[PFS] #7-07 Trouble in Tamran (T3–5) Gameday V — GM Crucible (Inactive)

Game Master GM Shifty

In a desperate effort to keep her companions on their feet Kyra channels again.

Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 7 = 0

One more time with feeling!

Lolly jabs Bartholomew with the healing stick this time. Then takes a step back.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Kyra throws out another channel, beseeching her deity to give aid to her comrades!

Lolly meanwhile gives some sweet and much-needed succour to Bart, seeking to sustain him in the struggle.

R -20
O -Downed
Y - 20
G -Downed

R6 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra - heal
Bart -attacked

R7
Alex - stand/attack.
Lolly/Sir T - heal!

Lukaas stands and tries to courageously back away from the fight

Get up and 5 feet step

Lukaas backs off to catch his breath.

Meanwhile the woman advances on the swashbuckler...!

Flurry& PA
Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 22
AoO 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 = 10

Attack 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 4 = 13

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 2 + 4 = 10

Alex is dropped to the floor, but once again manages to struggle and avoid taking any of the beating!

Wow Desna not only smiled, but is giving a lucky foot rub

***in the hall***

The weasel continues to rip and tear, trying to get into an artery on Bart.
Bloodrage
Grapple 1d20 + 10 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 5 + 4 = 35
Damage 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 = 9
+Con damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
R -20
O -Downed
Y - 20
G -Downed

R7 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra
Bart

R7
Alex
Lolly/Sir T

Everyone is still hurt!

Kyra continues to channel her goddess's grace.

Channel #4: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Dropped yet again, Alexandre's only recourse is to repeat the same actions that he just did: spring to his feet with a swift jab toward the woman, then scoot back just as swiftly.

Rapier attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13

Same actions as last round, same results unfortunately. If re-rolls were feasible online, I'd think I'd be using one right now.

Kyra channels more healing, trying to keep her companions upright.

Alexandre gets to his feet, but misses her with his sword...!

What reroll are you entitled to Al?

longsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Bart swings, but the grappled fellow is too tangled up to be effective!

R7 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra - channel
Bart - attack

R8
Alex - attacked
Lolly/Sir T

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 8 = -1

Realizing the dire situation. Lolly moves into attack, casting a spell.

Cast Chill Touch

Melee Touch Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

DC 15 Fort or -1 Str on hit

Crossing fingers that the grappled condition lowers the weasel's AC enough for me to touch it!!

What reroll are you entitled to Al?

I was referring to the PC folio/shirt re-roll. Not something that's very confirm-able online. I did just get my first GM star today, but I don't think that counts either.

PC folio/shirt rerolls are allowed. There are various ways to verify/confirm them and often GMs just take folks word for it. Not sure Shifty's policy.

They are allowed, and I run with the honour system - if a local VA with his freshly minted first star can't be trusted on the boards then who can? So you go right ahead dude and roll that sucker and let's make it a good one with your +1 star bonus... make it an epic tale... don't stuff up, or I'll have to give you mine too!

I have about 8 re-roll shirts in my house, and we have the only known Official reroll Goblin in existence (Signed by Mike Brock and all!) but my daughter owns that and jealously guards it

Giving it a shot then

Re-rolled attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 = 14
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Crit damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Holy... Not sure that confirms but still...I hit with a 24 earlier.

With a shake of his head to divert possibilities and previous actions away from the here and now, Alexandre hops up and drives his rapier toward the feral woman yet again. However, this time, he focuses on striking at the body instead of her striking arm this time, and draws her blood again.

"The tide is turning, and it's turning against you," Alexandre slowly says, as blood drips from his blade. "I've been taught to give mercy to a foe once... Flee, and I won't chase. Stay, and I'll make sure that you live to taste Guaril Karela's 'tender mercies'..." He threatens, letting an edge of his own feral heritage into his tone.

Demoralize as a swift action: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Makes my round then: Move action to stand(Kip-up), Standard action to attack, Swift action to demoralize(Menacing swordplay), 5 foot back

Desna smiled once more on the Swashbuckler and guided his arm, driving the blade deep into the beastwoman!

She recoils from the pain and is shaken by the blow - but it is clear she will take this battle to the bitter end!
Doesn't convert though :

Meanwhile, Lolly tries tagging the weasel - but it is just too quick, even with the person being stuck in its jaws!

R -34
O -Downed
Y - 20
G -Downed

R7 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra channel
Bart attacked

R7
Alex stab!
Lolly/Sir T Bad Touch!

Lukaas up

Someone want to bot Lukaas?

Sorry, I haven't seen I had to act. Will auto-bot myself.

Lukaas produces some exquisite bit of wood out of his trousers and whip it around for a few moments

Uses my Wand of Summon Monster (CL3)

Lukaas brings his wand into play and begins summoning.

Meanwhile the woman advances on the swashbuckler again, but is far more cautious.

Flurry& Shaken
Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 10

Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 23
Aoo 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 = 24
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 + 4 = 25
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

This time her first sweep misses, but the second sends him tumbling and she lands two blows on the prone

***in the hall***

The weasel tries its best to kill Bart, latched on and leeching away at his blood... its a horrible mess in that hall.

Bloodrage
Grapple 1d20 + 10 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 5 + 4 = 39
Damage 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 = 12
+Con damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

R -34
O -Downed
Y - 20
G -Downed

R8 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra
Bart

R9
Alex
Lolly/Sir T

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 9 ⇒ (17) + 1 - 9 = 9

As the blood spurts from Bartholomew, Lolly once again tries to touch the weasel with her negative energy, hoping to help her fellow pathfinder, so clearly in distress.

Melee Chill Touch Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

DC 15 Fort or -1 Str on hit

Thank God that the shaken forced her to drop out of Power Attack.

Alexandre grunts as the woman finally gets a couple of good hits in on him, but he chuckles a little as he flips up. "Right, I probably deserved that..." he says, accenting the word as he thrusts his sword under the woman's reach again.

Rapier attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10

Then as a quick change, he then barks out, "كيرا! أن بعض الشفاء موضع تقدير يائسة!"

My round is (again}: Move action to stand(Kip-up), Standard action to attack, Swift action to demoralize(Menacing swordplay), 5 foot back

Kyra, I'm just in your channel range.

Kyra continues to channel her goddess's grace. Last one. =(

Channel #5: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

dead. Con 0

Well that totally sucks...so sorry Bartholomew

Anyone got a Bears Endurance or some other shenanigans to prevent Bart dying?

I'll allow a retcon if someone has something in the bag...

***
Alex finds his feet warily and strikes another blow with his rapier, once again rattling the woman... but fight on she will! She is obviously horribly wounded... surely she can't endure much more!

R -44
O -Downed
Y - 20
G -Downed

R8 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra -channel
Bart -dying

R9
Alex -stab!
Lolly/Sir T (Action noted)

Seeing the horrible attack on Bartolomew, Lukaas ditches his initial plan and sings a soothing song before touching the man and closing some of its wounds

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

@Lukas - your CLW really won't do much, as he's a 0 Con; Your summon monster should come into play, you cast it last round.

Pregen Kyra has a scroll of lesser rest -- but that takes 3 rounds to cast. Lolly has nothing that can help. Alex has a potion of lesser rest listed, but would be impossible for him to get over there in time.

Guys its ok. The dice were just hating on me this session. Focus on making it out alive. With the prestige from this i should be ok for a raise dead

OK

Lolly manages to grab the thing by the fur this time and fills the creature with cold - it immediately goes limp and still.

Lukaas your summon is up

Lukaas pet /delay

The woman advances, continuing the same tactics, determined to down the Swashbuckler for the final time...

Flurry& Shaken
Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 17
Aoo 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 = 10
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Attack 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 + 4 = 29
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 2 + 4 = 21
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

He is kicked over once again, and she lashes out - the first blow a wild swing, but the rest on point!

R -44
O -Downed
Y - Downed
G -Downed

R9 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra
Bart - dead

R10
Alex - prone...
Lolly/Sir T

go go team!

Kyra changes from channeling Sarenrae's grace to her goddess's wrath. Bull's strength.

"You are a wicked woman. You deserve what comes next."

If you're putting that on me, Kyra, please don't. I don't use strength for anything but carrying capacity. The slot would be better used torn apart for a heal.

I'm putting it on myself. It's time for this strong independent woman to get s$#* done. =P

Lukaas comes near the battle-but not close enough to get endangered- and cast a spell as soon as he can get some eye contact with the strange and dangerous woman

Cast Hypnotism, DC 16 will save, +2 for combat

If that doesn't work, he sends the eagle to attack
Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4
beak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Fair enough, Kyra. Just making sure you weren't wasting the spell on me.

I'm making the assumption that Lukaas's eagle is flanking with me, since that the only other place that it can be to attack from.

Alexandre wheezes faintly as he flips up yet again, but still with a smirk on his face. "And the cavalry finally comes," He mutters as the eagle begins harrying the woman from behind. "Hopefully, this is the nick of time." And with a quick juke to the side, he stabs at the woman again, hoping that this is the final blow.

Rapier attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12

Please be done. I'm down to 9 HP.

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 1 - 10 = 0

Will 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

The spell has no effect, and the eagle soars in to attack her... but finds no purchase on the beast woman.

Alex takes the chance to thrust his blade into her again, and she twists in pain, almost at her last - but fighting on through will and hatred.

R -53 (so close)
O -Downed
Y - Downed
G -Downed

R9 Cont
Lukaas - spell
Kyra -stand/attack
Bart - dead

R10
Alex - prone...
Lolly/Sir T - TBA

Lolly's eyes widen as Bartholomew goes down, the last of his blood covering the floor. Feeling Sir T continue to deteriorate, Lolly pulls the phantom back into her consciousness. Std Action

Hello, you worthless ghost She chides the ineffective apparition.

She then moves toward the fight in the hallway.

Lukaas pet /delay

The woman presses the attack, sweeping and striking...

Flurry& Shaken
Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 10

Greater Trip 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 2 - 2 = 15

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 2 - 2 = 3

But this time Alex manages to avoid any damage!

R -53
O -Downed
Y - Downed
G -Downed

R10 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra
Bart - dead

R11
Alex
Lolly/Sir T

go go team!

Lolly rushes around the corner in a last ditch effort, she reaches out with her chilly fingers.

Last of the chill touches.

Melee Chill Touch Attack + Flank: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

DC 15 Fort or -1 Str on hit

Fort 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

The chilling touch lands - but the woman is still upright...!
R -56
O -Downed
Y - Downed
G -Downed

R10 Cont
Lukaas
Kyra
Bart - dead

R11
Alex
Lolly/Sir T cast!

Alex can you step back after you attack.

Kyra charges into the fray and brings the thunder!

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Before I attack, I did 12 damage with my last attack, but you only added 9 damage to her on that. Considering the so close comment, does that push her over?

Correcttion - it was 12, puts her on 59... and now over her HP limit. Not that it matters now, there is so much damage lined up for this round she's cactus. 57 was the magic number.

The woman's luck had clearly run out, the last blows faint and poorly timed. Between the screaming eagle, the frosty halfling, the dashing fencer and the bare wrath of Sarenerae the beasts fate was sealed. As her body slumps to the ground, broken by the blows, she slowly returns to her human form.

Silence now descends over the place and you quickly check for further attackers, but the place is abandoned.

You find what is clearly some sort of base of operations.

Two desks facing each other occupy the center of this room; each covered with stacks of reports, maps, and other pieces of paperwork. A large map of Nirmathas hangs from the north wall.

After a few minutes investigating the piles of paperwork on the desk you find enough evidence to implicate an agent Zurnzal—and possibly also a person called Madreki Gael —in the theft of Guaril Karela’s goods, as well as in the rumor campaign against the Pathfinder Society in Tamran. You also find a thick bundle of bloodstained faction mission notes written by Guaril Karela and taken (by the bloodstains likely by force) from members of the now-defunct Sczarni faction.

See handouts.

DC 20 Knowledge (local) check (+4 Bonus for Exchange members)

Moving further, you find a further set of rough dormitories and a storage room full of subsistence items

As the beast woman collapses, Lolly slumps in the hallway for a few moments catching her breath.

Kyra check on Bartholomew, I think he might be dead. So much blood.

Tears begin to pour down her checks. Don't be dead!

She manages to steady herself, long enough to confirm with Kyra about the painful truth. As the group collects itself, with various heals and such, Lolly eventually pulls Sir T back into the world. Tapping him multiple times with the Wand of CLW until the Phantom has recovered.

As the pathfinders search the complex, Lolly joins the others as they review the documents.

Well that explains a couple things. Lolly exclaims.

That crazy Razmirian priest was working with the Aspis; the Aspis was looking to discredit us and I guess make money off Tamran people instead of Guaril, and spread the holy word of Razmir?

But what was the deal with the those folks up top; other Aspis agents? The one disappeared, just vanished. Be on guard, I guess they could come back.

After the investigation, Lolly helps prepare Bartholomew's body for carrying back.

The last seconds of dodging were very much ones of desperation for Alexandre, and Lolly's juke in to finish off the woman surprised him. Still, watching the woman hit the ground evokes a reaction for him. Almost immediately, Alexandre slumps against the wall, exhausted from over a minute of defying a brutal death and occupying 2 fiendish beasts. After a second, however, he starts laughing, first quietly, before growing in volume to echo throughout the ruins.

"Does anyone want to play cards? Because I'm sure my luck's tapped out for a month at least...," He adds, still laughing. However, hearing Lolly talk about Bart stops the laughing right quick. With a snarl, he goes to kick the woman only to stop at the last moment. "No,"he says to the lady as he pauses, "You have an appointment with Karela, and I'm not letting a little thing like death stop that from happening. Kyra, I'm not the best for first aid. Can you please make sure that she doesn't die on us before Guaril can 'talk' to her?" he asks before looking finally looking into the now blood coated room that Bart lies in.

"Those weasels did this?" he asks, shocked at the raw gore around the room, as well at Lukaas's condition. "I'm sorry that I couldn't stop them, but, that badger was in the way." After immediate healing is done and the bodies that need to be dragged out of here are prepared for transport, then Alexandre goes to search the rest of the ruins.

The papers help to explain to him roughly what's been going on in Tamrin, with the letter between Zurnzal and Gael being the final piece of the puzzle. "I think you have the right of it, Lolly. Let's gather all these papers up. I'm sure that Karela will want to see them."

Knowledge(local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Whatever the roll is for, I don't make it.

Lolly notes there are enough beds down here to account for the four people encountered upstairs, however they have not returned.

In fairness, they did a pile of damage, were starting to run low on spells, and the tide was rapidly turning against them - so they really were clearing off rather than stand and die pointlessly

Alex can't place any particular issues of note.

Eventually, you do hear some gentle footfalls and it is none other than Guaril Karela.

The roguish fellow looks thrilled as he admires the devastation of the Aspis underground, but disappointed that one of your fellows has been slain.

"I appreciate your work and thank you for your assistance. With the Aspis out of commission in Tamran, our shipments can once again flow into the city freely, providing
the lodge and the people of Tamran with much-needed supplies. What information have you found on the Aspis operations?"