Pathfinder 1E [LPF] The Haven

[Aura]

. . . Jeremiah Katarsis . . .

Listening, the man seems rather disheartened by Thuvian's words. Speaking in the same labored style, he replies, "That long... I had no idea. If the surface world has healed, then it would be... No mind. The point, if there ever was... one of the haven's residents learned how to, errr," Jeremiah pauses, searching for words, "induce vampirism. Her books told her how... not sure if they spelled it out... or if she fiddled it. Either way... beginning of the end. With captive audience, the death began. I barely escaped... or, I didn't. Not sure. She must be ended, if you want to explore here or that sort of... thing."

[sblock=Jonas and Samad]Barely detectable at the stand-offish distance the group is to Katarsis, the man has an off-putting component to his odor that is hard to place, at first--it is out of control infection.[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Pirvinia von Lichenstein, Human Female

Pirvinia listened in on the conversation, muttering a translation for those around her as she could not actually speak the language spoken to assist Thuvian.

After the Jeremiah's last words, she hissed, "Vampirism... Mayhap that would explain his longevity all these years. Could he not know, I wonder... or is he lying?"

[sblock=Mini-stats]Privinia von Lichenstein
Initiative: +9, Perception: +10 (12 with Far'ziel)
AC: 17 (21 w/ Mage Armor) (Touch 14, Flat-footed 14)-> 21 with Mage Armor
HP: 56 Current: 56
CMD: 16, Fort: +7, Ref: +8, Will: +9
Conditions in Effect: Eschew Materials, PBS, Precise Shot, Ring of Sustenance, Mage Armor, Darkvision

Weapon in Hand: Pen & Paper
Spells Remaining: 1st Level: 6/8, 2nd Level: 7/8, 3rd Level 8/8, 4th Level 5/5

Far'ziel
Initiative: +6 Senses: darkvision; Perception: +12
AC: 26 (Touch 15, flat-footed 22) -> 30 with Mage Armor
HP: 28 Current: 22
Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +6
Conditions in effect: Improved Evasion, Empathic Link, Mage Armor, Immune Fire, Vulnerable to Cold, DR5/Magic
SLAs: 1x/Hour--Scorching Ray [Att: +7, dmg: 4d6],
1/day--heat metal (DC 14), summon (level 2, 1 fire mephit 25%)
Weapon in Hand: 2 Claws [Att: +6, dmg: 1d3+1]
Special Attack: Breath Weapon (15-ft cone, 1d8 fire, DC13 half, every 4 rounds)

Combat Trained Light Horse
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, Scent; Perception: +6
AC: 13 (Touch 9, flat-footed 13)
HP: 15 Current: 15
Fort: +6, Ref: +5, Will: +1
Conditions in effect: War-trained, 50ft movement
Weapon in Hand: 2 Hooves [Att: +3, dmg: 1d4+3][/sblock]

 

[sunshadow21]

Knowledge (religion): 1D20+8 = [8]+8 = 16 to determine potential means of inducing vampirism other than the traditional getting bit by a vampire, particularly ones that result in the wounds similar to the ones on Jeremiah if not completely successful.

Thuvian turns to his companion first, "Doubtful that he has full vampirism as it is typically understood. I'm by no means an expert on the subject, but the wounds that have never healed, along with the absence of a pre existing vampire, suggests that whatever process was used to transform these people is not the normal one, as most stories I have heard tend to be you are a vampire or you are not. The middle ground that our friend seems to be occuping concerns me greatly. We will have to hope that there are records further on indicating the purpose of this place, why someone chose to turn to vampirism, and how they did so."

Turning back to Jeremiah, "I am sorry to have caused a great weight on your mind, but it is a well known fact that the night is darkest just before dawn. I am confident we can find the answers needed to free you from your long suffering. Could you draw out the layout of the complex briefly and describe how many accursed there are, how the vampirism has effected them, and where they tend to congegrate, particularly the one that originally turned to vampirism in the first place? Armed with that information, we have a much better chance of of successfully addressing the problem. If you can provide that, I have no further questions, and we shall leave you in peace until we are finished with our task." Thuvian pulls out some parchment as he ponders the nature of the vampires that he is familiar with and what sort of process could have been used to induce the disease in a completely vampire free enclave.

[sblock=mini-stats]Thuvian Darklight
AC: 15 (Touch 13, Flatfooted 12) +4 AC from Mage Armor
HP: 37/37 Initiative: +3
Perception : +6 Sense Motive: +1
CMB: +3 CMD: 16
Fort: +3 Reflex: +5 Will: +6
Current Weapon in Hand:
Current Conditions in Place: Mage Armor, Protection From Evil

Thad
Current Conditions: Mage Armor

Magic:
CL 7; +11 Concentration (+15 Casting Defensively); SR +7
Extended Illusion (3 rounds beyond concentration)
1st level Sapphire of Power - used
+4 to Spellcraft DC to identify spells cast by Thuvian

Darkness 1/1; CL 7

Cantrips - Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand
1st - Mage Armor (x), Protection from Evil (2)(x), Vanish (2), Ventriloquism
2nd - Create Pit, Mirror Image, Spider Climb (2)
3rd - Fly, Major Image (2), Summon Monster III
4th - Shadow Conjuration (2), Stone Shape[/sblock]

 

[BigB]

Tsaaruk following the remarks by Thuvian and Pirvinia is on edge. There has been no threat as of yet but if what is being relayed can be believed there is a serious threat in this complex called the Haven. Tsaaruk stands ready but knows not when or where the danger will become reality, It could be this man or vampire or whatever before them or something much worse yet to be found. This mans wounds tell of the threat. For now he waits trying to hold back the anger until he can give it focus and unleash it on a target giving himself over to the anger and his god that grants him abilities beyond anything he can achieve on his own.

[sblock=mini stats]
Tsaaruck
Initiative +1
AC: 21 (with shield/ Flat:20, Touch: 13)
HP: 106/106
CMB: +14 / CMD: 25 Fort: +11 / Ref: +5 / Will: +5
Damage Reduction: 01/_
Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & +1 shocking Warhammer
Rage: 20/20
Renewed Vigor: 1/1
Lesser Elemental Blood: 3/3

CLW wand 50/50

http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Tsaaruk(BIGB)#Finances
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[Aura]

. . . Jeremiah Katarsis . . .

The amount of discussion that happens between conversations with him is not lost on the ancient man. He patiently waits until Thuvian returns attention to him with some questions. With measured tongue, Katarsis replies, "I can draw, if you want... if you have something to write with... and on. As we were talking, I think there are two accursed, Evelyn and Sampson. Evelyn brought the books... figured it out, and Sampson bought in later. I managed to kill the third one of their kind... while ago. Paid the price. They fight with blade and claw. Several mindless slaves too.

"Down in Karran's temple, there are things... holy things. I could not get them to aid my fight, the guardian was too strong. Perhaps you can make use of them. Kill Evelyn forever. Destroy her foul books... keep information from spreading... like the plague it is." With that, the man stops speaking and holds out his hand to Thuvian, obviously expecting something.

[sblock=Induced Vampirism]There exist legends of 'the first vampire' or whatnot, through some spoiled relationship with the gods. Thuvian has never heard of anyone purposely trying to replicate the conditions, but the idea seems plausible.[/sblock]
[sblock=Katarsis' wounds]A number of the man's wounds seem to have been caused in combat. However, the stuff on his back is much more deliberate[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

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Nostrils flare as Jonas catches a... smell... wafting on the slight currents of air through the room. Though the smell is familiar he can't tell what it is, at first. Then it comes to him and he speaks once more to his comrades. "I know not if it has bearing on your conversation with him, or on the state of his life or unlife, but in addition to being of evil intent there is infection of some sort running rampant within this creature."

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[sblock=Mini Stats]

Jonas Psalter Initiative: +04 AC: 21 (14 Touch, 19 Flat-Footed) HP: 76/76 Senses: DarkVision (60’) Perception: +15 CMB: +09 CMD: 23 (+11/25 vs. Trip) Fort: +09 Reflex: +04 Will: +07 Special Abilities Judgement: 02/02 Uses Remaining Bane: 09/09 Rounds Remaining Discern Lies: 06/06 Rounds Remaining Prayers Orisons: At-Will -------Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt ----------Undead, Guidance, Sift, Stabilize Level 01: 05/05 Remaining -------Command, Divine Favor, Ear Piercing ----------Scream, Wrath Level 02: 04/04 Remaining -------Blistering Invective, Restoration (Lesser), ----------See Invisibility, Stricken Heart

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[perrinmiller]

Pirvinia von Lichenstein, Human Female

Pirvinia removed some parchment from a scroll case her haversack. She also took out the ink vial and pen. She handed all the items to Jeremiah, careful to not be touched or make any physical contact.

She translated once more what the man had said, then addressed Thuvian, "Okay, so not a vampire himself. Mayhap this place is out of the time stream, and nothing ages while it is in here?"

[sblock=Mini-stats]Privinia von Lichenstein
Initiative: +9, Perception: +10 (12 with Far'ziel)
AC: 17 (21 w/ Mage Armor) (Touch 14, Flat-footed 14)-> 21 with Mage Armor
HP: 56 Current: 56
CMD: 16, Fort: +7, Ref: +8, Will: +9
Conditions in Effect: Eschew Materials, PBS, Precise Shot, Ring of Sustenance, Mage Armor, Darkvision

Weapon in Hand: Pen & Paper
Spells Remaining: 1st Level: 6/8, 2nd Level: 7/8, 3rd Level 8/8, 4th Level 5/5

Far'ziel
Initiative: +6 Senses: darkvision; Perception: +12
AC: 26 (Touch 15, flat-footed 22) -> 30 with Mage Armor
HP: 28 Current: 22
Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +6
Conditions in effect: Improved Evasion, Empathic Link, Mage Armor, Immune Fire, Vulnerable to Cold, DR5/Magic
SLAs: 1x/Hour--Scorching Ray [Att: +7, dmg: 4d6],
1/day--heat metal (DC 14), summon (level 2, 1 fire mephit 25%)
Weapon in Hand: 2 Claws [Att: +6, dmg: 1d3+1]
Special Attack: Breath Weapon (15-ft cone, 1d8 fire, DC13 half, every 4 rounds)

Combat Trained Light Horse
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, Scent; Perception: +6
AC: 13 (Touch 9, flat-footed 13)
HP: 15 Current: 15
Fort: +6, Ref: +5, Will: +1
Conditions in effect: War-trained, 50ft movement
Weapon in Hand: 2 Hooves [Att: +3, dmg: 1d4+3][/sblock]

 

[Aura]

The man resheathes his falchion and reaches out to accept the pen and paper from Pirvinia. There is tension--he is obviously wary of her and the rest of the group. However, this makes it rather easy to have a clean hand-off with no physical contact of any kind.

Once he has the items, he wanders over to one of the remaining tables, pulls up a chair, and begins to draw. With his back to the group briefly, the nature of his injuries become more obvious, with most of the wounds being combat oriented. By comparison, his back has injuries that are not straight, wandering his back as a painter might wander his canvas, and obviously not the result of combat. It also becomes obvious the falchion he wears is of similar construction to the previously found blades, and therefore quite old.

As Jeremiah begins to draw, it becomes apparent his fine motor control is rather lacking. Muttering to himself similarly to when the discovered him, he concentrates to make the lines as clear as possible. He starts in the center of the paper, and seemingly draws the atrium with all its exits, then roughs out each of the wings. Finally he writes single word identifications of each of the areas, puts an x where you are now, and scribbles out a substantial portion of the wing you're currently in. Judging from the partial collapse of the diner in which you stand, it seems he is noting large portions to have been caved in. He spends a minute or two blowing the ink dry, giving the work a final appraisal before rolling it up.

Freshly drawn map in hand, the ancient man stands and extends it to Pirvinia in the same fashion as it was originally offered to him.

 

[BigB]

Tsaaruk watches. A few tense moments with the handoff of the parchment between the man and Pirvinia although the tension is somewhat relieved as the man sheathes his falchion before the transaction. This man is a puzzle to Tsaaruk but one he does give much thought as long as he does not become violent. In fact the information the man has provided could greatly help the group stay alive. Tsaaruk continues satnding by content to let the others talk.

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Tsaaruck
Initiative +1
AC: 21 (with shield/ Flat:20, Touch: 13)
HP: 106/106
CMB: +14 / CMD: 25 Fort: +11 / Ref: +5 / Will: +5
Damage Reduction: 01/_
Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & +1 shocking Warhammer
Rage: 20/20
Renewed Vigor: 1/1
Lesser Elemental Blood: 3/3

CLW wand 50/50

http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Tsaaruk(BIGB)#Finances
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[sunshadow21]

Thuvian remains calm on the outside, but mentally begins to wonder just what the party had gotten themselves into. He knew just enough about the darkness of the world and of men's hearts to know that he still understood by little of it. After the map is drawn, he has some final words for Jeremiah, "Thank you, we shall return soon with good news." Turning to the rest of the party "We should find the relics quickly before the two true vampires become overly aware of our presence. Why they chose to recreate what it was that the first vampire did, and how they did so are not things I want to find out without having some solid counter attacks ready. There is great darkness hidden in this complex, and it would be unwise to go looking for it without having an equally strong source of light."

[sblock=mini-stats]Thuvian Darklight
AC: 15 (Touch 13, Flatfooted 12) +4 AC from Mage Armor
HP: 37/37 Initiative: +3
Perception : +6 Sense Motive: +1
CMB: +3 CMD: 16
Fort: +3 Reflex: +5 Will: +6
Current Weapon in Hand:
Current Conditions in Place: Mage Armor, Protection From Evil

Thad
Current Conditions: Mage Armor

Magic:
CL 7; +11 Concentration (+15 Casting Defensively); SR +7
Extended Illusion (3 rounds beyond concentration)
1st level Sapphire of Power - used
+4 to Spellcraft DC to identify spells cast by Thuvian

Darkness 1/1; CL 7

Cantrips - Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand
1st - Mage Armor (x), Protection from Evil (2)(x), Vanish (2), Ventriloquism
2nd - Create Pit, Mirror Image, Spider Climb (2)
3rd - Fly, Major Image (2), Summon Monster III
4th - Shadow Conjuration (2), Stone Shape[/sblock][/QUOTE]