispers, gesturing deeper into the room where a group of invaders from the tapestry remain in this chamber and celebrate the wizard’s death.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Thaddeus nods to the remaining fighter, then leans toward the sorcerer with the point of his spear. “Drop your weapons; tell him to do the same. Now.”

Is this guy up to something?    Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (6) = 16

~~  Round 3  ~~

Thaddeus crosses Sereniti to cover both the sorcerer and the other Aspis. He lashes out at the caster with his longspear, but it stabs harmlessly into one of the illusions.

Move; now flanking Blue with Mors.
Longspear, Morale Bonus: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

1 is Prime: 1d4 ⇒ 4     Meh; One down, anyway.

Between Serentiti's spear defense and Mors’ vicious attack, the (red) savage warrior crumples to the ground.

Doesn’t look like it. I’m not sure where else you might mean.

Hanzo, what we really want to know is this – did you score us any of those cheap 50" TV’s?

Fuzz, my action was posted in the spoiler above. That just leaves Hakon (and Hanzo/HanzoBot)

Thadd calls out a warning to those behind him. “Fire! Douse the flames!”

Thaddeus moves along the wall, and in toward the Aspis near the east wall. “Stand down, Aspis, or join your fellows in death!”

Longspear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Thaddeus nods gratefully. “It was not our intent to harm them, but they left us few options.” Using the butt of his spear as a prod, the tiefling attempts to help herd the beasts toward their keeper.

Thadd has a longspear, so should probably get an AOO on blue as well, right?

Cold Iron Longspear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24   Crit?
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Thaddeus looks up at the shearing tower, the colorful beasts temporarily forgotten. “Well, now that – that was not expected...”

Well, if they charge us (and that's looking more and more likely) diplomacy will have already failed, right?

“Pards – rather intelligent, for beasts, and have telepathy, of a sort. I've no gift with animals, but...” Thaddeus steps forward, offering what he hopes is a mollifying gesture.

Peace, creature.

Handle Animal(Untrained): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0   Well, that answers that...

Depending on the results of those knowledge checks, Thadd will try to parlay or calm the creatures, if he can communicate with them somehow. Otherwise, he'll move to defend the retreating Lodge-goers.

I meant 2 squares right ... not left.

Done.

What are those things?
Kn(Arcana): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 7 + (4) = 27
Kn(Nature): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 7 + (5) = 28
Kn(Planes): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 7 + (4) = 23
Or same modifier for any applicable Kn check

Knowledge(Local) - Hao Jin Tapestry: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (4) + 1 = 15

I had another character on a mission through the tapestry, but I'm not sure what Thadd would know, including its location within the Lodge.

Additionally, I know I'm supposed to be able to get a +1 to knowledge for Friend of Janira Gavix, but story-wise, she's not around to help. Curious if the GM info refers to this at all.

“Which way did the Aspis go? And what is your name? I will tell any others of your kind to meet your here, or hide as best they can.”

Can I just say how glad I am to be in a group that asks questions first, before rushing into battle with unknowns? Good job!

For expedience, assume that Thaddeus will translate anything he understands. Mi casa es su spoiler.

“They claim to be lost – brought here by – Aspis!”

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 7 + (4) = 26     Assuming Thad trusts them:

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 9 + (5) = 19

Thaddeus searches for a few key maps, of Absalom, The Inner Sea, and of all known Golarion. “You are here – the island nation of Absalom – the heart of the Inner Sea. We will make right what these Apsis have done, and return you home – but we must first deal with this incursion. Remain here, if you wish, but you must hide – other Pathfinders may mistake you as invaders.”

Taking ink and brush, the tiefling scribbles out a large note on parchment (or the least important document to hand) in the Common tongue.

PEACE! We mean you no harm. Seek out Pathfinder Thaddeus Silverhorn.

With that, he hands them the page and his Wayfinder. “Hide yourselves, but show these to any who discover you. I don’t know if you can spot Aspis on sight, and you should defend yourselves if it comes to it – but Pathfinders should know what this means.”

Turning to the others, Thaddeus explains the conversation up to this point.

Stepping forward to represent the group, Thaddeus translates his teammates' questions, and adds a few of his own.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 2 + (2) = 18

"Friend or foe? We are here to protect this place."

Thaddeus translates Hanzo's words into Draconic, in case these creatures share more in common with kobolds that just appearance.

Same question. I'm guessing these things aren't normally here. Are they speaking? I understand a good array of languages, if so.
Kn(Any relevant): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 7 + (1) = 21
Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 9 + (1) = 20

If there's more to do in this zone, I'd suggest we try to take care of it.

Help us understand what our options are in this same zone.

I don't think we got an answer, on this. I don't see any more baddies, but there seems to be unexplored areas of this map (zone?) Let's clean up what we can.

For the sake of time...
Thadd examines the northern courtyard(?), and the doors beyond.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (4) = 19    +1 vs traps
Disable Device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Thadd likewise shows little empathy for the man. “You and Mors both make valid points, shaman – but to leave him unattended does pose significant risk.”

Which way?

“It sounds like we have little time to interrogate our prisoner. Should we tie him up, or...?” He lets the question hang in the air, as his spearpoint likewise hovers over the sniper’s throat.

"let's try to keep one alive to interrogate"

Thaddeus moves to the fallen sniper and calls to Mors. “Go! I’ll try to keep this on alive for interrogating after you’ve taken care of that sorcerer!”

Heal/Stabilize: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 5 + (2) = 23

Thaddeus jabs expertly past Mors, then retreats around the bookshelves to block any retreat.

Cold Iron Longspear, Inspired Rage, Bless: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Yeah, it seems pretty standard for spellcasters to forego Inspiring Rage, except in the case where they’d lost the ability (used all spells or silenced.)

Thaddeus works his way over to support Mors, jabbing his longspear carefully past the half-orc.

Cold Iron Longspear, Inspired Rage: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7