Rise of the Runelords IC

[Erloas]

Lebwen had been hanging back watching mostly, not wanting to get in the way in his weakened state. But when called says "I'll see if I can see anything that might help" then casts detect magic as well and studies the areas pointed out.

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spellcraft
(1d20+18)[31] +11 base, +7 from Adalbert

and if it might be of use
knowledge (arcana)
(1d20+10)[14]

[u-b]

The spell on the door is clearly Arcane Lock keyed to a seven-pointed star, just not this one. Most likely a star the same size as carved on the doors. The spell has pretty high caster level. As for the auras beyong the doors, they are impossible to identify through solid stone. Lebwen can only determine the school of the rug-sized aura. It's Evocation.

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That is a pretty good amount of spellcraft.
Lebwen know (arcana): (1d20+10)[22]

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30ish minutes) Well, I suppose we should start looking for a slightly larger five pointed star then. I cannot break this lock, even if I knew where it was. We should split up within reason, and scan the area.

[u-b]

You start to do exactly that, beginning with the nearest location you did not exactly search, that is the eastern room, the one with three tables cluttered with stuff that did not originally attract your attention and the remains of the remains that did. This time you turn your attention towards the stuff on the tables and, sure enough, there it is, mostly buried under the tools and other implements, steel seven-pointed star! You all get yourselves ready and apply the star to the doors. The star fits and the doors click. Then the doors start to slowly open towards you. Behind them is a 30-by-15-feet room with a shallow pit of burning flame in the center that fills the room with a strange humid heat and the smell of burning hair. In the northern corners of the room, wooden risers each hold several dozen golden candles that burn without melting, while to the south the wall bears an immense carving of a seven-pointed star. Otherwise, the room seems to be empty.

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Divine Favor is off, but could be cast again before you open this door, if desired. Everything else is still going (let's say, Iris has about a minute left of both Protection from Evil and Bless). If you enter the room and/or wander about, specify the route you go.

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[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) That pool must be the runewell. Quite fascinating. I think Brodert or at least Master Kalizandrex will be interested in that. Adalbert kneels down to look closely at the magic of the pool. When he has seen enough he tries to fill the used potion vials with a few ounces of the liquid without getting too much into contact with it. Spoiler Show Sleight of Hand (1d20+7)[25] (ACP -1 since I unequip the buckler for this) Spellcraft (1d20+11)[26] to identify the aura.

[DrK]

Justin

Weapons in hand and poised like a dancer on the balls of his feet waiting for danger Justin cautiously follows Adalbert inside eyes wide at the strange room with the pool on the floor and the odd things inside. "Its a strange place my small friend, I'm not sure that I like this place, it seems evil and forboding."

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) To defeat evil, one must understand it, Justin. Just as a guard must understand the reason why people become violent, we must learn where this well draws its power from, and why it is so important as to raze a whole town over it, if only to appease a demonic hound. Adalbert answers.

[Erloas]

"Does the flames in the pool seem real or magical Adalbert? Is there anything in the pool, potentially causing the burnt hair smell?" Lewben asks as he slowly enters the room and walks around the outside of the room, scanning around for anything that seems out of place or any other sources of magic, to approach one of the risers to check out the candles. Checking to see if they're actually burning or another spell.

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cast detect magic again as necessary

spellcraft
(1d20+11)[13]
perception
(1d20+4)[9]

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) As I see it, the runewell is arcane magic in an alchemical form, maybe as powerful as a potent acid or base, maybe it reacts in a fiery way with living creatures. It might as well smell like burned hair by default. It might have been used recently and just removed the hair of the victim. Remember the spawn we saw? They had smooth skin.

[Ghostfoot]

Iris

Iris moves in circling opposite to Lebwen. "Careful Master Adalbert. If that really is the runewell we would do well to exercise extreme caution."

Having checked the immediate object of Adalbert's attention for overt maliciousness, she continues around to inspect the carving.

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pop a guidance

cast detect evil on the burning pit

followed by perception on the star carving (1d20+10)[15]

knowledge ? (1d20)[20] +?

[u-b]

You enter the room. No curse seems to befall on you upon entry. There is magic everywhere around and you start concentrating to find out more. Lebwen starts to walk along the wall clockwise, and Iris starts to walk counterclockwise. Adalbert only discovers that the shallow burning pit is (a) dry and (b) hot... when things started happening. Namely, you hear a spell being cast in the western part of the room. You see nothing in there.

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Something init: (1d20+8)[14]
Iris init: (1d20+7)[19]
Justin init: (1d20+4)[7]
Adalbert init: (1d20+4)[6]
Lebwen init: (1d20+0)[18]
Lizuga init: (1d20+1)[20]

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=> Iris, Lebwen, Lizuga (any order)

[CasualViking]

Lizuga Manescu AC 20+2 (+4 counter), Touch 11, FF 19, CMD 17|Fort +5 Ref +2+1 Will +7+1|HP: 31/31 "OH, I am SO done with you sneaky bastards!". Lizuga rushes in and sweeps her hammer through apparently empty space, hoping to catch something.

Triage 4/4. Maneuvers readied: Oaken Shield, Piercing Strike, Armor-piercing Thrust, Curate's Strike. Phalanx Lancer Stance.

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Move to T19. Piercing Strike at R18 and R19. attack - (1d20+8)[26], [roll=damage]1d12+4[/roll+(1d6)[1]. It's not explicitly RAW legal, but it seems reasonable to me. I haven't rolled miss chance to avoid unearned player knowledge.

[Erloas]

Lebwen steps into the room a bit, listening closely to identify the spell and focusing to see if he can pick up the magic hiding whomever is casting the spell.

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move to X18, should still have detect magic going

if applicable
perception
(1d20+4)[20]
spellcraft
(1d20+11)[31]

[Ghostfoot]

Iris

Unseen spellcasters in a wicked place like this can't be good. Iris shuffles back around the other side, invoking Shelyn's favour as she does.

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Move: Move to W17, bow in hand
Standard: Cast divine favor

Adoration: immediate sanctuary if attacked (Will DC13)

[u-b]

Lizuga moves in and bashes with her shield. The shield catches nothing. Lebwen detects a lot of magic in the room - many, many auras of up to strong size. Iris moves to the eastern side of the room, bow in hand. As she does, she feels some very strong jaws nearly tearing off her right leg for 20 damage, but she is able to get, limping, away. A large beefy vaguely goblin-faced creature becomes visible in the north-western corner of the room. It steps out and attacks. Justin gets a bite and a blow for a total of 36 damage and is knocked out. Lizuga gets a bunch of parallel deep scratches across her leg for 14 damage, but is still standing.

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Certainly greater barghest, and even beefier than you saw on the picture.

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Malfeshnekor will: (1d20+10)[23]
Squeezing invisible Malfeshnekor bite AoO: (1d20+18)[31] for (2d6+10)[20] vs Iris
Malfeshnekor bite: (1d20+20)[36] for (2d6+10)[22] vs Justin
Malfeshnekor claw: (1d20+20)[30] for (1d6+10)[14] vs Justin
Malfeshnekor claw: (1d20+20)[26] for (1d6+10)[14] vs Lizuga

Iris can change her actions starting after the AoO and before Malfeshnekor's full attack. This option does not include sticking around unless she wants to be rather dead.

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Justin is out in T17.

=> Party (maybe excluding Justin)

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) By the gods, that thing is doubly as large, and four times as ugly as I expected it. Adalbert darts forward, touching the young guard. The bleeding young man vanishes. Lizuga, cover the retreat, this thing is not beatable by sheer force. He tries to drag the man away. Spoiler Show Casting Invisibility on Justin. My drag load is 300, which should be enough for Justin plus armor and weapons. I'm not expecting a full 30 feet, but maybe 5 or 10.

[CasualViking]

Lizuga Manescu AC 20 (+4 counter), Touch 11, FF 19, CMD 17|Fort +5 Ref +2 Will +7|HP: 17/31 Lizuga goes pale. Her mouth becomes a taut line. She risks a quick glance over her shoulders, and then retreats, determined to keep her friends alive.

Triage 2/4. Maneuvers readied: Oaken Shield, Piercing Strike, Armor-piercing Thrust, Curate's Strike. Phalanx Lancer Stance.

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Full round action and 2 uses of Triage to take a double move without provoking AoO and healing each ally passed along the way for 12(but not myself). Move to U14 (T19-U-19-V18-U17-16-15-14).

[Ghostfoot]

Iris

Iris watches on horror as blood - her own blood, and lots of it - splashes against the walls of he chamber. She stumbles away, not really comprehending what has just happened. Her leg gives out and she slides along the wall. Adalbert is there next to her dragging something, someone. She can't see what it is but it leaves a lot of blood trailing behind it.

Then Lizuga is next to her and she feels the woman's power strengthen her. Her leg is better and she can focus once more. With everyone starting to gather together out of the chamber she calls on further divine blessings from Shelyn to aid the party.

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The retcon:
1) pop a judgment - fast healing 2
2) flee to T13 instead of W17
3) continue to cast divine favour

this round:
standard: cast bless (I don't think this was actually active previously)
move: assist Justin to get up, if appropriate?

[DrK]

Justin

Justin comes to, blood pouring from his body, skin sealed shut from LIzuga's minstrations and the halfling dragging him away. He rolls to his feet, eyes wide with both pain and the horror of the savage looking "thing" that just savaged him. Stepping back he unsteadily lunges forward extending his reach to keep range from the beast and defending Lizuga and braces himself for what is to come!

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Move action: Stand up, 5ft if needed to get to 15ft range
Standrd: Piercing strike so total 15ft Reach! Using cold iron weapon
(1d20+10)[17] +2 if it can't see invisible and flatfooted; Damage (2d6+6)[8]
- Now not visible

If attacked Bloody Riposte (1d20+10)[30] dam (4d6+6)[21]
EDIT: If activated 29 to confirm for 7 extra damage


Justin Kaijitsu
M CG Human Warlord, Level 4, Init 4, HP 12/36, Speed 30
AC 18, Touch 14, Flat-footed 14, CMD 18, Fort 6, Ref 5, Will 3, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 4
Shortsword MW, Cold Iron 9 (or +7) (1d6+4+2, 19-20)
Shortsword (off Hand) +6 (1d6+2+2, 19-20)
MW Hand Axe (off hand) (+7) (1d6+2+2, x3)
Chain Shirt (+4 Armor, +4 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 19, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 14
Conditions Bless (+1 hit/Will save vs fear); Indomitable Presenc (All allies within 30-ft. Die Hard feat, +2 Morale Fort Vs Death/Fatigue/Poison)

[Erloas]

Upon seeing the beast Lebwen says "Maybe we should see if we can get out and block the door for a chance to regroup. I'm in no shape to put up a real fight." Lacking any good options, Lebwen conjures an arrow and throws it at the beast, then follows the others out the doors, ready to try to shut them once everyone is out.

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cast deadeye arrow
(1d20+3)[9] ranged touch attack, just +3 BAB
(1d6+4)[7]

[u-b]

You leave the room. Your parting shots do you no good, but the creature does not attack. Instead, it hides behind the wall to the west and addresses you in broken Common in a low growling voice. "Got away. Good for you. Will talk?"

[CasualViking]

Lizuga Manescu AC 20 (+4 counter), Touch 11, FF 19, CMD 17|Fort +5 Ref +2 Will +7|HP: 17/31 "Lady, grant us strength in these trying times, and don't let this demon wolf eat us all. Thank you". Lizuga keeps her polearm leveled at the fiend, and secures the butt against her boot, setting her feet in a wide stance to prepare for the creature to pounce. "Talk. We will listen", she says, trying not to snarl.

Swift action to grant myself fast healing. Brace vs charge. Triage 1/4. Maneuvers readied: Oaken Shield, Piercing Strike, Armor-piercing Thrust, Curate's Strike. Phalanx Lancer Stance.

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) Talk? Adalbert narrows his eyes, then it hits him. You are bound to this place, are you not? the halfling laughs. What kind of negotiation would we have? Promises of power? Servants? Riches? You can rot here for all eternity for all I care. the bard scoffs at the huge beast.

[u-b]

The beast replies, still taking cover behind the wall. "You lie, half man. You come. You want some. Why come? What want? Have riches. Can show. Others come, you no get riches."

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) I seek knowledge, demon. If you do not know its power, then you are as stupid as the vile goblins that revere you. Who imprisoned you here? this hardly seems like a place where angels and benevolent gods are worshipped.

[DrK]

Justin

Stumbling out with the others Justin eyes, the door, "Can we lock them again and keep that thing in there? We need more effective tools to deal with that monstosity in there." He eyes the others, "Can we seal the door and then come back better prepared." Holding his side where the chain links are sheeted red in blood, and fresh blood still drops on the floor he shakes his head. "Its too strong, too fast for us to handle."

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Justin Kaijitsu
M CG Human Warlord, Level 4, Init 4, HP 12/36, Speed 30
AC 18, Touch 14, Flat-footed 14, CMD 18, Fort 6, Ref 5, Will 3, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 4
Shortsword MW, Cold Iron 9 (or +7) (1d6+4+2, 19-20)
Shortsword (off Hand) +6 (1d6+2+2, 19-20)
MW Hand Axe (off hand) (+7) (1d6+2+2, x3)
Chain Shirt (+4 Armor, +4 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 19, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 14
Conditions Bless (+1 hit/Will save vs fear); Indomitable Presenc (All allies within 30-ft. Die Hard feat, +2 Morale Fort Vs Death/Fatigue/Poison)

[u-b]

"Knowledge you want. Knowledge you no have. Stupid little half man."

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I think the negotiations are at an impasse.

[Spore]

Adalbert Halfling Archivist Bard AC: 20 HP: 25/25 touch: 15, ff: 16, CMD: 15 Conditions: Heightened Awareness (30 minutes), Longstrider (3,5hours), Detect Magic (3rds) Astute observation, Malfeshnekoooor. Adalbert tries to mispronounce the demon dog's name in hopes it is his true name and vexes it essence. Yes, I think we are done here. he says to Justin, pretending not to care too much about his friend's injuries, yet.

[CasualViking]

Lizuga Manescu AC 20 (+4 counter), Touch 11, FF 19, CMD 17|Fort +5 Ref +2 Will +7|HP: 17/31 "I have heard enough". Lizuga reaches out her hand and blasts golden light at the monster. swift action to Triage myself for fast healing, Curate's strike touch - (1d20+7)[25], force - (1d6+3)[9], healing Justin for 10 if it hits

Swift action to grant myself fast healing. Brace vs charge. Triage 0/4. Maneuvers readied: Oaken Shield, Piercing Strike, Armor-piercing Thrust, Curate's Strike. Phalanx Lancer Stance.

[Ghostfoot]

Iris

As soon as Lizuga bursts into action Iris also swiftly acts, letting fly with a couple of arrows at the monstrosity. Shelyn guide my arrows true, I fear not even the gods can help us.

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Swift: switch judgment to smiting (magic vs DR)
Standard: longbow (1d20+6)[16] (+3 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 weapon, -2 rapid shot, +3 divine favour, +1 bless, -4 cover); damage (1d8+5)[8] (+2 Str, +3 divine favour)
longbow (1d20+6)[16] (+3 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 weapon, -2 rapid shot, +3 divine favour, +1 bless, -4 cover); damage (1d8+5)[9] (+2 Str, +3 divine favour)

hope it's okay to attack? initiative if needed (1d20+7)[27]

Iris of Shelyn
F NG Human (Varisian) Inquisitor (Urban Infiltrator), Level 4, Init 7, HP 17/21, Speed 30ft
AC 20, Touch 16, Flat-footed 16, CMD 21, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 7, CMB +5, Base Attack Bonus 3
MW Composite Longbow (+2 Str) +8 (+3 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 weapon) (1d8+2, x3)
Morningstar (two-handed) +5 (+3 BAB, +2 Str) (1d8+3, x2)
Dagger +5 (+3 BAB, +2 Str) or ranged +7 (+3 BAB, +4 Dex) (1d4+2, 19-20/ x2)
Mithral MW Chain Shirt Armour (+4 Armor, +4 Dex, +2 Misc)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 18, Con 8, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 10
Condition
*Lucky Number [19] (24 hours): reroll or +2 Luck bonus if number [19] rolled
*Indomitable Presence (Justin): All allies within 30-ft. of Justin gain the benefits of the Die Hard feat, and +2 morale to Fortitude saves versus death effects, fatigue or exhaustion effects, or poison effects
*Divine Favour/ Fate's Favoured: +3 luck to attack & damage
*Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
*Judgment (Smiting): magic vs DR
*Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects