Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Round 2, Initiative 3, Location R27 -> S27

Atol steps to S 27 and empowers* Finneas through the doorway.

"Blessed be the great strength of St. Cuthbert that he may share of it with you. Go get them Finneas!"

*Strength Surge: +1 to any strength related task for the next round (attack, damage, etc.)

Round 2, Init 5

Dyrant exults as his vengeance is carried out against the goblins.

Dyrant will move to S27 and give P29 an icy glare holding his holy symbol up.

(7 rounds/1round on Will save DC 15) Inflict penalties (-2 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -2 on all its AC.

"Not so strong and snipershooty now, are you!? Feel the wrath of Cuthbert!"

"Doctor...that one there is ripe for your blade!" Dyrant points out the goblin in P29.

Sorry, Atol, my spot.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Atol bumps into Dyrant, and mumbles an apology.

Then he takes out a wand of cure light wounds and waits.

Reflex 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Round 2 Init 1

Finneas steps forward and attempts to clear a path to the fire casting goblin.

Silver Morningstar Power Attack Strength Surge
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Round 2, Init 2 {>P30}

Reflex 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 +2 if evil

Dr. Toffitt grunts as the fire singes his flesh. He steps away from the edge and strikes out at the cursed goblin.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20 guidance
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round 2, Init 4 (Defers to Finneas to drop to Init 1-)

Seeing no obvious course in which to guide Cog forward, Glimmil thrusts his lance over the drop at an open goblin.

5ft step to where Finneas was then attack Gob 2 if it is still up, otherwise Gob 4, but count -4 to this attack for the cover granted by Finneas.

Glimmil attack (lance, power): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Glimmil damage (lance): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Status:
Cog 17/21HP
Glimmil: 25/32HP (9 non-lethal); AC26 (touch 14)

The one goblin goes down after being hit by Glimmil and Toffitt.

The one goblin steps back and strikes at Finneas.
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12.

The caster takes a 5' step back, pulls out a potion and disappears.

No new map. Goblins in P-26 and P-28.

Party is up.

Round 3, Init 5

Dyrant burns with a vengeful anger that goblin would both seek to use his treasure and flee the justice due unto him.

Dyrant will move to Q30/31 (whichever is free/open).
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Acrobatics, if needed to jump or tumble

Heh. I still got it.

He will touch Dr. Toffitt with his healers's gift, passing the power of St. Cuthbert into the warrior exacting Cuthbert's retribution.

1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 healing

"Keep going doctor, these goblins deserve no mercy."

And repaying today's favor.

Round 3, Init 2 {>P27}

"Thank you, Dyrant. You are angel. Er, or your angel is an angel, and you are a good friend of an angel." Dr. Toffitt attempts to tumble past the goblin in front of him, and then strikes into the square where the spellcaster had been.

Acrobatics 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 (makes CMD 15)
Dueling Blade 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d6 ⇒ 2 low is good for me
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Round 3, Initiative 3, Location S27

Atol peers into the room as best he can, shrugs, and sees what he can do for Dyrant.

"Dyrant, may the guidance* of St. Cuthbert be upon you."

*Guidance

Atol then carefully watches the parties rear gripping his cudgel in case anyone sneaks in from that direction.

Round 3 Init 1

Finneas presses the attack.

Swing at goblin if I can.
Silver Morningstar Power Attack
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Dyrant gives Atol a puzzled look.

I think he's confusing me for someone useful.

Dyrant sighs.

He'd be smarter as a zombie.

"Uh, thanks Atol."

Round 3 recap

The doctor tumbles past the goblin which Finneas will later take out. He strikes at the square where the goblin was and feels his blade cut through goblin flesh. Glimmil and Cog step over the body of the goblin taken out by Finneas and strike at the square Toffitt attacked. He also finds that his lance meets the brief resistance of a body before it penetrates.

The goblin makes no attempt at stealth as it withdraws north down the coordidor.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
1d100 ⇒ 60 - 51+ is a hit
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Party is up for round 4.

Goblins = 6 -
Dyrant = 5 -
Atol = 3 -
Toffitt = 2 -
Finneas = 1 -
Glimmil = 0

Map is not loading. :-(

Woot, like those hits! Right as I was posting! :)

Woot, like those hits! Right as I was posting! :)

No round 4 post?

Round 4, Init 5

Not sure how many goblins are in my way, but Dyrant has Guidance and is feeling lucky.

Dyrant will move to L25 (via P25, then to L25) then back to 025. He has 60' of movement.

While in L25, he'll take a quick look around.

1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 Perception

If he gets stopped by something, he will tumble back.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Acrobatics

Although he's not ready to drop out of combat and let the spellcaster escape, Dr. Toffitt's next steps will likely require some redrawing of maps. He'll be moving to K25 and using his last few squares of movement to try to stalk the escaping goblin. Not sure if K25 is a dead end or...?

There are no visible breathing goblins left. The coridoor turns left at K25 and goes to the bridge which appears to sway as if someone is crossing it.

Dyrant hears nothing.

Dr. Toffitt spends the round double-moving in pursuit across the bridge.

Acrobatics 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Round 4 so far and updated map.

Goblins = 6 - Invisible and 5' ahead of Toffitt. Not actually on bridge yet.
Dyrant = 5 - Sees nothing
Atol = 3 - TBD
Toffitt = 2 - 5' behind the goblin.
Finneas = 1 - TBD
Glimmil = 0 - TBD

The natural tunnel in C18/19 ends. Room 21 contains nothing of interest.

New Map

Round 4 Init 1

"Go ahead you two, I'll guard the rear."

Finneas will move to the entrance to the chair room and wait for Atol and Glimmil to pass him, keeping an eye to the rear.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Posting... no round 4 post last night as I awaited what fellow party members were doing...

Round 4

Glimmil rides off with Cog, accompanying the doctor in pursuit of the remaining, invisible goblin.

"Oh ho! Not so fast, Mister Gob-Bo!"

As they gallop ahead, Glimmil offers the goblin a chance to yield.

"Mister Gob-Bo, if you were to surrender, I could see sparing your life!"

Double move in pursuit, I presume the goblin moves 20 and Cog moves 35, so we'll catch up with a double move, and get an AOO with the lance as he can't withdraw completely from the reach weapon?

AOO:
Concealment (51+ is a hit): 1d100 ⇒ 50

Grumble...

Round 4, Initiative 3, Location S27 -> P27

Atol moves next to Finneas in the doorway and touches him with the Guidance of St. Cuthbert.

"Good idea Finneas. We must be wary. Some help from the good Saint for you."

Atol tries to check his watch, but realizing he doesn't have such a useful device tries to figure out how long we've been wandering around looking for the vampire. It feels like a long time to him, though only several minutes have passed.

Atol frets.

The rickety bridge swings as it appears the invisible goblin scampers across it.

Goblin speed is 30', so he's staying just ahead of Toffitt. Surprisingly, I don't see anything preventing an AoO with invisibility, but it would still be the miss chance. Currently, Glimmil and Cog can't get right next to the goblin since Toffitt is there.

If you cross the bridge, please provide a reflex save.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

New Map

Party is up for round 5.

Goblins = 6 - Invisible somewhere across the bridge.
Dyrant = 5 -
Atol = 3 -
Toffitt = 2 -
Finneas = 1 -
Glimmil = 0

Round 5, Init 5

Dyrant, seeing that the good Doctor has the bridge covered, moves closer to the throne.

Dyrant will move to N27 and cast Detect Magic on the upper right quadrant (getting the chair and ladder area).

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Perception

This is interesting.

"Hmmm..."

The walls of this sinister chamber are painted in blood, which has dried and turned a rusty shades of brown. The back corner of the room has fallen away into a dark crevice, and a roomy chair made of stitched skins, torn-off faces, and bundled bones sits in front of the gaping orifice.

Dyrant detects no magic.

Round 5, Init 2

Reflex 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Does my most excellent acrobatics check above help me with the reflex save? :-p Technically the check of 21 would have allowed him to jump and clear the chasm, but I didn't declare that as such...

Also, is the door in the hallway open?

Dr. Toffitt keeps moving to G12, unless he runs into a gobo or hears him along the way. He follows whatever sounds the goblin is making.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

If he believes he is keeping up with the gobo, Toffitt shouts, "Dyrant, he's in front of me. Have you any more angel dust?"

Round 5, Initiative 3, Location S27

Atol, torn at the need to follow two separate groups, follows Dyrant gripping his cudgel tightly.

If anything jumps out of that throne we are indeed in for it!

He checks that Finneas still has his back he goes to cover Dyrant's.

"See anything interesting Dyrant?"

Dyrant turns his head to address Finn and Atol.

"Shall we check out what is down that ladder?"

Round 5 Init 1

"If I was a vampire I'd be down a ladder, but I think we should wait for Glimmil and the Doctor. That is one ugly chair."

Round 5

Glimmil begins to lose steam in his pursuit.

"Um, doctor? If he's invisible, I think he may get away..." the gnome suggests.

"We should stick near the others in case this is a trick, shouldn't we?" he wonders aloud, imagining a half-dozen goblin archers emerging from a cave to punctuate Dyrant.

Glimmil will circle back to the others, as long as Toffit looks agreeable. He won't leave Toffit alone, though.

Round 5 recap

Goblins = 6 - Invisible somewhere across the bridge.
Dyrant = 5 - Detect magic
Atol = 3 - Joins Dyrant
Toffitt = 2 - Nimbly across the bridge to the cliff. He's fairly sure the goblin is right next to him at H12.
Finneas = 1 - Rear guard
Glimmil = 0 - Still to go.

New Map

No dojo tonight as I'm home with sick kid. I'll be checking for Glimmil's post, but it's only been 4 hours since his last one.

Need a more definite answer than that Glimmil. Where do you end up?

I'm going to take Glimmil's post as a stay where he is at so that he can see Toffitt, but get back to the party. If I'm wrong, feel free to revise.

Round 6

While Toffit and Glimmil pursue the invisible goblin, things go horribly wrong for Dyrant as the finds the chair was indeed grinning at him. It takes a five foot step foward and bashes him with its arms.

Meanwhile, the goblin being pursued by Toffitt evidently tries to leap down as Toffitt hears a thud and a puff of dust and debris in K-12,

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 - Attack
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 - Attack
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 - Jump
2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 - Falling damage

New Map Ignore the goblin in H-12. He's actually standing in K-12.

Goblins/throne = 6 -
Dyrant = 5 -
Atol = 3 -
Toffitt = 2 -
Finneas = 1 -
Glimmil = 0

Dyrant is in N27.

Round 6, Init 5

Reeling from the blow, Dyrant will yell in alarm.

"The chair hit me!"

Grunting, Dyrant will withdraw to P26.

"Look out, Atol! The chairs in this place might bite."

Edit: What is that thing?

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Know (Arcana)
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 Know (Dungeoneering...stupid mimics)

Round 6, Init 2

Dr. Toffitt drops his blade and moves to the edge of the ledge, drawing his bow. With one last huff of his bestial rage, he fires into square K12.

+4 Dex from rage

Longbow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
1d100 ⇒ 34 low is good.

My bad on Dyrant's spot.

Since Dyrant has the appropriate knowledge he recognizes this to actually be an undead creature. The throne itself has come to life through its constant contact with Drakthar.

Toffitt's arrow hits with a satisfying thud, but hangs in the air indicating the goblin is not down.

Round 5, Initiative 3, Location O27

"Finneas - HELP!" Surprised he's standing right there, he reaches out and grants him the strength of St. Cuthbert.*

*Strength Surge: +1 to any strength related task for the next round (attack, damage, etc.)

"Dr. Toffit, Glimmil! The throne is attacking us!"

Undead mimic!

"Atol, it is most unholy! Beware!"

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 Know (religion) on chair

Round 6 Init 1

GM Chris, is Circle of Protection From Evil still going on me?

"No need to shout Atol."
Male voice: He's not right in the head.

Finneas moves forward and attempts to smash the chair.

Move to N27 and Silver Morning Star Power Attack
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I believe so.

Round 6

"Doctor... you sure are persistent! Shouldn't we get back to the others"?

What if they're being attacked?

By something powerful?

Like a vampire...

"Oh dear." Glimmil wonders aloud.

Glimmil wanders back towards the others, expecting that he can take turns riding back and forth to ensure everyone is okay.

Double-move back to (P,26)

Round 7

The floating arrow goes deeper into the tunnels and disappears from Toffitt's sight around the corner at R-14.

Back in the throne room, Finneas takes Dyrant's spot at the front but is unable to connect with the skin and bones.

The throne's bones bash Finneas, but bounce off his armor.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Goblins/throne = 6 -
Dyrant = 5 -
Atol = 3 -
Toffitt = 2 -
Finneas = 1 -
Glimmil = 0

New Map

Undead mimic!

"Atol, it is most unholy! Beware!"

1d20+9 Know (religion) on chair

Dyrant is not sure what it is beyond being undead.

Round 6, Initiative 3, Location O27 -> P27

"Sorry for shouting there Finneas. I forgot where you were. Clearly it has thrown off your aim, here, more strength of St. Cuthbert* for your follow through. Keep it up!"

*Strength Surge: +1 to any strength related task for the next round (attack, damage, etc.)

Ahh good, here's Glimmil. Now we're getting somewhere.

Atol steps back to P 27 to make way for Glimmil.

Round 7 Init 1

Finneas makes room for Glimmil in the doorway while attempting to smash the chair again.

"Thanks Atol."

Female voice: Probably the influence of that odd club shaped god of theirs that is making you miss.
Male voice: I think the boy is just blind.

5' step to M27, K. Religion to Identify Chair
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Male voice: It's a chair, hit it in the face.
It doesn't have a face, it has a lot of faces!

Silver Morningstar Power Attack Surge of Strength
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Round 7, Init 2

"And don't come back!"

Toffitt puts his bow away and goes to retrieve his blade.

Finneas's swing lands with a satisfying crunch as a bone from the chair breaks off. The chair frowns at him.