PART 3. . .
Having bested the Aspis Consortium and recovered a powerful weapon, the PCs return to the Bandu Hills to delve into its ruins, confront the ancient guardian within, and find their missing venture-captain. Even greater secrets lie below, and the Pathfinders soon find that there is more to the so-called Golden Guardian than legends suggest. Are you resourceful enough to survive the mounting danger and find Nieford Sharrowsmith?
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
Peribras scratches his head as Thoril takes off up the right flank. "Huh, okay. I guess I'll go down the middle then." He takes another step to the south, sticks another bullet in his sling staff, and quickly winds it up to send the bullet hurtling towards a kobold.
Crunch:
same target as the first one, *if* it's still standing, otherwise the one behind it.
From the initiative tracker and from several other characters taking 2 standard actions, I presume we act twice. Before I stated my surprise round action and proposed a plan. I put some notation on the map to clarify where Peribras was for the respective rounds. The action in this post is my action for the first full round of combat.
Peribras zips forward, launchinges small bullet across the temple and catching an unsuspecting Kobold in the face, dropping him in a pile of cold, black blood. The prisoners, also just as surprised as their captors, give out a scream and begin to push away to cower at the rear wall. Thoril draws his wand and begins waving it around, but nothing happens (yet), while does likewise, sending a small green magical blast at another Kobold, sending it to the ground as well.
Drawing his Pathfinder Glyph of the Open Road flag, Shar-Lyn ignores danger and simply walks into the middle of the room. Tholand takes a step closer and arms himself, while C.A. jumps into the shadows, trying to get around to a better position. Finally, Nemesis launches her own projectile into the room, aiming for one of the two remaining enemies, but it strikes the wall just behind it.
Peribras, still having the advantage, slides over a little more and sends another bullet into the room, killing another Kobold, while Thoril finishes his spell, growing large and then moves up to the wall. From the staircase descending behind the alter, you suddenly hear a lot of clamoring, many, many clawed feet chit, chit, chitting on stone, and various calls to battle in the draconic tongue.
Male Tiefling Bard 2 15/15 HP AC 17 FF15 T12 | F2 R4 W1 | Init +2 Per +6 Stealth +5 Longsword +6 D8+4 * CMB +4 CMD 16
Just to be clear, i was starting my bardic performance as well as simply walking into the room - that said i feel kind james bond just rocking up into the middle of a crowded room... ps any effect on the demoralised miners? Also i think the idea was Thoril was in position before i entered the room...
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
Shar-Lyn the wanderer wrote:
Just to be clear, i was starting my bardic performance as well as simply walking into the room - that said i feel kind james bond just rocking up into the middle of a crowded room...
Cool, they've probably got a table with gears and straps and a small pool of ravenous sharks with your name on it, in that case - after all, these ARE kobolds.
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
We caught them by surprise, so we all had a Standard Action in the Surprise round. Most of us also beat them in Initiative so we got to take normal-length turns before them as well.
Van Potter's wand drops the last of them with a magical explosion, and for a moment the room goes silent. Seeing that they are rescued, the minors begin kicking the Kobolds that are still alive, but bleeding out, finishing them and getting a nice bit of vengeance while they are at it. All in all not too shabby a job for rookie Pathfinders. Much of the scampering and banging sounds from inside the pit stop, and the minors thank you for your timely arrival, saying they would have been killed, their bodies tossed into the pit in some sort of primitive ritual.
As the fervor of battle recedes, you are once again hit by the heat and humidity of the land.
Everyone, please double check all your info for Chronicle sheets, and double check for any purchases you have made.
Suddenly, as you begin to enter the temple itself to look for loot and check on your missing Venture-Captain, a lot more armed and ready Kobolds burst from the pit. One charges at Thoril but is cut down before it reaches him. Each hurls a bullet from a sling before grabbing their small spears and spreading out to attack. One of them, (#7), appears a slightly different than the other Kobolds. He is holding an empty potion bottle in one hand that he tosses aside to break on the ground before glaring at you. Rather than a sling, he wields a crossbow, and has a rapier at his side.
Seeing the battle is far from over, you redraw your weapons as the minors, no longer so confident that they might live through this, scream and scatter once more.
Also, this was all just flavor. As far as buffs go, it's literally the next round, and you guys are up.
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
Nemesis holds her unholy symbol high for all to see as it smolders with unearthly power. The humid languor briefly gives way to a sharp, burning chill, and several kobolds find their skin turning to ash on them.
I move as shown and Channel Negative Energy. I exclude Tholand, Shuck, Shar-Lyn, and that one miner. Everyone else in a 30-foot radius of me make a DC 16 Will save for half damage (it would be nice if Potter and Peribras were technically out of my line of sight, but if not, terribly sorry)!
negative energy:1d6 ⇒ 1
Or, um, maybe they just kind of get a bit sunburned.
male 44/44 [52/52 ]HP, [Rage:10/13 ]AC: 18[15], T: 11[8], FF: 17[14], CMD: 19[22],F: +6 , R: +3, W: -1, Init +2, Pereption +4,CN Male Nagaji Abyssal Bloodrager,+1 Large Falcata: +9, (2d6+9, 19-20x3) Rage [+1 Large Falcata +11 (3d6+14, 19-20x3)]
DM Beckett wrote:
Thoril The Slayer wrote: Thoril will move up and attack number 7 starting bloodrage. You really can't, until you go through some other Kobolds. Enlarge Person doesn't increase your speed, and really there is just no path, (that I see).
ok i will base number 4 and do the same. I can reroll if you want but i dont think it necessary
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
Peribras takes careful aim at one of the Kobolds, even going so far as to step inside the ruins and step to his left if necessary to get a clean shot.
Crunch:
Notes: trying out this template for more consistent posting. Let me know what you think.
Round 2 action: attack a kobold that has minimal cover, preferring Kobold 7 if Thoril has not already slew him and a clean shot is available. Take a move action to reposition if necessary.
Active Status effects: +1 competence bonus to attack and damage rolls and +1 morale bonus to saves vs. fear from Inspire Courage. +1 Morale bonus to attack and damage rolls from Flagbearer.
Peribras sends another stone flying, but just a the last moment, the Kobold, their leader as far as you can tell, jerks his head to the side and avoids the stone. Thoril steps in, heaving his even larger axe to cleave one of the puny Kobolds in half, but accidentally slams it into a bit of the ceiling instead.
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
HP updated.
GM, was it soft cover from Kobold 4 that stopped it? Do I need to move around some more? I intended to, as outlined in my post. Either way, I need to know for next round.
GM, was it soft cover from Kobold 4 that stopped it? Do I need to move around some more? I intended to, as outlined in my post. Either way, I need to know for next round.
Nope. He actually has a decent AC. . . dun dun dun. :P
Peribras sends another stone flying, but just a the last moment, the Kobold, their leader as far as you can tell, jerks his head to the side and avoids the stone. Thoril steps in, heaving his even larger axe to cleave one of the puny Kobolds in half, literally. Another small magical blast issues from Van Potter's wand, dropping another of the weaker Kobolds. Keeping the team's spirits high, Shar-Lyn hoists her banner highly while trying to slash with her longsword at one of the little bastards. It darts out of the way at the last moment, spitting some foul saliva in his direction.
Tholand rushes into the thick of it, emulating the creature's clawed hands and slashes one of the Kobold's faces, going deep enough to scratch bone and severe a major artery. Lurking in the shadows, Old Shuck flings a dagger at the leader. He goes to grab it mid-air, but misses, and the dagger sinks into his shoulder, splashing a bit of his black, reptilian blood on the ground In a fury, he rips the dagger out and tosses it aside, liking the wound to amplify his taste for blood.
@ Nemesis: This is why I waited on the channel, a lot of allies have moved in, and it might not be what you had wanted to do. I've reset you to where you began at, so that you can redo your action, IF YOU WANT. If you want to keep it, that's fine, too.
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
I had been able to exclude most of them, but given how unimpressive it wound up, I'll take the opportunity to do something different: Namely, I move as shown and blast the one just above Tholand and I with a Firebolt.
Moving up from the back, the one called Nemesis clutches the unholy implement of her faith and glares at the nearest Kobold, sending forth a darkfire ray that slays it on the spot.
Seeing his minions dropping like flies, opens it's mouth, hunching foreward like a dragon it's trying to emulate, and spews fiery death on Thoril, Nemesis, and Shar-Lyn.
Thoril Refl 13 for Half:
Fire Damage:4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 1) = 14
Shar-Lyn Refl 13 for Half:
Fire Damage:4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 4) = 15
Nemesis Refl 13 for Half:
Fire Damage:4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 1) = 13
The other two Kobolds rush at Tholand, attempting to flank, but he is able to kill one of them before it can slide past his guard. The other thrusts it's spear his way, but fails to catch the monk's side, only hitting wind.
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
Peribras steps in front of the mage and looses another bullet at one of the kobolds.
Crunch:
Notes: trying out this template for more consistent posting. Let me know what you think.
Round 3 action: 5' step in front of Van, then standard action to attack Kobold 6. Allies, note that if the current path from Peribras to the kobolds remains clear, he can join the melee with a charge at either Kobold 6 or Kobold 7 on his next turn.
Rolls: halfling sling staff, attack, doubly inspired:1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19 for bludgeoning:1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5 Note that I have Precise Shot
Active Status effects: +1 competence bonus to attack and damage rolls and +1 morale bonus to saves vs. fear from Inspire Courage.
+1 Morale bonus to attack and damage rolls from Flagbearer.
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
Reflex save:1d20 ⇒ 4
Nemesis manages to bow her head to the puissant flame-wielder as she collapses to the ground.
Okay, I'm at -1 hit points and 7 away from death! Help me, help meeeee...(hint: I've got a healing wand)
Male Dwarf (+2Con, +2Wis, -2Cha) 30/30HP, AC: 16 T: 16, FF: 14, CMD: 19,F: +6, R: +4, W: +6, Init +1, Pereption +7, Sense Motive +7LN Male Dwarf Master of Many Styles/ Monk of the Sacred Mountain 3,Unarmed Strike: +7, (1d6+8, x2) MW Cestus: +7, (1d4+8, 19-20x2)
If the kobold that attacked me is still standing...[i]"Ahaha! You think you have a chance? Look at that pile of filth next ya...that's gonna be yu!"Intimidate :1d20 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1 Not understanding Tholand's dialect, he resorts to what he does best.Tholand sends a spinning back fist at the kobold...Attack:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14Dmg:1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
M Gnome Arcanist 6 - HP 38/38 - AC 16/T: 15/FF: 13 - Perception: +1; Darkvision 60 ft. - Fort: +6, Ref: +7, Will: +6 (+2 vs. Illusions) - CMB: +2, CMD 15 - Speed 20 ft. - Init. +3
Van moves behind Thoril and casts Grease on the remaining two kobolds, augmented by his arcane reservoir.
DC 15 Reflex save or kobolds 6 and 7 go prone. This DC is higher due to the expenditure of 1 arcane reservoir point. I've placed a square on the map to indicate the position of the grease.
Male Tiefling Bard 2 15/15 HP AC 17 FF15 T12 | F2 R4 W1 | Init +2 Per +6 Stealth +5 Longsword +6 D8+4 * CMB +4 CMD 16
ref:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Shar-Lyn's heart pumps with pride as he see's his companions fight their way through the Kobold 'horde'.
The blast of flames brings a grunt and a grimace from him. My father blazed with fires brighter than you can ever imagine, you'll have to do more than that to stop me!
made save and fire resist 5, means 2-3 damage (do we round up or down?)
His pleasure is short lived however as he see's Nemesis burning. In an instant the tenor of his song changes and Nemesis feels a surge of hope. Incanto escapus
saving finale, re-roll that save nemesis (in another game someone just helped me, hope i can return the favour!)
Will hold actual action to see if Nemesis is ok or needs healing...
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
@ SHar-Lyn: You always Round Down, so it would be 15/2 = 7, then 7-5 = 2. :)
Just after sending her own flame, the Kobold's leader lets out a howl, sending three gouts of his own flame towards those closest to him, and causing Nemesis to fall to her knees. Peribras sends another stone flying, catching the last of the Kobold minions between the eyes and killing it.
Thoril moves in for the last kill, but finds it much more difficult than he expected and only manages to hit air. Van Potter calls on true magic, filling the area around the last Kobold with sticky and slippery grease, but the nimble little bastard doesn't seem too concerned with it.
Concerned over Nemesis's life energies seeping out, Shar-Lyn moves over to his fallen ally drawing a hidden wand and healing her.Remember, you are going to need to either drop your longsword or your banner. Which one?
Tholand circles around to also flank the Kobold leader, sending a back-hand his way, but also fails to connect.
Refl DC 15:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
ROUND 3
Peribras (), Thoril (-14), Van Potter (-2), Shar-Lyn (), Tholand (), C.A. (), & Nemesis (-11)
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Kobold 7 ()
@ Nemesis: If Shar-Lyn hadn't let you use their Reroll, I was going to let you use mine, but I figure 3 rolls is a bit much. :P
|AC 20, T 10, FF 20|HP: 48/48|F +6, R +3, W +11|Init 0, Perc +5|CMB +6 CMD 16|Sulunai 1/1, Radiance 2/2, Channel 7/7, Fire Bolt 8/8, Wall of Ashes 10/10
Nemesis makes a violent lurching movement toward the far corner of the room upon regaining consciousness, and pulls out her own healing wand to finish the job.
cure light wounds:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Though still badly burned, she is at least solidly alert and on her feet again.
Male Tiefling Bard 2 15/15 HP AC 17 FF15 T12 | F2 R4 W1 | Init +2 Per +6 Stealth +5 Longsword +6 D8+4 * CMB +4 CMD 16
@ Beckett, re: HP thanks that's what i figured, but wanted to check. re: hands, that's what tails are for... Shar-Lyn keeps hold of his sword in his tail for the moment it takes to wave his wand.
