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Xilt remembers that the Duke had died five years before the war in question.

24 Knowledge History on a take 10.

"Well the Duke could not have signed the document as he was already dead."

"Alright this one is clearly fake. Now perhaps we could look at the The Cracked Skull of Nirmath."

I doubt that the order that we examine them is relevant and we should just keep it moving.

Xilt places a few enchantments on himself and his familiar right before their meeting with Grandmaster Torch.

The wizard knows Torch's preferred meeting place.

27 Knowledge-Local on a take 10.

"It is unusual for him to meet with us here. I wonder what is going on."

Xilt looks up at Torch.

"Perhaps we should look at the scroll or should I say the Bloodsworn Declaration first."

Xilt shrugs having met Grandmaster Torch before and the man's reputation for double dealing and shady behaviour is well known.

"Well, we have a job to do. We should probably get going."

Thanks for running. It is appreciated. :)

@GM Jhaeman - Please put Xilt down for slow play for this adventure. This will allow me to play him one more time at level 11. Thanks! :)

Xilt simply waits for the combat to be over. The golem is hopelessly over matched at this point.

If you are looking for a fifth player I can accept slow play on my current module which is finishing and play Salvation of the Sages on slow play as well to end at the magical 33 XP.

It would be up to the GM and the party to see if I can be of use.

Thanks. :)

Xilt begins summoning a creature.

Summon Monster V is in progress.

Day Job, Minimum 50 gold, Craft-Alchemy,Crafter's Fortune, Ioun Stone: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 5 + 2 = 31

Xilt flies closer and readies an action to dispel his pit should an ally start to be fall into it by accident.

It is a Persistent Create Pit so two saves are needed. Control spells are great but the collateral damage is real for other players who do not take them seriously. I have already (accidentally) killed two characters with an Acid Pit and Aqueous Orb in my lifetime of play. So be forewarned. :)

"It looks like we will have to destroy his golem after all. What a pity!"

The wizard draws forth a pearl of power from his haversack and recalls his Create Pit spell should he need to cast it again.

Xilt glances at the golem, grabs a rod out of his haversack and attempts to drop him into a pit.

Create Pit Reflex DC 24 (Persistent, roll twice and take the lower roll).SR=NO.

Create Pit, Falling Damage 30 feet: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) = 11

"It would be a shame to destroy such a nice creation."

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37

Xilt checks out the cats before casting Haste on his teammates and moving to a safer distance.

Knowledge Planes or Arcana: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40

"Yes, perhaps it is the fault of the demon cats after all."

Aid to Diplomacy, DC 10: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

12's do happen on a die 20 and someday Xilt will succeed on a Diplomacy aid. :)

”We will help if we can. Some more information about these cats might be useful as well.”

Aid to Diplomacy DC 10: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1

Xilt can sense that the cleric wants something from him but exactly what he does not know. A more confident person would ask but the meek and mild wizard simply hovers and observes the situation.

@Berato - I do not have that boon unfortunately but good job with your channels!

Xilt looks to the others to answer as the words momentarily elude him.

Xilt attempts to dodge the bolt of lightning. It just hits him but is absorbed completely by Farroh spell (Communal Protection from Energy: Electricity).

Reflex save DC 20, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19

The wizard nods to Farrokh and draws a wand to improve his alacrity in the next fight (Heightened Awareness is up again). He turns around and slaps his familiar with an Extended Mirror Image spell.

"I should have done this before." The wizard half mumbles to himself.

Mirror Image, Extended on Tzleztor: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"Lead on Farrokh."

Xilt casts haste on the party. He hovers effortlessly in the air while his six copies dance around himself.

@GM Jhaeman - Thanks for the bot. :)

I will get a post up tomorrow morning (EST). It has been busy here and I am tired. :)

”Curious. I would have to have a closer look myself to see if I can add to our understanding of the mechanism behind the cloud giant feeding off the ectoplasm. “

Xilt shrugs.

”I am sure that he can handle looking around by himself. He is a wizard after all.”

Xilt and Tzleztor take to the air to avoid the strange blobs. They attempt to move to a safe distance.

”Moving away is best. No need to get into an unnecessary fight.”

The wizard muses.

”Strange that the rain does not have a paralyzing effect.”

Xilt suspects a looming conflict and casts Heightened Awareness to sharpen his mind and his reflexes. He then ponders the nature of the strange rain.

33 Knowledge Dungeoneering with the aid of his familiar and the Heightened Awareness spell on a take 10.

Xilt puzzles out the strange rain.

perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Xilt shrugs at the concept of foraging for food like an animal.

”I would be glad to Teleport anyone back to Absalom should we need any supplies.”

The wizard nods his head as Anthys speaks.

”In the end force will probably be required however a dialogue might fill in some gaps in our knowledge. We should at least attempt it first. “

Xilt can see perfectly well in the dark but still he would prefer to be sleeping then wandering around late into the night.

"Perhaps we should rest?"

"My extra-dimensional hotel is only moments away."

Xilt reads the writing and translates for the group.

"This area is off limits by order of the chief. There are some colourful expressions included that don't neatly translate into Taldane."

Xilt simply shakes his head in shame at his boisterous and overzealous companion.

He address the group in Giant.

"Well, yes my companion can be over the top at times but he has the right idea. An agreement of non-aggression would be most welcome."

Diplomacy (Aid) to Berato: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

Xilt looks over at Berato. The introverted wizard is glad that the responsibility of negotiations no longer falls on his shoulders.

Xilt shrugs. Your average giant is just not that smart but they can get hungry, very hungry.

"Very well."

Xilt suggests going east.

"Perhaps we should follow the light. It might be a camp fire used for cooking."

Xilt and his sidekick Tzleztor hang out at the back of the party. He looks up at the ceiling to determine if he might be able to fly over the trolls if need be.

@GM Jhaeman - How high is the ceiling in this cave?

@GM Jhaeman/Farrokh - As Xilt cast Mnemonic Enhancer 10 minutes was needed to prepare the Tongues spell. If he would have filled an empty spell slot it would only take him 1 minute with Fast Study. :)

Xilt finds a safe place to prepare his magics and after a short while he enchants Berato with the ability to speak and understand all languages.

Tongues spell is cast on Berato.

"Alright let us go back."

Xilt does not want to push his luck especially if there is gear on the line. He walks away hoping to pull the rest of the party with him to regroup.

Xilt puts up his hands and nods at the giants indicating that he knows it is time to leave.

"We should go for now unless you want to fight them. I can cast a spell to allow Berato to communicate with them but it will require a bit of study time."

"This might be handy if we actually want to communicate with their chief who might not understand Taldane."

Xilt sighs. He attempts to speak to the giants himself in their native tongue.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Xilt shrugs for those who can see in the dark.

"Well, I never said I was much of a diplomat."

"If it is important than I know just the spell to allow Berato to speak and understand any language."

Sorry for the delay but the result would have probably have been a failure even if Xilt rolled.

Xilt rubs his wrists after being savagely dragged around by the female giant. He smiles in good humour not wishing to offend anyone. Unlike some of the others he can see perfectly well in the darkness.

He speaks to Farrokh in the common tongue before consenting to translate his latest request.

"Perhaps we should try to slip away now. There is no need to slaughter these people and they are clearly lost. We should take advantage of this fact."

Xilt speaks all three of the Ettin's pidgin so he anticipates no difficulty communicating with the creature.

Intelligence check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Xilt looks shyly at Farrokh.

"I will be happy to translate anything that you would like to say but I am not going to lead the conversation."

Xilt is no social butterfly and he will not lead any negotiation unless there is no other way. :)

Xilt shrugs expecting there is to be an almost immediate combat.

"Very well then. I better put up some magical protection ... just in case."

Before Xilt begins his negotiations he copies himself.

Mirror Image, CL 13 with arcane point spent: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Xilt shrugs at Farrokh's suggestion.

"I doubt that these flunkies know anything of any importance. They look like low status guards to me."

"On the other hand taking a break to prepare your spells does seem like a good idea to me. There might be more challenging encounters to come."

Xilt nods at the sound use of military strategy.

"True, it will be interesting to see who will be victorious."

The party stays warm and dry inside Xilt's extra-dimensional sanctum (Rope Trick). Before resting he fortifies every party member with protection against the elements so they have little to worry about the morning cold.

Endure Elements is up on everyone

Before departing the Rope Trick the wizard casts a simple spell on himself to repel and dry any incidental rain that might fall on him (Prestidigitation) and he even draws forth an umbrella to use.

Xilt shrugs keeping his distance for now. He had no real intention of intervening in the first place but he definitely does not want to be played for a mark.

"Very well our attention is best spent elsewhere."

Xilt attempts to resist. He is shook up a little bit but he holds his ground.

Will save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Xilt prepares his typical selection of spells for the day.

The wizard casts a spell to heighten his senses before examining the woman at a distance. He has encountered plants that look like trapped women on previous adventures so he is naturally wary.

Heightened Awareness is cast.

24 Knowledge Nature (on a take 10).

Knowledge Local check would be 27, Knowledge Arcana or Planes would be 34, Knowledge Dungeoneering would be 31.