DM Rah's "Before the Dawn, Part II: Rescue at Azlant Ridge" PFS (Inactive)

Game Master Kobash

Shel follows the others worried about the strange cube Barlor was carrying. Was it wise to remove it without knowing what effect it would have?

Haris was tapping the coffins with a crowbar, looking for loot, when Barlor does the five-finger grab of something on the pedestal and dashes for the exit,"-wah..?". He does a double take, no idea what's going on but decides best to run and run fast after the dwarf, "I'm outta here!"

I'm good, really didn't have anything to contribute inside this entire building. No worries.

Emerging from the Azlanti complex, you step into chaos. Running to the palisade wall, you find Pathfinders and camp workers trying desperately to hold off the horde of charau-ka outside the camp. Wave after wave of rocks, sticks, and even the camp’s own garbage are flying over the walls at regular intervals.

Somewhere back in the jungle, that same deafening roar echoes across at the valley. Then a large boulder flies out of the trees and smashes a hole in the palisade wall and a boiling mass of shrieking charau-ka charge the breach.

A moment later their champion, a massive 15-foot-tall, four-armed angazhani, stomps from the treeline and begins climbing the trail towards the camp.

Suddenly there is a thud as Barlor falls over, unconscious. And before you can even check the dwarf two charau-ka led by a third wearing hide armor with a tiger prowling by its side move to attack your group.

I'll give 1 round of prep spells.
Initiative: Round 1
Haris <=Up
Yanos <=Up
Shel <=Up
Peri <=Up
László <=Up
charau-ka

Shel pulls her Kukri as she moves to the closest monkey type, knowing that the enemies are too close to attempt to get off a shot with her bow. She attempts to protect herself as much as possible from any oncoming attacks.

Fight defensively. Minus four to attack adds plus two to AC. Current AC is 18.

Attack 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 4 = 9

Damage 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Plus 1d6 ⇒ 2 sneak attack

"Barlor, large?"
If he says yes, (meaning he needs to stay right next to me this full round), I'll draw my wand (swift) and cast Enlarge Person on him. If not, then I'll cast the spell on myself, and 5ft step foreward.

Yanos turns to Barlor and notices the dwarf face down, unconscious.

If there is a good spot to place a fireball I will go ahead and use the scroll. It is on my spell list, and I have the requisite CHA score. I believe that means no UMD check. Wizards get access to it a level earlier so 5d6 should be the output.

let's see how this spell works
5d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2, 5) = 12

I think you still need to make a level check since Peri is not high enough level to normally cast it. Because Peri is 4th she can only fail on a natural 1.

Level check: 1d20 ⇒ 3 Success. I'll resolve once Haris and Yanos act.

How did I completely miss that. Then I'll, for the moment just cast it on myself, (ignoring the wand).

"Um, Barlor. I need a descisi. . ." looking over his shoulder. "My lord, what are you doing!!!! This is no time for a you to hibernate! Dang it Druid, push it back and get up and fight!"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 to sww what might have dropped him.

PS: and this is why we don't hand strange boxes to Druids or Dwarves, and certainly not one that's both :)

Well, I think we all knew this was coming. You can't go toe-to-toe with that many undead and not get tired. And at his age, and with his diet, Barlor was just begging for a heart attack.
Good luck team.

Poor Flint. . . :)

I'll be over there to check on you asap, I just needed to buff up first.

I think I'll go back inside, Haris assesses the situation.

Haris looks around for any abandoned ranged weapons he can use.

{Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11}

Haris, no ranged weapons laying about yet.

The Battle for Azlant Ridge begins...

Arrows fly from the Juliet's weary guards as the Charau-Ka swarm through the breach and into the camp. Shel bravely steps forward, weapon raised defensively. Haris scrambles for a better weapon, but finds none. Down near the gate Calgredine leads the Aspis mercenaries in a charge against the breach. Yanos calls upon Old Deadeye and grows tall on the battlefield, towering over friend and foe.

From behind Yanos Peri reads a scroll, and a glowing orange bead flies towards the Charau-Ka. A ball of fire envelopes them, and though they howl in pain they burst through with smoking fur and continue their attack in a frenzy.

One swings a club at Shel, but she dodges the attack.

Another charges Yanos and Barlor, and though Yanos tries to stab it, the creature slips past the spear.

The chieftain howls, pointing at Yanos and tiger pounces on him and bites his arm. 7 Damage The chieftain then gestures towards Peri, summoning a flaming sphere of its own bouncing and rolling at the sorceress. Unable to dodge it, she suffers painful burns. 11 Damage

Barlor lays unmoving with Ing pacing the ground around him.

Round 2: All players are up.

Haris dashes over to Peri with a healing wand in hand; taps it across her burns hoping to make it work.

{UMD 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9}

If you play with fire, you will probably get burned

"Spellcasting isn't really your thing darling, take a break."
Peri will cast oppresive boredom on the chief (DC22).

Hopefully he fails, that may nueter the tiger as well depending on handle animal stuff I'm not too conversant with.

Ill move as much as I can to hit as many people as I can (Barlor, Peri, and the camp workers specifically) while going a bit defensive for the moment.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Channel to heal: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

If Shel can move to get a flank with someone, she will do so, as she attacks. I am not going to add in two to hit for it, but if is available, please add that in, DM.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Damage 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 plus
1d6 ⇒ 1 sneak attack

László maneuvers to take a shot at the charau-ka menacing the halfling.

Arrow to charau-ka on Shel, incl. PBS: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 = 16
Damage, if applicable: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Rocks hurtle through the air, catching the occasional man or woman in the battle. One passes near Haris, clattering sharply against the palisade. Working together out of desperation against a common foe the Society guards and Consortium mercenaries fight at the breach, preventing more charau-ka from getting through.

Behind you the half-excavated ivory sphere begins to glow, casting light throughout the camp.

Shel circles her opponent, but cannot find an advantageous position. She stabs weakly, completely missing it.

László sends an arrow over Shel's shoulder, which lodges deeply into the creature. It howls in pain, but does not yet succumb to its wounds.

Haris tries to use his wand to heal Peri, but fails to get it to activate.

Peri tries to evade the flaming sphere and casts a spell which causes the chieftain to blink, then stand around looking bored.

Yanos tumbles back from combat and channels healing energy. He and Peri feel much better, but Barlor still remains unconscious.

The charau-ka on Shel swings its club in a flurry catching her in the arm. 7 damage

When the chieftain's tiger charges, Yanos angles his spear and impales the animal, leaving it bleeding on the ground. The other charau-ka chases Yanos, but he dodges the creature's attack.

Round 3: All players are up.

Shel grimaces in pain and again tries to wound the creature facing her.

Once again, not sure if anyone is there to flank with me. If so, add two to the to hit roll.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Damage 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 plus
1d6 ⇒ 3 sneak attack

Current HP 10/17

Ill 5ft step back (if threatened) and cast Bless.

In melee:
Shel - facing one charau-ka
Yanos - facing one charau-ka

Everyone else is at range 20-30 feet from an enemy.

László coolly puts a second arrow into the wounded charau-ka. If Shel took hers down with the kukri, he'll redirect to the one on Yanos.

Attack on Shel's charau-ka, incl. PBS and bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 23
Arrow damage, incl. PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

I knew you couldn't resist me.

Peri flashes a smile when she sees the bloodlust escape the ape man's eyes.

Darlings, the ape chief needs dispatching!

Leave him alone

Peri casts bungle on the charau-ka facing Yanos. (DC 21)

Peri, just making sure you know that the chief has to save every round (for 4 rounds). It might break free with a good roll.

Haris abandons Peri and moves to Barlor with the wand.

{UMD 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25}

I'm aware GM. The allure of playing a save or suck character is the gamble for me.

The battle continues along the walls. The roar of the giant angazhani draws steadily closer, urging on the charau-ka army surging at the breach.

Haris moves to Barlor and finally activates his wand, but the dwarf doesn't stir. Ing snorts at Haris as if to say "Huh?"

Shel slashes the charau-ka facing her and it staggers, but remains up. It raises its club with a wild scream, but the cry is cut short when László puts an another arrow in its throat. It drops the club to clutch at the arrow and collapses to the ground.

Peri casts another spell focused on the charau-ka fighting Yanos and it nearly drops its weapon.

Yanos calls upon Erastil blessings. The charau-ka facing him hops forward, attacking in a frenzy but the warrior-priest dodges easily, parries another strike, and gives the creature a mouthful of chainmail.

The chieftain rolls its eyes and stifles a yawn.

Round 4: all players are up.

Shel moves to help Yanos, attacking the ape still on him. Assuming I can flank this round, but if not, take away two from the attack roll.

Attack 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 26

Damage 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 plus
1d6 ⇒ 4 sneak attack

"Someone kill the chief already."

Peri unsprings her wand of magic Missle and let's one fly at the chief.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Haris joins the fight, leading with thrown daggers at the chief.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

László maneuvers to fire and again hits one of the demonic mandrills.

Arrow to charau-ka on Yanos, if it's still up; otherwise, on the chief, incl. PBS and bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 25
Arrow damage, incl. PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

I'll move to flank with Shel (if not already).

Longspear: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13

Shel and Yanos flank and defeat the charau-ka.

Peri sends a magic missile into the chieftain. Haris throws a dagger, but it bounces off the creature's hide armor. László takes aim and puts an arrow into its leg.

The chieftain growls in annoyance, but can't seem to care enough to fight back.

The defenders rally at the sight of your group fighting well. The enemy is slowly being pushed back. Still, the howl of the giant monster outside draws closer..

1d1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Round 5: all players are up.

Sounding awfully proud of herself Peri asks the collective

"Now can we finish the chief?"

Magic Missile
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

::sigh:: "I've got to get a new act", Haris says as he loses another dagger. Switching to melee, the tries to get behind the chief for tactical advantage.

Acro-tumble 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
dagger 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
flank 1d6 ⇒ 5
Dirty Fighter1 = 1

Are there any immediate threats?

The chief is the only immediate threat.

Chief, smief...

Ill cautiously advance to him and set spear against charge.

Haris has moved to melee with the chief. Plus the chief is still suffering from Peri's spell. There is very little chance the chief will charge, or even move.

I was sort of thinking that other's might try to break through the gate as I advance, and without a map, I was imagining that my extra reach wouldn't be effective against him. I had forgotten it was unable to act, though.

Shel moves to the chief. "He attacked us. His tribesmen are still pouring in. We have to take him out," the little rogue advises as she sneaks to the unprotected flank of the warrior and swings her Kukri.

Attack 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 25

Damage 1d3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5 plus
1d6 ⇒ 4 sneak attack

I'm also not too keen on leaving Barlor just laying there, but I'm not sure what I can do about that, so I was trying to stay a little close.

I like to think that after this quick nap, I'll wake up refreshed and ready for battle.
I get my spells back too, right?

That or you are becoming a zombie-Dwarf ghoul. . .