Saga of the Sages

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand sits on Rogarch's shoulder looking for trouble.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

[Drea Zelgath]

After the battle, Drea reveals what they have learned.

"As we are well aware, this was a library in better times. I would be pleased to carry that enchanted tablet - such a wealth of knowledge!"

Spellcraft Check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 If the GM allows me to carry my ruin reading ability through to the most powerful magic item in that cache - as per ruin reading.

"I have the ability to read all forms of magical writing. I will shelter whatever scrolls you do not take, Pirro," Drea announces.

Drea will takes the scrolls of detect secret doors, align weapon, halt undead, and knock. They would very much like the tablet of languages.

Perception Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

The sylph has their head in scrolls upon entering the next room behind the others.

[Ram Ironhand SS]

are we heading into D2A or back to D1 and then east? Either way, Ram will be upfront with Rogarch

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 (+11 for stonework)
With his shield and khopesh out, Ram is ready for whatever surprises this tomb has next.
"Eyes up Drea, we do not know what to expect"

[Drea Zelgath]

+11 for stonework???

[Penthesilea Aelyosan]

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 +2 v. surprise

Total of +11 for stonework :-p
He has a +9 normally

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

You'd be entering D2(b)- but the two rooms are connected and open onto each other completely.

[Ram Ironhand SS]

Ram pushes forward with the party following. His shield is held up in front o him, khopesh outstretched in his right hand. He bites down on a fresh clove and moves through into D2(b) and turns left up the stairs to the elevated area.

I assume the stairs are going up, not down?
Also waiting on the result of the 24 perception roll ;)

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

None of you notice any obvious threats as you enter the room.

DM Screen:

Percent: 1d100 ⇒ 83

As you begin up the stairs, a creature steps out from behind a pole, taking you by surprise!

Touch Attack, Flat Footed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

A spectral hand snares out and narrowly misses a suprised Ram!

Draped in rags, and hunched over goatlike les, this creature possesses a featureless face, save for a large eye ringed by fangs!

DC 14 Knowledge Planes Check:

This is an Aghash Div- one question at 14, two at 18, 3 at 23

Initiative Roll:

Drea Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Penthesilea Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Pirro Initiative : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Ram Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Rogarch Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Zarisha Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Div Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Turn Order:

1. Drea
2. Div
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro

Drea can act before the opponent.

[Drea Zelgath]

Drea would've taken time to replace their armor after the last combat ended.

Knowledge Planes Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Drea would like to know immunities/resistances and special attacks.

"It is an aghash div - an outsider from a fell plane!" Drea shouts out, brandishing their greatsword and moving towards the evil creature.

Move 20 feet.

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 1

Drea- you know they are immune to Fire + Poison, resistant to Acid + Electricity, and have both Spell Resistance, and DR overcome by Cold Iron OR Good weapons; for special attacks they have a Sandstorm ability, and a Cursed Gaze- which it can use to cause Shaken, Stunned, Confused, or Damage (assume it is stunning if you fail for now); it also has spell like abilities including Spectral Hand and Bestow Curse
You also know that Protection from Evil makes you immune to these Div's gaze

Anyone who passes within 30 feet of the Div on your turn will need to make a will save vs. the Gaze (Fort DC 16), unless you are averting eyes (50% chance to not need to save) or blindfolding yourself in some fashion

The Div tries again to touch Ram with the Spectral Hand:
Touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Ram- DC 16 Will Save or take -6 STR from the curse

1. Drea
2. Div
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro

Everyone can act again- Penthesilea-Pirro for round 1 and Drea for Round 2 before the Div acts again.

[Drea Zelgath]

Drea will share all the information that you received as a free action.

"It is immune to fire and poison! It is resistant to electricity, acid, and spells! It can be overcome with cold iron, but its gaze is deadly! A protecting ward against evil would do well to protect those that would battle this thing!"

The sylph moves forward, pausing to concentrate for a brief moment as a burst of lavender energy infuses their form.

Standard action to cast resistance on self. Single move 20 feet forward with cold iron greatsword drawn.

Will Save vs Gaze, Resistance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24

[Ram Ironhand SS]

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Ram bites down on the clove between his teeth as he endures the ghostly caress of the Div;
"Wherever you came from foul creature, you will have us to contend with- you and the creature that summoned you. Horus wills it."

Ram will use his move action to study the target: +1 Attach, Damage & a few skills. And he'll use a standard action to speak Inspiring Word to Rogarch.
"Rogarch, muster all your strength on this creature, it will be sent back to the planes it came from."

Inspiring Word:

Inspiring Word (Sp): As a standard action, you can speak an inspiring word to a creature within 30 feet. That creature receives a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round.
Inspiring Word 4/5 remain

[Zarisha al-Sakawi]

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Taking Drea's warning to heart, Zarisha makes her way across the elevated platform toward the div while casting her attention at the floor.

Random: 1d100 ⇒ 68
Fortitude: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Form: Incorporeal

I don't know if high or low is good, so where she is if she had to make and failed her Fortitude save, where the white cross is if she didn't have to make the save.

[Pirro Issa]

Pirro steps forward, drawing his cold iron kukri, to stand beside Ram. He reaches out and instills the dwarf with protective spirits.

"You are warded," he says.

5 ft Step, Draw Weapon, Cast protection from evil on Ram

[Penthesilea Aelyosan]

Woohoo Pirro!

Penthesilea steps back, closing her eyes as she exhorts her allies to greater efforts!

"Bring this thing down quickly and glory awaits!"

Beginning Inspire Courage

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand touches Rogarch for luck (Guidance) and then closes his eyes completely before they approach the div.

[Rogarch]

Rogarch calls upon the power of her god to destroy this creature before falling into a blood rage. She charges this evil creature with her large hammer in hand.

Fort Save,Guidance,Inspiring Word: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Reaching out with her Lucerne Hammer she attempts to smite this creature.

To Hit,Inspire,Inspiring Word,Smite,Rage: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
damage bypass DR.: 1d12 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 1
Penthesilea begins inspire courage.

Rogarch charges and hits the creature!

Ram studies and then speaks the inspiring word.

Pirro casts protection from evil. Ram is now immune to the gaze

Round 2
Drea moves in closer, using resistance to help guard against the gaze.

The Div 5 foot steps back, then uses Dimension door spell like ability to get out of melee reach!

1. Drea
2. Div
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro

Damage done: 23

Zarisha made the 50% chance- we'll go with high so if she could have acted more last round go ahead; otherwise the party is back up-- I've added the circle for reference on the gaze

[Ram Ironhand SS]

Ram will move 20 feet to chase down the Div.
"You are a coward; desecrating this tomb and fleeing when challenged!" Ram bangs his shield with his khopesh; "Horus sees all."

I was contemplating a bull rush but I don't think I had line of sight to make a charge. Can a Div be rushed or tripped?

[Drea Zelgath]

Drea cocks their head at the teleportation magic.

"Curious, this is," they utter, stalking towards the div without fear.

Will Save, Resistance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20 SUCCESS!

Drea swings down hard with their cold iron greatsword.

Melee Attack, Greatsword, 2-handed, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 112d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 + 1 = 15

[Penthesilea Aelyosan]

Penthesilea smirks as the creature teleports far enough away that she needn't fear meeting its gaze.

"Ha! Now if we all strike together we'll bring it down for sure!"

Longbow (IC, RS, Gravity Bow): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 12
Cold Iron Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 2 + 1 = 9
Longbow (IC, RS, Gravity Bow): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 11
Cold Iron Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 2 + 1 = 10
Not likely to matter, but she ignores her allies for cover...

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand with eyes still closed shut touches Rogarch for luck in the upcoming battle (Guidance).

[Rogarch]

Rogarch runs after the Div.

"You get back here and fight, you evil coward."

Her barbaric training allows her to catch up with the mobile rascal.

Fort save,Blood Rage and Guidance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

She then unleashes with her enormous hammer of doom.

To hit,Rage,Inspire,Smite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Damage,Inspire,Rage,Smite, Bypass DR: 1d12 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

[Pirro Issa]

"Well, this is problematic," he says as the div teleports across the room. "Zarisha."

He concentrates for a moment and then the phantom disappears. He then heads down the platform. He freezes a moment as he meets the creature's gaze.

Fortitude, Shared Consciousness: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12

Standard: Recall phantom
Move: Move 30 25 ft

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 2
Penthesilea fires twice and misses.

Rogarch catches up the Div and smashes it!

Ram moves. Yes- it could be tripped or bullrushed as normal, it stands not floats but also yes, from the platform to the ground you wouldn't have had a straight line to charge

Pirro recalls Zarisha and moves.

You hear a strange rumbling sound coming from within the room, and the floor shakes a bit beneath your feet- something is happening!

Round 3
Drea swings their great sword and misses. It's Fort not Will on the save but you make on that roll either way

Trapped in melee again so quickly, the Div screeches as it steps forward and lashes out as Rogarch.

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

One of the claws digs into Rogarch!

1. Drea
2. Div
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro
8. SOMETHING!

Damage Done: 40
Rogarch: 24/30

[ooc[Penthesilea, Rogarch, Zarish, Ram, and Pirro can act-- you can tell the Div is severely wounded.[/ooc]

[Spoiler=Knowledge Planes DC 12]The ground shake and the sound would be consistent with a ankhat manifesting itself in the room.[/ooc]

[Drea Zelgath]

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

"Colleagues!" Drea shouts out. "Beware! An ankhat comes!"

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand with eyes shut against the impending madness touches Rogarch. He is again bathed in a divine glow (Guidance).

[Rogarch]

Rogarch continues to rage. Fighting against the evil aura of the Div.

Fort Save,Blood Rage: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Only the burning power of her rage allows her to combat the alien stare.

She then backs up (5' step) and winds up another blow from her hammer.

To Hit,Rage,Guidance,Smite,Inspire: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Damage Smite,Inspire,Bypass DR: 1d12 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

She then shifts her hammer to her right hand. With her left hand she touches herself healing some of her wounds (Lay on Hands - Swift) and then draws forth a potion of Enlarge Person that she has close at hand.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 4

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 3
Rogarch's next hammer stroke crushes the Div, its body dissipating back to the plane from whence it came!

1. Drea
2. Div
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro
8. SOMETHING!

Rogarch: 28/30

Bold can ready actions before what Drea has told you is the Ankhat appears.

[Ram Ironhand SS]

As the Div dissolves the room quakes. Ram surges forward towards Drea and Rogarch, looking for the Ankhat, readying himself. He grinds down on the clove between his teeth...

[Pirro Issa]

Uncertain where the being will manifest, Pirro takes on a defensive stance.

Total Defense

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 3

The Pillar beside Ram rises, the bricks around it forming legs and the Akhat materializes in the room and attacks!

Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Both misses!

Round 4
Botting Drea this round:
Drea moves to engage:
Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 = 12

Miss!

1. Drea
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro
8. Akhat!

Rogarch: 28/30

Everyone else can act before the Akhat goes again

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand touches Rogarch again for luck (Guidance).

[Rogarch]

Rogarch howls in frustration. She had expected the creature to come out of the center of the room leaving her ample space to grow larger. Rogarch sighs and puts her potion away. She then grasps her large hammer in both hands and steps up (5' Step). With a mighty swing she hopes to shatter this pillar-like creature.

To hit,Rage,Guidance,Inspire: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Rage,Inspire,Cold Iron,Blunt: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

[Pirro Issa]

Judging the construct's material, Pirro sheathes his blade and moves his hand to his quarterstaff as he moves down the stairs. "Any ideas besides hammering it into submission?"

[Penthesilea Aelyosan]

Penthesilea closes the distance, selecting a hard-tipped fowler's arrow to make her own attempt at shattering the elemental.

Bow (PBS, IC, Gravity Bow): 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 26
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11

[Ram Ironhand SS]

Ram growls in surprise at the appearance of the Akhat, and raises his shield to endure the thunderous attacks. He peers up at the creature from behind his shield, watching, studying its movements.
Horus sees you, guardian

"Rogarch, swing your hammer again- Horus wills it."
Inspiring word on Rogarch. I really have to find better inspiring words :p

Inspiring word 3/5 Remain

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 4
Penthesilea shoots and hits, bashing off some of the elemental's collected matter! The bow does appear effective

Rogarch moves up and swings, but misses wildly!

Ram inspires Rogarch.

The Ankhat steps forward, moving closer to where the arrow had come from and lashing out at Ram and Rogarch each once!

At Ram:
Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Miss

At Rogarch:
Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Hit!

1. Drea
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro
8. Akhat!

Rogarch: 30/36

Damage done: 11

Everyone can act for round 5

[Helping Hand]

Helping Hand grants favor on Rogarch again. He wonders when all this senseless violence will end.

[Rogarch]

Rogarch step back (5' step) as the creature is on top of her. With a bit of breathing space she attempts to bring the hammer down.

To hit,Rage, Guidance, Inspiring word, Inspire: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
damage.Cold Iron,Blunt, Inspire: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

"Hammer Time."

[Pirro Issa]

Pirro steps closer to Rogarch and draws a wand. With a word, he summons the divine magic within and touches it to the half-orc's arm.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Roun 5

Rogarch swings and hits the elemental creature again, crumbling more bricks from its form!

Pirro cures Rogarch.

1. Drea
3. Penthesilea
4. Rogarch
5. Zarisha
6. Ram
7. Pirro
8. Akhat!

Rogarch: 34/36

Damage done: 25

Pending Pethesilea and Ram before the elemental

[Penthesilea Aelyosan]

Longbow (RS, PBS, IC, Gravity Bow): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 28
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
Longbow (RS, PBS, IC, Gravity Bow): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 28
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9

Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 26
Bludgeoning: 4d6 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 1) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 15
Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 12
Bludgeoning: 4d6 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 6) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 23

"Ha! Yes! Penthesilea the Mighty! Penthesilea Eagle-Eyed! That's how you shoot!"

[Ram Ironhand SS]

Ram feels the whistling bolts fly past him, seeing them hit the creature with thunder. He grins grimly and attempts to hook his Khopesh around the legs of the creature to trip it.

trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
no aoo since Ram has imp.trip... though I dont know how improved a 5 is, ugh

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

Round 5

Penthesilea's shots hit and destroy the Ankhat!

As you search the room, the only remaining item of note is the pool itself- it appears to be magical, and upon closer examination you think that drinking it's water would aid in casting abjuration spells. [ooc]Game terms, if you drink the water, once in the next 24 hours you can cast an abjuration spell at +1 caster level and +1 to its save DC[ooc]

You can go to the east through either the northernmost single-wie passage, the double doors, or the southernmost double wide passage- or you can backtrack to the stairs down at this point.

[Rogarch]

Rogarch falls out of rage. She takes a bit of breather and heals herself with her wand curing the scratches that remain. She tries the magical water out of curiosity. She looks around seeing that everyone else is unharmed.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Shall we check out the narrow passageway first?"

[Ram Ironhand SS]

As the creature crumbles Ram huffs, spitting onto the pile of rubble;
"Are we to expect more of these Akhats?"

He takes a drink from the pool, making the sign of Horus before quenching his thirst and wiping a wet hand across his forehead.
"When we are ready, I am with you Rogarch- the narrow passage"

[Helping Hand]

The little red scorpion gives a thumbs up and a hearty smile to Ram.

[Rogarch]

Rogarch beams at Ram and the others.

"Another battle well fought. As to who we will be fighting next only time will tell."

She heads (with Ram) to the narrow passageway.

[Oxnard Kettlebeak]

D3:
[i]An immense tiled pool, empty and no more than two feet deep lies beneath a vaulted ceiling covered with images of celestial beings. Four columns stand beyond the pool to the northeast, each carved to represent one of the four primal elements. A ring of hieroglyphs encircles the base of each pillar.[/b]

Knowledge Religion DC 15:

You recognize that the pool’s water
did not symbolize life, but rather a melange of all creative
energies.

Knowledge History DC 15:

You realize that such large, shallow pools were not uncommon in ancient Osirian architecture, particularly on temple grounds, though this one is unusual in that it is indoors.