The Scythe and the Forge: Smuggler's Run

[DragonFriend]

Oswald Magismith, The Magical Artisan

Three beings step into the grotto of Lady Ukumalei. In the front, a short, older dwarf in shining mythral plate armor with his head adorned by a mythral crown, flanked by his two ever present companions. Thorn, the winged dog-like iron defender who has been by Oswald's side nearly his entire adventuring career, a trail of smoke bellowing from his metal maw, and Gaius, a more recent construction who Oswald crafted from a manual found during an adventure, an eight foot tall amalgamation of twisted and melted blue-green metal.

Oswald pulls his axe from its place on his belt, holding it vertically in front of him, and in seconds it morphs from an axe into an oversized smith's hammer. "Oswald Magismith heeding the call of Lady Ukumalei. It is good to see you again, and it would be my honor to assist you and my friends once again. Today I will wield not a axe to strike down foes, but a smith's hammer to restore an artifact and peace to the Realms Folded Tavern. The Forge of Xhosfar will have a smith once again." Oswald and company proceed into the magma grotto that serves as the home of both Lady Ukumalei and the Forge of Xhosfar. "Thorn, stay by the entrance and watch for Jarren Grayson or anyone else who approaches. Gaius, lend me your strength and assistance in firing up the Forge. We all have work to do."

OOC and Statblocks

Statblocks

[URL=/sheets/?id=710485][B][SIZE=+1]Oswald Magismith[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male Lawful Good Midgard Dwarf Outsider ( Native ) Artificer13|Midgard5/Archivist8, [B]Level[/B] 13, [B]Init[/B] 1, [B]HP[/B] 124/124, [B]DR[/B] [B]SR 23[/B], [B]Speed[/B] 30 ft [B]AC[/B] 32, [B]Touch[/B] 16, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 31, [B]Fort[/B] 15, [B]Ref[/B] 8, [B]Will[/B] 13, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] +11/+6/+1 [B]Morphing +1 Small Adamantine Dwarven Waraxe [/B] +15/+10/+5 (1d8+2, x3) [B] Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Full Plate +3[/B], [B] Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Heavy Shield +3[/B] (+11 Armor, +5 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size, +4 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 25, Wis 11, Cha 16 [B]Condition[/B] [spoiler=Spells and Infusions] Archivist Spells Prepared: 0 - Read Magic, Resistance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink 1st -[strike] Longstrider[/strike], Identify, Divine Favor, Resurgence, Hide from Undead, Protection from Evil, Lesser Restoration 2nd -[strike] Tyche's Touch[/strike], Lore of the Gods, Mass Snake's Swiftness, Mass Snake's Swiftness, See Invisibility, Augury 3rd - Mass Conviction, Mass Conviction, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Magic Circle Against Evil, Mass Resist Energy 4th - Death Ward, Restoration, Recitation, Freedom of Movement Infusions: 1st level 6/6, 2nd level 4/6, 3rd level 5/5, 4th level 4/4, 5th level 3/3 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Default Active Spells] Longstrider: +10 land speed Tyche's Touch (Protection): 4/4 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Special] 20% Miss Chance against Oswald via Minor Displacement effect +1 bonus to all saving throws against spells and SLAs +4 bonus to throws against enchantment spells and effects Greater Crystal of Lifekeeping: +5 competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action. Dark Knowledge 5/5 Bestow Curse SLA 3/3 ( Save DC 18, CL 10 ) [/spoiler] [spoiler=Adventuring Gear] [ooc=Tome of Worldly Memory]3/day +5 on a Knowledge check (takes 1 min, but if you have 5+ ranks in the Knowledge skill, it only takes a standard action)[/ooc] [ooc=Cloak of Minor Displacement and Resistance +3] +20 Miss Chance via the Displacement effect.[/ooc] [ooc=Ring of Master Artifice, Lesser] When worn for at least 24 hours, grants an extra 1st and 2nd level Infusion slot.[/ooc] [i]Ring of Protection +4[/i] [ooc=Stone of Luck] Gives a +1 Luck bonus to saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.[/ooc] [i]Belt of the Adamantine Dwarf[/i] +2STR/+2CON [spoiler=Mithral Crown of UMD +5, Intelligence +4]+5 competence bonus to UMD.[/spoiler] [i]Boots of Dexterity +2[/i] [i]Everfull Mug[/i] x2, [i]Everlasting Rations[/i], [i]Field Provisions Box[/i], [i]Magic Bedroll[/i] [spoiler=Carried MW Tools] K. Arcana, K. Religion, K. Dungeoneering, K. The Planes, K. Nature, K. Local, Spellcraft, Decipher Script, Thieves Tools [/spoiler] [I]Wand of Repair Light Damage 50/50[/I], [spoiler=Augment Crystals] Restful Crystal( Armor ): Silver clasp with star shaped crystals. Allows the wearer to sleep in armor without issue. [Equipped]Crystal of Lifekeeping, Greater( Armor ): Bright, gleaming crystal. +5 Competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action. Crystal of Adaptation, Greater( Armor ): Bright green circular crystal. [i]Endure Elements[/i] effect, immunity against alignment and positive and negate planar effects. Crystal of Bent Sight( Shield ): small crystal on a plate of silver. Can avert eyes from a glance attack without miss chance. Truedeath, Lesser( Weapon ): Amethyst skull. +1d6 damage to undead. [/spoiler] [/spoiler]

Oswald Magismith
Male Lawful Good Midgard Dwarf Outsider ( Native ) Artificer13|Midgard5/Archivist8, Level 13, Init 1, HP 124/124, DR SR 23, Speed 30 ft
AC 32, Touch 16, Flat-footed 31, Fort 15, Ref 8, Will 13, Base Attack Bonus +11/+6/+1
Morphing +1 Small Adamantine Dwarven Waraxe +15/+10/+5 (1d8+2, x3)
Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Full Plate +3, Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Heavy Shield +3 (+11 Armor, +5 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size, +4 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 25, Wis 11, Cha 16
Condition

Spells and Infusions

Archivist Spells Prepared:
0 - Read Magic, Resistance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1st - Longstrider, Identify, Divine Favor, Resurgence, Hide from Undead, Protection from Evil, Lesser Restoration
2nd - Tyche's Touch, Lore of the Gods, Mass Snake's Swiftness, Mass Snake's Swiftness, See Invisibility, Augury
3rd - Mass Conviction, Mass Conviction, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Magic Circle Against Evil, Mass Resist Energy
4th - Death Ward, Restoration, Recitation, Freedom of Movement

Infusions:
1st level 6/6, 2nd level 4/6, 3rd level 5/5, 4th level 4/4, 5th level 3/3

 

Default Active Spells

Longstrider: +10 land speed
Tyche's Touch (Protection): 4/4

 

Special

20% Miss Chance against Oswald via Minor Displacement effect
+1 bonus to all saving throws against spells and SLAs
+4 bonus to throws against enchantment spells and effects
Greater Crystal of Lifekeeping: +5 competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action.
Dark Knowledge 5/5
Bestow Curse SLA 3/3 ( Save DC 18, CL 10 )

 

Adventuring Gear

Tome of Worldly Memory3/day +5 on a Knowledge check (takes 1 min, but if you have 5+ ranks in the Knowledge skill, it only takes a standard action)
Cloak of Minor Displacement and Resistance +3 +20 Miss Chance via the Displacement effect.
Ring of Master Artifice, Lesser When worn for at least 24 hours, grants an extra 1st and 2nd level Infusion slot.
Ring of Protection +4
Stone of Luck Gives a +1 Luck bonus to saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.
Belt of the Adamantine Dwarf +2STR/+2CON

Mithral Crown of UMD +5, Intelligence +4

+5 competence bonus to UMD.

Boots of Dexterity +2
Everfull Mug x2, Everlasting Rations, Field Provisions Box, Magic Bedroll

Carried MW Tools

K. Arcana, K. Religion, K. Dungeoneering, K. The Planes, K. Nature, K. Local, Spellcraft, Decipher Script, Thieves Tools

Wand of Repair Light Damage 50/50,
 

Augment Crystals

Restful Crystal( Armor ): Silver clasp with star shaped crystals. Allows the wearer to sleep in armor without issue.
[Equipped]Crystal of Lifekeeping, Greater( Armor ): Bright, gleaming crystal. +5 Competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action.
Crystal of Adaptation, Greater( Armor ): Bright green circular crystal. Endure Elements effect, immunity against alignment and positive and negate planar effects.
Crystal of Bent Sight( Shield ): small crystal on a plate of silver. Can avert eyes from a glance attack without miss chance.
Truedeath, Lesser( Weapon ): Amethyst skull. +1d6 damage to undead.

 

[URL=/sheets/?id=1012795][B][SIZE=+1]Thorn[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M Iron Defender Construct, [B]Level[/B] 11, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 120/120, [B]Speed[/B] 50 ft/Fly 20ft (Good) [B]AC[/B] 29, [B]Touch[/B] 14, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 26, [B]Fort[/B] 3, [B]Ref[/B] 10, [B]Will[/B] 3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 7 [B] Bite [/B] +11 (1d6+2, x2) [B] MwK Chainshirt Barding[/B] (+4 Armor, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +11 Natural) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 17, Con -, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 7 [B]Condition[/B] Construct Traits, Darkvision 60ft, low-light vision, Evasion, 20% Concealment, Aid for +4, +2 to personal and ally damage rolls when flanking 1/Day +5 Competence bonus to AC for 1 round to self and adjacent ally Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

Thorn
M Iron Defender Construct, Level 11, Init 3, HP 120/120, Speed 50 ft/Fly 20ft (Good)
AC 29, Touch 14, Flat-footed 26, Fort 3, Ref 10, Will 3, Base Attack Bonus 7
Bite +11 (1d6+2, x2)
MwK Chainshirt Barding (+4 Armor, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +11 Natural)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con -, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 7
Condition Construct Traits, Darkvision 60ft, low-light vision, Evasion, 20% Concealment, Aid for +4, +2 to personal and ally damage rolls when flanking
1/Day +5 Competence bonus to AC for 1 round to self and adjacent ally
Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

[URL=/sheets/?id=1624684][B][SIZE=+1]Gaius [/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male Persona Neutral Force Golem Construct, [B]Level[/B] 10, [B]Init[/B] 7, [B]HP[/B] 130/130, [B]DR[/B] DR5/Adamantine Sonic/10, [B]Speed[/B] 30 ft [B]AC[/B] 28, [B]Touch[/B] 16, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 25, [B]Fort[/B] 5, [B]Ref[/B] 11, [B]Will[/B] 5, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 7 [B] Slam x2 [/B] +11/+11 (2d6+5/2d6+5, x2) [B] +1 Large Chainshirt[/B] (+5 Armor, +3 Dex, -1 Size, +4 Deflect, +7 Natural) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 20, Dex 17, Con -, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] Darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision Construct Traits Immunity to Magic ( Except Force Effects ) Force Vulnerability: Takes an extra 50% damage from Force effects Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor. [spoiler=Special Attacks:] Force Burst (Su) - Every 3 rounds the force golem can create a 30ft radius burst and creatures in that radius take 2d6 points of damage and are knocked prone, a DC14 reflex save halves damage and allows the target to remain standing. Force golems are immune to this ability, Cha based save DC. Force Reactive (Su) - When an opponent misses a melee attack against a force golem, as an immediate action the opponent is pushed 5ft in an empty square of the force golem's choice. Does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and cannot be resisted. Pulse (Sp) - A ranged touch attack against a corporeal opponent with 60ft, if it hits the force golem and target make opposed strength checks, if the force golem wins it can push the opponent in a straight line 10ft in any direction away from the golem and falls prone. Causes 1d6 damage if the opponent hits an obstacle. Treated as a bull rush. [/spoiler]

Gaius
Male Persona Neutral Force Golem Construct, Level 10, Init 7, HP 130/130, DR DR5/Adamantine Sonic/10, Speed 30 ft
AC 28, Touch 16, Flat-footed 25, Fort 5, Ref 11, Will 5, Base Attack Bonus 7
Slam x2 +11/+11 (2d6+5/2d6+5, x2)
+1 Large Chainshirt (+5 Armor, +3 Dex, -1 Size, +4 Deflect, +7 Natural)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 17, Con -, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 14
Condition Darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision
Construct Traits
Immunity to Magic ( Except Force Effects )
Force Vulnerability: Takes an extra 50% damage from Force effects
Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

Special Attacks:

Force Burst (Su) - Every 3 rounds the force golem can create a 30ft radius burst and creatures in that radius take 2d6 points of damage and are knocked prone, a DC14 reflex save halves damage and allows the target to remain standing. Force golems are immune to this ability, Cha based save DC.
Force Reactive (Su) - When an opponent misses a melee attack against a force golem, as an immediate action the opponent is pushed 5ft in an empty square of the force golem's choice. Does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and cannot be resisted.
Pulse (Sp) - A ranged touch attack against a corporeal opponent with 60ft, if it hits the force golem and target make opposed strength checks, if the force golem wins it can push the opponent in a straight line 10ft in any direction away from the golem and falls prone. Causes 1d6 damage if the opponent hits an obstacle. Treated as a bull rush.

 

 

 

[rogueblade0729]

((Whoops, looks like I might've ninja'd your post a bit there. I can rewrite some of mine if needed, or if @Blue Jay deems Jarren doesn't actually make it to the grotto without more meaningful resistance.))

[DragonFriend]

(( Sorry about that, I should have sat down quicker but had to take care of some IRL stuff and the site issue with the sheets throw me off. The post for the mission I am running was already pre-written so I posted it after I got Ensou's post. I am also a really slow writer in general lol I can post a reply, and my intent was to have Thorn and Gaius hold the line with you and whoever else shows up with their mind intact. It also occurs to me I didn't have Oswald prep any healing magic and I forgot to craft a Wand of Cure Light Wounds as part of my restock, I even have plenty of gold and XP left to craft them. Just forgot. Will have to fix that after this mission. ))

Edited February 11 by DragonFriend (see edit history)

[rogueblade0729]

((All good! Jarren will appreciate the company, though they'll probably have to be frontline fighters to start. He's gonna try to Death Attack the most powerful person who arrives, then flank with them for sneak attacks.))

Edited February 11 by rogueblade0729 (see edit history)

[Delia2531]

 

Cufwell Greenskin

Seeing Tanu grab his missing axe Cufwell turns towards the forest and grotto and whistles for her to follow him. When she catches up, he takes the axe, slings both over his shoulders and picks her up; "Sorry old friend, but we need to make haste! and he sets off as fast as he can to catch up with Glitcha (and Jarren).

 

Tanu

Tanu releases the axe and allows herself to be picked up, letting the rushing wind from Cufwell's speed ruffle the hairs of her muzzle.

OOC: Cufwell will run 60/x5 for as long as it takes to get their or to catch up with Glitcha, whichever happens first.

[Blue Jay]

OOC: Forging

Alright, I'm going to say that Oswald needs to make a series of skill checks to complete the artifact:

• A DC 38 Use Magic Device check to emulate the scythe's CL requirement (it's a +4 vorpal ghost touch scythe)
• A DC 35 Use Magic Device check to emulate casting trap the soul at CL 15th
• 3 DC 40 Craft (weaponsmithing) checks. You must make the 3 checks consecutively: a failed check means you'll have to start over from 0.

The UMD checks do not take an action; but if you fail one, you have to wait until the next round to try again. Since Ukumalei is inspiring you with semi-divine power, you can complete a single Craft check as a full-round action.

You're welcome to use any abilities you have that boost your checks, such as Aid Another from companions (provided the companions have at least 1 rank in the skill, or have some special ability to Aid Another in this situation). Ukumalei's attention is taken up by granting the divine power, so she won't be able to aid you.

OOC: Combat

Meanwhile, the other PCs will have to guard the Weird Cave from the waves of thralls who will try to assault the cave.

@JCBarnes, @paladinred, @Sylas, we can say that Rhiannon, Naomi and Terry have also arrived at the Weird Cave, using the backdoor through the Plane of Fire. And @Delia2531, I'm not sure it's a good idea to try to bring Reg into this while you're also playing Cufwell, but I feel like Reg would be hanging around here in some form, at least narratively, if not mechanically.

Jarren's stealth was successful enough that the thralls were at least a few rounds behind you. So, you'll have three rounds of prep (the other PCs can prep with you).

Cufwell will arrive on Round 2, so you won't have any prep time (though I'll let you delay your arrival by a round to try to slow the enemies in some way).

((Everyone who plans to participate, Roll Initiative!))

Map

((The Weird Cave is the black hole at the end of the path. For the background, lighter colors mean higher elevation, so the light green blob by the cave is a hill, and the dark green area on the west side is a valley or low point. Gray shapes are boulders: assume they are as tall as they are wide. Tree heights are about 150% of their widths, so ~15 ft, ~30 ft and ~40 ft are the typical heights depicted))

 

[rogueblade0729]

OOC: Can Jarren position himself at AD29, so that he can watch the incoming thralls and prepare a Death Attack?

[Blue Jay]

((You got it.))

[paladinred]

Race Anthropomorphic Tiger

Sheet: http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=831832

Name Naomi

Class/Level Anthropomorphic Tiger 3/ Monk 11// Favoured Soul 14

Ongoing Effects: Shield of Faith (+4) AC 35, Divine Favour (+5) Attack, Bulls Str (+4, +2 Attack and Damage)

 

Naomi prepares to bolster her own defences as well as anyone else's if required, using her magic she casts the following spells.

 

Round 1: Shield of Faith (+4 Deflection)

Round 2: Divine Favour (+5 to Attack)

Round 3: Spiritual Weapon (Shaped like a claw, +15 1d8+4)

[DragonFriend]

Oswald Magismith, The Magical Artisan

Oswald turns around as Jarren Grayson arrives right as he begins to move towards the forge. He puts his hammer back in his belt, and accepts the death scythe, shifting it to one hand for a moment. "Thank you for bringing this to me. Hopefully I can repair it quickly. But before you go, I can do something that might help." Oswald motions to his constructs to join them before continuing. "I am not prepared to heal your injuries at the moment, but I can offer some protection I think. Lower your mystic defenses if you have any, that goes for you as well Gaius." Oswald holds the spellshard that serves as his prayer book aloft for a moment, "Steel our resolve and conviction, and protect us from the abilities of those who stand against us." A blue light surrounds Oswald, his constructs, and Jarren. Oswald then touches Jarrens vest as best he can considering his height and Jarren should be able to feel a surge in vitality. "Nobody is dying today, not if I can help it. Thorn, Gaius, change of plans. Hold the line with Jarren and whomever may join in our defense. I must make my preparations for the reforging the scythe as quickly as possible. Be safe, everyone."

---

As Oswald watches his companions leave, he remarks to Ukumalei. "Sorry Lady Ukumalei. Going to do a bit of a renovation, I'll revert it later." With a muttering and a wave of his hand, the entrance of the grotto is sealed in stone. "That should buy me a few extra seconds. I hope." Oswald turns towards the Forge of Xhosfar and begins to ready his tools. Touching his crown and hammer on the way to the Forge, he infuses his tools with artisanal magics.

OOC and Mechanics

Statblocks

[URL=/sheets/?id=710485][B][SIZE=+1]Oswald Magismith[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male Lawful Good Midgard Dwarf Outsider (Native) Artificer13|Midgard5/Archivist8, [B]Level[/B] 13, [B]Init[/B] 1, [B]HP[/B] 124/124, [B]DR[/B] [B]SR 23[/B], [B]Speed[/B] 30 ft [B]AC[/B] 32, [B]Touch[/B] 16, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 31, [B]Fort[/B] 18, [B]Ref[/B] 11, [B]Will[/B] 16, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] +11/+6/+1 [B]Morphing +1 Small Adamantine Dwarven Waraxe [/B] +15/+10/+5 (1d8+2, x3) [B] Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Full Plate +3[/B], [B] Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Heavy Shield +3[/B] (+11 Armor, +5 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size, +4 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 25, Wis 11, Cha 16 [B]Condition[/B] [spoiler=Spells and Infusions] Archivist Spells Prepared: 0 - Read Magic, Resistance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink 1st -[strike] Longstrider[/strike], Identify, Divine Favor, Resurgence, Hide from Undead, Protection from Evil, Lesser Restoration 2nd -[strike] Tyche's Touch[/strike], Lore of the Gods, Mass Snake's Swiftness, Mass Snake's Swiftness, See Invisibility, Augury 3rd - [strike]Mass Conviction[/strike], Mass Conviction, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Magic Circle Against Evil, Mass Resist Energy 4th - Death Ward, Restoration, Recitation, Freedom of Movement Infusions: 1st level 4/6, 2nd level 3/6, 3rd level 5/5, 4th level 4/4, 5th level 2/3 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Default Active Spells] Longstrider: +10 land speed Tyche's Touch (Protection): 4/4 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Special] 20% Miss Chance against Oswald via Minor Displacement effect +1 bonus to all saving throws against spells and SLAs +4 bonus to throws against enchantment spells and effects Greater Crystal of Lifekeeping: +5 competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action. Dark Knowledge 5/5 Bestow Curse SLA 3/3 ( Save DC 18, CL 10 ) [/spoiler] [spoiler=Adventuring Gear] [ooc=Tome of Worldly Memory]3/day +5 on a Knowledge check (takes 1 min, but if you have 5+ ranks in the Knowledge skill, it only takes a standard action)[/ooc] [ooc=Cloak of Minor Displacement and Resistance +3] +20 Miss Chance via the Displacement effect.[/ooc] [ooc=Ring of Master Artifice, Lesser] When worn for at least 24 hours, grants an extra 1st and 2nd level Infusion slot.[/ooc] [i]Ring of Protection +4[/i] [ooc=Stone of Luck] Gives a +1 Luck bonus to saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.[/ooc] [i]Belt of the Adamantine Dwarf[/i] +2STR/+2CON [spoiler=Mithral Crown of UMD +5, Intelligence +4]+5 competence bonus to UMD.[/spoiler] [i]Boots of Dexterity +2[/i] [i]Everfull Mug[/i] x2, [i]Everlasting Rations[/i], [i]Field Provisions Box[/i], [i]Magic Bedroll[/i] [spoiler=Carried MW Tools] K. Arcana, K. Religion, K. Dungeoneering, K. The Planes, K. Nature, K. Local, Spellcraft, Decipher Script, Thieves Tools [/spoiler] [I]Wand of Repair Light Damage 50/50[/I], [spoiler=Augment Crystals] Restful Crystal( Armor ): Silver clasp with star shaped crystals. Allows the wearer to sleep in armor without issue. [Equipped]Crystal of Lifekeeping, Greater( Armor ): Bright, gleaming crystal. +5 Competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action. Crystal of Adaptation, Greater( Armor ): Bright green circular crystal. [i]Endure Elements[/i] effect, immunity against alignment and positive and negate planar effects. Crystal of Bent Sight( Shield ): small crystal on a plate of silver. Can avert eyes from a glance attack without miss chance. Truedeath, Lesser( Weapon ): Amethyst skull. +1d6 damage to undead. [/spoiler] [/spoiler]

Oswald Magismith
Male Lawful Good Midgard Dwarf Outsider (Native) Artificer13|Midgard5/Archivist8, Level 13, Init 1, HP 124/124, DR SR 23, Speed 30 ft
AC 32, Touch 16, Flat-footed 31, Fort 18, Ref 11, Will 16, Base Attack Bonus +11/+6/+1
Morphing +1 Small Adamantine Dwarven Waraxe +15/+10/+5 (1d8+2, x3)
Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Full Plate +3, Small Dwarvencraft Mithral Heavy Shield +3 (+11 Armor, +5 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size, +4 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 25, Wis 11, Cha 16
Condition

Spells and Infusions

Archivist Spells Prepared:
0 - Read Magic, Resistance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink
1st - Longstrider, Identify, Divine Favor, Resurgence, Hide from Undead, Protection from Evil, Lesser Restoration
2nd - Tyche's Touch, Lore of the Gods, Mass Snake's Swiftness, Mass Snake's Swiftness, See Invisibility, Augury
3rd - Mass Conviction, Mass Conviction, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic, Magic Circle Against Evil, Mass Resist Energy
4th - Death Ward, Restoration, Recitation, Freedom of Movement

Infusions:
1st level 4/6, 2nd level 3/6, 3rd level 5/5, 4th level 4/4, 5th level 2/3

 

Default Active Spells

Longstrider: +10 land speed
Tyche's Touch (Protection): 4/4

 

Special

20% Miss Chance against Oswald via Minor Displacement effect
+1 bonus to all saving throws against spells and SLAs
+4 bonus to throws against enchantment spells and effects
Greater Crystal of Lifekeeping: +5 competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action.
Dark Knowledge 5/5
Bestow Curse SLA 3/3 ( Save DC 18, CL 10 )

 

Adventuring Gear

Tome of Worldly Memory3/day +5 on a Knowledge check (takes 1 min, but if you have 5+ ranks in the Knowledge skill, it only takes a standard action)
Cloak of Minor Displacement and Resistance +3 +20 Miss Chance via the Displacement effect.
Ring of Master Artifice, Lesser When worn for at least 24 hours, grants an extra 1st and 2nd level Infusion slot.
Ring of Protection +4
Stone of Luck Gives a +1 Luck bonus to saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.
Belt of the Adamantine Dwarf +2STR/+2CON

Mithral Crown of UMD +5, Intelligence +4

+5 competence bonus to UMD.

Boots of Dexterity +2
Everfull Mug x2, Everlasting Rations, Field Provisions Box, Magic Bedroll

Carried MW Tools

K. Arcana, K. Religion, K. Dungeoneering, K. The Planes, K. Nature, K. Local, Spellcraft, Decipher Script, Thieves Tools

Wand of Repair Light Damage 50/50,
 

Augment Crystals

Restful Crystal( Armor ): Silver clasp with star shaped crystals. Allows the wearer to sleep in armor without issue.
[Equipped]Crystal of Lifekeeping, Greater( Armor ): Bright, gleaming crystal. +5 Competence bonus against energy drain, inflict spells, death effects, and death spells. 1/day reroll on failed save as a mental immediate action.
Crystal of Adaptation, Greater( Armor ): Bright green circular crystal. Endure Elements effect, immunity against alignment and positive and negate planar effects.
Crystal of Bent Sight( Shield ): small crystal on a plate of silver. Can avert eyes from a glance attack without miss chance.
Truedeath, Lesser( Weapon ): Amethyst skull. +1d6 damage to undead.

 

[URL=/sheets/?id=1012795][B][SIZE=+1]Thorn[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M Iron Defender Construct, [B]Level[/B] 11, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 120/120, [B]Speed[/B] 50 ft/Fly 20ft (Good) [B]AC[/B] 29, [B]Touch[/B] 14, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 26, [B]Fort[/B] 6, [B]Ref[/B] 13, [B]Will[/B] 6, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 7 [B] Bite [/B] +11 (1d6+2, x2) [B] MwK Chainshirt Barding[/B] (+4 Armor, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +11 Natural) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 17, Con -, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 7 [B]Condition[/B] Construct Traits, Darkvision 60ft, low-light vision, Evasion, 20% Concealment, Aid for +4, +2 to personal and ally damage rolls when flanking 1/Day +5 Competence bonus to AC for 1 round to self and adjacent ally Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

Thorn
M Iron Defender Construct, Level 11, Init 3, HP 120/120, Speed 50 ft/Fly 20ft (Good)
AC 29, Touch 14, Flat-footed 26, Fort 6, Ref 13, Will 6, Base Attack Bonus 7
Bite +11 (1d6+2, x2)
MwK Chainshirt Barding (+4 Armor, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +11 Natural)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con -, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 7
Condition Construct Traits, Darkvision 60ft, low-light vision, Evasion, 20% Concealment, Aid for +4, +2 to personal and ally damage rolls when flanking
1/Day +5 Competence bonus to AC for 1 round to self and adjacent ally
Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

[URL=/sheets/?id=1624684][B][SIZE=+1]Gaius [/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male Persona Neutral Force Golem Construct, [B]Level[/B] 10, [B]Init[/B] 7, [B]HP[/B] 130/130, [B]DR[/B] DR5/Adamantine Sonic/10, [B]Speed[/B] 30 ft [B]AC[/B] 28, [B]Touch[/B] 16, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 25, [B]Fort[/B] 5, [B]Ref[/B] 11, [B]Will[/B] 5, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 7 [B] Slam x2 [/B] 10/+10 (2d6+5/2d6+5, x2) [B] +1 Large Chainshirt[/B] (+5 Armor, +3 Dex, -1 Size, +4 Deflect, +7 Natural) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 19, Dex 17, Con -, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] Darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision Construct Traits Immunity to Magic ( Except Force Effects ) Force Vulnerability: Takes an extra 50% damage from Force effects Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor. [spoiler=Special Attacks:] Force Burst (Su) - Every 3 rounds the force golem can create a 30ft radius burst and creatures in that radius take 2d6 points of damage and are knocked prone, a DC14 reflex save halves damage and allows the target to remain standing. Force golems are immune to this ability, Cha based save DC. Force Reactive (Su) - When an opponent misses a melee attack against a force golem, as an immediate action the opponent is pushed 5ft in an empty square of the force golem's choice. Does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and cannot be resisted. Pulse (Sp) - A ranged touch attack against a corporeal opponent with 60ft, if it hits the force golem and target make opposed strength checks, if the force golem wins it can push the opponent in a straight line 10ft in any direction away from the golem and falls prone. Causes 1d6 damage if the opponent hits an obstacle. Treated as a bull rush. [/spoiler]

Gaius
Male Persona Neutral Force Golem Construct, Level 10, Init 7, HP 130/130, DR DR5/Adamantine Sonic/10, Speed 30 ft
AC 28, Touch 16, Flat-footed 25, Fort 5, Ref 11, Will 5, Base Attack Bonus 7
Slam x2 10/+10 (2d6+5/2d6+5, x2)
+1 Large Chainshirt (+5 Armor, +3 Dex, -1 Size, +4 Deflect, +7 Natural)
Abilities Str 19, Dex 17, Con -, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 14
Condition Darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision
Construct Traits
Immunity to Magic ( Except Force Effects )
Force Vulnerability: Takes an extra 50% damage from Force effects
Temporary Effect: Toughen Construct for +5 Natural Armor.

Special Attacks:

Force Burst (Su) - Every 3 rounds the force golem can create a 30ft radius burst and creatures in that radius take 2d6 points of damage and are knocked prone, a DC14 reflex save halves damage and allows the target to remain standing. Force golems are immune to this ability, Cha based save DC.
Force Reactive (Su) - When an opponent misses a melee attack against a force golem, as an immediate action the opponent is pushed 5ft in an empty square of the force golem's choice. Does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and cannot be resisted.
Pulse (Sp) - A ranged touch attack against a corporeal opponent with 60ft, if it hits the force golem and target make opposed strength checks, if the force golem wins it can push the opponent in a straight line 10ft in any direction away from the golem and falls prone. Causes 1d6 damage if the opponent hits an obstacle. Treated as a bull rush.

Gaius' statblock is slightly different than last I posted, I mistakenly upped his STR to 20 for a 4th HD stat increase, I thought he started as 3HD, not 4HD.

Archivist 3rd level spell, standard action: Mass Conviction, Oswald, Jarren, Thorn, and Gaius get a +3 moral bonus to saves. Weirdly enough, not marked as a mind-affecting effect so it works on my constructs as well. 10 minutes/level, 130 minutes

Artificer 2nd level infusion on Jarren's vest, standard action, Bear's Endurance for a +4 enhancement bonus to CON for 1 minute/level. 13 minutes.

Artificer 5th level infusion: Standard action, Wall of Stone, up to 13 5'x5x3" connected areas are filled with stone. 45 HP, 8 Hardness, break DC 26 STR check

Two Artificer level 1 infusions: 1 round each, Skill Enhancement for a +8 circumstance bonus to Craft (Weaponsmithing) and Use Magic Device. 10 minutes/level, 130 minutes.

Oswald INIT if needed

Thorn's INIT

Gaius' INIT

I'd like Thorn and Gaius in the road, at AQ27 and AR27 I think?

Oswald's UMD for the weapon

Oswald's UMD for the spell

Oswald's Craft (Weaponsmithing)

 

Edited February 14 by DragonFriend (see edit history)

[Delia2531]

OOC: Cufwell will hurry along the trail and head for the mouth of the cave unless someone calls out to him (or he spots them). If he stops short he will hide just off the track, under a tree using Hide in Plain Sight. As this feels like a big deal, if he has time he'll also use Nature's Blessing to boost his Con by 4 for 18 minutes; but it sounds like he doesn't have time?

 

OOC: Bringing Reg in now would be unfair, we only allow one PC per player per mission so no special treatment for GMs. 😀 However, if you want to NPC him helping Oswald with the Forge, or storming around in the lava please feel free to do so.

Edited February 13 by Delia2531 (see edit history)

[rogueblade0729]

@Blue Jay How does Conviction work with Gift of Grace? I’m not sure if GoG is a morale bonus or not.

[rogueblade0729]

Jarren Grayson, the Nightshade

With the fluidity and tranquility of a trained professional, Jarren prepared himself for the coming battle. While the boons granted by his many friends would serve him well, he knew that open combat was not his strong suit. This would be the fight of his life, and the stakes were too high. If he failed, it would mean the destruction of the Tavern. His home.

"Home." Thoughts drifted to a far away realm, Aon, and it's many troubles. Prince Belregar was leading his people to reclaim his home. The three petty kingdoms of the Heartland fight to establish power and peace in their homes. His brother Markus' bones laid undisturbed, having given his life to protect his kin, the only home he had left. But Jarren's home went up in flames, taken from him by Lord Dernoc, a greedy and spiteful man who saw Jarren's father as disposable, a stepping stone in the path to more riches. Lord Dernoc's bones were left to rot in an ancient ruin, his soul condemned to the fires of hell from the Faustian deal he struck. His mother still lives, dwelling now in her venerable years with her brother's family, her spirit crushed from the injustice wrought upon hers.

Jarren should be dead. His quest for vengeance was successful, but because of it, his oldest brother, Markus, was slain and his second-oldest, Ash, was exiled. Had he not stumbled through the doorway of that strange inn along a barren road, and found his way to the Tavern, he very well would be. "How undeserving was I of this fate," he remarked mentally.

As he conjured magics and prepared his gear, his thoughts then turned to his adventures. Ten long years he has spent in this place, rebuilding his life through the strangest of second chances. From a broken wanderer to a noble assassin, from a hopeless knave to a renowned hero, from the son of a farmer to the bearer of a dead goddess' remnant, he has become more over the course of his adventures than he ever expected.

And now, as he lifted his blades in preparation to strike down some of his closest friends, a fey look crossed his face. Deep in his bones, he sensed death marching towards him. Oswald was a skilled smith, but to buy him the time he needed, Jarren believed this would require the last full measure of devotion to doing what's right.

"Father, Markus, if either of you can hear me... I'll see you soon."

When Cufwell arrived with Tanu, the Nightshade stepped just enough out of his hiding spot for the knight to see. "The Scythe is in the Forge. Take to the other side of the trail, my friend. We must hold off the thralls long enough for Oswald to complete his work. A pincer move will be our best chance," he said, before he slipped back into the shadow of the canopy.

If he can provide any direction to the constructs, he will have them stand a little further down the trail, just 15-20' or so, to intercept the incoming thralls.

Mechanics & OOC

Statblock

Jarren Grayson, the Nightshade
Male NG Dark Human LA 1/Rogue 5/Avenger 7 || Urban Ranger 3/Fighter 4/Swashbuckler 2/Urban Ranger +3/Barbarian 1, Level 13, Init 7, HP 83+26/131+26, DR 1/- (7/10), Speed 60ft
AC 23+4, Touch 16, Flat-footed 18+4, Fort 11+7, Ref 16+7, Will 6+7, Base Attack Bonus +13/+8/+3
Lesser Cold Assault Rogue Blade +19/+14/+9 (1d8+1+1d6 Cold, 19-20/x2)
+1 Light Swordbow (x40 Arrows) +19/+14/+9 (1d6+1 [Bow] | 1d8+1 [Rapier], x3 [Bow] | 18-20/x2 [Rapier])
+2 Short Sword +20/+15/+10 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)
+3 Least Iron Ward Mithral Chain Shirt (+7 Armor, +6 Dex)
Abilities Str 11, Dex 21, Con 13, Int 18, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition

Dark Subtype

• Resistance: Cold 10
• Hide in Plain Sight (Ex)Use the Hide skill even while being observed (except in natural daylight, the area of a daylight spell, or a similar effect).

Rogue/Avenger

• Sneak Attack (+7d6+13)
• Trap Sense (Ex) +1Trap Sense (Ex)
  At 3rd level, a rogue gains an intuitive sense that alerts her to danger from traps, giving her a +1 bonus on Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. These bonuses rise to +2 when the rogue reaches 6th level, to +3 when she reaches 9th level, to +4 when she reaches 12th level, to +5 at 15th, and to +6 at 18th level.
  
  Trap sense bonuses gained from multiple classes stack.
• TrapfindingTrapfinding
  Rogues (and only rogues) can use the Search skill to locate traps when the task has a Difficulty Class higher than 20.
  
  Finding a nonmagical trap has a DC of at least 20, or higher if it is well hidden. Finding a magic trap has a DC of 25 + the level of the spell used to create it.
  
  Rogues (and only rogues) can use the Disable Device skill to disarm magic traps. A magic trap generally has a DC of 25 + the level of the spell used to create it.
  
  A rogue who beats a trap’s DC by 10 or more with a Disable Device check can study a trap, figure out how it works, and bypass it (with her party) without disarming it.
• (Improved) Uncanny Dodge (Ex)Uncanny Dodge (Ex)
  Starting at 4th level, a rogue can react to danger before her senses would normally allow her to do so. She retains her Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if she is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, she still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized.
  
  If a rogue already has uncanny dodge from a different class she automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead.
  
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  Improved Uncanny Dodge (Ex)
  A rogue of 8th level or higher can no longer be flanked.
  
  This defense denies another rogue the ability to sneak attack the character by flanking her, unless the attacker has at least four more rogue levels than the target does.
  
  If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead, and the levels from the classes that grant uncanny dodge stack to determine the minimum rogue level required to flank the character.
• Evasion (Ex)Evasion (Ex)
  At 2nd level and higher, a rogue can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If she makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, she instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the rogue is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless rogue does not gain the benefit of evasion.
• Poison UsePoison Use
  Avengers are trained in the use of poison and never risk accidentally poisoning themselves when applying poison to a blade.
• +3 to Saves vs Poison
• Death Attack (DC 21)Death Attack
  If an avenger studies his victim for 3 rounds and then makes a sneak attack with a melee weapon that successfully deals damage, the sneak attack has the additional effect of possibly either paralyzing or killing the target (avenger's choice). While studying the victim, the avenger can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the avenger or recognize the avenger as an enemy. If the victim of such an attack fails a Fortitude save (DC 10 + the avenger's class level + the avenger's Int modifier) against the kill effect, she dies. If the saving throw fails against the paralysis effect, the victim is rendered helpless and unable to act for 1d6 rounds plus 1 round per level of the avenger. If the victim's saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. Once the avenger has completed the 3 rounds of study, he must make the death attack within the next 3 rounds.
  
  If a death attack is attempted and fails (the victim makes her save) or if the avenger does not launch the attack within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before he can attempt another death attack.

Urban Ranger

• Favored Enemy (Human +4) (Gnoll +2) (Ex)Favored Enemy (Ex)
  At 1st level, a ranger may select a type of creature from among those given on Table: Ranger Favored Enemies. The ranger gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, and Survival checks when using these skills against creatures of this type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon damage (and attack, due to Solitary Hunting) rolls against such creatures.
  
  At 5th level and every five levels thereafter (10th, 15th, and 20th level), the ranger may select an additional favored enemy from those given on the table. In addition, at each such interval, the bonus against any one favored enemy (including the one just selected, if so desired) increases by 2.
  
  If the ranger chooses humanoids or outsiders as a favored enemy, he must also choose an associated subtype, as indicated on the table. If a specific creature falls into more than one category of favored enemy, the ranger’s bonuses do not stack; he simply uses whichever bonus is higher.
• Urban TrackingUrban Tracking
  You can track down the location of missing persons or wanted individuals within communities.
  
  Benefit
  To find the trail of an individual or to follow it for 1 hour requires a Gather Information check. You must make another Gather Information check every hour of the search, as well as each time the trail becomes difficult to follow, such as when it moves to a different area of town.
  
  The DC of the check, and the number of checks required to track down your quarry, depends on the community size and the conditions:
  
  If you fail a Gather Information check, you can retry after 1 hour of questioning. The game master should roll the number of checks required secretly, so that the player doesn't know exactly how long the task will require.
  
  Normal
  A character without this feat can use Gather Information to find out information about a particular individual, but each check takes 1d4+1 hours and doesn't allow effective trailing.
  
  Special
  A character with 5 ranks in Knowledge (local) gains a +2 bonus on the Gather Information check to use this feat.
  
  You can cut the time between Gather Information checks in half (to 30 minutes per check rather than 1 hour), but you take a -5 penalty on the check.
• Wild Empathy (Ex) (1d20+3)Wild Empathy (Normal)
  A ranger can improve the attitude of an animal. This ability functions just like a Diplomacy check to improve the attitude of a person. The ranger rolls 1d20 and adds his ranger level and his Charisma modifier to determine the wild empathy check result. The typical domestic animal has a starting attitude of indifferent, while wild animals are usually unfriendly.
  
  To use wild empathy, the ranger and the animal must be able to study each other, which means that they must be within 30 feet of one another under normal visibility conditions. Generally, influencing an animal in this way takes 1 minute, but, as with influencing people, it might take more or less time.
  
  The ranger can also use this ability to influence a magical beast with an Intelligence score of 1 or 2, but he takes a -4 penalty on the check.
  
  Wild Empathy (Urban Ranger)
  An urban ranger adds only one-half his class level to wild empathy checks, reflecting his limited connection with the natural world.
• Combat Style (Two-Weapon) (Ex)Combat Style (Ex)
  At 2nd level, a ranger must select one of two combat styles to pursue: archery or two-weapon combat. This choice affects the character’s class features but does not restrict his selection of feats or special abilities in any way.
  
  If the ranger selects archery, he is treated as having the Rapid Shot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat.
  
  If the ranger selects two-weapon combat, he is treated as having the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat.
  
  The benefits of the ranger’s chosen style apply only when he wears light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his combat style when wearing medium or heavy armor.
• Improved Combat Style (Two-Weapon) (Ex)Improved Combat Style (Ex)
  At 6th level, a ranger’s aptitude in his chosen combat style (archery or two-weapon combat) improves. If he selected archery at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Manyshot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat.
  
  If the ranger selected two-weapon combat at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Improved Two-Weapon Fighting feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat.
  
  As before, the benefits of the ranger’s chosen style apply only when he wears light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his combat style when wearing medium or heavy armor

Swashbuckler

• Weapon Finesse (Ex)A swashbuckler gains Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat at 1st level even if she does not qualify for the feat.
• Grace (Ex) (+1)A swashbuckler gains a +1 competence bonus on Reflex saves at 2nd level. This bonus increases to +2 at 11th level and to +3 at 20th level. A swashbuckler loses this bonus when wearing medium or heavy armor or when carrying a medium or heavy load.

Barbarian

• Ferocity (Ex)Ferocity (Ex)
  Once per day, the barbarian can enter a state of adrenaline-fueled fury, increasing both his physical might and his reaction time. He temporarily gains a +4 bonus to Strength and a +4 bonus to Dexterity, but he takes a -2 penalty on ranged attack rolls beyond short range (30 feet).
  
  He can enter this state as an immediate action, even when flat-footed at the start of combat, so he may apply the enhanced Dexterity modifier to his initiative check.
  
  While in a state of ferocity, the barbarian cannot use any Charisma- or Intelligence-based skills (except for Intimidate), the Concentration skill, or any abilities that require patience or concentration, nor can he cast spells or activate magic items that require a command word, a spell trigger (such as a wand), or spell completion (such as a scroll) to function. He can use any feat he has except item creation feats and metamagic feats. Ferocity lasts for a number of rounds equal to 4 + his Constitution modifier (if positive). The barbarian may prematurely end his state of ferocity. At the end of ferocity, he loses the ferocity modifiers and restrictions and become sickened (-2 on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for the duration of the current encounter (unless he is a 17th-level barbarian, at which point this limitation no longer applies). Abilities that normally render him immune to being sickened (such as the Strong Stomach feat, Cityscape 64) reduce the penalties to -1, but do not remove them entirely.
  
  The barbarian can invoke ferocity only once per encounter. At 1st level he can use this ability once per day. [0/1]x/day
• Lion TotemRegal and intimidating, the powerful lion is a symbol of nobility among the races of the wild. By selecting him as your spiritual totem, you gain the pounce ability (MM 313).

Shadows of Virtue

• Rank 30 (Nightshade)
• Hire for Lesser ActionA Vigilante gains the ability to hire an agent to perform a simple action. Among these include Urban Tracking/simple intelligence-gathering, stealing an unprotected item, and commandeering small numbers of horses/simple land vehicles. Lethal actions not allowed, and it is up to the DM's discretion as to how successful the agent was. This ability may be used once per mission.
  
  Base cost is 50gp for a level 1 Urban Ranger or Rogue; +100gp per additional level.
• Hire for Greater ActionA Nightwatch gains the ability to hire an agent to perform an advanced action. Among these include kidnapping, infiltrating a dangerous organization, stalking a target for an extended time, stealing important documents (or planting false ones), and commandeering a large convoy or sea vessel. Lethal actions must require a DM's approval, but the result is also to their discretion. This ability may be used once per mission.
  
  Base cost is 100gp for a level 1 Urban Ranger or Rogue; +200gp per additional level.
• Nimble ChargeRun or charge across difficult surface without Balance check
• Nimble StandStand from prone safely (no provoked AoOs)
• Dimension DoorDimension Door
  Conjuration (Teleportation)
  Level: Brd 4, Sor/Wiz 4, Travel 4
  Components: V
  Casting Time: 1 standard action
  Range: Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)
  Target: You and touched objects or other touched willing creatures
  Duration: Instantaneous
  Saving Throw: None and Will negates (object)
  Spell Resistance: No and Yes (object)
  
  You instantly transfer yourself from your current location to any other spot within range. You always arrive at exactly the spot desired—whether by simply visualizing the area or by stating direction. After using this spell, you can’t take any other actions until your next turn. You can bring along objects as long as their weight doesn’t exceed your maximum load. You may also bring one additional willing Medium or smaller creature (carrying gear or objects up to its maximum load) or its equivalent per three caster levels. A Large creature counts as two Medium creatures, a Huge creature counts as two Large creatures, and so forth. All creatures to be transported must be in contact with one another, and at least one of those creatures must be in contact with you.
  
  If you arrive in a place that is already occupied by a solid body, you and each creature traveling with you take 1d6 points of damage and are shunted to a random open space on a suitable surface within 100 feet of the intended location.
  
  If there is no free space within 100 feet, you and each creature traveling with you take an additional 2d6 points of damage and are shunted to a free space within 1,000 feet. If there is no free space within 1,000 feet, you and each creature travelling with you take an additional 4d6 points of damage and the spell simply fails. [0/1]x/day
• Opportunist (Ex)Once per round, the rogue can make an attack of opportunity against an opponent who has just been struck for damage in melee by another character. This attack counts as the rogue's attack of opportunity for that round. Even a rogue with the Combat Reflexes feat can't use the opportunist ability more than once per round.

Magic Items

• Rogue BladeROGUE BLADE
  Price (Item Level): 12,320 gp (13th)
  Body Slot: — (held)
  Caster Level: 6th
  Aura: Moderate; (DC 18) illusion
  Activation: Swift (mental)
  Weight: 2 lb.
  
  The edges of this elegant rapier seem to fade and twitch, making it difficult to look at directly and surrounding it with a blur of motion though it remains per*fectly still.
  
  When you activate this +1 rapier, it provides you with the effect of a blink spell for 6 rounds. The effect ends prematurely if you stop holding the rogue blade. This effect can be used twice per day.
  
  Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, blink.
  Cost to Create: 6,000 gp (plus 320 gp for masterwork rapier), 480 XP, 12 days. [2/2]x/day
• Belt of BattleBELT OF BATTLE
  Price (Item Level): 12,000 gp (13th)
  Body Slot: Waist
  Caster Level: 9th
  Aura: Moderate; (DC 19) transmutation
  Activation: — and swift (mental)
  Weight: —
  
  This leather belt bears a platinum buckle set
  with three small black pearls.
  
  A belt of battle helps you avoid being caught off guard in combat and allows occasional bursts of extra activity. While worn, it grants you a +2 competence bonus on initiative checks. This is a continuous effect and requires no activation.
  
  In addition, a belt of battle has 3 charges, which are renewed each day at dawn. Each time you activate the belt, one of the black pearls set into its buckle turns white. The pearls return to normal when the ring's charges renew. Spending 1 or more charges grants you an extra action, which must be taken immediately (before you take any other action).
  
  1 charge: 1 move action.
  2 charges: 1 standard action.
  3 charges: 1 full-round action.
  
  Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, haste.
  Cost to Create: 6,000 gp, 480 XP, 12 days. [3/3] charges
• Rod of RopesRod of Ropes
  This versatile item meets your every rope-related need.
  
  Crafted from the darkest teak and repeatedly stained until it holds a lustrous black shine, this rod is a sculpted, 18-inch-long baton. Closer inspection (Search DC 15) reveals three barely perceptible concave indentations in the middle third of the rod.
  
  The three indentations act as buttons. Pressing any one of the rod’s buttons requires a move action.
  
  The rod has three functions, each of which can be employed an unlimited number of times. However, no two functions can be used at the same time
  
  Rope: When you press button 1, rope begins to extrude from one end of the rod at the rate of 60 feet per round. The rod can extrude 300 feet of rope in this manner. Pressing the button a second time stops the rope from extruding. Pressing it a third time draws the rope back in, also at a rate of 60 feet per round. Any knot in the rope automatically unties when it comes within 30 feet of the rod. This rope has the same hardness and hit points as the rest of the rod.
  
  Grappling Hook and Rope: When you press button 2, a small leather wrist loop springs from one end of the rod and three sharp grappling hooks sprout from the other end. Pressing the button again launches one-third of the rod (the end with the three hooks) in the direction you aim it. A length of rope up to 300 feet long trails behind the launched section and connects it with the end you hold; all 300 feet of rope can discharge in 1 round. The rope stops unreeling if the hooks strike something solid (including a creature) or if you give the rod a quick backward jerk. Pressing the button a third time retracts the rope, drawing the held end toward the hooked end if it is secured properly. The retracting feature can pull up to 1,000 pounds with it, drawing up 60 feet of rope per round. The rope has the same hardness and hit points as the rest of the rod. This function can be used to attack and push back opponents within 30 feet (beyond that distance it lacks sufficient power). On a successful ranged attack (no range increment) the hooked end deals 1d6 points of damage. The force of the blow is considerable, and those struck by it are subject to a bull rush effect (treat the hooked end as having a +5 bonus on its opposed check). The hooked end cannot pursue a pushed opponent.
  
  Grappling Hooks and Slide: When you press button 3, three sharp grappling hooks sprout from each end of the rod. Pressing the button again launches the two ends of the rod (each one-third of its length) in opposite directions simultaneously. A length of rope up to 300 feet long trails behind each launched section and connects it with the middle third you hold (all 600 feet of rope can discharge in 1 round). The grappling hooks work exactly as described above, including the possibility of bull rushing opponents. Pressing the button a third time causes part of the middle section to expand slightly in diameter and slide freely along the extruded rope. The slide can be released from the remaining part of the middle section by squeezing it to loosen it. Two hand loops allow you to slide down the rope if it is at an angle. Regardless of the angle of the rope or the load on it (up to 1,000 pounds), if attached firmly the rope does not sag. Pushing any button a second time returns the rod to its previous (unactivated) state.
  
  Aura/Caster Level: Moderate transmutation; CL 10th.
  Weight: 4 lb.
• Corsair's EyepatchCORSAIR'S EYEPATCH
  Price (Item Level): 3,000 gp (7th)
  Body Slot: Face
  Caster Level: 3rd
  Aura: Faint; (DC 16) divination
  Activation: Swift (command)
  Weight: —
  A leather strap and a bit of hardened leather and krenshar hide make up this menacing black eyepatch.
  
  Despite its name, the improved visual acuity provided by a corsair's eyepatch is equally useful to landlubbers. Wearing this eyepatch has no negative impact on your eyesight—it appears completely transparent to you. While you wear a corsair's eyepatch over your left eye, activating it grants you the ability to use see invisibility (as the spell) for 1 round. While you wear it over your right eye, activating it grants you the benefit of the Blind-Fight feat for 1 minute. Moving the eyepatch from one eye to another requires a move action that doesn't provoke attacks of opportunity.
  
  A corsair's eyepatch functions a total of three times per day.
  
  Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, see invisibility.
  Cost to Create: 1,500 gp, 120 XP, 3 days.
• Bracers of MurderBRACERS OF MURDER
  Price (Item Level): 8,000 gp (11th)
  Body Slot: Arms
  Caster Level: 5th
  Aura: Faint; (DC 17) evocation
  Activation: —
  Weight: 3 lb.
  Each of these burnished metal bracers is adorned with grinning skull set with onyx stones in its eye sockets.
  Bracers of murder grant you a +2 profane bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls against flat-footed targets.
  If you have the death attack ability, the save DC to resist your death attack increases by 2.
  If you have sneak attack or sudden strike, reroll any result of 1 on the dice.
• Cloak of the BatCloak of the Bat
  
  Fashioned of dark brown or black cloth, this cloak bestows a +5 competence bonus on Hide checks. The wearer is also able to hang upside down from the ceiling, like a bat.
  
  By holding the edges of the garment, the wearer is able to fly as per the spell. If he desires, the wearer can actually polymorph himself into an ordinary bat and fly accordingly. (All possessions worn or carried are part of the transformation.) Flying, either with the cloak or in bat form, can be accomplished only in darkness (either under the night sky or in a lightless or near-lightless environment underground). Either of the flying powers is usable for up to 7 minutes at a time, but after a flight of any duration the cloak cannot bestow any flying power for a like period of time.
  
  Moderate transmutation; CL 7th; Craft Wondrous Item, fly, polymorph; Price 26,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.
• Necklace of Vine StrikeGrants sneak attack against plant creatures 3 times per day. [3/3]x/day
• Anklet of TranslocationANKLET OF TRANSLOCATION
  Price (Item Level): 1,400 gp (5th)
  Body Slot: Feet
  Caster Level: 7th
  Aura: Moderate; (DC 18) conjuration
  Activation: Swift (command)
  Weight: —
  
  A pewter chime hangs from this simple leather ankle-band.
  
  An anklet of translocation allows you to make short dimensional hops. When it is activated, you can instantly teleport (with no chance of error) up to 10 feet. The new space must be within line of sight and line of effect.
  
  You can't use the anklet to move into a space occupied by another creature, nor can you teleport into a solid object; if you attempt to do so, the anklet's activation is wasted. You can bring along objects weigh*ing up to your maximum load, but you can't bring another creature with you.
  
  An anklet of translocation functions two times per day.
  
  Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, dimension door.
  Cost to Create: 700 gp, 56 XP, 2 days.
• Ring of the DarkhiddenRING OF THE DARKHIDDEN
  Price (Item Level): 2,000 gp (6th)
  Body Slot: Ring
  Caster Level: 3rd
  Aura: Faint; (DC 16) illusion
  Activation: —
  Weight: —
  
  More than a dozen etchings of closed eyes circle this tarnished silver ring.
  
  You are invisible to darkvision, although you are fully visible in normal light.
  
  Prerequisites: Forge Ring, invisibility.
  Cost to Create: 1,000 gp, 80 XP, 2 days.
• ShiftweaveSHIFTWEAVE
  Price (Item Level): 500 gp (3rd)
  Body Slot: Torso
  Caster Level: 3rd
  Aura: Faint; (DC 16) transmutation
  Activation: Swift (mental)
  Weight: 5 lb.
  
  This otherwise plain-looking set of clothing seems to have gossamer threads woven randomly into the fabric.
  
  When you activate shiftweave, it changes your garb to resemble any of five specific outfits designated during its creation. Shiftweave has no effect on any armor you wear (nor can it mimic armor) and does not change the effect of any magical clothing you wear.
  
  Lore: Though originally created for wealthy socialites who wanted to avoid wearing the same gown to the gala, shiftweave is also useful to spies and assassins (Knowledge [nobility and royalty] DC 10).
  
  Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, disguise self.
  
  Cost to Create: 250 gp, 20 XP, 1 day.
• Handy HaversackHandy Haversack
  
  A backpack of this sort appears to be well made, well used, and quite ordinary. It is constructed of finely tanned leather, and the straps have brass hardware and buckles. It has two side pouches, each of which appears large enough to hold about a quart of material. In fact, each is like a bag of holding and can actually hold material of as much as 2 cubic feet in volume or 20 pounds in weight. The large central portion of the pack can contain up to 8 cubic feet or 80 pounds of material. Even when so filled, the backpack always weighs only 5 pounds.
  
  While such storage is useful enough, the pack has an even greater power in addition. When the wearer reaches into it for a specific item, that item is always on top. Thus, no digging around and fumbling is ever necessary to find what a haversack contains. Retrieving any specific item from a haversack is a move action, but it does not provoke the attacks of opportunity that retrieving a stored item usually does.
  
  Moderate conjuration; CL 9th; Craft Wondrous Item, secret chest; Price 2,000 gp; Weight 5 lb. 

Active Effects: Nondetection (7 hours), Gift of Grace+3 bonus to all saving throws for the rest of the day (until end of day); Conviction (130 minutes); Bear's Endurance (13 minutes); Freedom of Movement (70 minutes); Shield (1 minute)

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Notes on Sneaking

Before crossing the portal, Jarren cast nondetection on himself, meaning anyone who attempts a divination spell like locate object, clairaudience / clairvoyance, and detect spells are blocked, unless the caster makes a DC 22 caster level check (15 + Jarren's caster level) to pierce the veil.

When sneaking, Jarren will move at half his normal movement speed to avoid penalties to Move Silently, meaning he can cross 30ft per move action. Recall the rules about invisibility, which involve distances and other factors at play.

Several things to note about his sneaking:

1. Jarren's got stupid high Hide and Move Silently checks, which are rolled below. I actually noticed an error a little while ago where I added several overlapping bonuses to his Hide check, so it's not +40-ish anymore, and should now be correct.
2. Jarren has the Darkstalker feat, meaning creatures with blindsense, blindsight, scent, or tremorsense have to roll Spot to notice him.
3. Jarren has the Dark template, meaning he has Hide in Plain Sight. He can use the Hide skill even while being observed (except in natural daylight, the area of a daylight spell, or a similar effect).
4. Jarren has the Ring of Darkhidden, meaning he is considered invisible to darkvision. He must have some light cast on him in order for creatures with low-light or normal vision to possibly see him.

OOC: Jarren's 3 rounds of prep are as follows.

1. Prepare Corsair's Eyepatch for see invisibility (not yet casting); push the "Grappling Hook and Rope" button on the Rod of Ropes
2. Cast Freedom of Movement on himself (I forgot he has the Intelligence for 4th level Avenger/Assassin spells now)
3. Cast Shield on himself w/ his wand (UMD check below)

He then waits in AD29, watching. He'll try to lock on to Gitcha for a Death Attack, which will take 3 full rounds of nothing but stalking.

[Delia2531]

Cufwell Greenskin

Statblock

AC: 29 Touch: 16 Flatfooted: 24

HP: 265/270 Speed: 60x5 Init: 10

Primary: +5 Silver Battleaxe 20/x3 +31/26/21/16 1d8+11 1d6 fire (ongoing 1 round)

Secondary: +4 Darksteel Battleaxe 20/x3 +30/25/20/15 1d8+8 1d6 acid (-1 AC on first hit) 1d6 lightning

 

Cufwell stops when he sees Jarren and puts Tanu down ; "Well met again old friend, then it is time to trade our blood for the time Oswald needs!" He sets himself across the track from Jarren and simply blends in amongst the undergrowth.

 

Tanu

Statblock

AC: 33 Touch: 15 Flatfooted: 29

HP: 76/108 Speed: 50 Init: 4

Primary: +4 Bite 20/x2 +17/12 1d8+12 1d6 fire (ongoing 1 round)

Tanu cannot hide in the same way and so she simply stands next to a tree.

OOC: Can Cufwell have triggered his belt of healing to heal Tanu on the run in? She's at 76/108HP currently.
 

I've added statblocks for the first time, let me know if there is anything else you'd like to see in them!

[Sylas]

Terry almost followed the others down the path, but then realized he had a more effective place to plop down right there. He slides the boulders surrounding the entrance to better cover it, then simply plops down in front of the rock-sealed passage.

Crunch

.... Editor is still messing stuff up...

So I didn't apply that last batch of XP, were we supposed to level up or not after that?

Either way, I need to rebuild some of Terry's block again, apparently new mw decided to truncate some of it too.