DaWay's PFS SS The Crow (Inactive)

Game Master DaWay

A map will be up in the next day or so until then, let's kick this off.

A tall lancet arch at water level leads into a chamber at sea level within the side of the Crow. Inside is what was once a small, stepped terrace, now filled with sea water to the level of its top step. Three rowboats are tied off to heavy stones placed on this step. Above, the ceiling rises almost all the way up to the top of the monument—an opening leads off this shaft to the west near the ceiling. At the west end of this room lies a small alcove whose floor shows the stains of countless campfires—the back wall of this alcove has broken through, revealing a passageway beyond.

"You smell that? The fresh sea air? It's a good day."

Kronk nods, "yes, for sure. Water again? So, pirates, spiders what will we meet?" he wonders.

"Eh, I'm sure whatever it is won't be a problem. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?"

A tall thickly muscled Varisian with a dark swarthy complexion approaches. His aquiline nose is slightly crooked from being badly broken and a long cruel scar runs from his lip down his chin. His arms are also covered in jagged scars and he wears a breastplate of fine mithril. Around his waist is a patchwork sash constructed from a multitude of bright colors holding several sharp curved daggers close at hand.

Without a word he hands a date to the tiny monkey perched on his shoulder.

Sitting quietly, the anthropomorphic Corvid with a very small pack and a very large sword looks at his new peers and thinks to himself.
I hope what they say about Tengus and boats is true for my companions sake.

In broken common the black feathered man attempts small talk with Adamus.
You are right sir, it is a good day
I hope I said that correctly.

"You aren't from Absalom are you?" Adamus asks noticing the accent. "No need to call me sir. I'm Adamus."

No sir, I mean no Adamus-san, I am Ayaki, and I am from the outskirts of Goka
you sound like a tool Ayaki.

Moving on into the Entry Hall when you are ready:
Rubble from the collapsed wall has been pushed out into the chamber. Traces of recent habitation—bits of trash and rubbish and the odd piece of clothing or equipment—are scattered here and there, though the room now appears to be unused.

To the south an Abandoned Privy:
The foul odor and suspicious stains on the floor reveal that this chamber was used as a privy within the last few weeks. Huddled in one corner are the rotten remains of a small dog.

There are stairs to the north

"That makes sense. Please to meet you."

"Poor thing. Didn't deserve to die in this foul place." Adamus says before leading the party up the northern stairs.

Markus says nothing as he follows a few paces behind the vocal ulfen.

Between two curving stairwells lies a small landing. Three stone boxes, their lids raised, stand lined up against the east wall. A fine yellow powder surrounds them on the floor.

Markus and Grigo survey the area for signs of anything hidden.

Grigo Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Markus Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

There is nothing hidden Markus, you are sure of that.

"Anyone know what this powder is?" Adamus says while looking around, careful to not touch the yellow powder. He tries to look into the stone boxes.

The powder may be identified with a Craft: Alchemy check.

Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 ⇒ 2

Adamus doesn't seem to recognize it.

Markus studies the subject of Adamus's inquiry.

Untrained Craft: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

The scarred varisian mumbles something as he considers the powder.

"Poison", the varisian brute grunts as he points at the spilled dust. "Stay away. It will ruin your pretty face."

"I don't do drugs anyhow. But thanks for the tip." Adamus will lead the party onward.

Ayaki gives the poison as wide a berth as possible.

Kronk will also have a close inspection, and also to relate how this poison works, and if it could be salvaged.

alchemy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

It cannot be salvaged, it is spoiled.

Making your way further into the crow, up another staircase you come into a room where pillars line the center of this long hall. At the far end is a low rostrum, the dusty stumps of ancient votive candles lining its outer edge. Two of these have been knocked over. Colorful murals of Thassilon pilgrims and giants marching over an intact Irespan cover the walls.

Interesting decor.

Ayaki draws his bow, and continues following the Ulfen and Varisian humans.

Again Kronk takes his time to carefully survey the area.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Ayaki will also perceive his surroundings
perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Ayaki you hear a squeak and you think you see a rat scuttle up the stairs.

Kronk is ready to go, with his axe out.

We should be on the ready.

"Of course." Seeing nothing interesting in the room Adamus will lead the party up another set of stairs.

"Rats. Filthy creatures", Markus comments.

On his shoulder, the tiny simian picks a flea out of his fur.

You find your way up four stories of a twisting flight of stairs to a room with bits and pieces of old rubble, fragments of furniture, and broken weapons and armor clutter the floor of this room. This time you have a welcoming party consisting of a rat standing on two legs like a man armed and armored ready to engage in combat with you, on either side of it are to human females with crossbows aimed at you.

Initiatives
Enemy1d20 ⇒ 16 Modifier withheld
Adamus 1d20 ⇒ 18
Ayaki 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Kronk 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Markus 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Ayaki and Kronk you're up.

Map will be updated to your location shortly

Ayaki lets loose an arrow at the lady on the right of the rat monster.

Attack vs favored enemy 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20
Damage 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

"They are going to attack us!!"

I am posting this before the map goes up, if concealment is a big issue Ayaki will delay his action. I may not be able to access the computer again for a few hours. I forgot the roll for possible arrow recovery.

Kronk throws a bomb at the rat man.

Attack vs. touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 6) + 3 = 12

Both females are in the splash area (due to splash weapon mastery - 5 damage Ref. DC13 for half damage for the two females)

Ayaki hits the tower girl (TG2 8 damge) while Kronk throws a bomb all the girls try to jump out of the way. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
(TG1 2 damage, TG2 10 damage, WR 15 damage)

The tower girls drop their hand crossbows and move to close in on Kronk flanking him and creating a bottle neck to deter any others from entering the combat.
TG1 attack Kronk: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22 damage plus sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + (5) + 1 = 11
TG2 attack Kronk: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 2 = 10

confirm crit: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

The wererat moves to attack kronk as well.
short sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
bite: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Is the map updated?

Yes it is now. Sorry if I am a little slow on updating stuff: I am running 5 PFS scenarios, 2 APs, a character in 5 scenarios, and 1 homebrew on top of being sole provider for my family with an infant of 9 months, and attempting to change careers, stuff gets done it just takes time.

Heh, I understand I was just curious. It's not a problem.

You mentioned that they moved up flank Kronk but it looks like they're standing in the middle of the room.

"While I appreciate the gesture, you should get back."

Adamus lays a hand on Kronk to relieve him of his wounds. The half orc can feel his strength returning, and he actually feels a little stronger than before.

Lay on Hands: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1) = 9

Markus deftly maneuvers into the room, moving with surprising agility for a man of his size.

Acrobatics vs Thug I: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Acrobatics -2 vs Wererat: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Acrobatics -4 vs Thug II: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Tumbling to that empty corner. I'm sure the last one probably provokes.

Once in position, the varisian pulls a dagger from the sash around his waist and jabs at the woman with deadly force.

MW Dagger /w Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

ooc: why sneak attack? Kronk is not flat-footed, and they are not flanking (at least on the map)

If the map is correct
Round 2 Ayaki

Free Actions - Drop Bow, Draw Greatsword

Standard action
Full Attack on TG1 Greatsword 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Damage 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 13
Bite attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

"Let us lick their butts."
Wait did I say that right?

If the TG1 f=guard was slain by the varisian, add a 5ft step to Ayaki's move and have the attacks resolve vs the wererat. that would reduce the greatsword roll to a 26 and damage to an 11.

"Normally I don't judge, but there is a time and place for that sort of thing. Now is not that time."

Don't forget to confirm that threat.

confirmation of crit 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 damage 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10
again subtracting 2 in the case of wererat attacks.

Kronk swings his axe at the wererat (if still standing, otherwise one of the females)

Axe 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Bite attack 1d20 ⇒ 4
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Markus deftly makes it past the first tower girl and the wererat but the tower girl skilled in those methods of combat know where he is going next and tries to intercept with her shortsword. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 unfortunately she is unable to connect. Markus responds with a dagger to her bag as he finishes his tumble dropping the girl.

Ayaki drops his bow and draws his greatsword and in one fell swoop drops the other tower girl.

Kronk attacks the wererat first with axe then with teeth carving out a chunk of flesh causing it to fall to the ground, bleeding out.

(TG1 dead, TG2 dead, WR dead)

Combat over

Sorry Kronk i got a little overzealous. It should have only been 6 damage.

Well this effectively ends combat. Actions and perception checks please.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Adamus will help loot the bodies and carry the bodies to a corner of the room. He then retrieves a bedroll and puts it over them. Even the bad guys deserved a little dignity in death. "Good work everyone. Any idea why they were here?" He then starts looking around the room as well.

Markus says nothing but shrugs his shoulders and follows the paladin.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23