Feral's Silent Tide #2 (Inactive)

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The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Oh... So I still didn't understand the layout. Are we even protected from crossbow fire in here? Could Thirsty use that roll to CMB the door as part of a charge instead? I'll probably need to head south after all since Thirsty won't be able to climb a ladder. Unless it's a distance he could jump?

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

With part of the group heading towards the northern tower, Regnel breaks into a run and tries to make to the western tower. He hurries as quickly as he can, and then presses himself up against the walls of the tower to try and get cover from the crossbowman above him.

Run action.


Yes, there's a ladder in there already. The map is fairly simple. There's effectively four entirely separate towers. Each has its own door. They are not connected in any way except that they are touching each other. There's no doorways or passages allowing entrance from one tower to another. Again, THEY ARE COMPLETELY SEPARATE. Thirsty can attempt to climb the ladder at a penalty or he can try to jump up to where the crossbowman is (it's a difficult jump). Being inside the tower does not offer you protection from the crossbowman but it does offer you protection from the other crossbowmen.

Thirsty could attempt to break the door down with a strength check but that would require a push action and a handle animal check from Selima.

Again, please look at the map and read the text guys. I absolutely hate repeating myself.

Jaxal is up.


I added a visual aid on the second page of the google slide that will hopefully clear up any remaining confusion.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

How tall is tall? I don't see a height for the towers. Do the crossbowmen have cover from someone outside the tower shooting at them?


The guard towers are 10 feet tall. The center tower is 20 feet tall. The guard towers have parapets built into them so anyone on top will have cover from those on the ground shooting up at them.

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Handle animal: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16

Selima tries to direct Thirsty to bust in the door, but the tiger misunderstands and sharpens his claws on the wood instead.

Well, we tried. The graphic makes the layout much clearer, thank you. I promise I read everything thoroughly, but I do not visualize well by simple description. Flat overhead views give me trouble when there are multiple levels.


NPCing Jaxal.

Jaxal charges forward to keep up with the occultist.

Both Jaxal and Regnel hear movement from the other side of the tower they're sieging.

Rose is up.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

Fortune favors the bold as they say. It should be favoring the halfling. She takes off at a dead run for the third tower. She makes it to the corner of the tower. Hopefully that will give some cover.

Run to the corner of the tower.

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

Regnel reaches into his bandolier and pulls out a flask of alchemist fire. He then opens the door and takes a quick step inside. Looking up, he sees the crossbowman atop the ladder and throws the flask at him.

Move action to open the door, drawing weapon as part of the move action, takes a 5-foot-step and uses action to throw alchemist fire. Since being in the tower offers no cover to us from the crossbowman, presumably he has no cover from our attacks from inside, either. Since the tower is only 10 ft. tall, it should be within one range increment.

Alchemist Fire (ranged touch): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

And while it looks like I'm next to the crossbowman, he's actually 10 ft. up so I don't think I take any splash damage.


Movement and shouting can be heard from within the central tower.

The thugs on the watchtowers lean over and fire.

1d3 ⇒ 2

Crossbow vs Avender: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

1d2 ⇒ 1

Crossbow vs Jaxal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Crossbow vs Rose: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Everyone but Rose is up.

Edit: Wow, those rolls.


Regnel you jumped the gun a little bit.

Regnel's victim cries out in pain and fear as he catches fire.

Selima, Jaxal, and Avender are up.

Dark Archive

Male Elf Empiricist (Investigator) 1 / Inspired Blade (Swashbuckler) 1 | HP: 15/15 | AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMD: 15/17 | F: +0, R: +6, W: +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +6/+7 TF, SM: +4 | Active conditions: None

Jaxal moves inside and drinks his extract of Long Arm, to extend his reach.

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Selima opens the door, provided it will open and then steps through it, trying to use the door for partial cover from the archer. She casts daze on him, hoping to spare her group from his fire for a few seconds.
Will save DC 14 to negate or he is dazed and takes no actions.

She then calls Thirsty inside as well.

Dark Archive

Male NG Human Blade Adept Arcanist/Inspired Blade Swashbuckler 1/1 - HP 14/14 AC 14/T:14/FF:10 - Perception: +3, Low-Light Vision - Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +0 - CMB: +1, CMD 15 - Speed 30 ft. - Init. +4

Avendar steps inside and climbs the ladder, then he tries to stab the crossbowman with his rapier.

rapier, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 3

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Will: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Selima's spell overwhelms the crossbowman's senses. Avendar scales the ladder swiftly and stabs the man in the calf causing him to snap out of his daze long enough to cry out in pain.

More movement can be heard within the central tower and those near the southern side of the pyramid spot additional Warhounders.

Rose is up.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

Rose moves around the corner pulling out her rapier as she moves. She waits for the thug on the ground to turn the corner before she strikes.

Move and readied action.

readied attack rapier attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9


The wounded crossbowman drops his weapon and draws a sturdy club. The one in the southeastern tower reloads and fire again.

Club vs Avendar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Crossbow vs Rose: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Everyone but Rose is up.

Dark Archive

Male NG Human Blade Adept Arcanist/Inspired Blade Swashbuckler 1/1 - HP 14/14 AC 14/T:14/FF:10 - Perception: +3, Low-Light Vision - Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +0 - CMB: +1, CMD 15 - Speed 30 ft. - Init. +4

Avendar stabs at the man again, hoping to finish him.

rapier, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 for piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 5

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Dark Archive

Male Elf Empiricist (Investigator) 1 / Inspired Blade (Swashbuckler) 1 | HP: 15/15 | AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMD: 15/17 | F: +0, R: +6, W: +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +6/+7 TF, SM: +4 | Active conditions: None

Jaxal, using his extended reach, tries to skewer the crossbow man above him, climbing a few rungs if needed.

Rapier Attack, LongArm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Selima steps out of the doorway pulls an acid flask and uses it as focus for her cantrip. She launches an acid splash at the man above them.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Acid Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2


Despite his opponent's handicap, Avendar's rapier struggles to pierce his leathers. Selima manages to splash him with a bit of acid leaving the thug staggering.

Regnel is up.

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

The crossbowman that Regnel hit with his alchemist fire continues to burn:

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Realizing that the thug above him is probably done for, Regnel draws his blade and moves south to intercept one of the the recently emerged combatants.

"You picked a foul day to toy with secrets long buried!"

Masterwork Longsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

After cleaving the thug almost in half with his swing, Regnel turns and looks at the man he presumes to be the leader of the criminal gang, Nessian.

"Surrender the code book or prepare to face the same fate as your lackeys!"


Regnel's lingering alchemical flames finish off one of the thungs and his sharp blade cuts down another.

"I'm Nessian alright", the tattooed man clutching a tan-colored fluid-filled sack sneers. "But the only one surrendering here is you! Get 'im Marrow Chomper!"

The leader of the Warhounders yanks on the chain retraining an enormous feral dog. Freed from its confines, the hound barrels down on Regnel. Just before it strikes, Nessian flings the sack at Regnel's feet.

Tanglefoot Bag vs Regnel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Regnel needs a DC 15 reflex save or he's stuck to the ground. Regardless he's entangled for 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 rounds.

Dog vs Regnel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Trip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Rose is up.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

Rose swings at the man in front of her.

Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d4 ⇒ 3


Though she didn't have as much luck when he approached, this time Rose's blade draws a bright red line across the thug's flesh.

Up above, the wounded thug swings at Avendar again with his club while the above Rose tries to line up a shot on the halfling.

Club vs Avendar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Crossbow vs Rose (melee): 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 1 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Everyone but Rose is up.

Dark Archive

Male NG Human Blade Adept Arcanist/Inspired Blade Swashbuckler 1/1 - HP 14/14 AC 14/T:14/FF:10 - Perception: +3, Low-Light Vision - Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +0 - CMB: +1, CMD 15 - Speed 30 ft. - Init. +4

Avendar tries to take the man down with another stab. rapier, attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 for piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 6

It that drops the thug, Avendar will go back down the ladder and out the door to make his way to the fight he hears brewing outside. if the thug goes down, please move Avendar as I described, GM

got to end this fight. Avendar will use opportune party and riposte if the thug is still up after this

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A second jab with Avender's rapier is enough to bring the thug down.

Selima, Jaxal, and Regnel are up.

Dark Archive

Male Elf Empiricist (Investigator) 1 / Inspired Blade (Swashbuckler) 1 | HP: 15/15 | AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMD: 15/17 | F: +0, R: +6, W: +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +6/+7 TF, SM: +4 | Active conditions: None

Jaxal comes out to help Regnel, using his long reach to attack the dog.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Hearing Rose's scuffle nearby, Selima heads out of the door in that direction and casts daze on the crossbowman, hoping to put him in a stupor like she did the last one. She then commands Thirsty to attack the one engaged with Rose and the tiger lopes up beside the halfling and tries to bite the man on the leg.

Thirsty Bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Avendar, I moved you one movement out the door in the other direction. If that's not the way you meant to go, I'll fix it.


Will: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Jaxal scores a deep cut on the dog eliciting a snarl of pain from the beast.

Thirsty brings the wounded thug down while Selima's spells robs the crossbowman of his senses.

Regnel is up.

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Whew!

Regnel lets out a grunt as the tangelfoot bag bursts against him, entangling him, but not quite sticking him to the floor. He luckily manages to get his shield between himself and the attacking dog, and he returns the favor with a swing of his own weapon.

Masterwork Longsword: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 = 14 (-2 for entangled)
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"If you think some glue and a dog are going to stop us, you're mistaken. Your men are defeated and you will be, too."


With a yelp Marrow Chomper goes down under a blow from Regnel's blade.

Nessian charges forward and takes a big swing with his barbed flail.

Flail: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Rose is up.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

Rose moves around the corner from where she hears the yelling coming form.

"Get him Regnal!!" Rose yells.

Double Move


1d3 ⇒ 1

Crossbow vs Selima: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Everyone but Rose is up.

Dark Archive

Male NG Human Blade Adept Arcanist/Inspired Blade Swashbuckler 1/1 - HP 14/14 AC 14/T:14/FF:10 - Perception: +3, Low-Light Vision - Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +0 - CMB: +1, CMD 15 - Speed 30 ft. - Init. +4

Avendar circles around the tower, positioning himself to charge Nessian

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Dark Archive

Male Elf Empiricist (Investigator) 1 / Inspired Blade (Swashbuckler) 1 | HP: 15/15 | AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMD: 15/17 | F: +0, R: +6, W: +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +6/+7 TF, SM: +4 | Active conditions: None

Jaxal steps forward and uses his long reach to show the main man his fancy swordplay.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Struck with a bolt and wounded, Selima decides to turn and head back the other way now that Rose was clear. She did not like their chances to dodge fire from the crossbowman the whole way 'round to the distant fight. "Thirsty, come!" She calls and ducks back around the other pyramid tower. The tiger hustles after his mistress as they both work their way toward the fighting to the south.

Double move for us both.


Jaxal manages a shallow cut on the heavily tattooed thug.

NPCing Regnel again.

Regnel struggles against the alchemical goop tangling his limps and slashes at Nessian again.

Masterwork Longsword: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 2 = 5 (-2 for entangled)
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Nessian dodges the blow and then rears back with his flail, roars in anger, and swings at Regnel again.

Flail: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Rose is up.

Liberty's Edge

AC 19, T 14, FF 16 hp 20/20 Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1; +2 vs. fear F Hafling Panache Pool 1/3 Swashbuckler (mouser) 2, Init +5; Senses Perception +6

Rose double moves to be in flank with Regnal.


The surviving crossbowman shifts his position and fires on Rose again.

Crossbow vs Rose: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Everyone but Rose is up.

Dark Archive

Male NG Human Blade Adept Arcanist/Inspired Blade Swashbuckler 1/1 - HP 14/14 AC 14/T:14/FF:10 - Perception: +3, Low-Light Vision - Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +0 - CMB: +1, CMD 15 - Speed 30 ft. - Init. +4

Avendar runs at the man, rapier held forward. Once in reach, he drives it at the man, arm and body extended. Then he blinks a few feet closer to Rose.

Crunch:
Notes:
Avendar will use Opportune Parry and Riposte if attacked.
Should be able to flank with Jaxal next round

Round ? action:
charge 10' at Nessian
swift action to use Shift to move 5' after completing charge

Rolls:
rapier, attack, charge: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26 for piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Active Status effects:
mage armor (+4 AC)
shield (+4 AC)
charge (-2 AC)

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

Regnel angrily whoops as he attempts to strike Nessian again, ignoring the glue partially restraining him.

Masterwork Longsword: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 = 15 (-2 for entangled)
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Selima moves around the last tower and finds the big fight at last. With Thirsty hot on her heels she sizes up this enemy. She decides there is room enough for her last grease and casts at the man's feet hoping to put him down. (Reflex DC 15 or falls)

Selima then gives Thirsty the command to attack and the tiger moves between Jaxal and Regnel, jaws open for a bite.
Thirsty Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Bite Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Grease:

A grease spell covers a solid surface with a layer of slippery grease. Any creature in the area when the spell is cast must make a successful Reflex save or fall. A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can't move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details). Creatures that do not move on their turn do not need to make this check and are not considered flat-footed.


Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Avendar runs the man through but doesn't quite bring him down.

Nessian pinwheels and crashes to the ground under Selima's grease slick where Regnel swiftly finishes him off.

After defeating Nessian and his gang, searching the tower and finding the sought after codebook becomes a simple task. With it in hand, the party rushes back to the Puddle's cathedral and plays the abort code - preventing the undead invasion. Beggars and strung out drug addicts on the beach report seeing leather-clad skeletons climbing out of the water but nobody believes them.

Though few are aware of their bravery, the party has stopped the Silent Tide and saved Absalom from a potentially devastating attack. Better still, they have brought the young crimelord responsible to justice. Justice in this case being killing him. =P

Yargos and the other scholars report to the society about the group's intervention and ensure the party's reputation within the Puddle District is deservedly enhanced. No doubt Yargos Gill will prove to be a friend and ally to the Society in the future.

Dark Archive

Male Human (Chelxian) Mister Wiffles | Occultist (Battle Host) 2 | hp 17/17 (7 NL) | AC 17 | CMD 15 | Fort +4 | Ref +1 | Will +4 | Init +1 | Perception +6

After things calm down, Regnel approaches Yargos Gill and attempts to recruit him into the Dark Archives faction. He emphasizes the many ancient manuscripts that are available in the Archives' collection.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

This is for the Faction Card quests, and the DC for the Diplomacy check is 15 + my character's level (2), which is 17. So I just barely succeed. :-)

The Exchange

Female Human(Keleshite) Sorcerer(Sylvan) 2 HP 13/15 | AC 16, T 12, FF 14 | Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3(+1 if Thirsty is w/i 30') | Init +2 | Perc +1

Selima cleans away the blood from her robes and scratches Thirsty behind the ears for his show of concern. "All's well that ends well. Good work, team." She pronounces loftily as she strides on her way, leaning into the young tiger for support. "Time for a hot meal and an even hotter bath!"

She sincerely hoped future missions would not have her schlepping through muck like a plebian.

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