GMTrex's PFS [CORE] 3-00 Blood Under Absalom Special (Tier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

Arboreal moves towards the exit and lashes another storm bolt at blue

storm blast vs touch: 1d20 + 3 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 + 1 = 7
storm blast damage non lethal: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"This always works better under an open sky" he mutters as another gust of storm seeks out the roof rather than it intended target

I have included a bonus on the attack roll from inspire courage but not the damage

It applies to both :)

1d8 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + (1) = 2

Radagast decapitates a cleric in a spray of angry blood. The team goes to work on the other with little luck until Russ'K manages to sneak through his armor.

TWF, Main Hand: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

TWF, Off Hand: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

Bloodied and battered, he strikes with a spiteful blow before succumbing to his wounds!

Greatsword @ Russ'K: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 HIT Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9

Out of initiative!

@ Darksid'Ious: to clarify, the ruby is not free for the taking. You'll have to fight for it:

At the next table over, an Aspis rogue is prying a ruby from the stiff fingers of a dying Vudran!

Florin and Russ'K are the only ones hurt at the moment. You have 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds to heal and whatnot before you make your next move. Your options include: fight the rogue for another ruby or try to make it out of the melee with your one ruby. (Which may or may not glow tomorrow.)

Radagast heads straight for the Aspis rogue, scythe held high, and ready to reap!

You have 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds to heal and whatnot before you make your next move.

Yikes! 19 damage?

R1: Move action, draw wand of CLW; Standard action 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 on self.
R2: Standard action 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 on self.
R3: Standard action 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 on self; Move action, sheath wand.

Fully healed. 25 charges remaining.

Noticing the Aspis robbing the Vudran, Russ'K spins his axe in the air.

"Hey yo, Twinkle Tongue! I naw ya ain't stealin' on my turf. Ya best be slitherin' back to wherever ya came from!"

I'm in favor of getting another Ruby.

Me too, go for another one !

After Russ'K is healed, Darksid'Ious says Look ! This man, an aspis, has a ruby. Let's take it from him.

Now on her feet and feeling more confident with her enchantment magic on her. Florin is more then ready except.
"Happy to oblige but I'll need more healing and I've just the wand to do it."

Arghhhh I didn pick up a wand of CLW!!!!!

Bertha pulls out a wand of CLW and applies it to Florin (3 rounds actions).

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

I have just half of mine left because during the last module most of the group didn't have one =P

Arboreal adds another heal to Florin clw wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

And then readies to cast his prepared summon monster spell to summon a celestial eagle at the start of next fight bit

"Thank you both for your generous aid." a rather shamefaced Florin thanks both Arboreal and Bertha, having come up short on a healing wand.

"Let us go get another ruby!"

Mage Armor and Shield is up for a total of AC 20.
Perception 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

@ Arboreal: summoning is a full-round casting, but I'll give you a surprise round so that it only consumes your move action for Round I. I'll resolve the eagle's attacks then.

The team gets ready and eyes the Aspis thief just a few feet away. He spots the gaze and immediately tries to make his way for an exit, leaping over flung furniture and ducking under thrown fists.

Keep in mind the limitation that you can only move up to your base speed each round due to the crowds.

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Thief
2. Radagast, BABS, Darksid'Ious, Arboreal, Russ'K, Florin

Radagast, realising that he can't catch the man, looks around for someone else with a ruby.

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17.

"Aww HELL no!"

Russ'K runs forward 20 feet, drawing a javelin as he does so, and throws it over the crowd's heads towards the thief.

Thrown Javelin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 (+/– any bonuses or penalties)
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

+2 attack/damage if he's Human.

(I can't move myself right now, but I'll be home at my computer within an hour)

cheers oh I know full round casts for summons in core

Arboreal moves forward to complete his casting within range of where the rogue is and a magnificent eagle appears in front of the aspis.

Florin refuses to let the man escape and persues the an, her axe in hand.
Moves 30ft.
If I can reach then greataxe 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
else
Ray of Frost lol 1d3 ⇒ 2

Darksid'Ious decides to support his comrades with his story and to look for another ruby.

'Mid planets her slaves,
Herself in the Heavens,
Her beam on the waves.
I gazed awhile
On her cold smile;*

Inspire Courage : +1 competence bonus to attack and damages, and +1 moral bonus against fear and charm effect

* from Evening Star by E.A. Poe

Russ'K hurls a javelin that sails over the fight and spears the running rogue in the back. Moments later an eagle appears in his face and tears it shreds; Florin delivers the final blow with a dusting of frost.

Out of combat!

Radagast sees a great brawl brewing all around. While he does not see a ruby specifically, surely someone must be fighting over one.

Make for the exits, or find another ruby?

Rubies: 2

Let's find as much rubies as possible! The more for us, the less for them.

Says Darksid'Ious looking around him to find a ruby.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

There!

Perception, Urban: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27

"Blingin'!"

"Perhaps we should make to an exit and demand a ruby tax on anyone who follows us? No grab another it is"
perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

"I should think that's enough. GO! Head for the Exits! I'll cover you." Florin points as she too heads for the exit and stands at its point.

"We don't need to be too greedy... otherwise we might find ourselves getting ganged up on."

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

1d8 ⇒ 5

That's 2.5 votes for another ruby and 2.5 votes for the exit, but the votes for another ruby came first so that's where we'll go.

Looking around, the team can see that others have already put to practice Arboreal's idea: opportunists cover all the door, looking to steal a ruby for themselves before darting out the door. It will be a fight getting out of here.

First, however, Russ'K calls the others' attention to a lone soldier tucking a ruby inside her worn leather tunic!

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Russ'K
2. Soldier
3. Radagast, Florin, Darksid'Ious, BABS, Arboreal

Hmm... Killing Aspis wasn't a problem... But a soldier... Hmm...

"Hey, baby, don't mind me. I'm just a common thug with a taste for excess."

Move Action: 20 feet towards her.
Standard: Sunder her leather tunic.

I don't have Improved Sunder, so it provokes if she isn't Flat-footed, or has Combat Reflexes.

CMB, Human?: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Not sure if the +2 Damage would apply towards a Sunder vs. a Human, so I didn't include it.

She's wearing chainmail under that tunic (which was fluff), so I'll assume you aim for that. The Consortium does employ soldiers too, by the way. :)

Russ'K hooks his axe on the neckline of the woman's chainmail and rips as hard as he can. She replies by calmly swinging her own axe at his face.

Greataxe @ Russ'K: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16 MISS

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Russ'K
2. Soldier
3. Radagast, Florin, Darksid'Ious, BABS, Arboreal

"Tsk."

Radagast strides forward, and takes a swing.

MW Cold Iron Scythe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25, for 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11 damage.

With a chirp, Fluffy moves forward, and tries to bite the offending soldier.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17, for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.

"A'ight, a'ight, I see you. If that's tha game ya wanna play..."

Non action: 5 foot step into a Flank with Fluffy.
Full-round: Two-Weapon Fighting.

TWF, Main Hand, Flanking, Human: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 13
Damage, Human: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

TWF, Off Hand, Flanking, Human: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 14
Damage, Human: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

I doubt I'm needed....

With Chainmail, both of those attacks probably missed =\

Bertha makes for an exit, thinking it may be time to get out of here. Betsy trots along underfoot.

As she heads out, she continues to watch for spare rubies...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Arboreal moves towards the exit but fires a storm blast at the soldier
storm blast: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 4 = 4

perhaps he should aim at the roof

"I think it's time to leave trees"

Darksid'Ious moves and tries to finish his comrade's work.

Rapier (Arcane Strike): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damages: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

The assault from Radagast and his pet is brutal. Bits of broken mail come away with the blood and grist, yet still the soldier stands and bears Russ'K's axe with a grim determination. "I don't die that easy!" she shouts!

You're needed, Florin.

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Russ'K
2. Soldier (19 dmg)
3. Radagast, Florin, Darksid'Ious, BABS, Arboreal

"Come on, Flor'n! You know what'chu got that she ain't? AXE SKILLS. Show 'er what it is."

"But I'm a wizard! And we need to go like now?" Florin points out as she unleashes a fist shaped bolt of force.
Tele k Fist. Ranged touch 30ft. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
"I have no axe skills to speak off except chop, lift and repeat!"

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Without warning, loud slamming noises echo through the tavern, even over the fray of the combat within. Moments later, the front doors rupture in a shower of splinters. In full battle regalia, a contingent of Absalom’s First Guard rush into the room. Swinging heavy chains and nets, they beat into the brawlers en mass, dragging dozens to the floor. The remainder of the contestants break from their opponents, and the crowd devolves into a raging mob as all race frantically for the nearest exit to avoid arrest.

"That's a lot of silver birches! Time to leave. I will mask our retreat " and with that Arboreal casts obscuring mist and heads for the nearest exit

will wait for gm to update the map but that's my response to overseers announcement

Russ'K reflexively retreats.

"Naw-uh, I'm out! Peace!"

Full withdraw out the door.

Arboreal, thinking quickly, disperses a thick fog throughout the room as the throng try desperately for the exits. If only the Pathfinders can get to the door!

How this works: due to the nature of the mob trying to get out, you'll have to elbow your way through. It takes a DC 14 Strength, Acrobatics, or Escape Artist check to move your base speed (which would get all of you to the door). We'll go in rounds.

I'll say Arboreal's spell grants a +2 circumstance bonus to all checks to escape.

Round I
Arboreal:
BABS:
Darksid'Ious:
Florin:
Radagast:
Russ'K:

Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15.

Radagast barrels through the crowd, using the haft of his scythe to knock a path.

"Important people comin' through! Important people comin' through!"

Str check, fog: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

"Like a leaf on the wind"

Arboreal tries to ride the pushes forward and dodge the pushes back

acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 2 = 14

Am I not already at the door?
Or was I pushed inside whent the guard rushed in.
Strength 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 3 = 7

"Make way. Coming through...."

You were at the door, but you still need to get out the door.

Round I
Arboreal: escapes!
BABS:
Darksid'Ious:
Florin: no progress
Radagast: escapes! (roll for Fluffy?)
Russ'K: no progress

Round II
Florin:
Russ'K:

"Don't make me knock some heads 'round!"

Str check, Fog: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

=(

Fluffy: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24.

Hooting and hollering, Fluffy goes through the crowd like a wrecking ball, sending bodies flying.

Darksid'Ious decides to get wet and casts on himself a grease spell.

Strength 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
Try as she might, Florin is unable to get out of the press of bodies despite her proximity to the door.