The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 40

The faint odor of urine and feces blends to create a stomach-churning aroma around this run-down, single-story structure of limestone and granite. Gaining entry should be easy through the yawning doorway.

The party notices upon entering the building, a stronger stink fills this wide chamber. Yellow-green, luminescence clings to every surface, outlining dozens of wide clay vats that cover large portions of the floor. Dilapidated tables along the walls are stained with the outlines of stretched hides, some humanoid in shape. On the southern wall is a glowing green stain in the shape of a three-fingered hand. Sitting beneath the stain, its back supported by the wall, is a humanoid figure whose identity is lost in filthy rags.

What do you do?

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Conditions

Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 43/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 63/63

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Map Key:

None

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 39

The party secured provisions. Afterward they headed off to the tannery and the secret way to reach Elessarwa Nledoor.

Please note any purchases in this thread.

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 39

What do you do now?

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Conditions

Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 43/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 63/63

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Map Key:

None

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 38

Travel across the Sullen Sea is uneventful. You return to the docks but see no signs of the dwarves when you arrive.

Leaving the boat behind, you return to the Dripstone Inn. Es Sarch is seated in his stone chair. As you approach he asks, “How fare you on the tasks I set you? Are they complete?”

When you answer that you still have one task to complete, he encourages you to complete it and return when you are done. He will take the mushrooms that you harvested and offered to pay you for the extras when you return from the remaining task.

You are able to spend the night and recover your spells. The Domination affecting Dargoth and Thurstan is broken as “morning” arrives.

Coming soon ... 6th Level

Start thinking about what you want to do for your next level. After the next major encounter (which is right around the corner) you will level to 6th. I would like you to be prepared.

We also need to make a decision about Turok and N'Kima. Does the group want the characters  to continue without Hans or should they go their own way? I would like to have that sorted out when leveling happens.

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 38

Starting positions for Turn 38 are displayed on the Combat Map.

What do you do now?

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Conditions

Dargoth - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
Thurstan - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 33/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 55/63

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Map Key:

Light Green squares are light undergrowth – hindering terrain (squares cost two movement)
Tan squares are treelike growth – hindering terrain and provides partial cover (+2 AC, +1 Reflex saves)
Black and red check squares – area filled with quest mushrooms and counts as treelike growth
Blue circles are large, tree like mushrooms – These fill the square (cannot enter) and provides cover (+4AC, +2 Reflex saves)

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 37

Mr. Wolfe moved to the side at the direction from Thurstan. The monster attacked the wolf from the ground, biting it for 10 damage. The wolf bit back hitting and dealing 7 damage. Clint attacked with Merthύvial and his shortsword but missed the invisible monster with both. Dargoth executed a mighty swing, power attacking the monster with his bastard sword. The blow landed true dealing 37 damage and slicing clean through the monster, killing it.

A careful examination of the area revealed 13 mushrooms matching the description provided by Es Sarch. It takes only a few rounds to harvest the fungi.

A drow corpse was also found. It was wearing magic chainmail made from fine silver links painted black. Thurstan and Banjo identified the armor as +1 Elven Chain.

After a minute, the dead fungus return to be visible. They look like this:

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 37

Starting positions for Turn 37 are displayed on the Combat Map.


The initiative order is:

Initiative 21: Mr. Wolfe
Initiative 18: Clint
Initiative 15: Dargoth
Initiative 13: Thurstan
Initiative 11: Turok
Initiative 10: Kirlic
Initiative 8: N’Kima
Initiative 7: Banjo
Initiative 3: Phantom Fungus 1

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Conditions

Phantom Fungus 1- Prone (-4 for melee to hit, -4 AC vs. melee, +4 AC vs. range)
Dargoth - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Dargoth – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
Thurstan - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth (Suspended)
Thurstan – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 43/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 55/63

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Map Key:

Light Green squares are light undergrowth – hindering terrain (squares cost two movement)
Tan squares are treelike growth – hindering terrain and provides partial cover (+2 AC, +1 Reflex saves)
Black and red check squares – area filled with quest mushrooms and counts as treelike growth
Blue circles are large, tree like mushrooms – These fill the square (cannot enter) and provides cover (+4AC, +2 Reflex saves)

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 36

Mr. Wolfe attacked with its bite but missed. Clint attacked with Merthύvial, hitting the monster with his magic longsword for 22 damage. Dargoth attacked the monster with a mighty swing of his bastardsword but missed the invisible creature. Thustan Channeled Positive Energy healing Mr. Wolfe and Dargoth to full and curing 13 damage from N’Kima.


Turok attacked with his bite and both claws. The druid missed will all of his attacks. Kirlic attempted another two-handed blow from his curved blade. Again the blow landed dealing 14 damage. N’Kima attacked with his bite and claws but only one claw found the target dealing 9 damage. Banjo moved closer to the action and held the spell charge for Touch of Fatigue.

From the ground, the monster attacked Clint with its bite but it missed the rogue.

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 36

Starting positions for Turn 36 are displayed on the Combat Map.

The initiative order is:

Initiative 21: Mr. Wolfe
Initiative 18: Clint
Initiative 15: Dargoth
Initiative 13: Thurstan
Initiative 11: Turok
Initiative 10: Kirlic
Initiative 8: N’Kima
Initiative 7: Banjo
Initiative 3: Phantom Fungus 1

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Conditions

Phantom Fungus 1- Prone (-4 for melee to hit, -4 AC vs. melee, +4 AC vs. range)
Dargoth - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Dargoth – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
Thurstan - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth (Suspended)
Thurstan – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 33/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 71/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 42/63

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Map Key:

Light Green squares are light undergrowth – hindering terrain (squares cost two movement)
Tan squares are treelike growth – hindering terrain and provides partial cover (+2 AC, +1 Reflex saves)
Black and red check squares – area filled with quest mushrooms and counts as treelike growth
Blue circles are large, tree like mushrooms – These fill the square (cannot enter) and provides cover (+4AC, +2 Reflex saves)

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 35

Mr. Wolfe moved to gain flanking with Clint. The wolf attacked with its bite, hitting for 9 damage and managed to pull the monster to the ground. Clint attacked with Merthύvial but missed his target. Dargoth moved into the clearing and next to Clint. The fighter began to choke on the spores taking 1 damage. Thustan moved next to N’Kima and cast Cure Serious Wounds on the ape. The spell healed the druid’s companion of 24 damage.

Turok, moved around to find a place to attack the other monster. Kirlic stepped to the new monster and attempted to strike with a two-handed blow from his curved blade. The blow landed dealing 14 damage. N’Kima expanded his stance, no longer being forced to squeeze. The ape attacked with his bite and claws but missed with all attacks. Banjo moved closer to the action and cast a Touch of Fatigue spell. With no immediate target, the sorcerer held the spell charge.

From the ground, the monster attacked Mr. Wolfe with its bite dealing 10 damage.

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 35

Starting positions for Turn 35 are displayed on the Combat Map. (The map is the same as last turn.)

The initiative order is:

Initiative 21: Mr. Wolfe
Initiative 18: Clint
Initiative 15: Dargoth
Initiative 13: Thurstan
Initiative 11: Turok
Initiative 10: Kirlic
Initiative 8: N’Kima
Initiative 7: Banjo
Initiative 3: Phantom Fungus 1

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Conditions

Dargoth - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Dargoth – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
N’Kima – Squeezing - –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC
Thurstan - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth (Suspended)
Thurstan – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 62/62, Mr. Wolfe 43/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 57/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 69/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 18/63

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Map Key:

Light Green squares are light undergrowth – hindering terrain (squares cost two movement)
Tan squares are treelike growth – hindering terrain and provides partial cover (+2 AC, +1 Reflex saves)
Black and red check squares – area filled with quest mushrooms and counts as treelike growth
Blue circles are large, tree like mushrooms – These fill the square (cannot enter) and provides cover (+4AC, +2 Reflex saves)

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 34

Mr. Wolfe attempted to bite the fungus monster but missed. Clint attacked with Merthύvial. The sword hit the mark dealing 5 damage. The rogue continued to cough taking 1 damage. Dargoth took a mighty swing at the monster but again failed to connect with his bastard sword. Thustan continued to cough taking 1 damage. The cleric channeled positive energy to heal the party. His efforts healed N’Kima 15 damage and cured himself, Clint and Kirlic fully.

Turok, in bear form, attempted to savage the fungus. The druid missed the with his bite and first claw but the second hit dealing 12 damage. Kirlic switched to his Elven curved blade and attempted to strike with a two-handed blow. He was rewarded for his efforts, striking true and dealing 26 damage. After there was a loud crash and a thump. N’Kima was forced to continue squeezing to remain in the clearing between his master and Kirlic. The ape sensed the danger to the right had passed and switched to attack the monster to the left with his bite and claws. All of the ape’s attacks missed the target. Banjo cast a Mirror Image Spell creating 5 images of himself and began shouting to taunt the monsters. This tactic did not produce any immediate effect.

The fungus to the left of N’Kima attacked the ape again biting for 15 damage.

The Sinister Spire - GM Turn Post 34

Starting positions for Turn 34 are displayed on the Combat Map.


The initiative order is:

Initiative 21: Mr. Wolfe
Initiative 18: Clint
Initiative 15: Dargoth
Initiative 13: Thurstan
Initiative 11: Turok
Initiative 10: Kirlic
Initiative 8: N’Kima
Initiative 7: Banjo
Initiative 3: Phantom Fungus 1
Initiative 2: Phantom Fungus 2

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Conditions

Dargoth - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth
Dargoth – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Kirlic - Ash Doom Antidote (1 week)
N’Kima – Squeezing - –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC
Thurstan - Dominated - Obey the Aboleth (Suspended)
Thurstan – Protection from Evil - +2 AC and +2 saves vs. evil creatures (1 minute)
Turok – Bear Form – Med-size, +2 STR, +2 natural armor, low-light vision, scent

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Party Health:

Thurstan 59/62, Mr. Wolfe 43/43, Banjo 52/52, Clint 55/57, Dargoth 72/72,
Kirlic 55/69, Turok 67/67, N'Kima 17/63

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Map Key:

Light Green squares are light undergrowth – hindering terrain (squares cost two movement)
Tan squares are treelike growth – hindering terrain and provides partial cover (+2 AC, +1 Reflex saves)
Black and red check squares – area filled with quest mushrooms and counts as treelike growth
Blue circles are large, tree like mushrooms – These fill the square (cannot enter) and provides cover (+4AC, +2 Reflex saves)

The Sinister Spire - Turn Results 33

Mr. Wolfe move to the left and attempted to bite the fungus monster and succeeded in his attack dealing 12 damage. Clint maneuvered forward and attacked with Merthύvial. The rogue began to cough as soon as he entered the clearing taking 1 damage. The sword missed the mark. Dargoth took a mighty swing at the monster but failed to connect with his bastard sword. Thustan moved next to the wolf and began to cough as soon as he entered the clearing taking 2 damage. The cleric channeled positive energy to heal the party. His efforts healed himself, Clint and N’Kima 15 damage and cured Mr. Wolfe, Kirlic and Turok fully.


Turok, in bear form, attempted to savage the fungus but missed the with his bite and claws. Kirlic attempted to strike with a two-handed blow from his flail. He was rewarded for his effors dealing 12 damage. N’Kima was forced to continue squeezing to remain the clearing between his master and Kirlic. The ape attacked the monster to the right with his bite and claws. All of the ape’s attackes missed the target. Not able to target the monster with his spells, Banjo maintained his Detect Magic spell in hopes of having it reveal something useful. Still the spell did not reveal anything useful.

The fungus to the left of N’Kima attacked the ape again biting for 15 damage. The fungus on the right attacked Kirlick hitting with its snapping bite for 14 damage.

Time to get this rolling again

Gen Con is over and I am ready to move the story forward.

I still need a post from Matt H before I can post the results and next turn.