GM Ladile & the Pathfinder Society Present: The Night March of Kalkamedes (Table B) (Inactive)

Game Master Lady Ladile

"Unless one of you spellweavers has a way of floating him across this chasm, I'd say we're in a bit of a predicament!" Corbett bellows while assisting Jyrrar in restraining the persistent Kalkamedes.

Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"That's perfect, Kat!" Kronas says as he gratefully takes the rope and ties it to his grappling bolt, "No mountain can stop us now." He says with a confident smile.

Later, at the chasm...

"Eeep!" Kronas feels a little dizzy looking down at the bottom of the chasm and stumbles back from the edge, but he quickly regains his composure and starts shouting back at the others, "It's not really spellweaving, but I think I have a plan that can sort of float him across..." He carefully loads the grappling bolt into his crossbow and looks to the other side of the chasm for possible targets, "If we can get some of us to the other side and tie a second rope around Kalkamedes, maybe we can pull him across like a some weird game of tug o' war?" Knowing that it would be good to have a line to the other side, whatever the plan happens to be, Kronas aims his crossbow across at the best spot he can find and fires, "I also have a scroll that can make him fall slower, but I've never tried it from this high up before..."

Atk. Grappling Bolt: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Range increment 30', AC 5 if there are ample places to catch

Scroll of feather fall, It'll only work for the first 60' of the fall. ;)

Jyrrar and Mister Crab both work to keep Kalkamedes from advancing any further while the rest of the group attempts to work out a way to get him (and themselves) safely across the chasm or down it. Not wanting to tempt fate by dillydallying around, Kronas decides to get to work on his own idea of rigging a sort of pulley system across the chasm while Katswiri and the rest of the group wrack their brains to see if they can come up with any other grand ideas.

Luckily, Kronas' grappling bolt has just enough range to cross the chasm and hook itself onto the limb of a scrubby-looking tree that sits near the opposite cliff's edge!

"Oy lad! I sure hope this idea of yers works - because I gotta tell ye, I ain't nae fan of heights at all!" Gamin remarks, voice full of apprehension.
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Okay, so if I understand the plan right you now have some rope spanning the chasm and Kronas holding the other end of it. Good start! Now how do you wish to proceed? :)

Ash walks up to the edge of the cliff and peers down. "Okay, now that's scary.", he ponders on the next steps the group is going to make, looking down into the chasm and back at Kalkamedes.

Once Kronas fires a grappling bolt to the other side, his eyes go wide.

"Close call, that rope length. But good thinking. Think you can hold it while I go secure it on the other end?", he looks at Fenrir.

If Fenrir wouldn't hold it, we'll have to think of something else.

Kronas starts to nod uneasily but soon breaths a sigh of relief when he realises that Kridash is actually asking Fenrir to hold the rope and not him. "Thanks, I've been wanting to use that for ages!" He says as he puts away his crossbow and starts rummaging around for his scroll of feather fall, "And good luck! Just, err, shout if you start to fall." He says with a friendly smile and a wink as he holds up his scroll.

Readying the scroll just in case something truly nasty happens.

Jyrrar motions to Corbett to grab the sleepwalker's other arm. "We weill need to secure him tightly if we are going to keep him from falling"

Combat Maneuver check (Pin): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

"Yes Ash I can hold this end of the rope while you cross." Fenrir responds to Ash moving over to Kronas she says "Kronas if you wouldn't mind." she opens her mouth wide waiting for Kronas to place the loose end of the rope in. Once he places the rope in she clamps down on the rope in her maw and positions herself against some of the more stony bits to help secure her hold more.

"I am ready." she mentally projects to Winterhawk.

Watching Fenrir get into place Winterhawk 'listens' to her readied announcement. "Alright, she says she ready." going over to where Fenrir is he speaks to her "I won't let you hold tight on your own, old friend." grasping the rope in hand he waits for Ash to cross.

Aid Another, Pin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Katswiri sees the sense in Kronas' plan and moves to help hold Kalkamedes in place. "I'll help Jyrarr hold him on this end! Winterhawk, once they're across, get the end of the second rope tied to Kalkamedes!"

I like this tug of war idea!

Looking straight into Kats face Winterhawk days "Got it." Winterhawk directs his next comment at Kronas. "Hey Kronas how long does your scroll of feather fall say it will last?"

"Hey its not a hair brained scheme just listen." the wiry elf stares at Fenrir sternly.

"So I have a thought. What if we let ole Kalk here walk off the edge with the rope Fenrir and I are holding attached to him. Kronas casts his scroll of feather fall and Ash and maybe someone else over on his side pull Kalk across so his decent seems more of a walking on air bit?"

Not trying to change the plan or anything but thinking most of us get across except Fenrir and maybe Kronas depending on the length of feather fall. Fenrir holds Kalk down with some assistance briefly. Then Kronas cast feather fall on Kalk scurrying across and then Fenrir lets Kalk go. He glides down while we pull him across. I release Fenrir and then Resummon her back. Which means there would be no need to figure out getting the rest of us across after we get Kalk across.

Kronas thinks on the question for a second, trying to remember what the nice shop keeper told him about the scroll, "Hmm, I think it's real quick, like," he snaps his fingers, "and it's all over! I mean, it might work, but I'm scared that we might need the scroll for an emergency..." He sneaks a quick glance down the chasm and immediately regrets it, "I think Kalkamedes will be perfectly safe with two ropes around him. I'm more worried about the rest of us."

I'm afraid that the feather fall scroll will only last a single round and it only works if the target is already falling. I think it might be just as easy to get Corbett across, then Kalk, and while Corbett and Kridash are pinning Kalk on the other side, the rest of us cross (Kronas last because he's the lightest) and Fenrir can be summoned to the other side like you said. I mean, we have to pin Kalk for a long time either way, we might as well try holding him back on the side without a big drop if he wriggles free. ;)

Just to make sure I've got the correct visual, you're going to have a couple of people - like Ash - shimmy across the rope like this and then sort of use a pulley system to haul Kalk across, then the rest of you cross, then have Winterhawk just boop Fenrir across last? That should work, I just want to make sure I've got the right mental image so I can describe the proceedings properly :)

Just to make sure I've got the correct visual, you're going to have a couple of people - like Ash - shimmy across the rope like this and then sort of use a pulley system to haul Kalk across, then the rest of you cross, then have Winterhawk just boop Fenrir across last? That should work, I just want to make sure I've got the right mental image so I can describe the proceedings properly :)

Yes

Ready to put your plan into action, Fenrir takes the end of Kronas' rope and winds a short section of it around a nearby boulder before gripping it in his teeth and firmly planting his four paws on the ground to hold it tightly and to hold it steady. Kridash decides to brave the crossing first and clings to the rope, legs wrapped tightly around it, and pulls himself along over the chasm. It's a long way down but the rope holds steady on both ends and Kridash doesn't allow fear to get the better of him. After what seems like ages but in reality is maybe only a minute, the half-orc reaches the other side of the chasm and safely drops down onto the ground.
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Kridash is now safely across! It took me a bit of reading to find an exact setup that makes sense to me but to cross the rope in this sort of manner will be a DC 10 Climb check. You may Take 10 if you wish; failure by 5 or more means that you'll fall. If you *do* fall, you can try to catch yourself with a DC 20 Climb check - it's uh...kinda difficult to catch yourself if you start to fall but it *is* possible! And if that fails, then Kronas can still catch at least one person with his Feather Fall scroll - which I'll assume he'll ready an action to use while he waits for everyone else to cross. Note: the relevant action in that video starts at the 2 minute mark...

Once the others have crossed over the chasm, Jyrrar maintains his hold onto Kalk until the signal is given to release him, then he will shimmy across the rope. Take 10 on the Climb check, total 17.

Winterhawk gives Fenrir a quick scratch behind her ear. "See you soon old friend." the elf gingerly moves himself across the rope.
Climb Take 10, ACP: 12 - 2 = 10
"I'll bring you back as soon as I can"

I'll take ten as well, giving Corbett a 15 Climb check.

Before others move across, Ash attempts to secure the rope by tying it around anything secure enough, then keeps a hold of it just in case.

Such a relief that we can take 10! :)

Kronas spends a good deal of his time over the next few minutes cheering and encouraging the others as they cross the chasm or deal with Kalkamedes. The whole time, he has his scroll out in front of him, ready to release it's magic at a moments notice.

When it's his turn to cross...

After watching Luna cross, inexplicably still wearing that massive backpack of hers, Kronas gives Fenrir a quick hug for luck and reluctantly starts climbing across himself, "Don't look down, Gamin!" He says to the sword in his belt as he wobbles and struggles along the length of the rope, his own eyes shut tight, "But if you can let me know when we reach the other side..."

Climb (take 10): 10 + 0 = 10

Glad I got that Agile Breastplate!

Katswiri assists with restraining Kalkamedes until he is tied to both ropes and ferried across the ravine before making her own crossing. She double checks that all of her gear is firmly secured in her backpack before climbing the rope out over the gap. She grips the rope tightly and keeps her eyes firmly fixed on the sky overhead as she shuffles along the rope hand over hand to the other side.

Climb, Take 10: 10 + 1 = 11

One by one, each of you slowly and carefully make the journey across the rope, silently thankful for Fenrir's strength in helping to keep it steady. First Mr. Crab, then Jyrrar, then Winterhawk and Katswiri until it's just Kronas, Gamin, and Fenrir left on the opposite side.

"Awright, awright, just...just keep a good grip on that rope, lad!" the sword exclaims nervously once it's Kronas' turn to cross the chasm. A few of you idly wonder if a being like Gamin is able to close his eyes or not while you watch Kronas shimmy across or wrestle Kalkamedes into submission, but decide that now probably isn't the best time to ask.

"Praise tha gods, ye made it lad! An' just in time; I dinna think I cou''ve taken much more!" Gamin bellows once the gnome reaches the rest of you, clearly relieved. With everyone now safely across, Fenrir makes sure that the rope on his end is firmly secured before signaling to Winterhawk to call him across the chasm to join everyone else. After taking a few moments to dust yourselves off and catch your breath, the signal is given and you allow Kalkamedes to resume his journey. Great bands of stars sweep across the cloudless night sky, illuminating a series of game trails that chase through the mountain shrubs and berry bushes.

Having gone back to scouting ahead, both Kronas and Fenrir do their best to move quietly through the shrubs and bushes. As they move along, both of them begin to hear what sounds like grunting and snuffling coming from further ahead. Rounding around some bushes, both of them freeze in their tracks as they spot what looks to be a young grizzly bear enjoying a late-night snack of berries no more than maybe 30 or 40 feet away. Despite his best efforts to move quietly, Fenrir's paw comes down on a small twig with a *snap* and the bear pauses in its snacking to look up. It watches the eidolon cautiously and utters a series of short clacking and growling sounds.
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Please see Slide #6! As of right now, only Kronas and Fenrir are up far enough to see the critter (and thus are the only ones I've placed on the map for the moment).

Kronas stares wide-eyed at the adorable snuffling young bear, but somehow resists the urge to give the berry muncher a hug. He quickly glances around, points at Jyrrar and the Crab, and whispers, "We found a bear having a picnic! It's soo cute, but I don't think it wants us to get any closer..." Even though his words are barely audible to Fenrir, the two men Kronas pointed at can hear him as if the gnome was whispering directly in their ears, "What do we do if Kalkamedes wants to come this way?" He tries his best to look non-threatening, holding up his hands and shuffling closer to Fenrir, hoping that his comrades can concoct a plan.
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Just cast message which lasts 10 minutes and allows hushed communications between Kronas and his two targets, Jyrrar and Corbett within 120'. They can whisper back and Kronas will hear. ;)

Jyrrar glances back to Corbett knowing time was short to make a decision. "We are headed towards you. Can you lure it away from here before we arrive?"

Smiles nervously and waves at the bear as he whispers his reply, "I have no food on me, does anyone with you have anything it might find tasty? It's that, or I poke it and run as fast as I can..."
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I could poke it and use expeditious retreat to try and outrun it, but I don't know how fast bears are.

Corbett scratches at a small scar on his chin, then ruminates. "... well, I tussled with a bear in a fightin' pit once, but she was a lame sow that I think used to be in a travelling circus..." he looks at Jyrrar, then perks up a touch. "... more a show than anything; didn't much hurt her anymore than she hurt me!"

Corbett hears Kronas' voice in some dark, echoing recess of his cranium, then digs in his pack. He looks up into the ether, not knowing exactly how he's to talk to Kronas, but keeps his voice soft on the wind. "Aye, wee lad; I've got a bit of hardtack and some jerky here -- both're hard as rocks, but hells; food is food, and most bears I've encountered don't strike me as the picky type."

With everyone now made aware of the bear's presence, Katswiri thinks for a moment. "I don't have much experience with bears but they usually avoid confrontation unless provoked. If Kronas wants to try using his magic he might be able to outrun it with a decent head-start...but it would be risky," she warns, so that Jyrrar and Mr. Crab can pass it along to Kronas.
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Yes, Kalkamedes is going to walk right into the bear without some sort of intervention :)

Jyrrar quickly relays the information to Kronas, "If you decide to lead the bear away you had better hurry. Kalkamedes is heading directly towards the bear!" He then digs in his heels again pulling up on the rope attempting to once again slow down his progress. "I need your help Corbett here."

Grapple (Kalkamedes): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

GM Ladile: Are there any other game trails leading away from here?

Kridash is packing up the rope and helping with Kalkamedes, when he hears about a bear in front of the sleepwaler. "A bear?", he exclaims. "Spikes, a lake, a crag - and now a bear. This guy lives a more adventurous life during his sleep than most people when they are awake!', he jokes around.

Although not greatly encouraged by Katswiri's estimation of the risk involved, Kronas cannot see many other ways to help, "I'm on it!" He replies to Jyrrar, "If you get the food ready, I'll see what I can do... But once I start, you need to get Kalk through as quickly as possible." The brave little gnome starts singing a soothing song in an attempt to hold the bear's attention while he circles around a little so that the others are out of it's line of sight.

♫ Please don'eat me, young teddy bear
My friend has food in his pack
And he is gonna share
Oh don't eat me
Young teddy bear. ♫

Sung to Elvis: Teddy Bear

If no one has any better plans, Kronas will try to fascinate (Will save DC 14 or sit down and quietly observe the performance) the bear first, using as many rounds as neccesary (maximum 7) and will follow once everyone has passed. If that doesn't work, he'll just try to lure the bear away with Corbett's tasty treats. If all else fails, he provokes the bear and runs like heck, recasting expeditious retreat if needed.

Grapple, Assist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Katswiri helps Jyrrar lock Kalkamedes' limbs in place until it is time to release him and lead him through. "Let me know when Kronas is ready for us to lead him through." Katswiri keeps her focus on restraining Kalkamedes and watching Jyrrar for a signal.

Grapple Aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Corb will assist in the grapple, as well as tossing a ration or two to Kronas

"Well we found some wildlife along the trail. Happens to be a bear, I think I can outrun it but I think Kronas and his sister may need a lift again." Communes with Winterhawk.

Fenrir slowly moves to Kronas' side and slowly lays down so he and his sister have an easy reach to her built in "saddle" whispering to the we ones "I can easily outpace the bear I believe hope on my back as soon as you are able and I will whisk you both to safety."

Knowledge Nature, Untrained if I can: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1
Only real reason for this is to determine Land speed of your typical average Bear

"A BEAR!" Winterhawk both states aloud and projects to Fenrir. "You are quite right Ash he does have the active sleeping patterns."

Thinking to himself I wonder how long Kronas and his sister can hold their breath for? he begins waving away an idea that seems to silly to grasp at. "Nah that Won't work, I also have some hard take and Jerky that might hopefully prove enough of a distraction to the gentle giant ahead of us."

Had the strange idea that maybe Kornas and Luna hold on tight to Fenrir while mounted. Fenrir Releases taking Kronas and Luna along for a quick ride to the demi-planes and then call Fenrir back with the Gnomes astride her back. Figured since Equipment you give to your Eidolon can leave and return with the it, same might be said for those that are mounted.

Ready to fall back to Plan B should Plan A fail, both Kronas and Luna hop astride Fenrir while the rest of you restrain Kalkamedes - rather handily, this time. Keeping his fingers crossed, Kronas begins to sing...but while the bear regards him quizzically for a few moments, it otherwise seems to be unaffected by the gnome's performance. Sadly, Fenrir has no idea how fast the average bear can move but suspects that having the advantage of four legs would probably allow it to outrun the gnomish siblings. Of course this also means that he can most likely outrun the bear or at least match its pace enough to stay ahead. After another quick bit of discussion, Katswiri can confirm that bears can move quicker than someone on foot but probably couldn't outrun Fenrir. 40 ft. speed for bears!

Wondering if the group is perhaps overthinking things, Jyrrar begins looking around to see if there might be an alternate path to take...

Jyrrar Survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Jyrrar Perc.: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

...and though he's not sure if it's an old game trail or perhaps a footpath, he finally manages to spot a half-overgrown trail leading away towards the east.
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Alas, you can't target the same creature with Fascinate again for a full 24 hours if they make their save. On the bright side, Jyrrar seems to have found an alternate path - it'll take some wrangling of Kalkamedes but you could probably bypass the bear that way. You can also ride atop Fenrir and lure the bear away with some food, if the gnomes fancy a joyride :3

The gnomes always fancy a joy ride, but perhaps going around will be best. :)

Kronas looks at the unimpressed bear and wonders what on Golarion possessed him to sing when obviously a story would have worked much better. "I don't know... Maybe we should just leave it alone, Fenrir? If we pick up Corbett's jerky on our way back, I can flavour it like the tastiest of berries and throw it over as an apology for disturbing it..."

While Kronas tries to decide what to do, Luna just waves at the young bear, happy to get such a close look at the cute and furry creature. The fact that she gets to have another ride on Fenrir so soon is the icing on the cake, and she is positively beaming.

Kronas can flavour the jerky and hardtack Corbett tossed over with prestidigitation and if it's as hard as he says, the bear can have hours of fun. :)

I'm probably out for a few days now, but I'm good with whichever method y'all decide on.

Jyrrar sighs in relief as his keen vision picks out the footpath. "This way Corbett. We should be able to get around the bear...hopefully nothing else lurks down the way."

Grapple: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

He then attempts to guide the sleepwalker towards the path, yet he feels his grip on the rope loosening.

With the group deciding that maybe trying to bypass the bear would be the best course of action, Jyrrar and most of the group begin the tedious task of wrangling Kalkamedes down the eastern path. As an apology of sorts for disturbing the bear, Kronas uses a little magic to flavor up the jerky and hardtack that Corbett had tossed to him. Taking a deep breath, he takes a few steps forward and tosses the treats towards the bear - who jumps a bit, startled, but then eagerly begins sniffing out the goodies among the foliage and bushes.

"Nae a bad idea...sometimes tha bravest thin' ta do be avoid a fight instead of startin' one - even with forest critters," Gamin remarks.

As the group leaves the area behind, they can hear the bear snuffling happily and the sounds of crunching and munching. Apparently the berry-flavored jerky and hardtack is quite the hit. Perhaps there's a future fortune to be had in specially crafted animal crackers for animals?
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After some effort, you manage to half-guide, half-drag Kalkamedes around the area where you saw the bear and eventually feel safe in allowing him to walk under his own power once more. The group continues on for a time, thankfully not running across any further obstacles or hazards. Perhaps objecting to silence, Gamin eventually breaks it with a question.

"Say...now that we've got some time ta talk, mebbe ye folks cou' tell me a little about yerselves. What brought ye all into this kind of work an' all?"

This seems like a good place to take a quasi-break for the holidays. If anyone is around and feels like chatting a bit with Gamin or each other during this time, please feel free! Otherwise we'll resume with operations on Tuesday the 26th :)

Katswiri walks alongside Jyrrar, trying to keep an eye on Kalkamedes, her surroundings and everyone's faces while stealing curious glances at the sword. Eventually, after some time without immediate danger, her curiosity gets the better of her. "Gamin. I was wondering if you would permit me to touch you? When I was learning to speak, my teacher would have me touch his throat to feel the vibrations that were forming the sounds. It was not very helpful for learning words, but helped me learn to keep a conversational volume and pitch, and how to form the base for certain sounds that are not only shaped by the lips." She loosens her collar, touching two fingers to the base of her throat. "Ffff. Vvvv. Ahh. Nnn. They engage different parts of the throat, which helped tremendously when trying to puzzle out the whole method."

"I am curious if part of you also vibrates when you speak, or if your magic produces vibrations in the air directly. May I hold you and touch your blade while you speak to try and find out?"

Seemingly with the transitions back and forth between her home plane and the material Fenrir's body has adapted further when once a single earthen 'saddle' had been has changed to a double 'saddle' for both Kronas and Luna to comfortably sit as they feel the rush of the wind tussle their gnomish colorful locks. "I am all to glad you are able to enjoy yourselves on these rides little ones. Soon Elias will be able to ride astride my back, alas I have not grim into my form enough just yet to allowing him to sit across my back."

Fenrir smiles strangely although gleeful her lupine muzzle does present some difficulty work discerning het facial features.

Back with the group
Fenrir sniffs the blade sneezing as she finishes. "Greetings Gamin, something about your speech leads me too believe you are or were a dwatf."

"Are you sure he didn't just grow into his form too much?" Luna asks, looking at Winterhawk who is over twice her height, "I think you're just perfect the way you are!" Holding on tightly to Fenrir, and with the wind blowing through her hair, the little gnome has never been more certain that she wants to join the Pathfinder Society than she is during the exhilarating ride. Kronas just keeps giggling excitedly.

Gamin laughs, clearly bemused by Katswiri's curiosity. "Some of ye folks come up with tha dangedest questions, dinna ye? Knock yerself out lass, least I ken do after all tha help ye've given me man Kalkamedes tonight!" Once Katswiri reaches out and carefully grasps the sword in her hand, he asks, "Testin', testin'...ken ye 'hear' me now, lass?" And Katswiri notices that no discernible vibrations seem to come from the sword as he speaks - lending weight to her other hypothesis, that the magic imbued in the sword causes vibrations in the very air itself.

To Fenrir's curious sniffing and inquiries, Gamin is then silent for a moment. "Nae quite, Friend Wolf, but close enough I 'spose. It was dwarves what forged me, so makes sense enough that I sound like 'em when I talk, right?" he replies.
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Over the course of another two hours, the rough, mountainous scrubland gradually flattens and gives way to thicker copses of trees sustained by a series of chilly, narrow streams as Kalkamedes' trail meanders northwards again. Kronas and Fenrir range ahead of the group as they've done all night, scanning for potential threats and other obstacles. The pair follow an old dirt trail that cuts through the thick trees and underbrush and branches into a Y-intersection. As they approach the 'y', both Kronas and Fenrir suddenly notice movement among the trees and underbrush and spot what look to be several bandits hiding along the path - ready to strike in an ambush. As if on cue, several round stones suddenly come sailing out of the trees!

Red Sling vs. Fenrir: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Blue Sling vs. Fenrir: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Purple Sling vs. Fenrir (Range Penalty): 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

One of the stones sails harmlessly over the eidolon's head but the other two crack him solidly across the head and snout, leaving painful welts in their wake!

Surprise Round

Bandits
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Fenrir (-2)
Kronas

Round 1

Jyrrar
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Bandits
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Corbett
Winterhawk
Fenrir
Kronas
Katswiri
Kridash

Active Conditions: None

Fenrir and Kronas may act in the Surprise Round! Fenrir is aware of: Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple and Kronas is aware of all of them *except* Orange.
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Please see Slide #7!

As the stones start flying, Kronas shouts, "AMBUSH!" And quickly stuffs his hand into a pouch clipped to his belt, "Two on the left, two on the right, and one straight ahead." He removes his hand from the pouch, revealing greasy buttery fingers, and points towards the tree tops while muttering in a strange language.

I've never done this before, but if I'm within 30' of the red and green bandits, I'm hoping to cast grease (Reflex DC 14) all over the branches to knock 'em out of the tree. :)

Pre-Ambush
Fenrir laughs a little at Luna's joke "Oh little one that was good. Winterhawk, I assure you, has not over grown he is an elf after all. His Ego on the other hand is a little larger than the norm."

Mid Ambush
"Winterhawk prepare your self, a few highwaymen have shown themselves. Seems to be four that I am able to see, one on the left 2 on the right and one where the path splits." Fenrir mentally shouts at Winterhawk.

Fenrir starts to growl low coming out sounding like boulders rumbling down a hill. She leaps forward towards the bandit with the Blue Bandanna.

Jyrrar pauses upon hearing the cry of AMBUSH, knowing while he could easily avoid the ambush Kalkamedes was in no shape to do likewise. "Help me move Kalkamedes off the path Corbett. We must ensure he is not snared by the ambush."

Grapple (Kalkamedes): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

As Fenrir rushes forward in the hopes of taking a bite out of crime Blue, Kronas quickly calls to mind a spell and greases the limbs of the trees that Red and Green are crouching upon. Green manages to keep his footing with a great deal of effort but Red isn't so lucky and comes tumbling out of the tree, dropping his sling in the process!

"Wh-AIIIEEE!"
*THUD*

Not wanting to allow Kalkamedes to stroll right through a raging battlefield, Jyrrar gathers his wits and manages to grapple their Sleeping Beauty before he can move any further along the path. Meanwhile, the bandits all begin to rally to the offensive. Red manages to climb to his feet and picks up his sling before taking a step further back into the trees. Green attempts to hop down out of the greasy tree....

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

...and succeeds, landing lightly on his feet. Recognizing that the trifling gnome must have been the source of the grease, Green then takes aim with his sling and sends a stone whizzing towards Kronas...

Sling vs. Kronas: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

...but aims too high and the stone sails harmlessly over the little gnome's head! With an angry eidolon now up close and personal, both Blue and Yellow drop their slings and draw out wicked-looking sickles. Yellow takes a step forward and both he and his partner swipe at Fenrir...

Blue vs. Fenrir (Sickle): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Yellow vs. Fenrir (Sickle): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

...and both of them miss the eidolon by a mile! Blue then quickly takes a step back, away from Fenrir's eager jaws. Last but not least, not one but two more stones come whizzing out of the treeline to the southeast...

Purple vs. Fenrir (Sling): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Orange vs. Fenrir (Sling; Fenrir FF): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

...but also miss Fenrir by a mile!
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Round 1/Round 2

Jyrrar
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Bandits
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Corbett
Winterhawk
Fenrir (-2)
Kronas
Katswiri
Kridash

Active Conditions: None

Everyone is UP!
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I'm a derp and forgot the +2 damage on each of those earlier sling hits but since that was my mistake, Fenrir still only takes 2 damage from the surprise attacks. For the purposes of movement, any square with trees/bushes is considered Difficult Terrain and these squares also provide Cover to anyone within them.

Jyrrar secured his hold upon the sleepwalker and motions to Corbett, "Go and help the others. I will handle Kalkamedes here." He murmurs under his breath, "Forgive me but we need to take cover here," as he attempts to shift the man's position yet Kalkamedes proves far more difficult to wrestle than he anticipated.

Combat Maneuver (Reposition): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Kronas can't help but giggle a little as one of the bandits slips off of his branch, "That's why you don't mess with Pathfinders!" He punctuates his statement by unfurling his prized flag, the glyph of the open road featuring prominently in the centre of the blue fabric. Braving the flying stones, the brave gnome stands in the middle of the battlefield, waving his flag high, and pointing out the positions of the bandits to aid his fellow Pathfinders.

Inspiring Courage +1 competence bonus to hit and damage for all who hear (sorry Katswiri,) and waving his flag for a further +1 morale bonus to hit and damage for all those within 30' and can see him.

Move action to retrieve flag, standard to inspire courage, and a 5' step.

Zounds! An early-AM post! :D

Jyrrar tries and fails to move Kalkamedes to safer ground but thankfully the sleepwalker isn't able to break free from the oread's grip, either! Kronas stands his and holds his flag high, providing a surprising amount of inspiration for someone so small!

"That's tha way, lad! Ye gotta show these yellow-bellied sneaks that ye ain't afraid!" Gamin bellows with approval.
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Round 1/Round 2

Jyrrar
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Bandits
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Corbett
Winterhawk
Fenrir (-2)
Kronas
Kalkamedes
Katswiri
Kridash

Active Conditions: Inspire Courage + Flagbearer

Corbett, Winterhawk, Fenrir, Katswiri and Kridash are UP!

Winterhawk moves forward seeing Jyrrar has Old Kalk in hand, Drawing a simple arrow from his Quiver he knocks it and takes aim through the tree foliage at the man wearing the red hat.
"May my bow string sing you to sleep!"

Mwk Comp(+2) Long Bow, IC, Flag -Cover: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 8
Recover Arrow: 1d100 ⇒ 55

Dang! One shy of PBS

"Really! Your Theatrics cost you your shot." Fenrir mentally berates the haughty elf.

Sadden that the man in blue is not wanting to play she swings about and attempts to latch on to the one wearing the yellow shirt.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
P/B/S Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Takin a bite outta crime!