DM PatheticWretch presents Wounded Wisp (Inactive)

Game Master PatheticWretch

We cross-posted. I tried to come up with a solution for all of us to get across without any more Acro checks.

Ilarien takes one end of the rope and picks her way across the board.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

"Thanks for the line!" Chortles grasps the line with both hands and crosses the plank.

reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Using Isvindur's solution, the remaining Pathfinders are able to cross fairly easily, though the board groans under the weight of the heavier adventurers.

Finding themselves on the other side, the task of finding the bottle of wine seems all that remains.

Where's Ilarien?

Ísvindur wastes no time, picking the nearest bottles and systematically moving down the line in search of the package.

Taking 20 to search for the bottle.

Chortles untethers his "axe" and propels the party to success with a stirring Elven tale of Ysaldrilién the Head Enchantress of the Coven of Willows.

Perception : aid other: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

Sara also proceeds to search for the bottle, starting at an opposite end of the room from where Isvindur is at.

Taking 20 as well

As Isvindur wraps his fingers around the bottle to be procured, the group hears a sound like a click. Then more sounds.

KRA-CHUNKA-CHUNK-CHIRRRRR....

The wine rack jostles and slides aside, revealing a passageway beyond. The bottle doesn't even come free, appearing to be nothing more than a cleverly disguised lever.

Beyond the wine rack is some sort of interior cavern with an ancient-looking desk beyond the newly opened passage.

UPDATED MAP

Added Ilarien to the map.

Ilarien shakes her head and again smiles slightly. "Of course." Tapping her staff, she murmurs a cantrip, causing the worn wood to glow.

Casting light.

"After you, gentlemen and lady. I suspect that Ansha and I are better off bringing up the rear."

Ísvindur frowns at the bottle, the passage, and the darkness beyond. Then, without comment, he nods to Ildarien, draws a battleaxe from his waist, and steps quietly through.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Chortles takes a moment to sense for magical effects in the area. Under his breath he chants, "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Sara follows Isvindur into the passage, murmuring a spell that sends 4 orbs of light further ahead of them to light up the desk at the end of the room and each of the passageway entrances.

Casts dancing lights

She then carefully steps into the room, peering about the cavern and inspecting the desk

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

"Well things just go interesting" Stoenree said and than with a quick glance back to Ansha "By the way Ansha, finally found that bottle of wine" Stonetree said with a grin

Martial flexibility: Shield focus

Stonetree un-slings his shield and equips it before moving into the cavern.

Ansha laughs softly. "So you did. See if you can't get any wine out of it, no?" Murmuring a cantrip to detect magic, the mage looks for any auras on her own.

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

?: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Ilarien, any chance you could do some stats in a "hot bar" similar to what the others have for me?

As the Pathfinders make their way into the dark passage, suddenly two piles of rocks begin to shift.

Two man-sized, bulky scorpions with thick armor that almost seems to be made of stone begin moving toward the group!

The cunning camouflage of the creatures make them impossible for any of the group to see, and one of them, chittering forward, strikes and embeds it stinger into Isvindur.

Isvindur, I'll need a DC 12 fort save please

Initiative Round 1 (bold may act)
Ilarien
Isvindur fort save pls
Scorpions
Stonetree
Sara
Chortles
Ansha

That was a surprise round. Ilarien and Isvindur are up in round 1!

Did I take some damage or something?
Fort DC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

The northman grimaces at the attacks, then tries to bury his axe in one of them. ”Choke point,” he mutters as he falls back behind Stonetree.

Attack the one directly south of Svin, then move into the square north of Stonetree.
battleaxe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Yes, you took 3 dmg. I meant to write it next to your name.

Isvindur winces as the scorpion's venom courses through his veins, stinging immensely and sapping his strength. He swings his axe, which doesn't cut through the scorpion's tough, rock-like hide, then retreats back, but opens himself up to another sting from the creature, which strikes him again.

sting AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d4 ⇒ 4 You take 4 more dmg, and I need another DC 12 fort save

str dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 2 You lose 2 Str. Ilarian is up.

Tyen that attack and damage is 1 less.

fort, DC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

sheesh

Chortles flips away his "axe" and prepares for much more mundane combat. His bow bends as he draws a bead on the scorpion and lets fly a staggering bolt of pain and sorrow.

To himself he whispers, "They failed this city."

short bow attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Ilarien focuses her attention on the one closest to Ísvindur. A cold grey cloud coalesces over it, interfering with its movements.

Misfortune hex; DC 14 Will save or roll all d20 checks twice, taking the worst of the two rolls.

Isvindur continues to feel the agony of the poison coursing through his veins as he receives a second sting and dose of venom. Has taken a total of 7 dmg and 3 Str dmg

Ilarien, seeing the danger, hexes the nearest scorpion to cloud its mind. Her hex keeps it from striking Stonetree as it launches another attack. The one behind can't find room to attack an chitters in anticipation of an attack.

Initiative Round 1 (bold may act)
Ilarien
Isvindur (-7 hp, - 3 Str)
Scorpions
Stonetree
Sara
Chortles
Ansha

EVERYONE IS UP!

Stonetree, with his shield raised, holds his ground in the passage. Stonetree kicks the scorpion as it comes in to range.

unarmed strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Sara, upon seeing Isvindur staggering from the poison, places her hand over him and chants under her breath
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

She then unhooks her bow from her backpack, preparing her deadly dance to unleash havoc among the scorpions
Activating Battle Dance as a move action. Do I have line of sight to the scorpions in my current position?

Ísvindur steps to the side as he draws out a scroll, making room for more Pathfinders to get into the fray.

5' step, retrieve scroll of Infernal Healing.

Ansha incants a short arcane phrase, her free hand forming the corresponding gestures. A moment later, a dart of jade magical force streaks from her outstretched fingertips to slam into the nearer of the two scorpions.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ilarien touches the wounded magus, sending healing power into him.

Healing hex: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Waiting on Chortles?

oops. I posted out of turn so its already there. Just further up. And chortles missed badly

Stonetree connects solidly with the lead scorpion, and though its armor holds, the brawler can hear a satisfying crunch under the scorpion's exoskeleton.

Sara heals most of Isvindur's wounds, though he remains sapped of strength, while the magus draws a scroll. Ansha launches a magic missile at the wounded scorpion, blasting a hole in its side. A puff of smoke belches from the wound.

Ilarien heals the rest of Isvindur's injuries.

Chortles misses his attack badly.

The only scorpion that can reach the group attacks Stonetree, but it no longer has the element of surprise and misses the brawler.

Initiative Round 2 (bold may act)
Ilarien
Isvindur (- 3 Str)
Scorpion 1 (-10 hp)
Scorpion 2
Stonetree
Sara
Chortles
Ansha

EVERYONE IS UP AGAIN!

sting: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 111d4 ⇒ 4

Ísvindur nods his thanks to Ilarien and replaces the scroll.

That's pretty much his action.

I'd missed Sara's changed action--first I checked, she was going to try to flip past the scorps. If I'd known, I would have held off, as I can only use the hex once per person per day.

That's fine...post a different action for last round, and go ahead for this round, too.

The young witch bolsters Ísvindur's ability to throw off the poison. Casting resistance last round.

Unable to assist with the fight at the moment, Ilarien enhances her own defenses. Casting mage armor.

Oh, do I make a save? If so (including Resistance)...
fort DC12: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12

And moving forward, so i don't forget ...
Fort DC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Chortles reaches back for another arrow, notches it to the string and flexes for another shot.

"That was just a warning shot. This time you pay!"

short bow attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

My bad Ilarien. Was gonna go across the other side, but then I noticed Isvindur's hitpoints (or lack of it).

Sara takes aim at the scorpions with her bow and fires (either the wounded one or if Stonetree kills it then the other)
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
shortbow: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

NP. By the way, Sara, that looks like a critical threat.

Stonetree attempts to smash the scorpion in the face with his fist.

unarmed strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Oo...thanks Ilarien!

critical confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Isvindur nods vigorously as he puts his scroll away. And yes, I forgot you had to make a secondary check on the poison, but you passed them both (thanks to Ilarien).

Ilarien bolsters her own defenses with a spell.

Chortles draws another arrow and fires, but misses badly as it hits the ceiling with a thunk!

Sara's aim is much better, and she strikes the creature soundly. However, with cover + concealment it is not a crit The scorpion reels, but somehow remains upright.

Stonetree attempts to attack the wounded scorpion, but it turns its attention to him just as he attempts to attack, keeping him from doing any harm to it.

Ansha decides to retain her spells as she sees how her companions are doing. delay

The wounded scorpion lashes out at Stonetree once more in its death throes. It bleeds out even as it makes its last attack, and barely misses the brawler. However, the second scorpion immediately takes its place, also attempting to sting Stonetree but missing as well.

Initiative Round 3 (bold may act)
Ilarien
Isvindur (- 3 Str)
Scorpion 2
Stonetree
Sara
Chortles
Ansha

PARTY IS UP!

sting: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d4 ⇒ 4
sting: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 101d4 ⇒ 1

Ilarien calls forth another cloud, hampering the remaining scorpion's movements.

Another misfortune hex; DC 14 Will save to avoid.

Ísvindur holds, watching the fight and ready to step in should something go poorly for Stonetree.

Delay

Stonetree stomps on the next scorpion once it stepped into range. "Chortles! Why am I always the one up front when giant bugs attack? I think your up next time giant anything attacks."
Stontree booms over the sounds of combat.

A small grin appears on Stonetree's face as he contemplates Chortles in close quarters combat.

unarmed strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Chortles dashes his bow to the ground, "I cast thee to the infernal pit of woe to dash upon your failed hopes and dreams!! May your carcass rot unceasingly!" He kicks the bow out his way, further demeaning it.

"Stonetree, even if I was in front, they would still be attracted to your unerringly beautiful bug-like features!"

Chortles then turns his rage inward focusing on the pain of his lost home and opportunities. He unleashes his "axe" and lays in to a heavy riff chording of a favorite head banger.

Something's wrong, shut the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
Dreams of war, dreams of liars
Dreams of dragon's fire

Bardic Performance - inspire Courage : +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Sara, recognising the song, releases another arrow from her bow as she finishes his verse
"AND OF THINGS THAT WILL BITEEEE"

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
shortbow: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Thinking her companions have matters well enough in hand, Ansha waits and observes. Delay again.

The resilient scorpion takes damage from Stonetree, though Sara's well-aimed arrow clatters off its armor. missed with cover, firing into melee The creature also shrugs off the effects of Ilarien's spell.
Isvindur and Ansha both wait to see if their companions finish it off, while Chortles recites more inspiring rhetoric.

The reeling scorpion lashes out at Stonetree once more, but can't penetrate the brawler's defenses.

Initiative Round 4 (bold may act)
Ilarien
Isvindur (- 3 Str)
Scorpion 2 (-10 hp)
Stonetree
Sara
Chortles
Ansha

EVERYONE UP! FINISH IT OFF!

will save: 1d20 ⇒ 17

sting: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 111d4 ⇒ 4

Sara grimaces as she sees her previous arrow clatter off the scorpion. She silently draws and fires off another arrow in the attempt to finish off the Scorpion.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
shortbow: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Chortles' head continues to bob as he smiles at Sara,
Something's wrong, shut the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
And they aren't of Snow White

Bardic Performance - inspire Courage : +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls