Menya's palpable enthusiasm brought a smile to the priestess' face.  "Very well then, you both seem capable sorts.  The creature summoned is an elemental from the Plane of Water.  Ordinarily harmless if presented with suitable pool to swim in, but one of our apprentices summoned one beyond her ability to control.  It is currently somewhere in the Scholar's Garden in the second interior ring.  None of our tomes got damaged, thank Nethys, but it's been very hostile to any traveling priests.  If you can banish it back to its home plane, I'd appreciate that.  Just follow me and I'll show you where it is..."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Knowledge Planes</div><div class="spoiler_body">Automatic: Elementals are the living manifestations of the Inner Planes.  In the case of water, its being is pure liquid.<br/><br/>DC 10: Elementals in general are not very smart.  Reasonable non-violent interaction requires conversing with it in its native tongue.  Aquan, in this case.<br/><br/>DC 15: Elementals, not being mortal, disperse back to their home plane if they suffer enough damage.  Mundane attacks can affect them as well.  Not much different than killing, except that its body and soul are one.<br/><br/>DC 20: Each type of elemental has a unique capability.  In the case of water, it can turn into a swirling vortex and sweep up anyone caught within its grasp.<br/><br/>DC 25: Water elementals have a burning hatred and fear for the Marid genies, whose supreme arrogance drives them to dominate others.  Creating the illusion or deception that a Marid is nearby can work to Menya's advantage.</div></div><br/>The temple was large enough to serve as its own community.  Menya could see typical prayer rooms and libraries as well as kitchens and living quarters for the faithful of Nethys.  Being a native of Osiron, she knew that the god of magic was held in high regard for his instrumental role in bringing prosperity to the old empire when he was a mortal king.<br/><br/>"Here it is," the priestess said as they came upon a door barricaded with glowing sigils.  With a wand of her hand and some verbal enchantments they faded away.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spellcraft DC 13</div><div class="spoiler_body">Magic Circle Against Evil variant, works on all types of outsiders to bar their entry.</div></div><br/>"Be wary, for the elemental's natural state allows it to get into areas solid entities cannot."<br/><br/>"Does it bleed?" Hanifa asked as she drew her bow.<br/><br/>"It can be felled by mortal weapons, although it will be difficult."<br/><br/>"Then that's all we need to hear.  Ready to go inside?" She gave Menya a wink.<br/><br/><br/><div align="center">(http://i.imgur.com/flP8Ujn.jpg?1)</div><br/>The Scholar's Garden was definitely a metaphorical name, for there were no scenic glades or lush plants to be found within this stereotypical library.  A shining ball of light floating above a raised podium emitted magical energy, bathing the room in shimmering yellow and green light.<br/><br/><em>The ball emits a moderate aura of evocation.  It is a permanent light spell enchanted to keep the library illuminated at all hours.</em><br/><br/>"Be on your guard," Hanifa said as she cautiously crept across the library, taking cover behind one of the bookcases and looking around.  "All clear." (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61282)<br/><br/>Roll a DC 21 Stealth to get the drop on the elemental.  That is, if you can find it first! (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61281)<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Perception DC 15</div><div class="spoiler_body">There are many hiding places in this library for an elemental.  Jugs large enough to hold a person sat at the walls, and the raised feet of bookcases were just wide enough for a liquid creature to squeeze under.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Perception DC 25</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hmmm...Menya notices a slight spot of wetness in the glint of the ball's magic light.  Wait, it's a trail!  Wait, it's actually going up, to the ceiling, on top of one of the bookcases!</div></div><br/><br/><strong>Option 1:</strong>If Menya does not get the last Perception result but succeeds on the Stealth, Hanifa points up with her finger. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61280)  The top of the bookcase appears awfully wet, some water trickling down onto the spines of the books below.  With a sincere look the ranger indicated that she was ready to move on Menya's watch.<br/><br/><strong>Option 2:</strong>If Menya succeeds on both the Stealth and DC 25 Perception, she has enough time to spot the elemental a fair distance away to formulate a plan with some space.  With a sincere look the ranger indicated that she was ready to move on Menya's watch.<br/><br/><strong>Option 3:</strong>If Menya fails the Stealth check but spots the elemental with a DC 25 Perception, then the Elemental dives out from on top of the bookcase.  It's a particularly large specimen, standing 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall at the "shoulder."  She and Hanifa are not surprised by the attack, and must roll for initiative right now!<br/><br/><strong>Option 4:</strong>If Menya fails both a Stealth and a Perception, then Hanifa nocks an arrow and aims it above her head.  "Menya, look out!" she shouts.  The water elemental dives off from on top of the bookcase, and initiative must be rolled.  Unfortunately poor Menya won't be able to act during the surprise round.   :-(<br/><br/><br/><div align="center">(http://i.imgur.com/iQrZ23H.jpg?1)</div><br/>Elemental gets a 19 on initiative (+2 dex). (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61283)<br/><br/>Hanifa gets a 16 (+5 dex). (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61284)