Pathfinder 1E [LPF] Perception is Reality

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo was not sure where Vincenzo was getting his ideas, but his own reasoning for the temple area was that he expected to find evidence of resistance to whatever had plagued and attacked the town.

“I wonder where those giants went,” he mused aloud as he kept looking around. He cast a minor spell to see magical auras as they walked along. He stayed behind Vincenzo and Maui, not being a particularly strong melee warrior.

[sblock=OOC]Take 10 on perception +12, Cast Detect Magic [/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortbow

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 6/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Wait, giants? What giants - there were giants mentioned? I thought there were ghouls" Vencenzo does not know what giants Barlo has seen, but now he is really on guard!

[sblock=P.M.]did you get the threads switched in your mind?[/sblock]

[sblock=stat block]
skills possibly needed at this moment:
Perception +11 Stealth +6

AC: 25 (21 flat-footed, 19 touch)
with Combat expertise:
AC: 28 (23 flat-footed, 24 touch)

HP: 112/112

CMB: +13 CMD: 26
vs trip
CMB: +15 CMD: 28
vs disarm
CMB: +18 CMD: 31

Fort: +11 Reflex: +8 Will: +6

Perception: +11 Stealth +6
Initiative: +2


Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow, composite, mighty +2

Temporary/charged items in possession: healing potions, Healing wand

Items depleted: none
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mwk silver mace, att +15/+10, dam 1d6+4, crit x2, type b
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[jbear]

"Te giants who are walking on te air into te city. Te ones te dark elf see" replies Maui briefly, still focused on ensuring crossing the bridge is safe. "Sky giants?"

 

[Scott DeWar]

[sblock=why the above is funny]

"Te giants who are walking on te air into te city. Te ones te dark elf see" replies Taniwha briefly, still focused on ensuring crossing the bridge is safe. "Sky giants?"

Taniwha said that? not maui?? on an aside, I do not remember giants being mentioned. I will go back and review.[/sblock]

[sblock= oh wait] the giants under the bridge. sorry all[/sblock]

Vincenzo blinks and then smiles, "Oh of course, the giants under the bridge?"

 

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo nodded in agreement with Maui. “Aye, Maui is correct. It was the dark elven lass that mentioned seeing them. The ghouls were the creatures mentioned by the refugees back at the camp.”

“So far we have not seen either,” he added wryly.

[sblock=OOC Note]SdW, nope I think I am remembering correction about the pair of them floating over the river according to what the dark elf told us. Barlo specifically had Vincenzo translate that question about flying vs. water walking and you had him give Barlo a funny look over it.

Aura, can you roll an appropriate knowledge check for Barlo on what he might know about giants that fly. All skills are +9 except Local at +14[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortbow

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 6/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

[sblock=PerrinMiller - ooc]yup, Jbear got me straight on this. thanks for your tolorance[/sblock]

[sblock=Jbear - ooc] I see you corrected the taniwah thing![/sblock]

 

[Aura]

Passing by the nearly featureless guardhouse, the lack of anyone there reminds the intrepid adventures of the overall lack of people. The bridge delivers the group to the other side, and in short order, they find themselves looking to the right, where the temples and shrines of three major religions of Tritower are located. All are illuminated and rendered in considerably more detail than the darkened residential to the left.

The Temple of Ruvarla (Goddess of Harvest and the Hunt) is most noticable. It is almost more of a great lodge than a temple, capturing the rustic feel of the countryside. The illumination seems to center on this building. The Temple of Amenthia (Goddess of Healers and Herbalists) lay next to the Ruvalrlan temple, and seems considerably more modern in nature, although without direct illumination, it is notably lacking in details you would expect to see. Finally, there is a considerable Shrine to Thalina (Goddess of Bards, Rogues and Children). It is a covered building with no walls, and like the Temple of Amenthia, it lies in relative darkness.

Finally the heroes notice the Shrine of Cortesia (Goddess of Family and Community) also secluded in the darkness. It is completely open air, and would be relatively easy to miss if they were not expecting to find such a thing.

Ahead, the Silver Road continues into Tritower formal.

[sblock=Detect Magic]Barlo notices the background level of magic is somewhat elevated, but no particular sources are noted as he arrives at the bridge. Looking back at his comrades gives him a known to work with, and all seems fine with their magical devices.[/sblock]
[sblock=Flying Giants]Both Cloud and Storm Giants are known to float, although no specific mention of forward flight was mentioned in the sources Barlo can remember.[/sblock]
[sblock=SdW]No, I hadn't heard of Irregular until you mentioned it. I hadn't noticed your question until now.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

[sblock=ooc - Aura] I ask because the "Author" of that web comic uses an infinite featureless plane of death and this reminds me of that.[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo noted the differences of the various temples. Based on which of the deities the places were dedicated to, he was not sure if there was a pattern or explanation for the illumination levels. So far they had not seen any danger, but the entire situation of the city being seemingly deserted was unsettling.

"Hmm, mayhap we should go to the Temple of Ruvarla first. There could be something to help us learn why we are seeing things different... Or mayhap it is some divine intervention this illusionary magic cannot dull."

[sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortbow

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 6/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo tries to look around, squinting his eyes to facilitate his perception of what he sees in the hope it helps. He otherwise heads toward the indicated building, not sure why the choice for this one, but trusting Barlo, none the less.

[sblock=stat block]
skills possibly needed at this moment:
Perception +11 Stealth +6

AC: 25 (21 flat-footed, 19 touch)
with Combat expertise:
AC: 28 (23 flat-footed, 24 touch)

HP: 112/112

CMB: +13 CMD: 26
vs trip
CMB: +15 CMD: 28
vs disarm
CMB: +18 CMD: 31

Fort: +11 Reflex: +8 Will: +6

Perception: +11 Stealth +6
Initiative: +2


Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow, composite, mighty +2

Temporary/charged items in possession: healing potions, Healing wand

Items depleted: none
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mwk silver mace, att +15/+10, dam 1d6+4, crit x2, type b
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