DM Panic's Silverhex Chronicles Classic Table 2 (Inactive)

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BEGIN QUEST #6 SILVERHEX

Make one check and pop all relevant spoilers.

Following the gnome's map is relatively easy as you make your way outside of Daggermark to a small hill that she's circled where she believes Ulisha will be camped out.

The hill ahead is not much to look at. It gently slopes away from the river. A shallow cave is near its top, smoke from a campfire curling upward in the gentle breeze.

The grass wafts slowly along a gently curving path up the southern face of the hill, ending in a few switchbacks as the hill grows steep near the top.

As you make your way to the top of the hill, you spot a half-orc woman matching Ulisha's description tending to the campfire.

She appears wary and surprised to see you.

"Hey! I recognize you all... what are you doing here? How did you find me?"

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

"I can't recall anything about Daggermark. Let's be on our guard!"

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"Ulisha, I guess. Nice to meet you."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"Alright. There's a local 'cleaning' group for hire that're called the Between, what our friend was talkin' about. The higher the rate, the better the 'cleanin' ' expertise, if y' get what I'm sayin'? Any rate, when they get out of the protection of buildings an' whatnot, they usually bring along backup, what so they don't get shiv'd in the back. As such, if'n you see one, there's prob'ly another, maybe two."

As the party approaches Ulisha Shardra is on-guard and alert.

"Rumor has it you pissed some folks off in town, what are coming to collect up on you. Kinda weird, everyone we ran into was really polite and respectful? It's not safe here, we should get you to somewhere secure."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

"Well met, Ulisha. Shardra here is giving out good advice, you should listen to her."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ulisha scans the horizon in the dim light of the setting sun.

"Vessels Between?! Ugh, I'm certain they're on their way if you're saying word has gotten out that far..."

Ulisha takes a couple steps from her fire and gives the area another once-over.

"What do we do...? Can we set up an ambush for when they get here?"

Just as a reminder since it's been a while. You've been working to collect all the items for Ulisha to sell them for gold, which you'd then use to purchase Silverhex so she can address the outstanding money placed on her head naming her an enemy of the Red Revolution.

Enora decides it better to Aid someone competent (Sharda) rather than try herself.

"Sharda, have we not gathered close to enough Ms. Ulish that she might be able to pay off her mark? I mean, she is wanted by mercenaries. Gold goes a long way to swaying the allegiance of such folk."

Aid Other (Sharda) Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Aid Other (Sharda) Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Oh how you confuse me, lord of the dicebots.

Ulisha shakes her head.

"If what you are saying is correct, the Vessels Between have already been hired. Once they are hired for a contract, there's no calling them off."

The half-orc Pathfinder swallows hard.

"Silverhex is safe in town. Help me live through whatever the assassins plot, and we can use the gold to pay off Anwald for the chalice, and hopefully he'll stop hiring assassins to try to murder me!"

"If that is the case, might I suggest we find the most defensible position possible? Hopefully a cave with only one, very narrow, entrance that zigs and zags making our enemies approach single file? I really have no other input."

"Having at least one alternate route would be preferred, unless you want to repeat the whole thing from the crash site?" Shardra pauses and considers.

"Okay, we're probably looking at one or two experienced and possibly some understudy sorts. Depends on what kind of money was being thrown at this. You really have a way with people, don't you, Ulisha?" Shardra's tone is teasing, but not in a mean sort of way.

After all, Explore, Report, Cooperate, right?

Ulisha swallows nervously and nods.

"I'll do my best to help. My words have a way of inspiring others, if you catch my meaning..."

@Everyone: Set yourselves up however you wish on the map and let me know when you're ready to camp out for any incoming assailants.

I can't edit map, please put Kyra in the square to the NE of Ulisha.

Drawing her scimitar and uttering prayers to Sarenrae, the priestess appears to be ready for the final assault. When she sees the assassins coming, she'll cast shield of faith on Zadim.

I cannot see or edit the map for some 6 hours. Please put me centered among the party, and I will use my wand of mage armor (refreshing as needed for 5 hours), and ready an action to cast 'Color Spray at any assassins who move within range.

Can't edit map, it's set on "read only" for us.

Zadim readies his kukri.

Yeah, map needs unlocked somehow.

Shardra will carefully set up on a 'perimeter' post , keeping Ulisha in the corner of her eye as she watches the rock pile to the 'southwest'. To prepare, she'll pull out a scroll case, load her crossbow and set it to the ground carefully, and brings up Heightened Awareness.

"Good. Every little bit helps."

Oops! Editing unlocked.

Sounds like you're all pretty much just staking out around the campfire, right?

Oops! Editing unlocked.

Sounds like you're all pretty much just staking out around the campfire, right?

While the idea of going into the cave is a nice one, we almost got dead a lot fighting in Numeria with a similar trap of a situation. Shardra is leery of such an option, despite the fact Enora is in support of it. She won't fight if the whole party wants to do that again, but getting pinned down like that just feels... like a really bad idea.

As the Pathfinders set their watch, they keep their eyes focused on any possible avenue for the Vessels Below to take. A few hours pass and Enora and Shardra both begin to grow weary.

Then, Zadim, Kyra and Ulisha spot movement along the base of the hill - and a man carrying nunchaku sneaking up towards Kyra and Ulisha.

Ulisha quickly gestures and shouts in alarm.

"They're here!"

She then begins to orate an inspiring tale of valor wherein a group of heroes defend a princess against kidnappers (inspire courage, +1).

Surprise Round:
12 Ulisha : Begins inspire courage
9 Zadim :
7 Assassin (S) :
7 Assassin (B) :
6 Kyra :

Round 1
21 Shardra :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :
7 Assassin (S) :
7 Assassin (B) :
6 Kyra :

Now Up: Zadim (surprise round actions)

Note: The campfire provides 20ft of light. You can have any personal light source you wish in effect prior to combat, like continually refreshed Light cantrips. You do not see the assassin marked (S) at this point.

Zadim looks fiercely at the assassin he sees, studying him.

Studying the target: +1 to skills/hit/dmg etc.

As Zadim studies the man with the nunchaku, a halfling clad in black reveals himself in the dim light of the stones to the southwest and fires off an arrow at Kyra. Luckily for Kyra, she's wearing armor and the arrow ricochets off.

Charging in at the Sarenrie, he swings his nunchaku and whacks Kyra in the head (10 damage) in near total silence. He gives Ulisha a glance, as if to suggest once I murder this healer, you're next..

Surprise Round:
12 Ulisha : Begins inspire courage
9 Zadim : Studies B
7 Assassin (S) : Shoots at Kyra and misses
7 Assassin (B) : Charges Kyra, hitting for 10
6 Kyra :

Round 1
21 Shardra :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :
7 Assassin (S) :
7 Assassin (B) :
6 Kyra

Now Up: Everyone! (and sadly Kyra's action is a surprise round action)

Shardra picks up her light crossbow and lets loose a bolt at the halfling by the stones! And then she reloads!

Attack: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 11d8 ⇒ 7 Really? Well, at least we got that out of the way, then!

"Get 'im, Kolo!" Once again, the tuatara gives Shardra a look like she's utterly insane as it goes charging in to help the nice healing two-legs deal with the bad stick-wielding hurting two-legs!

Kolo Charge!: 1d20 - 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) - 3 + 2 + 1 = 171d4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 3 + 1 = 2

Not to be picky, but in my previous post I said to put me in the square directly NE of Ulisha...

Kyra takes a step back and heals herself.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Not to be picky, but in my previous post I said to put me in the square directly NE of Ulisha...

Kyra takes a step back and heals herself.
[dice=CLW]1d8+1

I was a dork and moved the wrong token. Sorry about that! Was wondering why I didn't take that hit...

Enora steps forward, and unleashes her Color Spray! Spending 1 use of Arcane Resevoir to increase DC by 1, DC is 10+3 (Mod) +1 (Level) +1 (Exploit) = 15

Ah, I see. No harm done, let's continue how it was played so far, it would be too much of a mess to retcon.

Kolo charges in and nips at the assassin's foot while Kyra seizes the distraction to knit her wounds.

B Will DC15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

As radiant color bathes the assassin, he blinks a few times and shrugs as he continues to whirl his nunchaku.

Still Up: Zadim

Zadim moves toward the target and slices at the assassin.

Kukri: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 14 for Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 8

Only Kolo seems to have success at injuring the assassins, who now split their attacks between the two Pathfinders standing between them and Ulisha.

The man with the nunchaku hits Zadim hard (for 7) while the halfling sniper takes few steps forward and lands another arrow (also for 7) seeming to undo Kyra and Ulisha's healing.

Surprise Round
6 Kyra : Heals self for 4

Round 1
21 Shardra : Shoots and misses
21 Kolo : Bites (B) for 2
20 Enora : Color spray
12 Ulisha : Steps up to heal Kyra for 9
9 Zadim : Misses with attack
7 Assassin (S) : Shoots Kyra for 7
7 Assassin (B) (-2) : Whacks Zadim for 7
6 Kyra :

Round 2
21 Shardra :
21 Kolo :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :

Now Up: Everyone!

Enora tries the same tactic yet again!

Color Spray + Arcane Reservoir Point

Kyra channels the will of Sarenrae, healing her allies as well as herself. Excluding both assassins, of course.
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2

B Will DC15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Once again, the nunchaku-wielding warrior seems unphased by Enora's brilliant light show.

Kolo Gnaw!: 1d20 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) - 3 + 1 = 111d4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 3 + 1 = -1

Kolo continues working at the close-quarters assassin. RAWR!

Shardra lets another bolt fly at the sniper!

Light Crossbow!: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 + 1 = 151d8 ⇒ 1

Zadim's AC is at 18, thanks to Kyra's Shield of faith, so the assassin's attack fails to touch him.

Zadim steps to his side and slice another time at the assassin!

Kukri: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 16 for Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7

While Kyra and Ulisha work to keep everyone on their feet (Ulisha heals Kyra for 5), Zadim slashes a wicked cut across the assassin.

The man immediately retaliates which a flurry from his nunchaku, connecting with Zadim (7 damage) and seeming to do a little "extra" with his attack this time.

The sniper lands yet another arrow in Kyra (5 damage).

@Zadim: Fort DC13 or stunned.

Round 1 Con't
6 Kyra : Channels for 2

Round 2
21 Shardra : Shoots at the sniper but misses
21 Kolo : Knaws at the assassin but misses
20 Enora : Attempts another color spray
12 Ulisha : Heals Kyra for 5
9 Zadim : Slashes B for 7
7 Assassin (S) : Shoots Kyra for 5
7 Assassin (B) (-9) : Thumps Zadim for 7
6 Kyra :

Round 3
21 Shardra :
21 Kolo :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :

Now Up: Everyone!

Shardra changes gears only slightly, and casts Daze on the melee assassin (B)! DC 13 Will save

Kolo keeps plugging away on the same target!

Kolo's Bite: 1d20 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) - 3 + 1 = 131d4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 3 + 1 = -1

Enora sighs, and tries again.

Save fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Zadim shakes off the extra effects dealt by the assassin and continues his placement around him, striking hard again at him.

Kukri: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 17 for Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7

The battle quickly turns to the favor of Ulisha and the Pathfinders, despite the assassin shrugging off both Shardra and Enora's spells. Zadim's kukri slashes a sizable gash in the man's cut and he collapses.

Round 2 Con't
6 Kyra :

Round 3
21 Shardra : Casts Daze, to no avail
21 Kolo : Misses biting the assassin
20 Enora : Casts Color Spray, to no avail
12 Ulisha : Moves up to heal Zadim for 5
9 Zadim : Stabs the assassin, dropping him!
7 Assassin (S) : Shoots Zadim for 5

Round 4
21 Shardra :
21 Kolo :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :

Going to roll for the sniper even though we're waiting for Kyra as this appears to quickly be headed to resolution.

The sniper refocuses his efforts on Zadim (hits for 5), clearly seeing him as the offensive threat standing between him and his mark. He seems to betray little emotion at the loss of his fellow Vessel Below.

Now Up: Everyone! (and Kyra twice)

What Kolo does to the downed fellow isn't pretty to watch.

Coup de Grace on B: 1d4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 3 + 1 = -11d4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 3 + 1 = -1 DC 12 Fort Save or die

Shardra hums to herself quietly as she reloads her crossbow. Move Action

And... Well, it's pretty obvious what happens next by this point...

Bolt at S: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 + 1 = 171d8 ⇒ 2

Enora bravely charges to a position where she can provide flanking for her slayer ally.

to hit: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 2 = 20
to hit: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Kyra three times, if I'm not mistaken.

Kyra repeatedly channels to heal her companions.
3x Channel: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) = 8 Excluding both assassins.

Zadim moves fastly towards the remaining assassin and tries his kukri on him.

Kukri, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16 for Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Zadim, I'm flanking with you, scimitar in hand. You have +2 to your check.

Zadim, I'm flanking with you, scimitar in hand. You have +2 to your check.

Kyra, according to the map you're next to the person that Zadim dropped and Kolo is munching on. Did you move up?

Sorry, didn't see it was the one whom Zadim dropped. My bad!

I moved me

Zadim's kukri slashes a deep cut in the remaining assassin who drops his bow and draws a shortsword.

Shortsword vs Zadim: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11 for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

He slashes at the slayer but misses.

Round 3 Con't
7 Assassin (S) : Shoots Zadim for 5
6 Kyra : Channels for 4

Round 4
21 Shardra : Shoots S for 2
21 Kolo : CdG on brawler
20 Enora : Moves up
12 Ulisha : Begins to inspire courage again, +1 to all!
9 Zadim : Slashes S for 8
7 Assassin (S) (-10): Draws shortsword and misses Zadim
6 Kyra : Channels for 3

Round 5
21 Shardra :
21 Kolo :
20 Enora :
12 Ulisha :
9 Zadim :
7 Assassin (S) (-10):
6 Kyra :

Now Up: Shardra, Enora, Zadim

Enora stands there and looks threatening.

Kazim, if you take a five foot step, we will be flanking. Enora is waiting to see whether she should take a five foot step back and cast, or if she should aid another to help Zadim strike or defend.

"Get the other one, Kolo! Get 'im!"

Kolo moves over to the other bad two-legs to take it down! He doesn't quite get there yet.

Shardra watches for another assassin coming from the side she's on... just because there's the two doesn't mean there isn't another one.

Zadim wrinkles his eyes to study the assassin.
After that, seeing the gestures of Enora, he steps to his side and slashes at the assassin.

Studying the target: +1 to skills/hit/dmg etc.

Kukri, flanking, inspired, studied: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 15 for Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 10

Zadim begins to slash at the assassin with his kukri...

Waiting to see if Enora aids or casts.

Still Up: Enora