[PFS/DMK/GD4] 6-98IV Serpent Rise! (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Shohiraj whispers a reply to Zurnzal and Marnarius.

I'm not the type of lady to rush into things, so let's start with examining the floors, walls, ceilings then doors before approaching. I could use an extra pair of eyes spotting traps.

Can we assume Zurnzal and Marnarius auto aid on perception checks for traps on floor, walls, ceiling and doors?

Sounds reasonable

Shohiraj notices a pretty nasty magical trap, set to trigger by whoever opens the door. Also, there's a second trap that would activate if the door is opened without a key.

DDV DC 30 for both to disable

Using her masterwork thieves tools, Shohirah calmly attempts to disable both traps and uses her key to open the door.

DDV, t10: 10 + 22 = 32

The professional manages to disable the traps, and a certain key should allow ingress.

The door opens up to a large vault. Rows of low shelves laden with scrolls, books, and the odd relic line this well-lit hall. At its far end stands a small fountain that emits a small amount of steam—enough to keep this dry room’s humidity constant. Six decorative columns, each one densely carved with animal imagery and fanciful whorls, stand along the walls, and a pair of lounging lizard statues rest on a dais at the north end of the room.

The quiet, disturbed elf waits for the Professional to examine the entrance area for traps as well, before continuing in to the vault.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Pausing outside the entrance area, she scans the room using detect magic.

"Now, where might Zey's tapestry notes be?" she wonders aloud.

Seeing the ease at which Shohiraj worked regarding the traps and door, Marnarius confidently moves up behind her.

"That ain't the only thing worth taking in here." He mentions.

Taking his time, Marnarius scans the vault from the door, looking for threats and any tracks or footprints that may have been left in the dust on the floor. He also has his eye out for the precious weapon that the pathfinders stole from him years ago.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

322 whispers, her voice alien. "Oh, dσ you hα√e some+híng iπ pªrti¢ulαr yσu're seªrchiπg ƒ°r?"

"I speak Common, Halfling, and Infernal. I picked the last one up for fun, it has some funny sounds in it and scares the crap out of people."

Joliryn steps into the vaults and looks around for the notes.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

I'm not used to characters with such a low Perception modifier at such at this level!

"I'm not much for a bunch of languages. I smash things. Let's look for something to smash."

Marnarius whispers back to 322 "I kind of got that. Completely ignored my story didn't you? That's OK." Marnarius then gives 322 a quick description. "Let me know if you see it."

I have NO idea what the weapon is. I just know that it's supposed to be here. It will be interesting to see how the scenario and Kludde lead me to it.

To everyone, Marnarius whispers "Anyone see anything suspicious before we move in further?"

Her voice comes again, as if from the void of space. "I wàs ... distraçted," she responds to Marnarius.

"Bεsidës," she smirks, in a cold, unnerving way, "Dφ ¥°ü εxpëct àny wσmaπ +° pay attëntioπ às you dεs¢riße how ‘glφrious’ your ‘wëapoπ’ is?"

The agents spend a few fleeting moments searching as they notice the two lizards coming to life at the far end of the room.

Intrudersss, one hisses.

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Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard
Lizard
??
??
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Shohiraj
Rataji
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"Walkin, talkin, stone lizards. Wonderful." Marnarius looks to 322 "We can talk about my glorious weapon another time."

Marnarius advances into the room (move action - 15ft), choosing to saddle up next to a bookshelf for cover.
I am assuming that from this position the Blue lizard does NOT have cover. Red line drawn on map indicating the cover percentage.
While on the move, Marnarius quick draws his mwk comp longbow and notches his sole durable adamantine arrow Should have bought more of these.
He takes a second to study his target (swift action - Blue) and steady his aim before loosing an arrow at the stone lizard to his right (Blue).

Attack - Studied Target: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32
Damage - Mwk Comp Longbow, Durable Adamantine Arrow, Studied Target, Sneak Attack: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + (6, 4) = 23

Oh that poor lizard. Two 20's is a great way to start first true combat.

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Extra Crit Damage: 2d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 + 4 = 24
Total Damage If Crit Confirms: 23 + 24 = 47

Zurnzal smiles broadly, ready to beat down on some stony lizards. He double-moves toward the lizards.

Sorry for the delay, I had a busy day yesterday.

In response to the languages question.

"I speak Aklo, I'd be happy to translate for you, Aklo is not a language I get much use out of these days. I have come across those with your condition before, just tell me what you need done."

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Now, in the vault.

kn nature: lizard: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

If that doesn't work, would a different Knowledge roll be better? Arcana?
Know(arc): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

K(planes) is the check you're looking for. For experiment, that would be the same check, so:

Marnarius takes his adamantine arrow and lodges it deep into the lizard, causing it to gurgle it next few words. Zurnzal moves into position.

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Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (47)
Lizard - Yellow
??
??
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Shohiraj
Rataji
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The disturbed elf finds her thoughts don't match her tongue in times of stress. Her thoughts come out in a language different from what she intended. "Ah, ul foo lishardk. focuuk aavavackuk par juukav ni! Avheausan geav bonuukeuk nalkruska pairun"

She moves forward, drawing her best dagger.

Joliryn double moves so she's inside the room with the enemies. While moving, Joliryn draws her kukri.

"Got it!" Joliryn announces after hearing the translation of 322's words.

While 322 spews gibberish, both she and Joliryn move in. As they do so, the columns in the back of the room start moving: two creatures, chameleonic counterparts to the lizards, start moving, one of them rather close to Marnarius. It lashes out with its tongue, and grabs a hold of him.

Tongue, Marnarius: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

The other chameleon moves at the experiment, and bites at her

Bite, 322: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 242d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15

The two lizard charge at Zurnzal, setting up their frills as they do so, forming an intimidating advancing wall of red

Bite, Zurnzal: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17
Bite, Zurnzal: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 232d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 = 15 DC 13 will or be shaken

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (47)
Lizard - Yellow
??
??
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kn planes: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Rataji cast ear piercing scream at the blue chameleon and moved up a bit.

Kludde: Am I grappled?

The rogue stealthily scouts ahead always weary of triggering a trap.

Stealth, t10: 10 + 15 = 25

Shohiraj continues to cling to the shadows and moves into strike the (yellow) lizard. She quickly draws (feat) a sap and smokestick while using the adjacent bench for cover.

Fast Stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
Accelerated Acrobatics if necessary: 1d20 + 15 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 10 = 14

Sap: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
SA+sap master: 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4) + 8 = 21

Debilitating Injury (Ex) Whenever Shohiraj deals sneak attack damage to a target, she can also apply one of the following penalties for 1 round. Bewildered: The target takes a –2 to AC against all attacks, and an additional –2 penalty to AC against Shohiraj’s attacks.

Yes, Marnarius is grappled.
@Rataji: can you roll damage with that, and list DC?
Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Rataji casts a spell at the nearest chameleon. Some stone crumbles off, but the creature doesn't slow down.

Shohiraj sneaks up to the chameleon to deliver a crunching blow to its head.

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius (grappled)
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (47)
Lizard - Yellow
Chameleon - Yellow (29)
Chameleon - Blue <-- Pending damage from EPS
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Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Using my shirt re-roll on that one, because ugh.
will: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17

Zurnzal uses a brawler's flurry on the lizard that bit him.
unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

All count as magic

322 looks to the beast that has grappled her companion, and shares some of the madness within her.
Confused for 7 rounds; DC 17 Will negates. This is a mind-affecting compulsion effect.

"Whoa! Didn't expect that!" Joliryn steps away from the living chameleon statue and points a finger at it. Two scorching rays shoot from her finger and head for the blue chameleon.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 5) = 14
Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 4) = 16

Marnarius looks to the chameleon to his left as it comes out from hiding, spitting out "Clever" before being rapped in a large tongue.

Dropping his longbow (free action) and quick drawing his +1 longsword (free action), Marnarius quickly studies the chameleon (swift action - Yellow Chameleon) before unleashing two swipes with his longsword at the base of the chameleon's tongue (Full attack - Yellow Chameleon).

Attack - 1st Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack, Grappled: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 14
Damage - 1st Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 19

Attack - 2nd Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack, Grappled: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 15
Damage - 2nd Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 19

OK....two PANICKED swings of my sword. Hopefully the debilitating injury gives me something out of those poor rolls.

Zurnzal tries to slam through the lizard's defences, but only manages to land one hit.

322 tries to confuse the chameleons, but the dark energies don't take a hold.

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Joliryn is far more effective with her rays, hitting the chameleons twice and scorching the stonework.

EPS damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) = 11

Though Marnarius' aim is off, he still manages to land two cuts on the chameleon. A stony sheen comes over the chameleon, which absorbs most of the damage.

The chameleon releases Marnarius, and tries to bite him, while the other one steps closer and tries the same thing. Both are somewhat intimidated by the sword, though.
Bite, Marnarius: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Bite, Marnarius: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

The two lizard keeps up their assault on Zurnzal

Bite, Z: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 302d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13
Bite, Z: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Confirm, Z: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (47)
Lizard - Yellow (11)
Chameleon - Yellow (37)
Chameleon - Blue (35)
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Shohirah tumbles into the center of the room and a small fog begins to engulf her body emanating from a held smokestick.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

Fast Stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Edges of panic fill Marnarius's face as the two chameleons surround him and his melee partner retreats. Anger soon replaces the panic as Marnarius grabs his sword in both hands and belts out "Why won't" taking his first swing with his sword "you die" followed by his second swing (full attack - yellow chameleon).

Attack - 1st Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 25
Damage - 1st Attack, Studied Target, Two-handed, Power Attack: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 6 = 20

Attack - 2nd Attack, Studied Target, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 19
Damage - 2nd Attack, Studied Target, Two-handed, Power Attack: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 6 = 24

Zurnzal attacks the lizard again with a flurry.

flurry unarmed: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
flurry unarmed: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
flurry unarmed: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Two of those probably hit?

Shohiraj hides again, while Marnarius tries to get out from his precarious position by striking down one of the chameleons, then turning around and also striking down the other one!

As Zurnzal starts his flurry at the lizard, it also covers itself with a sheen of stone. Zurnzal lands two blows, but the rock-hard surface of the lizard gives little way.

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (51)
Lizard - Yellow (11)
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With the chameleons down, Joliryn turns toward the lizard. Joliryn figures the blue lizard's about to go down, and shoots one scorching ray at each of the lizards.

Scorching Ray vs. Blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 4) = 13
Scorching Ray vs. Yellow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 3) = 12

Marnarius anger relaxes "That's more like it." Focusing deeper into the vault he says to the group "Two down, two to go."

Joliryn scorches both lizards, but finds that her spell has a hard time breaching the hard, stony exterior. Some stone crumbles off, but not much.

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (54)
Lizard - Yellow (13)
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322 pulls her wand, and moves to heal Zurnzal.

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 = 13 charge 1/10

322 heals up Zurnzal.

Can somebody post an action for the Leader?

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (54)
Lizard - Yellow (13)
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Rataji moves up and looses a blase of force missiles at the blue lizard.

magic missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 4) + 4 = 16

Rataji sends a barrage of missiles at the lizard, nearly crumbling it to dust. It is still standing though, and still menacingly threatening Zurnzal, who dodges snapping jaw and slapping tail, until the second lizard finally manages to hit him.

Bite, Zurn: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Tail, Zurn: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Bite, Zurn: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Tail, Zurn: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (70)
Lizard - Yellow (13)
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Zurnzal tries punching the stupid thing again, hoping that enough stone has crumbled off to let him hurt it.

unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
unarmed flurry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

I should have had him get Pummeling Style with Martial Flexibility at the start of this combat! Next combat for sure...

FYI, I'm going to be at a work conference starting tomorrow through Friday, so my posting will be spotty (I'll do my very best to update all my games every night after I get back to my hotel, but I can't guarantee it). Feel free to bot me to move things along.

Shohiraj leaves the fog and moves into strike the (yellow) lizard. She uses adjacent bench for cover.

Fast Stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

Sap: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
SA+sap adept: 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 5) + 8 = 19

Debilitating Injury (Ex) Whenever Shohiraj deals sneak attack damage to a target, she can also apply one of the following penalties for 1 round. Disoriented: The target takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, and an additional –2 penalty on all attack rolls against Shohiraj.

Marnarius, seeing the space within the main isle full, moves along the outer edge to flank the healthier lizard (Double Move - 60ft). As he moves into melee, Marnarius studies the lizard (Swift Action - Studied Target Yellow Lizard). As he moves into melee, Marnarius slows his pace slightly and focuses on not drawing an attack from the lizard.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

322 expends another charge healing Zurnzal. Direct confrontation is not her strength, and she holds the few direct spells she has in reserve.

CMW@Zurnzal: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9 charge 2/10

Zurnzal nods and grunts at 322, his form of thanks for the healing.

Did you count both heals? (13+9) It doesn't seem like you should have as much damage as your summary indicates.

I took 28 damage total from what I can see, so... no I think I missed the other healing. Fixed.

The lizard almost seems to taunt Zurnzal as he lands blow after blow on the stone-hard exterior of the lizard. Only his last strike chips off some pebbles.

Shihiraj is rather effective, though, striking from an unseen position, and catching the lizard completely off-guard.

Marnarius moves up while 322 heals the damphir half-orc.

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Blue (71)
Lizard - Yellow (40)
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Rataji will move up and throw another blast of force orbs at the blue lizard.

magic missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 1) + 4 = 13

Four missiles of force slam into the frilled stony lizard. This time around, the blue lizard succumbs.

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Shohiraj
Rataji
Marnarius
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
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Lizard - Yellow (40)
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