Amazing Red's You Have What You Hold (Inactive)

Game Master Daxter

Judging by what she has seen of your talents, a frontal assault would be easiest.

"It sounds like we're going in hot", Truk say as he struggles to make sense of the pages and pages of notes Las took based on the prisoner's information. "We need to move quick and hit them hard. If we do enough damage quick enough we might be able to scatter their defenses. Stick together. The last thing we need is to get separated out there. Morvius you're on the front rank with me."

The big orc's battle plan is accompanied by a series of nonsensical X's, O's, and long curving arrows on a sheet of parchment. Whatever they represent, he seems impressed by them.

Truk's using Squad Commander. When the time comes everyone will benefit from Lastwall Phalanx.

At 3rd level, a constable can spend 1 minute laying out a plan to activate the tactician ability without having it count against his number of uses per day. The ability must be triggered within 1 hour of the plan being made, and the benefits last for 1 minute per cavalier level he has. The constable can have only one plan at a time, and if a new plan is made, any old plan is lost.

"I can b-be pretty quiet, when I need to be. Against humans I can do all right hand to hand, but I'm a better archer."

"I've seen your bow in action. Use it. I'll be right next to you. If someone gets in your way I'll take 'em out."

Morvius has one of the better ACs and more hit points than the others. =P

Since we know we're sieging this place let's go in buffed.

Let me know when you're done buffing and ready to proceed.

Las discusses the idea of using silent image as a distraction during the assault.

"We could project an image of a fire on the far side of the base..."

"B-bottomlands like this are wet enough that a, a fire would smoke a lot. Hard to match that with just a figment."

Morvius will cast mage armor on himself from a wand.

Lajas drinks his extracts, as you approach, he looks to be standing perfectly still. The narrow hidden branch of the West Sellen swells to a wide expanse, bordered on one side by a high, forested islet. The other side of the river has no bank, for the water seeps into the ground and creates a broad wetland out of what were once low-lying filds. Cattails and grasses push through the surface and continue of into the distance. Declaring where river ends and marsh begins would involve either lucky guesswork or a surveyor’s eye. Straddling the border between river and swamp are the remains of a sumptuous house, yet despite the facade’s once elegant style and trim, the place has seen better days. The paint is faded and peeling, blending in so well with a growth of mold that the place may as well have been originally painted murky gray green. Vines and creepers are less overgrowing the place than they seem to be holding it together. Other parts of the building have fared less well, and toppled beams jutting from the swamp hint at other wings that didn’t survive the river’s encroachment. Stilts and a narrow boardwalk support what little remains, and a makeshift dock extends into the river proper.

You are able to approach and get onto the dock before the sailors on guard duty notice you. One begins reaching for a bell.

A has not noticed you yet, so Truk is up!

Truk puts the plan into motion as he advances boldly.

Activating tactician for free to give everyone Lastwall Phalanx. Everyone group up! Also moving forward.

Truk barks out his orders putting his brillant plan into action. One sailor rings a bell alerting any other guards within hearing distance. The other moves towards Truk drawing his blade, slashing at the half orc.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tali, Lajas, and Morvius are up.

Are the people that we can see all humans?

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Yes.

Morvius puts an arrow into the sailor to the left, then advances to stand with Truk.

DA Arrow to S2, incl. PBS and favored enemy: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 22
DA arrow damage, incl. PBS and favored enemy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 16

Morvius lands an arrow right into the sailor's eye, the man hitting the ground with a thud. Tali and Lajas.

Before combat begins Las will asses the engineering of the structure K. Eng (T10+7+1d6 ⇒ 2

Las is going to assume that Tali is going to inspire courage, so he'll attack after she does so

Las pulls his whip as he moves up behind Truk and tries to pull the sailor's weapon free.

Disarm (or Trip if unarmed (-2) - Soft Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 23

"They will teach new Pathfinders about the deeds you do this day!" Taliesin begins, hoping to inspire her companions as she waves her banner.

Inspire Courage + banner = +2 ATK/+2 DMG! DON'T FORGET IT!

Lajas moves up and takes the sailor's weapon away after Tali inspires the group. The nearby front door opens and another pirate appears, shotel in hand. Truk

Tali! You're not in formation. =(

After shifting his stance to further put his substantial weight behind his attacks, Truk nails the new arrival with a double-fisted blow.

Grabbing dragon style.

Punch (Tali's stuff): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20

Truk easily knocks out the unarmed sailor. You can hear spellcasting coming from inside the building. Morvius, Tali and Lajas again!

Anything that might be useful. Las delays.

There really isn't any information that would be useful.

With Morvius' Perception bonus, any chance he can make a Spellcraft check to recognize the spell being cast?

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Just in case:

Perception check (add +2 if it's a human): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Spellcraft check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Pretty unambiguous pair of rolls, there.

Sorry, were we able to rest before coming here? I didn't see whether I was able to regain spells.

Taliesin frowns. "Should we hurry before they have more time to prepare?" she asks.

We spent the night on the river, I think.

Yea you rested so you have your spells back.

"It's a p-priest in there--that sounds like divine favor. Let's press on."

Morvius advances to the door and waits for Truk and the others.

After Truk dropped that guy he'll use his move action to advance to the doorway.

Still waiting on an action from Morvius and Tali.

It looked as though it was a double move for Morvius to get to the door.

Oh, you are correct. Just Tali then.

Taliesin continues her inspiring oratory while moving behind her companions.

double move behind the others please.

The pirate at the doorway swings at Truk with his exotic weaponry.

Main Hand: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Offhand: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Right after, a man in breastplate comes into view. He casts a spell and a rapier made of force attacks Truk!

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Confirming: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Truk!

Las will spring into action. If D represents the person who casts a spell, then Las will drink his potion of Adhesive Spittle and move right behind Truk. If D is not the person who cast the spell, then Las will attempt to trip the two-weapon fighter.

Trip: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 - 4 = 19

K Religion (determine the deity of the spell caster): 1d20 + 7 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (2) = 14

Assuming they're evil, Lastwall Phalanx will save Truk from the 19. Hurray!

Feeling protected by his companions on his flanks, Truk winds up for another big punch.

Punch (Tali's stuff): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 = 26
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20

Lajas moves and drinks an extract. Truk knocks out his opponent in one mighty blow. The remaining sailor moves up and takes up a defensive stance. Tali and Morvius.

Las calls out to this comrades, "This one worships the pirate queen. Trickery is part of her domain, so be on the lookout."

Taliesin, continuing to inspire the others, casts hideous laughter on the remaining enemy.

DC 16 Will

Morvius takes a short step that puts him behind Truk, then sends an arrow at the sailor in the doorway.

DA arrow to sailor, incl. soft cover, PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20
DA arrow damage, if applicable, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 17

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

The sailor resists the urge to laugh and is arched down by Morvius for daring to not find Tali's joke funny.

The force rapier keeps attacking Truk.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Confirming: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

He then makes a copy of himself! Both seem to raise their holy symbol and channel the power of Besmara! This will hit everyone!

Negative Channel Will DC12 for Half: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) = 13

Party is up. Don't forget your will saves.

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Las shakes off much of the ill effects of the channel.

Spellcraft on the copying spell: 1d20 + 7 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + (1) = 18

"No qualms about killing off your fellow pirates? Besmara, you heartless tavern wench."

Waiting for someone to expose the real caster then I'll move in with the adhesion.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Truk eats the brunt of the entropic energy and then moves in to wallop the Besmaran cleric.

Punch (Tali's stuff): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14
Image Check: 1d2 ⇒ 1

I think this guy is the real caster. He channeled for 3d6.

I misunderstood.

Taliesin's expression distorts to one of displeasure.

"You didn't laugh at my joke! Well, let me try another! This one is about a pirate queen, a priest, and a goblin, who all walk into a tavern..."

hideous laughter again, DC 16 Will

Continuing inspiration, +2/+2!

willsave: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

DC 12 Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Morvius likewise soldiers on through the storm of negative energy, then shoots at the Besmaran cleric before closing up behind Truk.

DA arrow to priest, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 23
Target hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Arrow damage, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 14

ETA: I'm not sure whether my attack will come before or after Truk's; there may not be a second image there to confuse the issue.

Las moves into range and spits.

Just remembered that adhesive spittle does not require an attack roll, so probably not affected by miss chances.

Tali walks up and punches the real cleric!

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Morvius lands an arrow as well.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The Besmaran resists laughing but he is rendered stuck to the ground.

Spiritual Weapon vs Truk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

He channels in anger!

Will DC12 for Half: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6) = 9

Party is up!

DC 12 Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Morvius continues to resist the cleric's attack, returning fire.

DA arrow, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 24
Target hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2
DA arrow damage, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 18

Morvius' arrow drops the cleric to the ground, still stuck by the adhesive. Combat over.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Truk eats the second burst of negative energy too.

"That wasn't too bad. I told you you were worrying too much Las. Let's see what these pirates were up to."

"E-everyone all right? That negative energy was p-pretty bad." If there's no one else around, Morvius will secure the fallen, then search the building and environs.