DM Khel's Deepmarket Deception (Inactive)

Game Master Khelreddin

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Idgethun steps forward to let the long stream of Pathfinders and pets file into the room behind her. She finds Tseka to be a poor negotiator. "Why should we let you walk free? We have you both. Trapped." She smiles. "So I offer you a choice. Lay down your weapons, dismiss your spells, and come quietly -- and you will come to no harm. If you do not come quietly, well..." She hefts her falchion.

Also going to take this opportunity to refresh my active bull's strength spell.

Just remember we need her alive. Unharmed was not specified, however.

”Of course I am Tseka,” the ratfolk replies dismissively. ”And of course I have seen the world above, but I prefer the nice dark, hidden world of Deepmarket.” Turning to Idgethun, she studies him a moment, gazing at his holy symbol before saying, ”You think you’re a merchant, with Abadar’s key around your neck? I’ll make no deal on those terms. As for having us trapped - you’ll find it’s harder to trap a rat than you think.”

Rakhshara sneers as his eidolon slithers forward, opening it's mouth to reveal a set of razor sharp fangs. Rakshara then says in a cold but measured tone, "While it may be hard to trap a rat, there is no better animal to do so than a snake."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Idgethun points to the tattoo of Abadar's sacred key on her cheek and smiles softly. "You may live in Deepmarket, but my patron is no more fond of your disruptive and illegal business practices than I. No deal? No problem. We will just do this the hard way."

She prays to her god for might (cast Divine Favor) and advances to face-off with the ratfolk.

I am assuming that triggers combat? If not, Idgethun will smack her upside the head with the flat of her falchion...

Hmm, my post got eaten this afternoon. No great loss, I suppose, since it only said I’d already rolled initiative but would have to make the first combat post later.

I also see that I failed to include one part of the room description, though not a hugely important one. A jumble of heavy furniture lies against the door in the northwest corner of the room, making it difficult terrain, and explaining why the door was so hard to open from the other side. That’s why there’s a little cartoon of a pile of furniture there.

As Idgethun makes clear that she aims to misbehave, a trap door flies open on the stage. A ratfolk head pops out, and then another next to it. One of the ratfolk takes aim at Igdethun and lets fly with a crossbow bolt!

Crossbow vs FF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage + Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (1) = 5

Round 1 Initiative:
RF1
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino
D
Tseka
RF2
Idgethun

Bodo is planning on casting Blessing of Fervor on the PC's. So, pic one at the beginning of each of your turns:

-Increase its speed by 30 feet.
-Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
-Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
-Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
-Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

Bodo casts his spell and orders Smiley to attack.

He wants to move up, but there's no room. Will adjust as the hallway clears out... (Where the Badgerine is now)

Drizz'n steps in and throws a rime-bound gloom at the rat folk on the stage.

Gloom!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 vs touch AC
Gloom Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3) + 6 = 21
Frozen Shadow Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

"I'll keep Makino occupied. Someone knock Tseka out. Alive!" Gavin calls out to the group. He then looks to Buster, points at the traitor, and says, "Fetch boy!" Swift Action to do Ferocious Fetch.

Turn to continue after Buster...

"Woof!" the faithful dog barks, rushing forward to drag Makino toward his master
Drag Maneuver: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

I'm going to assume that succeeds, and position accordingly

Buster grabs a leg and drags the former Pathfinder towards the group!

"Good boy!" Gavin compliments his dog, drawing his greatsword and moving while letting a controlled rage wash over him. "Now, to deal with a bad Pathfinder..."

Attack w/Greatsword (Rage, PA, Flank): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 3) + 16 = 21

Wow, Gavin ninja’d the heck out of me, had to recraft a good chunk of that post!

Drizz’n – yes, there are two white icons below Tseka, one for each ratfolk. They are sharing a square, as rats do.

Buster charges forward, seizes Makino in his teeth like a traitorous rag doll and drags him towards the Pathfinders! Gavin then deals a powerful cut to the rogue Pathfinder agent, as Smiley advances into the room and gets behind Makino!

Drizz’n’s gloomy attack misses the nimble ratfolk leader, but his shot is still a lucky one, as it strikes the two ratfolk in the trap door! Their little whiskers freeze up a bit, and they glare at the gloom chymist fiercely!

Strangely, Tseka seems to not react to the cold, and simply stands in the freezing gloom it creates on the stage.

Drizz’n, give me a Will save, please.

Miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Round 1 Initiative:
RF1 (red: -5 hp, yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo (waiting for room to move)
Makino (-21 hp)
D
Tseka
RF2 (-5 hp)
Idgethun

Bold are up!

Sorry! First time doing PbP with this PC. Ferocious Fetch is a tad awkward in this format

No cause to be sorry, it was a fun move you made, I just had to accommodate it. It also made me review something, so I didn't get the rules wrong with Drizzn's miss, so it worked out.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Was there a spell effect or anything?

I moved Zirt and Benedict into starting positions in the entrance to the room (and then counted this turn's movement thence).

"Now you listen to me!" cries Zirt, her voice becoming a bit more shrill as her patience wears thin. "Were you even listening to me? Do you even have a mother? How could you not care what she thinks of you? Or maybe she already disowned you? Is that it??"

I'm mocking her! Will DC 18 or she is angered by the performance and seeks to harm the prankster. While Zirt maintains the mocking, Tseka Teksa –2 penalty on all attack rolls and skill checks until she has successfully attacked Zirt with a melee or ranged attack, or has harmed her with a spell that deals damage.

Benedict, sniffing prey, shuffles forward and bites at the rat experimentally.

Chomp: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Drizz’n studies the way his chymical gloom interacts with Tseka on the stage – and concludes she is an illuuuusion! Any real person would at least shiver with the biting cold, or put on a sweater, but Tseka seems not to react in any way – and no one could be so unmoved by Drizzn’s super-cool rimes!

Will vs mockery, DC 18: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Zirt successfully mocks Tseka as Benedict shuffles forward, looking nearly as deadly as a badger, and bites! He makes contact with something, which lets out a surprised yelp!

Benedict Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Benedict still believes the ratfolk is a ratfolk. Which it might be. But which ratfolk? Hmmm. Anyway, the wolverine is still a believer.

Round 1 Initiative:
RF1 (red: -5 hp, yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo (waiting for room to move)
Makino (-21 hp)
D
Tseka
RF2 (-6 hp)
Idgethun

Rakshara and Bodo!

Bodo - you can affect 7 targets with blessing of fervor, out of the 10 available to you. Please let me know who will not be included in the spell.

Please include Benedict! Feel free to exclude me.

Rakhshara sends his eidolon forward to attack the illusionary Tseka. The eidolon bites at her, trying to score a hit on the unreal enemy.

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The eidolon’s attack does not connect with the figure on the stage!

Makino yanks himself clear of Buster’s teeth and takes a step back, putting himself perilously close to Smiley’s jaw as he casts a spell. At almost the same moment, a figure steps from the shadows behind one of the columns! It is a female ratfolk with a shortsword in her hand and, strangely enough, her shadow seems to slip out from under her feet and stand by her side! The illusionary Tseka on the stage vanishes, only to reveal another armed ratfolk concealed behind it!

Concentration to cast defensively: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Tseka and her shadow move forward as one, moving to strike at Gavin! Tseka then darts back into the shadows and vanishes!

Incorporeal Touch Attack vs Gavin: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Shortsword vs Gavin: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 If this hits, please make a Fort save
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4, 4, 6) = 19

Stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36 DC 36 Perception to find Tseka

The ratfolk who has appeared on the stage rapidly stabs his rapier at Benedict, who bit him, then steps nimbly onto the stage steps, getting clear of the frozen shadow!

Rapier vs Benedict: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Rapier vs Benedict: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Round 1 Initiative:
RF1 (red: -5 hp, yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-21 hp)
D
Tseka
RF2 (-6 hp)
Idgethun

Idgethun to finish the round! And wow, this is a crowded battlefield for Tseka’s tactics.

And just so it’s clear what happened – you guys were talking to an illusion of Tseka, with another ratfolk behind it who was actually doing the talking for the illusion. And now Tseka has appeared out of the shadows and vanished back into them, though her shadowy companion is still visible. Knowledge (religion) to recognize the shadowy companion.

Edit: and Benedict gets an AoO vs Tseka!

Gavin manages to avoid the attack from Tseka, but the touch from her shadow connects. Strength flows away from him. He gasps. "Oh, that's not good."

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Benedict grunts in annoyance as he's poked by the rapier, biting at its wielder as he tries to get away.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Chomp!: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Did we figure out who gets BoF?

Let's have the PC's minus Zirt plus Smiley and Benedict get Fervor.

I THINK that's 7! Been on nights this week my cognitive skills aren't great on a good day ;-)

Did we figure out who gets BoF?

We did not. I think we can assume all melee characters have it, but I'd like Bodo to decide the rest.

Benedict snaps at the real Tseka, and draws first blood on the ratfolk leader! AoO was at Tseka as she ran by - the rapier-wielder took a 5-foot step.

Zirt recognizes the shadowy thing as a shadow, an incorporeal undead, though this one seems somehow more substantial than she expects, and to be working in close cooperation with Tseka.

One question about the shadow.

Round 1 Initiative:
Ratfolk tinkerers (red: -5 hp, yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-21 hp)
D
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-6 hp)
Idgethun

Let's have the PC's minus Zirt plus Smiley and Benedict get Fervor.

I THINK that's 7! Been on nights this week my cognitive skills aren't great on a good day ;-)

So excluding the eidolon? Rakshara would probably rather the eidolon get it than him. Sorry to micromanage, but at a table it would be easier to get to this answer.

No, worries. I'm perfectly fine with whatever Rakshara would rather have for his schtick.

Vulnerabilities?

Vulnerabilities?

None! This is the rare invulnerable shadow. But I'll tell you they are resistant to positive energy damage.

Sorry gang. 12 hour day.

Idgethun decides that the shadow is the bigger threat than the caster, and she cannot see Tseka anyway. She calls for Abadar's aid. "Abadar, let my blade end those who cheat Pharasma her rightful keep." Swift action to enchant Sacred Weapon as ghost touch.

She slides south and swings with hastened alacrity.

Active buffs: Resist Energy (fire), Shield of Faith, Bull's Strength, Heroism, Divine Power, Blessing of Fervor.

+1 Keen Ghost Touch Adamantine Falchion, PA, Furious Focus: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 24
Ghost Touch Adamantine Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 + 2 = 21

BoF +1 Keen Ghost Touch Adamantine Falchion, PA: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 28 THREAT Confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 nope!
Ghost Touch Adamantine Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 + 2 = 26

Igdethun’s blade, enhanced with divine power to destroy creatures such as the shadow, does just that! His first strike seems to thin the shadow greatly, and the second scatters it into fading fragments of shadow that melt away!

The two ratfolk remaining on the stage scramble off it and out of the ice-cold shadow of Drizz'n's gloom. Leaping under and over each other, almost seeming to be in the same place at once, they dart towards Idgethun and strike at him!

Dagger vs Igdethun: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6

Dagger vs Igdethun: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (1) = 4

Round 2 Initiative:
Ratfolk tinkerers (red: -5 hp, yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-21 hp)
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-6 hp)
Idgethun

Bold are up!

And no worries, Igdethun, I've had a lot of days like that recently. And so much for the invulnerable shadow!

Gavin points at Makino and says, "Kill!"

He then steps toward the pair of ratfolk harassing Idgethun and makes three powerful swings, his blade bursting into flame as he does so.

Attacks are on red until he drops. Then they're on yellow
Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 6) + 16 = 26
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Attack 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 6) + 16 = 24
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Attack 3 (Fervor): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 5) + 16 = 24
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

On mobile, and can't move Gavin 5ft south

Buster barks, then steps toward Makino and bites!
Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

On mobile, and can't move Buster 5ft east

Moved your tokens, Gavin.

Gavin kills the red-eyed rat with a single strike! Which is fortunate, because the rest of his attacks and Buster's bite can't quite hit.

Round 2 Initiative:
Ratfolk tinkerer (yellow: -5 hp)
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-21 hp)
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-6 hp)
Idgethun

Bold are up!

"Alive! Makino and Tseka alive!"

Drizz'n throws a concentrated gloom at the yellow ratfolk trickster!

Concentrated Gloom: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 VS Touch AC
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1) + 6 = 14 +7 (+50% damage from concentrate splash.)=21

"Yes, yes! But a few tooth marks won't hurt!"

"Shhh! Don't shout out our plans! Who does that?"

"They should be relieved that we're so reasonable!"

Makino's eyes widen in alarm as Igdethun calls out a helpful reminder, and a ratlike snickering can be heard from the shadows as Drizz'n scolds the warpriest for disclsoing their battle plans.

Drizz'n, Rakshara, Zirt and Bodo, you're up.

The eidolon hisses, and begins a full assault on the ratfolk that was masquerading as Tseka. Rakshara pulls a small length of chain out of a pouch on his belt and says a few words in a clipped, rapid language. Once he does that, several spiked chains erupt from the ground. One wraps around Tseka's ankle, trying to trip her. The other two try to slash at her.

Chain Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Chain Attack 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Chain Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Chain Damage 1: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Chain Damage 2: 16 = 16

Sickle Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
BoF Sickle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Sickle Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Sickle Attack 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Sickle Attack 4: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sting Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Tail Slap Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Sickle 1 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
BoF Sickle Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Sickle 2 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Sickle 3 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Sickle 4 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Bite Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Sting Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Tail Slap Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Rakshara can't see Tseka, so has to pick a different target. He tells me will instead target Makino.

Rakshara's chains bring Makino to the ground, and one of them lashes into in! His eidolon cuts the nearby ratfolk over and over, then slaps him with a powerful tail!

Edit: missed an attack post by Drizz'n:

Drizz'n's concentrated gloom, distilled from the sour ale that everyone in Absalom was drinking last year, but which nobody would drink now, silences the yellow-eyed rat.

Round 2 Initiative:
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-22 hp, prone)
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-26 hp)
Idgethun

Bold are up!

Zirt writes up a post on her player's home computer, then forgets to post it and has to start over...

Zirt giggles to herself as her friends chatter like a bunch of hens at a quilting circle. Deciding that the enemy should share some of their joy, she calls out, "It's funny, don't you think? How we're all jabbering about you all as if you can't hear us?"

It's a punchline! Will DC 18 for the currently-mocked rat, or be goaded into hideous laughter (as the spell). The mocking remains in effect as well.

Will, DC 18: 1d20 ⇒ 19

The green-toothed rat does not find Zirt's observation even a little funny.

Round 2 Initiative:
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-22 hp, prone)
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-26 hp, mocked)
Idgethun

Bodo!

Bodo casts Bull's Strength on Smiley and then moves.

He half giggles/half mutters to himself, "We've worked on this for a long time!".

Bodo animatedly shouts to Smiley, "OK girl! Go give that bad guy a hug! Go hug him! Give him a big ol' hug!"

Smiley hears Bodo's command a gleam of irritation enters her eye as if to say, "Yes, yes. I heard you the first time. No reason to treat me as if I'm a child."

Her look of irritation turns to one of glee as she attempts to Bite and then Grab said bad guy.

bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

Grab (grapple): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Bite Damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Benedict growls as his prey attempts to escape, but takes a moment to nod politely to the four-armed snake beside him before trundling forward to re-engage the enemy. Taking the +2s from BoF.

Bite (BoF): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

Claw (BoF): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Claw (BoF): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

How many pets have Scent, I wonder? :)

Smiley’s massive jaws snap shut on Makino, causing him to shriek in pain and frustration as he realizes he’s stuck! Benedict’s jaws snap at empty air, but one of his claws connects with the green-toothed ratfolk!

Makino struggles to escape and succeeds, hauling himself out of Smiley's toothy grin!

Break Grapple?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Tseka once again leaps from the shadows, darts forward to strike at Gavin, then vanishes back into the darkened corners of the room!

Shortsword vs Gavin: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 If this hits, please make a Fort save
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (5, 1, 1) = 9

Stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39 DC 39 Perception to find Tseka

The green-toothed ratfolk, who clearly hates wolverines in badger costumes, continues to focus his attacks on Benedict, who bit him!

Rapier vs Benedict: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Rapier vs Benedict: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Round 2 Initiative:
Gavin
Drizz'n
Rakshara
Zirt
Bodo
Makino (-41 hp, prone)
Tseka (-1 hp)
Ratfolk troubleshooter (-29 hp, mocked)
Idgethun

Idgethun, batting cleanup again!

Because you’re able to see Tseka when she’s moving and attacking, and if we were playing at a table you’d see her movement, I’ll tell you that she keeps disappearing somewhere in the area south of Gavin and Igdethun and west of the icy stage.

When you quarry has gone to ground, leave no ground to go to. Idgethun's golden irises shine with a blinding sheen, and her burnished hair blazes like the golden sun. The shadows retreat beneath the stage and behind the pillars, trying to escape the cruel light that shouts from every corner.

Idgethun steps forward and tightens her grip on her razored falchion.

Casting daylight, CL 7, then taking a five-foot step southeast.