Signboy77's PFS: 6-08 The Segang Expedition (Inactive)

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Senjin moves ahead, arms spread wide, trying to shoo the monkeys away from the group. He tried to make himself look as large as possible, hoping the monkeys would back away without conflict.

Handle Animal 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

his plan failed, rather spectacularly. The closest monkey flung a pile of poo in his general direction.

Roscoe attempts to chase off the monkey's with George ...
Handle Animal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Now I can add 'zookeeper' to my resume. Darvik sighs and tries to help Roscoe with the task, in his own way.

Go on! Get! Move along now! Show's over! Nothing to see here! No soup for you!

Charisma Check: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9

You can use Handle Animal, Wild Empathy or a simple Charisma check to drive off the monkeys. Or, you can enter into combat.

What the hell, Chusynd has no common sense whatsoever. He'll give it a shot. :-D

Chusynd steps forward between the monkeys and the Baron. In the name of Aroden, the Last Azlanti, I ask you to remove yourselves from this place so that the Baron may breakfast in peace. You may return when he is gone. Let it be so!
Charisma check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

charisma aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Khamul moves to the edge and tries to shoo off the monkeys.

As you all gather together, trying to shoo away the monkeys, it seems that only Roscoe is able to effectively communicate with the simians. At Roscoe's insistence, the monkeys depart - though their whooping and howling can be heard in the dense thicket of the jungle.

"I'd just as soon slaughter the lil' bastards - but thanks for ridding us of those vermin," the baron offers in thanks.

With the monkeys dealt with, breakfast preparation continues without incident. "Eat well, we will be taking the elephant to make an excursion deeper into the jungle to day," the baron advises.

I'll get another post up in the morning.

"Alright, let's mooooooooooove 'em out!" the baron cries out enthusiastically. "Would any of you care to join Falroun and myself?" There is room for two more passengers on top of the elephant, should any pathfinder choose to join them.

The trail is just wide enough for the elephant to navigate through.

Here's the map!

Please go to the map and put yourself where you think you would be. The group is travelling in the same direction the elephant is heading. Please post a simple 'Good to go' or something similar when you are in fact good to go.

Senjin doesn't want to be anywhere close to the mighty hunter, so he follows the elephant.

Im on an iPad, DM, so I can't place myself. I guess maybe ten feet behind the elephant off his flank flank would be a good spot.

That look good, Senjin?

If nobody appears to be accepting their offer, Toshi will ride on the big-o-phant.

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Roscoe will ride King George; his is good to go.

If we can be in the lead of the elephant Darvik would be out in front of it. Where I am seems feasible.

Perfect placement, DM!

Khamul walks just in front of the elephant, one hand on his scythe, using the weapon as a walking stick, and the other hand occasionally patting the elephant on the trunk.

Chusynd will join Toshi riding on the elephant, chatting with him, the driver, and the nobles. Probably about Aroden.
Currently on my phone so I can't edit the map.

While on the trail, it seems that the party has come upon a small batch of baby snakes, cobras to be exact. The sound of the caravan has alerted the mother cobra, who has circled back around to defend the young.

At the sight of the snakes, the elephant panics and begins to stomp wildly, throwing the mahout (driver) from it's back and threatening to knock the passengers off as well.

The porters drop the supplies they've been hauling and try to shoo the large snake away. (Left them off the map for clarity's sake.) The baron shouts for the pathfinders to protect the porters.

Meanwhile, the count cries out, "No, calm this beast down before it knocks us all off!"

Senjin
Big Cobra, Elephant
Darvik, Khamul, Chusynd
Little Snakes
Roscoe, Toshi

Senjin is UP!

Nonplussed by his failure with the monkeys, Senjin again attempts to spook the cobras and have them retreat. "Get back momma snake...take the little ones and go," he whispers to her.

Handle Animal 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Sorry, should've put a link to the map in my last post. Senjin, you are at the back of the caravan and the snake is 55 feet away from you, going around the elephant. So, I'll move you so that you can at least see the cobra.

Map link.

The cobra takes no heed to Senjin's suggestion and continues to harass the porters, biting one.

The elephant continues to stomp around, bucking wildly.

Toshi and Chusynd - DC 20 Ride check or fall off the elephant.

Baron Ride: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Count Ride: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Both the baron and the count fall from the distraught elephant.

Senjin
Big Cobra, Elephant
Darvik, Khamul, Chusynd
Little Snakes
Roscoe, Toshi

Darvik, Khamul, and Chusynd are UP!

Khamul backs away from the cobras and uses the opportunity to cover himself in mage armor.

Dammit, figures we'd run into snakes! Good thing I came prepared.

Darvik decides that his offense is his best defense! He takes a 5' step toward the enemy and attacks!

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 for Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Shield: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Chusynd Ride check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Chusynd clings desperately to the side of the howdah, but cannot remain atop the magnificent beast. Landing on his backside along the dirty and dusty trail, he leaps to his feet excitedly. What a ride! Chusynd exclaims, grinning from ear to ear. I wanna go again! He reaches out to help the Baron and Count up.

Not sure what action the Ride check should be, but spent at least one Move action to get up. If he has enough of an action left, he'll help the Count up since he's closest to him and then reach his hand out to the Baron.

ride: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Toshi falls from the beast, untrained in mounted combat. He spends his time attempting to help their gracious hosts back on the elephant before getting back up himself, even if the stewardess insisted that he should affix his own oxygen mask before helping others. "Apologies. Please allow me to make assistance for you." Not that it's actually my turn yet, but I foresee a fun-filled day of actually working tomorrow, so just in case.

Khamul surrounds himself with a protective magical aura.

Darvik slices into the large cobra with his sword, but his shield simply glances off the thick scales.

Chusynd is unable to hang on and joins the count and baron on the ground. After picking himself up, he helps up the count.

The little baby snakes strike out. One chases after Khamul.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
POISON: Take 1 point of damage and please make a DC 9 Fort save or take 1d2 ⇒ 2 CON damage.

The other snake moves around the elephant and tries to bite Chusynd.

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
POISON: Take 1 point of damage and please make a DC 9 Fort save or take 1d2 ⇒ 2 CON damage.

Toshi then falls out of the elephant.
1d8 ⇒ 5

Senjin
Big Cobra (8), Elephant
Darvik, Khamul(1), Chusynd
Little Snakes
Roscoe, Toshi

Roscoe and Senjin!

Senjin charges the large cobra, trying to execute a kick to the beast.

Charge Attack 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17

Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"Oh, look at the little baby-OH NETHYS, THEY BITE! KILL THEM!"

Round 1

"I so hate snakes!"
Roscoe attacks the little snake in front of them ...
Sickle: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for Piercing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Get 'em George!"
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 for Slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 for Slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Roscoe manages to skewer one of the smaller snakes just in time for George to slash it apart - tearing open the snake's body.

Khamul withstands the serpent's poison.

Senjin takes a running kick at the large snake, but he cannot penetrate the snake's thick scaly skin.

The elephant continues to stomp around wildly while snake strikes at Senjin.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

But the nagagi easily steps aside from the snake's bite!

Senjin
Big Cobra (8), Elephant
Darvik, Khamul(1), Chusynd
Little Snakes
Roscoe, Toshi

Darvik, Khamul, and Chusynd are UP!

Darvik continues to fend off the cobra.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 for Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Shield: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

mwk scythe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
damage: 2d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 + 2 = 11

Khamul charges his scythe with arcane power and deftly brings it down on the baby killer cobra.

The giant cobra is able to bob and weave, dodging Darvik's attacks!

Khamul's scythe rips the remaining baby snake in twain, removing the threat!

Chusynd!

Chusynd moves over to help the Baron next, directing the Count away from the elephant and attempting to interpose himself between the rampaging pachyderm and the nobles.

Roscoe! Can you please try to calm this magnificent beast down here?

Round 2
"Brilliant idea ... "

Roscoe attempts to calm the elephant down as much as able ...
"Easy there fella ... "Animal Handling: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
... "I don't think he cares much for my suggestions."

Oops, yeah. With the snakes gone then Roscoe (already went) Toshi and Senjin are up as well.

Senjin swings away at the dastardly snake.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Attack Two 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Possible crit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Note to self: You prepared Feather Fall.

"Hosts, are you okay?" Toshi moves up to the fallen hosts, dust them off, and attempts to help them on their mount.

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Senjin punches the snake fiercely, but it is not yet relenting.

Roscoe's attempt to calm the elephant appear to be effective with the threat of the smaller snakes gone. The pachyderm settles down but remains a bit uneasy.

The baron dusts himself off and barks out, "I'm fine, I'm fine - take care of that snake!"

Meanwhile, the snake retaliates against Senjin.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Also, Senjin needs to make a DC 17 Fort save or take 1d2 ⇒ 1 points of CON damage.

Snake(17)
The Whole Party

Everybody UP!

You know what, I comPLETEly forgot about my tongues curse. That's what I get for not having played this PC in a while... >.<

Nathair...? Chusynd looks about, then exclaims in surprise. Ach! NATHAIR! Anois, cén fáth nach raibh Tugaim faoi deara gur roimh ...?

He steps up, ejects a wand from his spring-loaded wrist sheath, and activates it! Casting bless.

Round 3
Roscoe asks the Green Spirit for a little 'guidance' (spell) for his next attempt at calming the elephant ...
Animal Handling: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18

What the blazes is that guy saying?!?! Darvik tries attacking the cobra again.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 for Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Shield: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Scimitar Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19 for Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Roscoe manages to calm the elephant completely - avoiding any possible tramplings.

As Darvik swings his scimitar, the snake attempts to dodge the blade, but the fighter is able to adjust his swing and slice the serpent in half! Blood gushes from the body and the mouth on the disembodied head snaps spastically.

"Whew! That was close," the baron slaps Darvik on the shoulder. He turns to Senjin and tells the two, "Thank you for helping out the porters. How's that bite?"

Combat over. Senjin still needs to make the Fort save. It's a poison, so you get your bonus to the save roll.

Darvik nods to the baron, feeling happy that his effort was appreciated. He'll slice the cobra a couple more times so it will stop slithering around.

Let's get ourselves together and get moving again. Senjin, you gonna be alright?

Fort save with Bless with Poison bonus 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 17

"I think so. I've not been bitten that deeply before, so I can't make promises, but I should be okay."

Bless is just a bonus on to-hit and Will saves vs fear, though if a 16 fails a 1-2 subtier poison, then you either got bit a LOT or somebody's trying to eradicate low levels, do ho ho.

Hwoof, I actually just read the above post. A heal check can help vs poison, if anyone has it.

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Not trying to kill anyone off (yet, watch your back Khamul!). I was using a document provided in the PFS GM Prep website for the snake's stats. The snake was an advanced giant venomous snake for tier 1-2 when there are 5 or more players. Sorry, I'm really not trying to kill anyone.

Baron Rudyahm notes Senjin's injury and does his best to help treat the wound.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

"I'm afraid I know nothing of this snake's venom. Can you try to fight it off?"

Senjin can make 5 more saves. One saves cures him. Each failure results in another 1d2 of CON damage.

Fort save 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20

Whew! Got lucky there...could have been really bad, lol.

"Aha - it looks like the poison wasn't so bad after all!" The baron happily exclaims. "Come, we must press on if we are to reach this tiger's territory before dark."

The party continues on without incident. After a few hours of caravaning, the jungle opens up into a wide grassy clearing bisected by a shallow, burbling stream. In the center of the clearing lies the partially eaten carcass of a gaur. Its throat has been torn open, and the grass all around the dead bison is covered in dried, sticky blood.

"Ah yes. This is where I faced down that beast those years ago." The baron kneels over the gaur carcass, "It looks like he's nearby. Come, let us set up our machans."

The baron and count help the party to set up the machans - essentially hunting nests set up in the trees. Once they are set up, the party only needs to wait.

I will update the map later this morning. If you need to do any healing before starting the watch, go ahead and do it now.

Can someone use my wand of CLW on me? If so, I'll roll and mark off the charges.

CLW charge one 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW charge two 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Now securing in his mage armor for a few more hours, Khamul takes his position in the tree and mentally goes over his spells so that he is ready to use just the right one when the time comes.

Map is updated. If you want to change which machan you want to be in.

Roscoe will try a heal check to help with Senjin's first Fort save ...
Heal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
... then will use Senjin's wand of CLW on him as requested.