Scotley's Carrion Crown IC Part 1 The Haunting of Harrowstone

OOC: EW Die Roller is full-sized for me as well, and I also had it streamlined. Actually, I was thinking that it looks pretty cool this way, though.

Falco

Falco has a look at the runes but he has no idea what he is looking at. He agrees with B'rii's conclusion that they are for some magical purpose but the exact purpose is beyond him.

As the others are examining the markings, Falco realizes the group could be snuck up on so he backs up a little and keeps his eyes peeled.

Besharrn Blacktusk Half-Orc Ranger3

Besharrn never showed much interest in the runes, beyond a glance to see that he was not familiar with the script. He nods at Falco and indicates his readiness to proceed.

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Besharrn Blacktusk Half-Orc Ranger3

S15,D16,C14,I12,W12,C11

AC:21[10+7(+1 Breastplate)+3(Dex)+1(Dodge Feat)] [25 w/Shield of Swings]
FF:17
T:14 [18 w/Shield of Swings]

HP:33/35

Skills: (Ranks 7+7+7 = 21) [CS=Class Skill]
Climb 3 ranks +2 str +3 CS = +8
Intimidate 3 ranks +2 rac'l +3 CS +0cha = +8 [Std act'n-if sucsfl give opp the Shaken condition, -2 att]
[DC to demoralize=10+target's HD+target's Wis mod] [lasts 1rnd + 1rnd for every 5 check exceeds DC]
Knowledge (Dungeoneering) 3 ranks, +1 Int +2 Favored Terrain +3 CS = +9
Perception 3 ranks +1 wis +3 CS = +7 [+2 underground]
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 17 [19 underground]
Stealth 3 ranks +3 dex +3 CS = +9 [+2 underground]
Survival 3 ranks +1 wis +3 CS = +7 [+2 underground] [+1 (half Ranger Level) to follow tracks]
Swim 3 ranks +2 str +3 CS = +8 [-3 ACP if wearing +1 Magic Breastplate]



Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +7 Will: +3

Init +3, BAB +3, CMB +5, CMD 18 [22 w/ Shield of Swings]

Halberd +7, 1d10+3 dam, Short Sword +6, 1d6+2 dam, Heavy Crossbow +7, 1d10 dam

Feat: Shield of Swings - gain +4 AC and CMD but only do half damage. FULL ATTACK ONLY [APG]
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Dannis keeps watch while the others investigate the runes.

OOC: Die roll test. Please ignore.

Reading the Varisian script, the archaeologist can tell that this was a magical ritual of some sort, but the magic is beyond his ability to understand. He does note that the the name Lyvar Hawkran is repeated dozens of times in among the bits of abjuration and necromancy.

"Hmmm. Look at that! I wonder . . . Looks like it was some sort of magical ritual, but I can't tell the purpose. Does the name Lyvar Hawkran mean anything to anyone? It's repeated dozens of times at various places throughout the writing."
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Vadim Nazdravan
Male Half-Elf Bard (Archaeologist) 3
CG Medium Humanoid (elf, human)
Hero Points 2
Init +5; Senses Low-Light Vision; Perception +10
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 armor, +1 shield, +3 Dex)
hp 20 (3d8)
Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +3
Defensive Abilities Trap Sense, Uncanny Dodge; Immune sleep; Resist Elven Immunities
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Cestus +4 (1d4+1/19-20/x2) and
. . Dagger +4 (1d4+1/19-20/x2) and
. . Masterwork Whip, Scorpion +5 (1d4+1/x2) and
. . Silversheen Rapier +5 (1d6+1/18-20/x2)
Ranged Darkwood Shortbow, Composite (Str +1) +6 (1d6+1/x3)
Bard (Archaeologist) Spells Known (CL 3, +4 melee touch, +5 ranged touch):
1 (4/day) Cure Light Wounds (DC 14), Dazzling Blade (DC 14), Touch of Gracelessness (DC 14), Vanish
0 (at will) Resistance (DC 13), Read Magic, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation (DC 13), Light, Unwitting Ally (DC 13)
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Statistics
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Str 12, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Bard Weapon Proficiencies, Combat Expertise +/-1, Skill Focus (Perception) (Adaptability), Weapon Finesse
Traits Chance Savior, Dangerously Curious, Prehensile Whip
Skills Acrobatics +6, Appraise +6, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Diplomacy +7, Disable Device +6, Escape Artist +6, Fly +2, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +7, Knowledge (engineering) +7, Knowledge (geography) +7, Knowledge (history) +7, Knowledge (local) +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Knowledge (nobility) +7, Knowledge (planes) +7, Knowledge (religion) +7, Perception +10, Profession (Archeologist) +4, Profession (Professor) +4, Ride +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +6, Swim +0, Use Magic Device +8
Languages Common, Elven, Shoanti, Varisian
SQ Arcane Training, Archaeologist's Luck +1 (10 rounds/day), Bardic Knowledge +1, Clever Explorer +1, Elf Blood, Hero Points (2)
Combat Gear Buckler, Cestus, Dagger, Darkwood Shortbow, Composite (Str +1), Masterwork Whip, Scorpion, Mithral Chain Shirt, Silversheen Rapier; Other Gear Adventurer's Sash (3 @ 3.5 lbs), Backpack, Masterwork (4 @ 11.5 lbs), Bag, Waterproof (20 @ 1 lbs), Charcoal Stick (9), Charcoal Stick, Hammock, Journal, Masterwork Felt Hat, Paper (sheet) (10), Rope, Spider Silk (50'), Thieves' tools, masterwork, Twine (50'), Waterskin
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TRACKED RESOURCES
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Archaeologist's Luck +1 (10 rounds/day) (Ex) - 1/10
Dagger - 0/1
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Training +1 CL for spell trigger/completion items for favored class, or use them as if 1st level.
Archaeologist's Luck +1 (10 rounds/day) (Ex) Gain Luck bonus to attack, damage, saves, and all skills.
Bardic Knowledge +1 (Ex) Add + 1 to all knowledge skill checks.
Chance Savior Fate smiled on you and Professor Lorrimor one day in the not so distant past. Through a matter of pure chance, you were in a position to save the late scholar's life and did so. His gratitude was effusive, and he promised that he would never forget y
Clever Explorer +1 (Ex) Half time to use disable device.
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Elf Blood You are counted as both elven and human for any effect relating to race.
Elven Immunities +2 save bonus vs Enchantments.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Hero Points (2) Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Trap Sense +1 (Ex) +1 bonus on reflex saves and AC against traps.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex) Retain Dex bonus to AC when flat-footed.
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Vadim was born in Varisia, the result of a brief union between a wandering bard and the charming Szarni elf who took his fancy . . . or perhaps the minstrel took the gypsy’s fancy, who can tell? In any case, their child proved to be beautiful, intelligent and precocious; it was plain to all who encountered young Vadim that he inherited the best of both of his parents.

As he grew to manhood, Vadim’s natural curiosity dovetailed with his interest in the history of Varisia and it’s neighbor, Ustalav. He began a lifelong study of the two cultures, of their conflict and influence on each other. Eventually, his studies brought him into contact with the famed scholar, Petros Lorrimor. He made contact with the Professor, and over the course of the next several years Vadim and Professor Lorrimor struck up a longstanding friendship. Correspondence by letter and occasional personal visits formed a bond between the two; the Professor’s knowledge enhanced Vadim’s, and his reputation earned the young half-elf a few guest lecturing posts at institutes of learning in Cheliax, Taldor and even Absalom.

During one of their personal visits – actually a joint venture to explore the ruins of a crypt in Ustalav – Vadim became the instrument of the aging Professor’s continued existence. Lorrimor, no longer as spry as he once was, had insisted that the two of them push on in spite of the fact that they’d been going without significant rest for two days. His exhaustion caused him to miss the trigger of a deadly poison dart trap; however, the now seasoned Vadim was quicker to react. His diving tackle broke Lorrimor’s arm and put an end to that particular foray – after a harrowing escape through the rugged Hungry Mountains – but also saved the man’s life. The end of that adventure was also the last time young Vadim saw the Professor alive . . .

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Falco

Falco again steps up to the runes trying to add what Vadim has told the group but is unable to make any sense of the script. "I can't make any sense out of these runes but I'm a bit leery about entering this building as it seems the building itself has been warded in some way."

He again steps back and looks toward the stairs off to the left that lead up to the wall. Catching Besharrn's eye, he nods back in affirmation. "Let's head up there and see what we can see."

Besharrn Blacktusk Half-Orc Ranger3

Besharrn moves to the stairs to accompany Falco. "Falco me go up. All come?"

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Besharrn Blacktusk Half-Orc Ranger3

S15,D16,C14,I12,W12,C11

AC:21[10+7(+1 Breastplate)+3(Dex)+1(Dodge Feat)] [25 w/Shield of Swings]
FF:17
T:14 [18 w/Shield of Swings]

HP:33/35

Skills: (Ranks 7+7+7 = 21) [CS=Class Skill]
Climb 3 ranks +2 str +3 CS = +8
Intimidate 3 ranks +2 rac'l +3 CS +0cha = +8 [Std act'n-if sucsfl give opp the Shaken condition, -2 att]
[DC to demoralize=10+target's HD+target's Wis mod] [lasts 1rnd + 1rnd for every 5 check exceeds DC]
Knowledge (Dungeoneering) 3 ranks, +1 Int +2 Favored Terrain +3 CS = +9
Perception 3 ranks +1 wis +3 CS = +7 [+2 underground]
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 17 [19 underground]
Stealth 3 ranks +3 dex +3 CS = +9 [+2 underground]
Survival 3 ranks +1 wis +3 CS = +7 [+2 underground] [+1 (half Ranger Level) to follow tracks]
Swim 3 ranks +2 str +3 CS = +8 [-3 ACP if wearing +1 Magic Breastplate]



Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +7 Will: +3

Init +3, BAB +3, CMB +5, CMD 18 [22 w/ Shield of Swings]

Halberd +7, 1d10+3 dam, Short Sword +6, 1d6+2 dam, Heavy Crossbow +7, 1d10 dam

Feat: Shield of Swings - gain +4 AC and CMD but only do half damage. FULL ATTACK ONLY [APG]
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As Dannis and Falco keep watch they get the uneasy feeling of being watched and find themselves thinking that they see movement in the shadows, but can't actually see anything.

The group moves to the wall and makes their way up the stairs. This structure at least seems better preserved and the stone work is reassuringly solid beneath your feet.

An old stone tower, its wooden roof collapsed and its crumbling walls thick with ivy, extends a further ten feet above the twenty foot-high wall here.

Looking out from the prison you can see much of the little town of Ravengro from up here. While trees obscure many details you can still see much. The simple hard working people are going about their daily routines. The land immediately nearby the prison is tangled with a hundred years of overgrowth. No one has cleared the land and it appears their has been little traffic nearby. The herders tracks, farm paths and even game trails seem to avoid proximity to the prison. Further out you can see that deadfall in the forest has been gathered for fuel and farm fences, but near to the prison nothing has been disturbed.

Looking inward you can see that much of the eastern side of the prison has collapsed into a pond, walls towers and even a portion of the main building are long since fallen into ruin. In a few places the roof of the main building has fallen in or been blown off by past storms. The bare rafters look skeletal in the openings.

While the first tower near the top of the stairs is empty, the one is further along the wall to the south is infested by a swarm of particularly large rats. Even a casual observation of the tower from afar reveals a dozen or so of the filthy creatures watching from nooks and crannies in the stones; their fur is matted and filthy, their eyes dark and hungry. As you approach within 15 feet of the tower, the rats begin reacting, chittering and squeaking ominously as more and more clamber into view.