open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
CN Ratfolk Level 4 Alchemist/Vexing Dodger |HP 29/29 | AC: 21 (+2 vs animals) T: 16 FF: 11| Fort +5; Ref +10; Will +0 * +3 vs poison & +1 alchemical weapons or harmful effects from drinking | Init: +5 | Perception: darkvision |Sense Motive: -1| CMB: 0 CMD: 15 | Special Abilities: Unnatural, Cornered Fury, I have 3 arms | Movement: 25ft Base 15ft Climb | Active Conditions: None
Gillie moves quickly in his strange multi-limbed gait towards the door to the north of Guardian and climbs up on to the wall next to the door and looks it over for traps or oddities (more out of habit than distrust of the library)
M Kitsune Investigator (Empiricist) 4 HP 35/35 AC 17/T13/FF 14 F+4/R+8/W+5|Int+5|Per +10
Perception-Trapfinding:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
With the issue of Glorymane hopefully resolved Tinker joined the group as the made their way into the secret section.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Henrik shrugs and happily moves to follow the others.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Mine actually isn't, didn't think about it as the special ability "trapfinding", was just thinking of a normal perception check to look for traps as we move forward. Oops.
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
It's ok, despite the name "trapfinding" it mostly exists for disarming traps, not finding them...I mean it gives a bonus, but no trap requires you to have trapfinding to find it, unlike magical traps in 3.5 I believe.
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
That's right--anyone can find magical traps, but only a character with the trapfinding class ability can disarm them. So it's still useful to have a rogue around sometimes!
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
Moved my icon. Y'all realize that if we head this way, we may never complete whatever's on the left edge of the map? Or are we planning to hit that on the way out?
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
I'm not sure if we have enough time to clear everything, but that's kind of why I suggest at least opening all the doors down both hallways to see what's inside them before spending a ton of time searching the rooms. Let's look at the big picture of the whole library before we get caught up in all the small details of each room.
Splitting up is an option. I explained the rules in Discussion, I think, and it explains that small rooms take 30 minutes to search for one person, and halves the duration for each extra participant. But only 4 persons can search a small room at once, so the other two have to come up with something else productive to do, e.g. search another room.
Your hourglass shows that almost half of an hour has passed.
M Kitsune Investigator (Empiricist) 4 HP 35/35 AC 17/T13/FF 14 F+4/R+8/W+5|Int+5|Per +10
Looking at the group, Tinker thought for a moment, "Lets split up, three to a room so was can search quicker and not get in each others way. Draven, Henrikuaxian, and Gillie, take the room to the South end, Makras, Brock and I will take this room. When you are finished, take the next door north of there and we will take the next one south of this one. If there is a problem, send someone. he said.
CN Ratfolk Level 4 Alchemist/Vexing Dodger |HP 29/29 | AC: 21 (+2 vs animals) T: 16 FF: 11| Fort +5; Ref +10; Will +0 * +3 vs poison & +1 alchemical weapons or harmful effects from drinking | Init: +5 | Perception: darkvision |Sense Motive: -1| CMB: 0 CMD: 15 | Special Abilities: Unnatural, Cornered Fury, I have 3 arms | Movement: 25ft Base 15ft Climb | Active Conditions: None
"Okay! That sounds fun! Lets go!"
Gillie has begun to slightly bounce on the spot as he eagerly waits to get going. It does mean it looks like he's vibrating slightly.
I figured to separate these two parties into their own spoiler tags. Those who wish to remain 'immersive' might want to keep a small veil of mystery.
Darven, Henrikuaxian, Gillie:
The southern most door opens into a small room. These small and simple quarters are sparsely decorated with only simple furniture and a stoic portrait of Grand Prince Stavian III. A brass plaque on the frame of the portrait read, "In the end, loyalty is its own reward."
The room's tidy, but there are still a few signs of daily wear and use such as a small tray bearing the remains of a meal on the desk. The few possessions here are of little value.
And someone happens to be here! An older lady with a traditional taldan folk dress sits by the bed, and a red cloth blindfold is tied over her eyes. "Greetings," she says immediately as the door opens, "it's peculiar for anyone to be down here during a grand play. Who are you and why are you here?" Her tone of voice is polite and non-threatening.
This room doesn't appear to have any bookshelves, and thus is not a searchable room. Also, portrait is in Google Slides.
Darven/Henrikuaxian/Gillie Perception DC 15:
The woman appears to have four keys on a keychain on her belt. She is unarmed.
Tinker, Bocke, Markas:
Cabinets with two tall drawers each line the north and south walls of this room. A relief carving of a lion’s head dominates the south wall, hanging imperiously over a low stone step. The step has four shallow, cylindrical recesses.
Six freestanding statuettes of lions in various poses stand atop the furniture. One crouches as if preparing to ambush its prey. The second is roaring as it leaps at prey. The third wears a yoke that is chained to a large block that the lion strains to pull. The fourth wears a tiny pair of spectacles and reads from an ornate scroll. The fifth is draped in the flag of Taldor. And the sixth sits erect and wears a crown.
This is a medium sized room. Searching it will take 60 minutes, halved for each extra searcher.
Tinker/Bocke/Markas Perception DC 15:
There'a secret door behind the lion carving. The stone step functions as a combination lock, but rather than locking or unlocking the secret door, it seems ready to trigger some other device should someone open the door without disarming it.
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
I think a weekend post got lost somewhere, but all it said was Bocke agrees with the plan.
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
Darven responds to the woman, "Greetings. I am a librarian and find myself far more enamored with the library than the play."
perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
If I had diplomacy or charisma at all, which I don't:
Darven continues, "We haven't met in person before, but I imagine you are the caretaker the pleasant lion spoke of? I'm looking for some specific texts and, while I am quite accustomed to the Lewey Decimal System, the multiple rooms your material is spread out in is throwing me of. Perhaps you could be of some assistance. One librarian to another?"
Darven continues, "You must be the caretaker. I know the Lewey Decimal System, but you have too many rooms to make sense of. Can you show me where these materials are?"
"These" referring to materials we might be looking for.
M Kitsune Investigator (Empiricist) 4 HP 35/35 AC 17/T13/FF 14 F+4/R+8/W+5|Int+5|Per +10
North room TBM:
Perception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Stepping into the room, Tinker's eyes immediately locked on to something that did not look right. "Hold on before you start touching things. Something over by the lion head does not look right. Let me see if I can take care of it before we do anything." he said, pulling out a finely crafted set of tools before heading to check out the step below it.
Disable Device:1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 12 + (6) = 24
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
Bocke is about to touch something but yanks his hands back.
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
I don't have much to add until the caretaker responds, but this might be one of the few scenarios where splitting up is almost necessary to cover the amount of ground we need to cover in the minimal amount of time we have. Unfortunately, every time I've experienced splitting the party in Pathfinder, most of the party ends up dead, so please be careful!
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
"My name is Iliyana Baslee," she answers to Gillie, instinctively turning her head towards him.
The caretaker shakes her head at Darven. "As much as I appreciate your fondness of knowledge, even you should notice the blindfold I wear," she points at her eyes, "specifically disallowing me from reading. I have no knowledge of what the books hold. I guide students and explain what each room does. Which brings me to another point... since you don't claim to be lion blades, you must be trespassers. Why should I not scream for guards?"
You are about to answer, but a roar emanates throughout the hallways from the north. Iliyana sighs deeply, but doesn't appear to be alarmed herself.
North room TBM:
Just as Tinker is getting the combination lock disarmed, he makes the tiniest error which results in the lock go haywire. The instant he knows it went poorly, two ghostly lions emerge from two statues, and a third, bigger ghostly lion, pushes open the secret door and roars at the intruders.
A loud roar emanates from the northern room. And quite soon after that Tobias yells from far above, his voice muffled as it echoes. "Would you please keep your voices down? Thank you!"
Round 1 Bolded may act. Library of the Lion map Bocke
Makras
Tinker
Henrikuaxian
Gillie
Enemies
Darven
Knowledge (planes) to identify monsters DC 12:
The smaller lions are a variety foo dogs. They are neutral good extraplanar outsiders. You may choose a category what you want to know about. For each 5 points above the DC you'll get to choose another piece of information.
Knowledge (planes) to identify monsters DC 14:
The big lion is a foo lion. It is a large, neutral good extraplanar outsider. You may choose a category what you want to know about. For each 5 points above the DC you'll get to choose another piece of information.
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
Darven stares at the woman in disbelief, "You are...forbidden from reading books? Does this place even know what a library is?" Darven says as he pinches the bridge of his nose. "No one should be forbidden from reading, and no book should be forbidden. Tell you what, would you like to read? Come work at my library, and you can read whatever you want and get paid to work there. If you have a family, bring them too."
Hearing the roar, Darven spins around, "You think about that, it sounds like someone is in trouble, and I don't want anyone to get hurt."
Paired Protectors: When two or more foo creatures are within 30 feet of one another, they both gain the benefit of a protection from evil spell. The caster level of this protection from evil effect is equal to the highest Hit Dice of the affected foo creatures. This effect can be dispelled, but if it is, a foo creature can reactivate it as a swift action.
Stony defense: A number of times per day equal to its Hit Dice, a foo creature can harden its skin to unyielding stone as an immediate action. It gains hardness 8 until the end of its next turn, but its speed is reduced by 10 feet for the same duration.
The foo dog's worst save is Will save at a +3 bonus.
Makras' info:
All foo creatures have DR 5/bludgeoning and are immune to poison, disease, paralysis, and sleep effects.
Makras is quick to act, and swings his pickaxe at the odd creature (magenta). It's strike hits true, albeit the wound isn't as big as it should be. That creature's skin is tough!
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Assuming my name lost it's bolding incorrectly, since I haven't acted yet?
"That doesn't sound good!" Henrikuaxian squeaks, as he runs after Gillie.
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
If I get any bonus info, resistances and weaknesses, please.
Bocke will step back, draw his longbow, and call on Nethys' protection.
Deflection Aura, Defense Subdomain wrote:
Deflection Aura (Su): Once each day, you can emit a 20- foot aura for a number of rounds equal to your cleric level. Allies within the aura gain a +2 deflection bonus to AC and combat maneuver defense.
"Gentle guardians, I entreat you to hold while we explain ourselves."
Sorry, Henrikuaxian, I totally screwed up the boldening! Also, I noticed Tinker didn't really act on his turn, so I'll bot and have him draw an item of his choice, do Total Defense in addition, and take a 5ft step back towards others.
Bocke's info:
All foo creatures have DR 5/bludgeoning and are immune to poison, disease, paralysis, and sleep effects. But you already knew that due to Makras, so you get the save bonuses for the foo dogs: Fortitude +6, Reflex +5, Will +3.
Their only "weakness" is the lack of high armor class. Foo dogs have AC 15, foo lions AC 17.
The rest of the team rushes towards the northern room to help their colleagues.
Bocke's aura reaches all but Darven, who was caught up talking with the caretaker when the fight broke out.
The largest of the lions speaks with a rather similar voice that of the Guardian. "We are called upon to protect from intruders. And it is what we have promised to do. You cannot sway our oath."
The small lions don't bother to move from their positions and attack Makras and Tinker with their maws.
Their lousy attempts are easily thwarted by the experienced pathfinders. The larger lion huffs and puffs, and attempts to make minced meat out of Tinker.
Male LG Human Lifting Hand Monk 3/ Paladin 2 (Tortured Crusader)/ Champion of Irori 0 | HP 35/35 | AC 21 T 17 FF 18 | CMB +8, , CMD 20 | F: +7, R: +5, W: +10 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12, SM: +11 | Speed 40ft | Lay on Hands 4/4 | Active conditions: Lucky Number 6, Mage Armor
Darven rushes towards the commotion at his faster-than-average pace. Double move for 80ft. "What's happening?" he says once he arrives close to the action.
I have a wand of mage armor and some potions of mage armor on my belt. I'm going to drink a potion on my next turn, but if someone wants to save me a turn of that feel free to utilize one of those items on me. Additionally, feel free to use some charges for yourself if you take the wand.
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
Bocke relays his knowledge. Not sure if we're supposed to open others' spoilers or not.
Enacting a Judgement of Destruction, Bocke will queue up some arrows and fire at Blue. Note to self: get some blunt arrows!
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
Makras continues struggling with the strange beasts!
GM, I got forgot about my oracle curse--I should be staggered in the first round of every combat and instead I did two actions. To make up for it, I'll pass my turn this round.
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
Looking annoyed that his pick didn't penetrate quite as deep as it should have, Makras reaches out to touch the wound, his hand glowing with magical energy!
Casting inflict light wounds (DC 13 Will save for half damage if the touch attack hits). Casting will provoke an AoO (AC 22 including deflection aura).
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
Henrikuaxian hustles up to be in front of the doorway, and his little eyes widen significantly when seeing what they were fighting.
Know(Planes):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Is there anything else to know about them other than what has already been revealed in above spoilers? Also, you mentioned in the initial description that they were "ghostly" lions, is that artistic license, or are they incorporeal? Going to hold off on using my standard action until I hear back from that, as it will make a difference in what I do.
Artistic, they are not incorporeal. You get to know a lot more: The bigger lion also has pounce and rake, and grapples with its bite attack. The smaller foo "dogs" just trip their enemies. All foo creatures can freeze into place and imitate statues.
Male Gnome Chaotic Good Wizard 4 | HP 26/26 | AC 17 T 13 FF 15 | F+2 R+3 W+4 (+2 vs illusions, +2 vs fear and despair) | Perception +8 | Init +6 | CMB -1 | CMD 11
The little gnome reaches into his spell component pouch and pulls forth a tiny little shovel. "Hmm, we're in this rather deep, seems like they should be as well." With a few arcane words and a tap of the shovel, arcane energy flows out of Henrikuaxian and creates a deep pit right underneath the large lion.
Casting Create Pit, directly centered under the lion, DC 16 Reflex save or he falls in, 20' deep. Everyone adjacent to it (currently the two dogs and Tinker), if they are still in their current spots at the end of their next turn, must make the same save with a +2 bonus or fall in.
I am curious - per the spell, if you make the save, you jump to safety in the nearest open space; however, the large lion does not have any safe spaces in this small room. If he makes his save, where would he go? Hopefully I don't see that happen right now, and this gets answered as a hypothetical...
Just as Bocke's arrows are about to hit the lion, in a blink of an eye the creature turns into stone, deflecting most of the power off. Fortunate for Bocke, his arrows still make dents into the hardened creature. As an immediate action it used Stony Defense, gaining hardness 8.
Magenta bite @ Makras:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Makras waves his hand so the lion tries to bite it. The creature is unsuccessful, and is blasted by the dwarf's harmful magic.
Magenta will save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Though it seems to not work as well as hoped.
Red reflex save:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
The lion is able to escape the sudden pit forming under it, essentially ruining the room's function. The desk falls right in. The lion is now balancing in the corner. The creature is now squeezing, and takes -4 to attack rolls and AC.
Botting Tinker
Tinker figures his position in the front line with a gaping hole in front of him is not favorable. And knowing the creatures are resistant to his weapons, he has very little options to be useful, but he can try. He does have a sense of a strategist in him, and takes just a small step diagonally to prevent the (blue) lion from escaping the pit.
5ft-step and draw rapier (move), study the blue lion (move).
The lions make bold strides to avoid falling into the pit. They try to go around the pathfinders to not fall into the pit. Bocke, Gillie, Tinker and Makras all get attacks of opportunities. Please detail whom you attack and how. Bocke has the option of only attacking magenta. Provided you have weapons drawn.
Once positioned behind the pathfinders, they try to make a meal out of Bocke, whose arrows really hurt!
But they sure can't even touch the elusive inquisitor!
The big lion tries to step carefully around the pit. Unable to charge, it just comes up to Makras, and bites.
Red bite @ Makras:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 141d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
It barely touches Makras' armor, and is easily deflected away.
Red reflex w/ +2:1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15
And as fate would have it, the poor lion has bad footing and falls into the pit.
Red falling damage:2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
Now prone on the bottom of the pit, it curses, loudly, in Celestial. It sounds heavenly.
open | NG male (he/him) human inquisitor (Nethys) 7 | AC 22 (T 16, FF 17) | HP 52/52 | F +8, R +9, W +9 | I +7, P +12 | Spells: 1st (5/5) 2nd (4/4) 3rd (2/2) | Judg (3/3) Bane (10/10) | Active Conditions: none
M Kitsune Investigator (Empiricist) 4 HP 35/35 AC 17/T13/FF 14 F+4/R+8/W+5|Int+5|Per +10
Aoo:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d6 ⇒ 6
Not having a good time of things, Tinker stabbed at the lion, only to see if fall into the pit. "Pity" he said before adding something in a language that sounded like what the Lion was saying.
Celestial:
[b]You kiss your mother with that mouth? Shame!
Stepping over, he tried to stab at the creature.
"Gillie, Makras, step to the side. The rest of you, push them into the pit while we have a chance." he said.
