PbP GameDay 2: PFS Module: Murder's Mark (Tier 1-2)

[Bo'alo]

Bo'alo will run to the window and take a shot at the escaping man

Spending grit to make it a touch attack
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

[Daniel Stewart]

Sorry. Travelling today and limited internet access. An will stay on the ground floor and rush out the front door and around the building in an attempt to cut him off

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 11

[GM Aarvid]

=== Round 4 (con't) ====
21+Boalo - raced to the top of the stairs
21-Morvius - moves into the room and starts climbing down the 20' rope
11-Nguyen An - delayed
10+Holman - dove out the window - takes 1d6 ⇒ 6 non-lethal
10+Kath - dove out the window - takes 1d6 ⇒ 3 non-lethal

7-Mystery man on ground <---up---
6-August - looking out the window

Check my list above, I believe it is correct, but hey. And still waiting on Nguyen An before the man on the ground goes. And for those of you that jumped out, not sure who is on feet vs prone after the 20' drop. I am assuming by some special luck or skill that Kath did not land on Holman for 3d6 :)

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1d20 ⇒ 1

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

GM Aarvid, on round 3 Morvius double moved to the window. Cant he double move climbing down on round 4? That would put him on the floor by the end of. Should I roll a second climb check?
Just in case:

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 19

[GM Aarvid]

Morvius, these are the actions I had for you...let me know if I missed something...
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1-move into the building
2-cast clw
3-double-move up the stairs
4-double-move to the window and start climbing

[GM Aarvid]

In order to keep progress, Nguyen can move etc, is not going to affect this round. Morvius correct me and update actions as appropriate if I missed something

Outside, off in the distance you hear a whistle and shouts as the sheriff has been called and is bringing constables towards the manor (a minute or two away).

"Hah! You think you have won? You will all be arrested for murder!"

The man stands (provokes from Holman and Kath) and draws his longsword and will swing at Kath.

longsword,fav: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20 for dmg: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

[GM Aarvid]

Nguyen An delayed and August still have actions round 4.

=== Round 5====
21+Boalo
21-Morvius
10+Holman
10+Kath
7-Mystery man
6+Nguyen An
6-August

Bo'alo shoots down at the man, but misses as he tries to avoid hitting Kath and Holman.

Morvius continues his climb down (will provoke as he is adjacent to the man now, let me know).

Holman then Kath

[Holman Nimblefingers]

"See, that's where you're wrong. They'll only arrest us if there's a witness to tell them a different story." With that, he dives around the man and gets in position for Kath to flank with him.

Move action: As indicated on the map
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Standard action: Attack man
Attack (Dagger): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage (Dagger): 1d3 ⇒ 1

[Kath Undoeth]

Since only non-lethal falling damage was taken by Holman and Kath we land on our feet.

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The man stands (provokes from Holman and Kath) and draws his longsword and will swing at Kath.

This is two move actions, so I don't think he gets the attack in. On a more positive note, he does get to draw both his weapons with a single action since I assume he has TWF

AOO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

5' Step

Standard Action Attack + Flanking: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Can Holman add flanking bonuses? Especially sneak attack?

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

Nope, you are right, sorry for the trouble. Thought there was one more round of actions somewhere but it was my mistake.

Morvius will finish his climb down to the floor, if that provokes its fine.

[GM Aarvid]

np Morvius, this is getting a bit scattered in posts. Kath is right, I was thinking draw was part of a move action, but is actually part of movement. So he could attack last round, but does have 2 weapons drawn.

Holman takes his AOO (using the roll above) and pricks the man. Kath manages to also slash him as he stands.

Holman moves into flanking position with Kath. Kath misses but Holman still has an attack (with flank+sneak).

The man take the opportunity to swing at Morvius as he climbs down, bit misses swd: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11 for dmg: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

I will hold off on his main attack until the above is resolved and Nguyen An and August act.

[Holman Nimblefingers]

Holman stabs with both daggers, still trying to bring the man down.

Full round action: Attack man (TWF)
Attack (Dagger, TWF, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 19
Damage (Dagger, SA vs. Flanking): 1d3 + 1d8 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4

Attack (Dagger, TWF, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 16
Damage (Dagger, SA vs. Flanking): 1d3 + 1d8 ⇒ (3) + (8) = 11

[August Autumnwind]

The dwarf cries out, Bah! I can't make the jump!

So instead he'll fire an arrow at the man! Depending on the timing this might have cover and/or melee penalties, please adjust.

Bow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 for Arrow: 1d6 ⇒ 2

[Nguyen An]

An come around the corner and sees the villain before him. He raises his noida hi and strikes at the man.

Attack-melee: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

[GM Aarvid]

August pulls his bow and shoots into melee, but missing his mark.

Nguyen An rushes out and cuts the man deeply with his weapon.

Holman, now in the flanking position finishes the job and the man goes down without being able to strike back.

** End Combat ***

The children emerge from the house and are physically unharmed,
but terrified—particularly of Morvius.

Within a minute the Sheriff arrives with 4 of her constables.

"We came as soon as we were summoned by the neighbors. What has happened here?"

The children point at Morvius and begin to cry. The sheriff has the neighbors act as caregivers to the children to calm them in another room as she continues her questions.

One of the constables emerges from the Manor.

"Um Sheriff, the parents are dead. The children claim this man is the murderer." pointing to Morvius.

The Sheriff raises her eyebrow. She looks at the body of the man the party fought outside.

"The is Borvius Moncello, owner of Ilsurian Storage & Hauling on the docks. Not sure why he was here. By the looks of it, it seems you fought with him as well? I need an explanation...now."

[Kath Undoeth]

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

In a rush hoping to difuse the situation before more blades are drawn -

During the course of the investigation of the murders - You know, the ones we are helping you with - we discovered a note that led us here. This man used magic to disuise himself as one of us... as Morvius here. When we arrived he attacked us with a gang of thugs without provocation. This man here is involved with the murders that have been going on here and killed everyone but the children.

[GM Aarvid]

She has her men back down, and they release their grip on their blades.

"Interesting. Not sure I see a motive here for him involving the circus, but
Borvius was no model citizen and I recognize some of these others as his employees.
So I will give some leeway. I will need hard proof to convince others." she stops and thinks for a minute.

"The rest of my constables are still
dealing with outbreaks of unrest with the circus.
I am afraid if I pull away
the ones who are guarding the
quarantined circus, the situation there
could turn violent or deadly. Nothing anyone wants."

She looks at each of you considering her words carefully.

"Only option we have is to prove why Borvius would be involved. This does not seem right.
I have suspected he was involved in shady business since they arrived."

Looking at her men and back to you...

"I have to warn you, you could be walking into a mess of trouble, but looks
like you were able to handle yourself ok. If you check out
the warehouse, that may exonerate the circus and end this
issue without putting the whole town at risk."

She smiles slightly at the idea.

"You do that and I promise to discreetly release Almara
Delisen from custody once you check the place, since
doing so earlier might spoil the element of surprise. What say you?"

[Kath Undoeth]

Kath nods.

Anyone badly hurt? Think we have time to rest before the big showdown?

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

Yes, lets go with the plan where I dont have to fight the sheriff... and his constables! Morvius nods emphatically. Ok ma'am.

[August Autumnwind]

Of course Morvius didn't do it! He was with us! I swear on the gods themselves! August can't believe any of his friends could be accused of such a thing as murder. Them kids are wrong! They've been fooled or somethin'! Right An? I know I'm right! Aren't I, An?

Once things settle down August then says, The warehouse? We can do that for ya just fine! An and I will make sure of it, and my friends here too. They're smart an' stuff. We'll set it right!

I guess we can move on assuming that people heal themselves up when they post. To the warehouse!

[Holman Nimblefingers]

Holman is down 7 HP, with 6 nonlethal. If someone could throw a CLW his way, that would be great.

Holman nods at the sheriff. "We'll get this all cleared up for you, don't worry; and, we appreciate your discretion - if we can get the jump on the guys in the warehouse, I think it'll go better for everyone."

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

Np, anybody else needs some? If people have wands they can assume Morvius will activate it for them and just roll the cures themselfs...

Morvius casts a cure spell on Holman.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

[Kath Undoeth]

Kath has 3 points of Nonlethal damage, if it takes less then an hour to get to the warehouse kath will ask for a wand tap when they get there

[GM Aarvid]

"Very good. May justice be on your side." the Sheriff wishes you success as she finishes up the investigation before too many questions are asked at the manor.

You heal up your wounds as you travel to the waterfront and docks.

You can make any purchases or other actions in town, just let me know.

As you approach the address the sheriff provided, you see a number of older buildings, but not totally abandoned. There are shops and other buildings common for storage and shipping.

You see a faded sign for Ilsurian Storage & Hauling on the building ahead.
It is a nondescript warehouse like many others in the area. A pair of large cargo doors as well as smaller doors that look like they lead to an office area.

Map has been updated with the new location.

[Holman Nimblefingers]

Holman checks the smaller doors to see whether they are locked or not.

If they're locked, he'll take a few seconds to try to unlock them.
Disable Device (Take 10, MW Tools): 10 + 9 + 2 = 21

[GM Aarvid]

The front door is not locked and through the small window, you see a man inside, sitting at a desk.

[Kath Undoeth]

Time to say hi Kath says quietly the opens the door and enters boldly.

[GM Aarvid]

The man looks up, and stands as Kath enters.

He smiles and asks...

"Yes, hello. How may I help you sir?"

[Kath Undoeth]

Kath will rush him, hoping to catch him in a grapple before he can react.

Grapple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

We know you and your gang here are behind the recent murders. Who do you work for!

Might bring us into init, being a little aggressive here, but trying to keep us moving :)

[GM Aarvid]

Yep, rushing the man will trigger initiative.

====Initiative====

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August: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Holman: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Bo'alo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Kath: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Morvius: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Nguyen An: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

R1: 1d20 ⇒ 12
R2: 1d20 ⇒ 18
T: 1d20 ⇒ 10

24+Morvius
24-The Help
18-Clerk
14-Boalo
12-Somebody
11-Kath
10-Holman
9-August
6-Nguyen An

=== Round 1 ===

Morvius sees Kath about to rush the clerk inside the office.

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

Noticing that the situation is about to explode Morvius rushes in himself and slaps the man silly.
Cestus: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Attk: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

[GM Aarvid]

Morvius rushes in and cuts the clerk in the corner. The door to the north of the room opens briefly and Morvius sees another man, before the door closes just as quickly.

The clerk shouts out "Byrten! We have intruders, get help quickly!"

He draws a blade and slashes at Morvius, but misses badly.

sword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 for dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

[GM Aarvid]

Rest of party is up...except Morvius. Post and I will apply in init order.

[Kath Undoeth]

Can I change Kath's action to attack or has the grapple gone through?

[GM Aarvid]

You can change since your action had not yet occurred.

[August Autumnwind]

I need to see what the others do. I do not think August will have room to move in on the man in the corner and with the door closed I can't move into there either.

[Morvius Charthagnion III]

I made a mistake with my last attack. The damage I did was actually 8 insted of 6.

[GM Aarvid]

Ok, noted. The man does not look good in either case, less so now

[Kath Undoeth]

Kath will move and jump onto the table, drawing his rapier as he does and will attack the man from on high.

Acrobatics (jump): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Attack + higher elevation - pa: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 23
damage + pa: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

[Nguyen An]

August moves into the room and readies his nodachi against anyone who might enter through the other doorway.

[August Autumnwind]

August will move in and attack the man in the corner!

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

[Bo'alo]

Bo'alo will enter move within 30' of someone and shoot the enemy.

Spending grit for up close and ready
1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 271d8 + 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (2) + 1 + 1 = 10

Crit confirm and extra damage
1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 153d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) + 3 + 3 = 18

[Holman Nimblefingers]

Assuming at this point that the guys in the first room are either dead or surrounded, so...

Holman moves into the room and readies himself to leap through the door when it's open.

[GM Aarvid]

Bo'alo steps through the door and shoots the clerk through the eye, splattering blood on the far wall. The man drops dead to the floor.

The rest of the party enters the room....

A desk and chair sit against the east wall, with additional chairs situated nearby. Wall lamps light the room. To the north of the desk is a single door leading deeper into the warehouse.

[GM Aarvid]

=== Round 2 ===

24+Morvius
24-The Help
18-Clerk (dead)
14-Boalo
12-Somebody
11-Kath
10-Holman
9-August
6-Nguyen An

Morvius is up...

[Kath Undoeth]

We need to find the one who ran off! Kath exclaims, and will open the door heading into the next room, trying to determine where the one thug ran off too.

Preception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

[August Autumnwind]

I thought I heard him call to someone. Which door was it, Morv? August will move to open whichever door he is pointed to.

[Kath Undoeth]

There is only 1 other door in this room I believe apart from the one we came in. Though August might not realize that :)

[August Autumnwind]

Ha! I really need to close out maps I'm not using. I looked at the wrong one!

August will move to the door and open it, expecting to see another enemy.