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


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Making your way carefully between the unstable house and the main building you head for the stairway on the way. However, as you pass the the North West corner of the main building Vadim observes something curious. The ivy and grass have been cleared along the edge where the foundation meets the ground, and along this edge a series of sinuous runes has been etched and then smeared with blood. The runes go around the building’s foundation in either direction as far as you can see.
 

"Hmmm. Look at that! I wonder . . ."

The archeologist moves over to the wall and examines the markings more closely. "Strange . . . smeared in blood . . . Can any of you make out what they say?"
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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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Besharrn Blacktusk Half-Orc Ranger3

Besharrn will look at the writing to see if whether he can read it.

OOC: In other words, is it Orcish?

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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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B'rii

Walking over towards the runes, B'rii focuses his attention on the runes as they run around the edge of the foundation.

OOC: Detect Magic on the runes
 

The writings are no longer magical, but certainly have the look of magical writing of some sort. They are not in Orchish, but instead Varisian.

OOC: The Varisians are a nomadic people who's traveling caravans are common in Ustilav. Common info about them can be found here: http://www.pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Varisian

Roll a DC:20 Religion or Arcana check for more on the writings, or let me know if you speak Varisian.
 

B'rii

B'rii adjusts his cloak as he walks around the runes carefully, inspecting them from several angles to see if he recognizes them at all. Something about the runes looks familiar to him. He mentions to the others as he looks down, "Definitely magical, but no magic currently."

OOC: Skill Check Know (Arcana) +9
 
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"Hmmm. Look at that! I wonder . . ."

The archeologist moves over to the wall and examines the markings more closely. "Strange . . . smeared in blood . . . Can any of you make out what they say?"
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[sblock=Stat Block]
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 . . .

Hero Lab® and the Hero Lab logo are Registered Trademarks of LWD Technology, Inc. Free download at Lone Wolf Development
Pathfinder® and associated marks and logos are trademarks of Paizo Publishing, LLC®, and are used under license.
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OOC: Looks like maybe you tried to like to die roll or something, but I could only get to the main blog page not anything related to this game.
 

B'rii adjusts his cloak as he walks around the runes carefully, inspecting them from several angles to see if he recognizes them at all. Something about the runes looks familiar to him. He mentions to the others as he looks down, "Definitely magical, but no magic currently."

OOC: Skill Check Know (Arcana) +9

B'rii can tell that the runes seem to have been part of a larger ritual that involved both abjuration and necromantic magic, but not knowing the language makes it nearly impossible to determine what dark work was done here.
 

OOC: Looks like maybe you tried to like to die roll or something, but I could only get to the main blog page not anything related to this game.

OOC: Yeah, something seems to be amiss with IC (he didn't roll well). And for some reason, the EW dice roller is showing up in all it's full sized glory for me, even though I have it set to streamlined view. Regardless, Vadim does indeed speak Varisian.
 

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