[Active Thread] The Hall of Harsh Reflections

[patransom]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Waiting on everyone except Lola and Prost

 

[ElectroZman]

Tex moves to 1017 and fires at Regim.

[CGM3]

Cyrius charges his mindblade with psychic energy and waits for developments. “You might want to consider surrender,” he advises Regim.

[Jinxs-3d]

Ardrea will use her Hex: AC on Regim. She will also Cackle to maintain her hexes.

[patransom]

ROUND 6 CONTINUES

Ardrea uses her Evil Eye Hex on Regim's armor. She also Cackles to maintain her hexes. The swarm disappears.

Cyrius charges his mindblade with psychic energy and waits for developments. “You might want to consider surrender,” he advises Regim.

Prost moves to Fluffy and mounts, but fails to do so quickly.

Lola waits to see if anyone else steps in to engage...

Tex moves to get line of sight and fires at Regim. He watches as both arrows go clean through the man and exit messily on the other end [11 hp damage brings Regim down].

OUT OF CHARACTER

I allowed Manyshot here, just to speed up bringing this combat to a close. Under normal circumstances, Manyshot only works as the first attack in a full attack action, not as a single attack after a move. Combat is over, but we'll stay in rounds for a bit while I track bleeding effects

 

Worrel watches Regim fall...

ROUND 7 BEGINS

Martal bleeds [1 hp damage].

Regim bleeds [4 hp damage].

The elven woman (I) comes to the front of her cell to look at the aftermath of the combat.

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Ward Hex on Prost: +2 AC and saves until hit or fails a save Protective Luck Hex on Lola: attackers roll twice, take lowest, 1 round left Attack Roll Hex on Regim: -2, 1 round left AC Hex on Regim: -2, 7 rounds left ROUND 7 CONTINUES 1. Ardrea - staff readied, 33 hp damage 2. Cyrius - charged mind blade longsword readied, 12 hp damage 3. Prost - unloaded slingstaff and potion of gaseous form readied, MW short sword dropped, 38 bullets left 4. Fluffy 5. Tex - bow readied, 104 arrows left 6. Worrel - sword and shield readied, 1 hp damage 7. Lola - short sword readied, loaded crossbow dropped, 35 bolts left, 5 channel energy left, 26 hp damage ROUND 8 BEGINS 8. Martal - longsword and shield readied, 75 hp damage, unconscious and bleeding 9. Regim - longsword and shield readied, 80 hp damage, -4 STR, 4 bleed, -2 attack rolls, -2 AC, unconscious and bleeding

[Silverstone]

“What the hell just happened, now fake prisoners who also hit really really hard with swords? Anything special about those weapons or was it all their raw ability... anyone have detect magic?

Also, many of us are injured but I don't want to do a burst heal for us but also heal them else they will just attack again. People wounded want to step back into the walkway, just out ot range of them? Or do people want to tie em up and try to get info? ”

[Jinxs-3d]

“Let's secure these two. I can stabilize (cantrip) them and we can worry about healing in a bit.
I can also Detect Magic in a moment.”

[ElectroZman]

Tex is unhurt. He steps to 1115 and watches the door.

He glances at the cell to the left and says, “Believe us now Elf? Ya might've warned us. Or maybe, yer with them...”
He looks her over. What's her reaction?
Perception if needed.

[JPetherick]

Worrel thinks for a moment before replying.

“"Yes, definitely secure them before any healing. No point in letting them get up and run away, after all of that,"” he says. “"I can petition Mitra for healing, too."”

[patransom]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Waiting on Cyrius and Prost

 

[CGM3]

Cyrius moves to 1115 and stands ready, watching the elven woman and the doors to the north.

[smeltdm]

Prost moves to the elf's cell. “Now that all the distraction is gone...maybe we can talk...My name Evan Prost and I could be your liberator. What can you tell us about how you got in here and who are these guys...” Prost points out the fallen combatants.

[patransom]

ROUND 7 CONTINUES

Lola, Ardrea, and Worrel discuss securing the fallen men, searching them, and healing the party.

Tex moves north and watches the door. He glances at the cell to the left and says, “Believe us now Elf? Ya might've warned us. Or maybe, yer with them...”

The elf reacts with shock, “With them? I mean, I thought they were also prisoners here, but I never understand what's going on in this <elvish curse word> place!” Tex thinks she seems genuinely confused and upset.

OUT OF CHARACTER

I substituted Sense Motive for Perception here. Still an excellent result.

 

Prost moves to the elf's cell. “Now that all the distraction is gone...maybe we can talk...My name Evan Prost and I could be your liberator. What can you tell us about how you got in here and who are these guys...” Prost points out the fallen combatants.

The elf answers, “I was taken in the night from the grounds of my family's manor. Those men were here when I got here. They said they were with the city watch, but I don't believe that any more. Looks like their <elvish curse word> cell was unlocked this whole time!” She takes a breath, “If you really are here to liberate me, then let me out. But if you're just another part of this place's tricks, then leave me alone! I don't know what to <elvish curse word> believe any more!” Again, Tex thinks she seems extremely upset, but her anger seems directed more broadly, not so much at the party.

OUT OF CHARACTER

I didn't count Prost's gather information bonus, because that's not what he's using diplomacy for in this case (see here for how gather information works). The result is still good enough that the elf's attitude towards the party has improved a bit.

 

Cyrius moves up the hall and stands ready, watching the elven woman and the doors to the north.

ROUND 8 BEGINS

Martal bleeds [1 hp damage].

With a gasp and a gurgle, Regim bleeds to death [4 hp damage]. As he expires, his facial features completely transform. His skin is grey and his head is narrow, noseless, and sinister looking. He's clearly not human.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Knowledge: Nature to know more...

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Ward Hex on Prost: +2 AC and saves until hit or fails a save ROUND 8 CONTINUES 1. Ardrea - staff readied, 33 hp damage 2. Cyrius - charged mind blade longsword readied, 12 hp damage 3. Prost - unloaded slingstaff and potion of gaseous form readied, MW short sword dropped, 38 bullets left 4. Fluffy 5. Tex - bow readied, 104 arrows left 6. Worrel - sword and shield readied, 1 hp damage 7. Lola - short sword readied, loaded crossbow dropped, 35 bolts left, 5 channel energy left, 26 hp damage ROUND 8 BEGINS 8. Martal - longsword and shield dropped, 76 hp damage, unconscious and bleeding 9. Regim - longsword and shield dropped, 84 hp damage, -4 STR, dead

[ElectroZman]

Tex says to Prost, “She seems honest enuf t'me.”

Knowledge Nature


He'll share whatever he learns about the creature.

[Jinxs-3d]

Ardrea seeing Regim pass and change will immediately move to cast the cantrip 'Stablize' to stop any further bleeding on Martel. “Would someone grab some rope and secure this guy. We may need him alive to answer some questions?”

See will also glance at the body to see if she recognizes whatever Regim changed into.

[Silverstone]

Lola asks “Can someone with rope and good with knots tie that thing up? Also, if she says those 2 were here when she came, assuming she is not with them .. then they are not the ones impersonating her... I think her "double" may be active and we need to escort her to her home - maybe catch her double in the act ! My vote is lets heal up and take her to safety”

“Those who need healing lets step away so my burst heal wont help that thing called 'Martel', it being kinda center of room makes it harder - lets walk to the catwalk ”

Lola walks to 1520 assuming thats far enough away from Martel, others can be on the stairs (assuming the channel heal burst will heal thru the open door to the stairs). Assuming those with wounds move within range she channels...



since she rolled crappy, she does it a second time.

[patransom]

Ardrea stabilizes Martal. Lola groups those who are injured up on the catwalk and channels divine energy. Then everyone returns to the room.

When Lola mentions escorting the elf home, the elf looks hopeful for the first time. “My name is Ilya Starmane,” she says, “My family is well known in the Garden District.”

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Ward Hex on Prost: +2 AC and saves until hit or fails a save 1. Ardrea - staff readied, 13 hp damage 2. Cyrius - charged mind blade longsword readied 3. Prost - unloaded slingstaff and potion of gaseous form readied, MW short sword dropped, 38 bullets left 4. Fluffy 5. Tex - bow readied, 104 arrows left 6. Worrel - sword and shield readied 7. Lola - short sword readied, loaded crossbow dropped, 35 bolts left, 3 channel energy left, 6 hp damage 8. Martal - longsword and shield dropped, 76 hp damage, unconscious and stable 9. Regim - longsword and shield dropped, 84 hp damage, -4 STR, dead

[ElectroZman]

Tex says, “Thats a doppelganger. Might be more of them about. I don't suppose anyone knows a spell like True Seeing? Maybe even detect magic might help a little bit.

I wonder what they are up to.”

[smeltdm]

Prost carefully examines Llya Starmane's cell “Right you are, we will have you out in no time. Hmm, you may want to stepp back in case its trapped” Prost waits a moment for Llya to step back before checking ...THINKING: can't trust anything around here
detect traps on cell
Prost then unlocks prison door if no traps found...

“I do believe these may be yours...” Prost lays out the ring and cape in front of Llya...Prost eyes Llya, “If not, I'll just keep them...”
Prost looks toward Lola...
“Lola, I might be able to help with the rope.”
...

OUT OF CHARACTER

Pat not sure what to roll tying up folks...thinking it would disapble device type only in reverse, if so here's a roll for that, for next turn if to many actions use next turn

 

[patransom]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Tying someone up doesn't require a roll in Pathfinder. It's a fixed DC to escape based on the rope tier's CMB. See "Tie Up" under grapple here. For Prost, I'll count the rope as a finesse weapon, so if Martal wakes up the escape DC will be 27 and he can't escape at all if his CMB is less than +7.

 

[smeltdm]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Tying someone up doesn't require a roll in Pathfinder. It's a fixed DC to escape based on the rope tier's CMB. See "Tie Up" under grapple here. For Prost, I'll count the rope as a finesse weapon, so if Martal wakes up the escape DC will be 27 and he can't escape at all if his CMB is less than +7.

 

Ok, thanks

[JPetherick]

Worrel bends to check that the ropes restraining the pair are firmly tied.

“"Why were these doppelgangers holding you here?,"” he asks the recently rescued pair.

[patransom]

Prost finds no traps and easily unlocks Ilya's cell. As the elf steps out, he offers her the ring and cloak found in the room with the stairs. She accepts them, adding “Yes, these are mine. You might have found a belt with them. If so, please keep it as a reward for rescuing me. It's magical, designed to enhance your health. I apologize for my earlier suspicions, but the <elven swear word>'s who kept me here used the idea of imminent rescue to torment me.”

OUT OF CHARACTER

The belt found in the other room is a Belt of Mighty Constitution +2. It's on the loot list here

 

Prost ties up the unconscious Martal and Worrel checks his work, finding the rope reasonable secure. Also examining Martal, Tex points out “That's a doppelganger. Might be more of them about. I don't suppose anyone knows a spell like True Seeing? Maybe even detect magic might help a little bit. I wonder what they are up to?”

At the mention of doppelgangers, Worrel asks Ilya, “Why were these doppelgangers holding you here?” She answers, “I didn't know they were doppelganager, but that explains why I never saw the same <elven swear word> twice. Their torments and questions make more sense now. I'm guessing the <elven swear word>'s were trying to figure out how to infiltrate my family's business. Foolish of them, since I'm not actively involved in it. They should have chosen one of my cousins to kidnap and imitate.”

The other prisoner (G) remains unconscious in the southern cell, now snoring loudly.

ACTIVE EFFECTS

Ward Hex on Prost: +2 AC and saves until hit or fails a save 1. Ardrea - staff readied, 13 hp damage 2. Cyrius - charged mind blade longsword readied 3. Prost - unloaded slingstaff and potion of gaseous form readied, MW short sword dropped, 38 bullets left 4. Fluffy 5. Tex - bow readied, 104 arrows left 6. Worrel - sword and shield readied 7. Lola - short sword readied, loaded crossbow dropped, 35 bolts left, 3 channel energy left, 6 hp damage 8. Martal - longsword and shield dropped, 76 hp damage, unconscious and stable 9. Regim - longsword and shield dropped, 84 hp damage, -4 STR, dead

[ElectroZman]

Tex asks Ilya, “Ilya, d ye know whats beyond these doors?” He points to the double doors to the north.

[Silverstone]

Lola says
“Andrea, or someone, can you detect magic on those guys items? I vote we grab their items, grab the belt Ilya mentioned and decide who will wear it, and escort her to ensure her safely back home.. if she were to encounter her doppleganger, people will be at min be very confused, but likely innocent people may die unless we are there to kill it ! On the way we can drop off this doppleganger to the prison, we cant babysit it, and i wonder if it could shift out of those ropes....”

Assuming Lola knows where the belt is, she will get it, bring it back and hold it up.
“Who wants to wear this? Likely most of us would benefit from wearing it...”

[CGM3]

“Lady Ilya, do you know anything about this fellow in the other cell?” Cyrius asks. “I wouldn't mind wearing that belt,” he remarks to the party.

[smeltdm]

Lola says

Assuming Lola knows where the belt is, she will get it, bring it back and hold it up.
“Who wants to wear this? Likely most of us would benefit from wearing it...”

Prost comments “One of the frontliners I would say should get the belt, and Im not talking about me”

[Silverstone]

Assuming Lola knew where the belt is she says“Prost, that makes sense.”
She hands the belt to Curtis saying “Maybe work this item out among the front liners, I still need to heal Ardea”

OUT OF CHARACTER

convert 'remove fear' to cure light on Ardea

 

[Jinxs-3d]

Ardrea thanks Lola for the healing and will detect magic on any remaining items.

[Silverstone]

OUT OF CHARACTER

i typed Curtis, meant Cyrius to hand belt to