GM PDK'S PFS RPG 'HONOR'S ECHO' FOR PBP GAMEDAY VI (Inactive)

Game Master Purple Dragon Knight

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Knowledge: Engineering (Untrained): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Vindex grunts an agreement with Vello as he pushes forward into the tunnel, and gets out his Naginata and a sun rod. He holds the Naginata in one hand, and the rod in the other, ready to drop the rod and fight if attacked.

"This does not look good."

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 +1 vs traps
Kn. (Engineering) (Untrained): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Otto once again draws his ghostly scimitar, this time on the watch for wererats.

"Brave heart, Barid. Your company is with you. Durant moves into the room with sword and shield ready, going almost to the edge of the light, and peers out into the darkness.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Knowledge (engineering) untrained: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Mohag follows along.
He casts Light on his shield and Vigor on himself.

Just checking in...

Back from vacation! Let's resume this forthwith! :)

Mohag is able to keep following the trail downstairs.

The stairs end in a damp room with several deteriorating doors, each decorated with the winged eye of Aroden. A once-imposing set of double doors stands slightly ajar across from the stairs. Another staircase on the western wall once led deeper below the city, but its ceiling has collapsed, blocking further passage.

Mohag spots the more recent trail of rat-like tracks going east through the slightly ajar double doors.

Map Updated

"Hmm... lets follow the tracks. Its nest or goal seems to be beyond the eastern door."

Vello approaches the eastern double doors carefully.

Otto nods and will cast shield on himself before moving up to the double doors and opening.

Barid agrees and follows, sticking to the more heavily shadowed portions while following his fellow agents.

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Sir Durant moves up, following just behind Vello, but ready to spring forward if these rat-like beings should prove dangerous.

Mohag follows the group, alert for danger.

Barid agrees and follows, sticking to the more heavily shadowed portions while following his fellow agents.

[dice=Stealth]1d20+7

Stealth impossible unless you're 20 feet behind Remaio's torch.

You enter the next room beyond the double doors:

At the north end of this long room,
a statue of a winged eye adorns
a simple stone altar. Open pits of
various sizes riddle the floor. A pair
of stone doors hangs into each of
the pits, with a texture similar to
that of the surrounding ground.

As Vello and Otto peak beyond the corner to look north, they both avoid a series of small dagger strikes aimed at their bellies!

Surprise Round:
Ratfolk Goon1 vs. Vello FF AC 14, Swarming: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) - 1 + 2 = 9 for 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0 dmg.
Ratfolk Goon2 vs. Vello FF AC 14, Swarming: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) - 1 + 2 = 13 for 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1 dmg, then 5-foot steps to the east (both goons are initially in the same square north of Vello).
Ratfolk Boss vs. Otto FF AC 20, Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 for 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (1) = 3 dmg.

Round 1 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss: Ratfolk Boss vs. Otto FF AC 20, Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 for 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (1) = 3 dmg, followed by a 20-foot move around the pit.
Mohag
Sir Durant
Ratfolk Goons
Barid
Vindex
Vello
Otto

"Fate's favor upon you, warrior."
Bit of Luck on Sir Durant.

Sir Durant calls out for those in the back who may not be aware yet, ”We are under attack! Defend yourselves my friends” He moves up alongside Vello, guided by the torchlight to avoid the open pits, and strikes at one of the ratfolk.

Long sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Long sword (Bit of Luck): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Gotta love Bit of Luck! Thanks Mohag!

Ratfolk Goon1 vs. Vello FF AC 14: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16 for 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0 dmg. --> [HIT! for 1 pt. of nonlethal dmg]
Ratfolk Goon2 vs. Vello FF AC 14: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 for 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 dmg.

Remaio activates inspire courage as a standard action! (+1 to atk/dmg)

Round 1 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss
Mohag
Sir Durant
Ratfolk Goons
Remaio --> INSPIRE COURAGE +1/+1!
Barid
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Vello side steps around the enemy directly in front of him to get behind him, then takes a further step backwards before unleashing a blast of cold energy into the creatures back.

Acrobatics vs DC (5 + Goon's CMD to avoid AoO): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Cold Blast (Ranged Touch)vs Goon 1 + Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Cold Damage + Inspire Courage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Move Action: Acrobatics through Goon 1's space
Free Action: 5' Step
Standard Action: Cold Blast

Wow... really bad rolls. Looks like Goon 1 gets an AoO against me.

If you attempt to move through an enemy's space and fail the check, you lose the move action and provoke an attack of opportunity.

Ratfolk Goon1 AoO vs. Vello: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 for 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 dmg.

Vello attempts to tumble past the ratfolk, but the little combatant sticks his tail between his legs and he fumbles back into his square! As he does so, the ratfolk goon attempts to stab Vello in the knee, but Vello's stumbling eludes the goon's dagger... and prevents Vello from properly aiming his cold blast.

Otto chases the rat around the pit, grabbing his cutlass in two hands and slashing at it with his ghostly cutlass.

cutlass: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

crit confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Vindex steps up behind Vello, expertly thrusting his Naginata at the nearest rat.

Attack, Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 = 13

Phalanx Formation removes the soft cover Vello would normally give.

Otto nearly decapitates the ratfolk boss, but the head remains attached so he keeps running forward, while Vindex skewers a ratfolk goon, which falls limp on his blade before sliding to the ground as his bowels finally let go in a slimy mess.

As this happens, another roguish looking ratfolk enters the south door with two mangy looking dire rats!

Init Ratfolk Rogue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Init Dire Rats: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

BOTTING BARID: DELAY

Round 2 (bold may go): Barid: Delaying
Ratfolk Boss: "Screw this!" - ratfolk boss flees! full withdraw towards north!
Mohag
Sir Durant
Dire Rats
Ratfolk Goons
Ratfolk Rogue
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Mohag casts Bless on the party, invoking Desna's blessings.

Otto: Perception please

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Barid quietly pulls his blade out and moves through the crowd.

Move: Draw
Move: SW of Otto's square

Sir Durant moves from behind the wall and skirts around the edge of the pit, joining Otto in pursuing the fleeing foe, as well as in coming around to provide a possible flank with their allies.

Otto points at the fleeing one "Stop that one, I think he's got the relics."

The dire rats advance to attack Otto, while Ratfolk Goon2 takes a full withdraw on the heels of his boss. The rogue from the south advances and chucks a tanglefoot bag at Sir Durant.

dire_rat1 bite vs. Otto: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 for 1d4 ⇒ 4 dmg. [crunch!]Otto: Fort save please
dire_rat2 bite vs. Otto: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 for 1d4 ⇒ 2 dmg.[miss]
tanglefoot bag vs. Sir Durant Touch AC, 3rd range increment: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 = 4. [miss]

Round 2 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss
Mohag
Barid
Sir Durant
Dire Rats
Ratfolk Goons
Ratfolk Rogue
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Vello chases after the goon that runs away. As he gets the goon in his sights, he unleashes a cold blast to stop it's escape.

Cold Blast (Range Touch) vs Goon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Cold Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Move Action: 30'
Standard Action: Attack

The goon ducks and avoid the blast!

Did you count the Bless spell, Vello? Not sure if it would make a difference.

Did you count the Bless spell, Vello? Not sure if it would make a difference.

Forgot about the Bless. So it would be 15 to hit. Not sure if that matters.

Attack, Bless, Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 + 1 = 18
Damage, Power Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 = 13

Vindex moves to engage the new ratfolk entering the fight, lunging forward to strike it with his Naginata.

@Vello: Yep, 15 is what you need to hit that goon! well done!

Vindex strides around the pit and stabs the new ratfolk sideways, nearly killing him outright. Spitting blood, "Who the heck are these guys... ok OK!! I want to live! what in the Nine Hells do you guys want???"

with his shield spell up, both of the bites miss.

Otto shouts "Don't let the boss escape!"

He he tries to remove the rat to his southeast.

blessed cutlass: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Otto dispatches one of the dire rats singlehandedly.

The ratfolk boss double moves to the door northwest of the room.

Round 3 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss
Mohag
Barid
Sir Durant
Dire Rats
Ratfolk Goons
Ratfolk Rogue
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Mohag takes a step, draws his crossbow, and tries to shoot the fleeing boss. He'll use Inexplicable Luck on this shot.
Light Crossbow, Bless, Inspire Courage, Cover, Luck: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 8 = 27
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Crit damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
So probably not a crit, but still a solid hit for 9 damage.

Ratfolk boss falls to the ground backwards, weighed down by whatever is in his backpack. You hear a loud "CLANK!" as whatever was in the backpack hits the stone floor.

Remaio cries, "Nooooooooooo!" thus interrupting his own bardic performance.

"We're after the relic. Drop to the ground if you want to live." Vindex brandishes his Naginata menacingly, preparing the stab the ratfolk again if he doesn't comply.

Sir Durant gives chase after the ratfolk boss, come back! I will give you gold for the bust! It is much lighter, and much prettier!"[/b]

Double move up to Vello, then to the left.

Barid moves further into the cavernous area, hoping to recover the relic before the boss recovers what was in his backpack.

Barid double moves in front of south door to block the rogue's escape. The dire rat flees down a nearby pit. The goon heads north and double moves, then kneels on top of his boss as a free action ready to reach for the heavy backpack next round. The rogue near Vindex, seeing his potential demise, kneels with his hands up, and lets his weapon clatter to the floor.

Round 3 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss
Mohag
Barid
Sir Durant
Dire Rats
Ratfolk Goons
Ratfolk Rogue
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Round 4 (bold may go):
Ratfolk Boss - dying
Mohag
Barid --> a bit nervous as he sits in darkness at the edge of the torchlight.
Sir Durant
Dire Rats
Ratfolk Goons
Ratfolk Rogue
Vindex
Vello
Otto

Seeing the goon turn the corner, he heads left, passing Sir Durant to get in a better position to unleash a cold blast at the goon as he stands over his boss.

Cold Blast (Range Touch): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Cold Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Move Action: 30'
Standard Action: Attack

The goon falls on his back, almost frozen solid...

COMBAT OVER

I'll let you decide if you kill, heal, detain, etc. Regardless, you learn the following:

The boss, a ratfolk named Bikka, carried the shiny bust in her backpack as you all expected. Her allies carried the other stolen relics, which include a set of embossed bronze offering bowls, a string of prayer beads made of silver, and a collection of holy symbols of Aroden from different regions of Golarion.

In the room to the south, you find twelve narrow pillars reach from floor to ceiling in this large chamber, each depicting a man engaging in a different profession. In one pillar, a man proudly displays a large fish, while in another, a man tends to a field of wheat. etc.

Anyone versed in religion or history recognizes the significance on the images on the pillars. They depict the twelve guises that Aroden once used to walk the world: beggar, thief, fisherman, hunter, shepherd, farmer, soldier, merchant, tailor, craftsman, artist, and scholar.

On your way back upstairs, Brother Valicus is waiting for you. He does not press you about the remaining relics, but you note that he notices them with some relief and a sense of polite hope. What do you do with the Arodenite relics?

Thanks to your defeat of the ratfolk gang, Remaio has all the evidence he needs to convince the Arodenites that Honaria’s bust wasn’t safe in the basilica, and Brother Valicus allows Remaio to take it without protest. Remaio thanks you all and takes you out to a fine dinner in town... Oppara is a splendid city this time of year! Feel free to provide a post of RP nature to describe your character's accoutrement, behaviour and how he enjoys himself in fancy places! :)

Otto looks to his companions "It's bad luck ta take stuff that's not yours unless you sunk it first. Recaptured booty should go back."

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Otto enjoys an evening of indulgence, ordering expensive wine and other fancy treats.

He is not well behaved, and is a sloppy drunk.

"Yes, we should return the relics of Aroden to his faithful."
Mohag's traveling clothes, while not fancy or stylish, are clean and well-made in an Ulfen style. He enjoys the evening in Oppara, politely answering questions from the locals and responding with curiosity of his own.

Mohag is perhaps more serene and less aggressive than they would have expected. If pressed on this, he will acknowledge that he was not always so, but an encounter with a Lastwall cavalier changed the course of his life and opened his eyes.

"Thank you, Brother Valicus," Durant says to the priest, "I believe you serve faithfully to surrender this one artifact to the descendant of the one it honors. But please, do be careful with the rest of these. Perhaps you could bring on some security details to help drive out any remaining ratfolk. I hear the Pathfinder Society is useful for providing such services from time to time."

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Before Remaio takes them out on the town, Sir Durant begs some time to clean himself up. Unfortunately, he left behind his more refined attire, but at the very least he could shine up his gear and get some of the cobwebs and dust of the temple's lower levels off of his clothes.

"You are very kind to treat us so, Master Alcasti," the knight says to his host after taking a measured sip of wine. This has been the norm for Sir Durant throughout the evening: he appears to be familiar with courtly customs, but it is apparent that it is not his natural state, as if he came into his dignified position only later in life. Despite his awkwardness, however, he goes on speaking with the Taldan noble, "It is a sign of a great man to reward one's laborers beyond their normal wages. Speaking of our labors, could you tell us more about your quest to restore your ancestor's honor? It is a noble one, from all that I have seen and heard thus far, but my mind reels to think of what might have caused her fall from grace in the first place."