GM Erich's Solstice Scar for PbP Gameday VI (Inactive)

Game Master Thereus, Silver Crusader

Another pathfinder emerges from the woods and claps.

"Wonderful. Here this should help the blight."

burst of healing: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5) = 10

Once again, buff as you wish

Also. any suggestions forwhich table we pass the token to?

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The most vulnerable part of the caravan travels near the base of a cliff where the sounds of ever-louder chanting echo from a shadowy cave.

The female quartermaster sees your arrival. "Thank the gods! You have to help us! We've been constantly attacked by raiders coming up the path, but now, we hear something roaring in the cavern up ahead. Gods know what that is. Help!"

Place yourself on the map where you want to be to protect the caravan.

"I say we check out the cavern. Once we deal with that, we can help out with the raiders or see if they need help against the archers."

I say we give the token to a table that hasn't gotten the token yet, if we know who has or hasn't gotten it. Otherwise, any random table is good with me. Unless you want it boosted with knowledge,
someone else is going to have to boost the token.

Just realized I have a headband of Charisma, so the potion of eagle's splendor doesn't do me any good - will gladly hand it off to anyone that wants it.

Iskar nods to Torrag as he taps his four-legged friend with a wand. Turning to Laara, he offers her a spell. "Allow me to thicken your skin again, m'dear. And I'm incllined to agree with our wise dwarf companion. That cavern seems to be a good place to start."

Wand of Shield on Zaas. Cast Barkskin on Laara --> +3 Nat AC for 80 min

I'm with Torrag, any table that hasn't had an aid token yet

"Iskar, Torrag or Grim: any of you have armor or skin thickening stuff? I'll ride up ahead, but whatever is doing the roaring or if there's archers up that ridge... anything you can think would help would be greatly appreciated!"

Laara gives a quick tap of her head in salute to Iskar as he toughens her skin once more. "Thanks I. I'll try not to have it be the difference between life and death this time."

As she moves past Chaine up the hill, the rider's comments about archers give her pause. "Hadn't even thought of that..."

If I can, move action as we approach to get Deflect Arrows for 1 minute.

Great Idea! Chaine will similarly take a move action to get Missile Shield for 1 minute.

As he finishes the casting of Barksking on Laara, he turns to Chaine. "Huh? Never heard of such a thing. You mean, there are spells for that?"

With a wink, he quickly recites the incantation a second time, tapping the cavalier.

+3 Nat AC for 80 minutes

"Protection from arrows? I thought that was what you're for, piton-trooper!"

Hugh slinks up the ridge towards the cave, blatantly using Chaine and his mount as a living shield, while chuckling to himself over his own cleverness.

Torrag follows from behind, and taps himself with a wand as they approach the cavern. Shield, 1 minute.

Grim follows as well..

Chaine offers a hand to Grim, "Krieger! let's ride double until we get to the top of that hill shall we?"

This will slow down my horse to Speed 35; that way Hugh can follow and gain soft cover from Silvermane. Remember that while riding you can gain soft cover as an immediate action with a DC 15 Ride check (Chaine automakes the check upon the first incoming attack). The soft cover remains as long as you want it, but you can't cast spell or attack while in that position; recovering to normal position is a move action.

Before Grim can respond, a series of wild calls emanate from the cave ahead, clearly signaling that the creatures within have emerged. At least one sounds like a large beast as its legs punish the ground.

The path ascends about 20 feet from caravan to cave mouth, with each cliff section being about 10 feet in height. These steep slopes have ample handholds and seem not too difficult to scale.

Round 1 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Bull's Strength, Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane
Green Orc
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Bull's Strength, Ironskin, Shield of Faith) -4 damage
Blue Orc
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Purple Orcs <currently off map, unseen>
Yellow Orc
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc

Hearing a series of hoots and roars from far ahead, Laara moves forwards. Noting the winding curving road she does something few of her colleagues expect: She draws a bow!

Seeing an orc up the hill, she lets loose a single shot At green

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 for damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

As she rounds the corner and fires her shot into the surprised orc, Laara sees the massive creature next to it. It looks like a large armor-plated shark, its toothy maw gapes wide as a fin-like dorsal plate rises between its shoulders. With a crash, it burrows into the ground and disappears underfoot.

All the orcs by the cavern entrance have bows in one hand and some sort of sticky bag in the other.

Round 1 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Bull's Strength, Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane
Green Orc - 4 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Bull's Strength, Ironskin, Shield of Faith) -4 damage
Blue Orc
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Purple Orcs <currently off map, unseen>
Yellow Orc
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc

I'm unsure if Bull STR was cast on Chaine or not - I will go as per the GM notes in the initiative, but if it turns out Chaine did not, please subtract 9 from my total damage

Saves: None

Acrobatics rolls for jumps: None

Chaine's attacks and confirmations:
+1 Cold Iron Valiant Lance, Mounted Charge with Banner, Bull's STR; vs. Green Orc: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 2 = 26 for 3d8 + 12 + 9 ⇒ (2, 6, 7) + 12 + 9 = 36

Silvermane's attacks and confirmations: None
Reminder: Silvermane is wearing

The timing for buffs was: Vanguard combat and travel = 5 minutes + Leaders combat and travel to here = 7 minutes. So 12 minutes for today so far. I believe the bull strength's were cast before/during the Vanguard combat so they should be gone now. Everyone can double-check their spell durations as above (don't count time for the combats - they are included in the minute timings) Feel free to have refreshed spells if needed.

Barely able to see the orcs over the ridge, Chaine upon Silvermane rounds the edge of the cliff just reaching the orc with a solid hit. Grasping for air, it retaliates by tossing its sticky bag at the mount. Chaine maneuvers the horse deftly to avoid it.

thrown bag: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Round 1 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane
Green Orc* - 31 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Ironskin, Shield of Faith) -4 damage
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc <delayed>
Purple Orcs <currently off map, unseen>
Yellow Orc
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc

Tugging a wand from his pack, Iskar begins activating it on Zaas. "Hold a moment, and I'll help you grow up my friend."

Using Wand of Enlarge Person on Zaas

With a nod, Zaas slowly moves closer to their foes, staying within range of the Half-Orc's Magic.

Grim would have recast his bull's strength using his last extend charge, so 14 mins. He has 5 mins left of his shield of faith, ironskin is gone. He would also have healed himself with a wand making his way here..

Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Grim double moves up beside Laara. He uses a swift action to grant her War Mind again for 1 min..

You gain a tactical advantage for 1 minute. At the start of your turn each round, you can select one of the following bonuses: +10 feet to base land speed, +1 dodge bonus to AC, +1 insight bonus on attack rolls, or a +1 luck bonus on saving throws. Each bonus selected lasts for 1 round.

"May Ragathiel fill you with his Divine Fury!"

"Ah! My meat shield!"

Hugh dashes after Chaine. Double move.

I'm just going to go ahead and go before I head off to work since Torrag is a little away from the action at the moment.

Torrag trudges over to the cliff face opposite him and looks up.

Grim and Iskar cast some beneficial spells as Zaas and Hugh move closer. The remaining orcs finally spring into action, tossing their bags at Chaine's mount and Hugh, entangling the mount.

Around the same time, from the corners of your eyes, you see a band of four orcs appear from the underbrush (Purple at the top of the map) and leap down toward the caravan below.

bag toss blue: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 = 8 vs touch
acro purple: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
acro purple: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
bag toss yellow: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 = 23 vs touch
bag toss orange: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15 vs touch

fall damage purple: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Silvermane entangled: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Silvermane is protected from sticking to the ground by his Zephyr horseshoes but is still entangled.

Round 2 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, Warmind)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled>
Green Orc* - 31 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Ironskin, Shield of Faith)
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc*
Purple Orcs (0, 0, 0, -5)
Yellow Orc*
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc*

"Ah! My meat shield!"

"Very funny. A little informal for you Sir based on the rumors I heard about you..."

What is Silvermane entangled with? These orcs are very, very smart I must say! :)

You can tell I am great at drawing lines :p

As Chaine charges forwards and the...thing burrows below, Laara is about to join him. Suddenly however, she sees the second group of orcs swinging down from the north towards the caravans below.

"Cor! It's a feint!" She looks over at the mounted knight. "Chaine: you and the others think you can hold off these up here?"

Barely waiting for a response, Laara takes advantage of Grimm's casting to speed quickly in a circuitous route, placing herself next to two of the raiding orcs as she delivers a knee towards a sensitive area to one Let's go with the northern one

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 for nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Intimidate?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

"Nice try! But I'd get out of here quicker if I were you. Better to keep the rest of the jewels you already have!"

If successful, gonna try to frighten this one for a round. Give some time to regroup.

Someone will recognize these sacks of goo as tanglefoot bags

Laara weaves her way to the raiding orc duo and manages to frighten one away from his duties.

Suddenly the ground bursts open next to Hugh, and the massive shark-like creature tries to gnash its teeth into him.

pink bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Round 2 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, Warmind)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 6 rounds>
Green Orc* - 31 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Ironskin, Shield of Faith)
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc*
Purple Orcs (0, -14 NL <frightened>, 0, -5)
Yellow Orc*
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc*

Saves: None

Acrobatics rolls for jumps: None

Chaine's attacks and confirmations:
[swift action- challenge huge pink creature Chaine AC 32 vs. Huge Pink Creature]
[standard action- +1 Cold Iron Valiant Lance, Mounted vs. Challenged target vs. Huge Pink Creature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 for dmg: 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 14 = 22 ]

Silvermane's attacks and confirmations:
[move action- half speed: 25 feet]
[standard action- total defense +6, entangled -2 Silvermane AC 30 ]

As Chaine battles on with a weak blow at the monster, the wounded orc takes a few quick shots at the cavalier, but the arrows skip off his shield.

green arrow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
green arrow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Round 2 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, War mind)
Pink Creature
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 6 rounds>
Green Orc* - 31 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Ironskin, Shield of Faith)
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc*
Purple Orcs (0, -14 NL <frightened>, 0, -5 <prone>)
Yellow Orc*
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc*

Completing the spell in his wand, Iskar calls out to the four-legged creature. "Zaas! Protect the caravan!"

Wand still out, he hustles closer to the melee before him.

Looking towards the large creature nearby, the beast flexes it elongated claws. Frowning, he nods to the half-orc and wanders over to the orcs attacking the caravan.

Double Move - Since he has a climb speed, do I need an acrobatics check?

Acrobatics?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Nope, he can take 10 on a climb check and make it.

"That's a big bugger! Let's surround it!"

Hugh darts around the massive landshark, ending up opposite to Grim.

Double move while tumbling.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30
AC 32 vs any AoO's.

GM, Grim has Bull strength and shield of faith active, not ironskin..

Grim burns a fevor to swift cast divine favor before attacking the hulking beast.. "May Ragathiel guide my hand.." Vital Strike/Power Attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 24
Dam: 4d8 + 23 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 2) + 23 = 39

Hugh does just enough to subvert the monster's attention. Iskar and Zaas move further into position. Grim's stirke is solid, and slashes deep into the beast.

Two of the orcs unleash a volley of arrows at the group. The raiding party tries to reach the caravan. Several withdraw from action, one graps a handful of supplies, steps back and pulls a potion.

blue arrow on Chaine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
blue arrow on Chaine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
purple acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
yellow arrow on Chaine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
yellow arrow on Chaine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
purple fall: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 2 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, War mind)
Pink Creature -39 hp
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 6 rounds>
Green Orc* - 31 hp
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Divine Favor, Bull's Srength, Shield of Faith)
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc*
Purple Orcs (-2, -14 NL, 0, -5)
Yellow Orc*
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc*

Would Zaas get an AoO on the one drinking the potion? Reach of 10ft now that he's enlarged

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

Torrag uses Earth Glide to get him up the hill. He then casts Black Tentacles around the orc archers (centered on the dot on the map by blue).

Grapple: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
CMD for Black Tentacles is 23

"Oh no you don't!" Laara says as she tries to pursue on of her targets, attempting to first evade the reptile-thing and then leap down after the orc.

Using tactical mind for speed. Also, the first Acrobatics would be for AoO avoidance (tumbling at full speed sadly), the second for jumping the ~10 feet(?) down.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

Asuming that second check it fine and I wasn't grabbed and stopped by an AoO, she'll then punch the prone orc.

attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 for nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
"And stay down!"
Frightened too if that hits.

Torrag slides through the earth as easily as the landshark and when he arises, the ground under the orcish archers sprouts hideous rubbery tentacles. The orcs strain as the magical appendages tighten around their legs and bodies.

Laara races to prevent theft from the caravan, taking a harsh wound from the beast as she leaves, but lands with a flourish and a flying elbow.

With a muffled roar, the great beast in the center unleashes on Grim, but only the monster's claw tears into his flesh.

escape check orange: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
target: 1d4 ⇒ 4
pink AOO bite on Laara: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
pink AOO bite confirm on Laara: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
pink bite on Grim: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
pink claw on Grim: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
pink claw on Grim: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
pink bite damage on Laara: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 4) + 9 = 20
pink claw damage on Grim: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12
escape check green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Round 3 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, War mind) -20 hp
Pink Creature -39 hp
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 5 rounds>
Green Orc* - 36 hp <grappled>
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Divine Favor, Bull's Srength, Shield of Faith) -12 hp
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc* -5 hp <grappled>
Purple Orcs (-12 10NL <frightened>, -14 NL, 0, -5)
Yellow Orc* -5 hp <grappled>
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc* -5 hp <grappled>

Saves: None

Acrobatics rolls for jumps: None

"Let's finish this before it gets ugly lads! FOR VENTURE-CAPTAIN VALSIN!"

Chaine's attacks and confirmations: Chaine AC 32 vs. Huge Pink Creature
[swift action- For The King (swift, once per combat only, +3 competence bonus on all attacks and damage to all allies within 30 feet for 1 round)]
[full attack action]
+1 Cold Iron Valiant Lance, Mounted vs. Challenged target vs. Huge Pink Creature, For The King: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 3 = 17 for dmg: 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (6) + (5) + 14 + 3 = 28
+1 Cold Iron Valiant Lance, Mounted vs. Challenged target vs. Huge Pink Creature, For The King, 2nd Iterative: 1d20 + 12 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 3 - 5 = 27 for dmg: 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (8) + (3) + 14 + 3 = 28

Silvermane's attacks and confirmations:
[free action- 5-foot step]
[standard action- total defense +6, entangled -2 Silvermane AC 30 ]

Eyeing the massive beast occupying most of his group, Iskar shrugs before turning the wand on himself. As he recites the incantation, the half-orc takes a tentative step towards the creature.

Using Enlarge Person Wand on me - full-round

Drool dripping from his man, Zaas tries to rip apart both of the foes before him.

Grim hacks at the beast in front of him again.. Swift action to use sacred weapon adding +1 to hit for a round..

"To the boneyard savage beast!!"

Attack: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37
Confirm: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27

Dam: 4d8 + 24 ⇒ (7, 8, 8, 5) + 24 = 52
Crit Dam: 2d8 + 24 ⇒ (6, 3) + 24 = 33

Grim did you include the +3 competence bonus on all attacks and damage? (i.e. For the King) This damage boost would multiply on a crit.

Missed that, so 6 more damage, +3 more to hit..

Hugh steps behind the landshark and probes it's armored scales for weaknesses.

Attack, flank, Urgir boon: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage, Urgir boon: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11 +Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 2) = 14

Attack, flank, Urgir boon: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 17
Damage, Urgir boon: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9 +Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 1) = 12

Hugh did you include the +3 competence bonus on all attacks and damage? (i.e. For the King)

The combined fervor of Chaine, Hugh and Grim bring down the bulette, dropping with a wail and sickening thud. Iskar begins to grow larger and Zaas finishes off a raider. The one with the supplies next to him step away and disappears with a swig. The archer orcs continue to struggle freeing themselves from the tentacle mess. Laara's frightened raider withdraws, crawling like a rat.

For a moment, Torrag sees two more orc raiders approaching from the top of the ridge. They pause, drink potions and subtly change. Unluckily for them, Torrag can still see them.

escape check blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
escape check purple: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
escape check yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Round 3 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, War mind) -20 hp
Pink Creature -152 hp <dead>
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 5 rounds>
Green Orc* - 36 hp <grappled>
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Divine Favor, Bull's Srength, Shield of Faith) -12 hp
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc* -5 hp <grappled>
Purple Orcs (-12 10NL, -14 NL <invisible>, 0 <invisible>, -35 <dead>, 0 <invisible>, 0 <invisible>)
Yellow Orc* -5 hp <grappled>
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc* -5 hp <grappled>

Black Tentacles Grapple Check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31+5 vs. Those already grappled.
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Torrag will cast Glitterdust around the invisible orc by Zaas. He'll then Earth Glide back down the mountain.
DC19 Will Save or Blinded

"There's two more orcs coming down the mountain behind me. They're invisible . . . for now."

Torrag illuminates the orc in the distance before sliding through the ground effortlessly. The orcs' shouts turn to tortured moans as the tentacles tighten. Several pull out potions to drink.

will save vs glitterdust: 1d20 ⇒ 7
escape check orange: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
escape check green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Round 4 - Full Round (Bold is up)
Laara (Barkskin, Deflect Arrows, War mind) -20 hp
Chaine (Barkskin, Missile Shield)
Silvermane <entangled, 4 rounds>
Green Orc* - 45 hp <grappled>
Hugh
Iskar
Grim (Divine Favor, Bull's Srength, Shield of Faith) -12 hp
Zaas (Mage Armor, Shield)
Blue Orc* -14 hp <grappled>
Purple Orcs (-12 10NL, -14 NL <invisible>, 0 <blinded>, -35 <dead>, 0 <invisible>, 0 <invisible>)
Yellow Orc* -14 hp <grappled>
Torrag (Mage Armor, Shield, See Invisibility)
Orange Orc* -14 hp <grappled>

Grinning at the massive Axe he now wields, Iskar lumber over to the side of the cliff. Not seeing any enemies, he calls down to Zaas, "You kill 'em already?"

Waiting for the planar beasts answer, he stows his wand and puts his hand back on the weapon.

Natural Reach of 10ft - moved and move action to put wand away, Free action to put 2nd hand back on weapon