DaWay's PFS The Confirmation (Inactive)

Game Master DaWay

...aheh. Just as well, with those rolls. Three strikes and you're out it looks like. Still, doing a double-move this round then. I don't have a ranged option that works that far out.

Remember you have to reach the Minotaur which is 100 feet through difficult terrain. The most distance you can close is 30' using a double move.

Is that with or without an acrobatics check?

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Is it only difficult terrain? Everywhere?

Aetherys hurries across the distance separating them from the minotaur with her rapier in hand. She obviously wishes to engage the beast frontally.

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Luckily, the 100 feet is no problem for Tori's longbow. She nevertheless moves up 15 feet and fires a shot at the minotaur.

Longbow+Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Kageko breaks into a sprint, banking slightly to the left to give the archer behind her a clear line of sight, then moving at her best possible speed to flank the minotaur and aid Janira.

Tess starts moving as quickly as possible through the tough terrain.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Janira 20, Aetherys 19, Minotaur 16, Kageko 16, Tori 14, Wayne 8, Tessara 8, Marika 7

Janira inspires the group “Let us remember the sacrifice of the fabled Yasmin bint Faroud, favored of the Ten, who gave her life distracting Zythrustianax, draconic scourge of the Society, so dozens of junior agents could survive. Her act of benevolence is the epitome of cooperation within the Society.”

Inspire courage +1 with Lingering Performance.

Aetheyrs closes the distance 70' away

Th minotaur charges Janira bearing forth his horns to gore the small Pathfinder
1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 172d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12 but luckily misses the small halfling.

Kageko closes the distance 70' away

Tori moves up 85' away and fires a shot from her longbow, grazing the torso of the large beast. (3 damage)

Wayne closes the distance 70' away

Tessara closes the distance 70' away.

Marika closes the distance 70' away.

Round 2, go ahead and post your actions.

Wayne will keep double moving forward.

Tori moves 15 feet closer and lets loose another arrow at the minotaur.

Longbow + Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Aetherys also moves forward. Double move.

Tessa will take a double move as well.

"... Not today," Kageko murmurs to herself as she hears Janira's tale. It's all she says as she concentrates on closing the distance as quickly as possible.

Doublemoving again

Jahnira casts a spell on the minotaur 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 and the battle axe slips from his grip.

Inspire Courage is still active

Aetherys closes the distance some more 40' away.

The minotaur draws a javelin and continues his assault on the esteemed halfling bard.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

the halfling ducks the first jab with the javelin only to catch the second, followed by a gore attack dropping the halfling to the ground bleeding out. -3 and bleeding out.

Kageko 40' away

Tori moves up 70' away and this time firmly plants an arrow in the shoulder of the beast of Lamashtu (10 damage)

Wayne 40' away

Tessara 40' away

assuming Marika double moves as well 40'

Aetherys moves forward then comes to a halt. She whispers to her companions: Let us attract it here, taunt him. Do not pass me.

She then braces herself for a charge from the minotaur, and readies an arcane spell to go off should the beast come within 15 feet of her.

Single move (15 feet), then readying a Color Spray (Will DC 14) to go off the moment the minotaur is within range (15 feet).

To the bull-headed beast: Hey you, cow, come and graze here, our pastures are greener.

Tori moves up to 65' away and fires another arrow at the minotaur!

Longbow + Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Kageko nods at Aehtherys and slows to a more sedate pace as well, drawing her sword and coming to a halt some distance from Aetherys - not so far that she can't cover her ally, but far enough that the minotaur will have to make an explicit choice which one of them to attack.

Moving 15 foot, activating Combat Expertise for +1 AC -1 BaB, readying action to counter a charge.

Wayne moves up while drawing his gun. He readies to shoot if the minotaur gets within 20 feet. Spending Grit for Up Close and Deadly

Versus Touch: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 16

Up Close and Deadly: 1d8 + 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 1 + 1 = 9

Tess moves 10' closer, entering the range of her hexes. Please let this wrok she thinks as she tries to lull the bull to sleep.

DC 14 Will save to resist Slumber hex.

Marika moves in closer, and a little more cautiously.

Double move.

Janira 1d20 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) - 3 + 1 = 5 continues to bleed out. -4 hp

Aetherys moves and readies color spray 25' away

The minotaur charges Aetherys, whose spell goes off, 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 and is stopped dead in his tracks for 1 round 15' away from the group

Kageko is now 15' away from the minotaur and readies and action.

Tori is 40' away and looses another arrow, this time it lands in the bulls thigh (18 damage)

Wayne moves and is 20' away and fires a shot into the chest of the bull man. (27 damage)

tessara moves and is 20' away and puts a hex on the minotaur 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 and is unaffected.

Marika is now right at the bull. 0'

Wayne moves 10 feet closer and fires another shot at the bull-man. "This is fer the halfling gal."

Versus Touch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Up Close and Deadly: 1d8 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (1) + 2 = 7

And out of grit.

"Someone help Janira! Let's kill that beast, don't let it stand up!"

Anyone with Stabilize?

Drawing the wand they found from her belt, Aetherys activates it to unleash a torrent of flames upon the minotaur. 1 out of 4 charges used. Spell template is exactly the same as Color Spray, so it shouldn't hit any friendlies.

Burning Hands: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) = 9

Janhira 1d20 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) - 4 + 1 = 15 who stabilizes

Aetherys retrieves a wand a jet of flame springs forth from the stick
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 buring the beast (36 damage)

The beast steps forth and unleashes his frustration on the young elf.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

confirm critical
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Our young elf is gored, you stand in horror as you see the horn pierce the abdomen and make a sickening sloshing noise as it slides out.
Aetherys you are at -3 hit points and bleeding out.

Wayne finishes the monster off with another shot from his gun.

OUT OF COMBAT.

going to need stabilization checks from Aetherys before I finish the scenario off.

Wayne holsters his gun as the beast falls and he grabs one of the potions of CLW, tossing the other to Marika. "Get her."He nods towards the magus as he runs towards Janira and pours the contents down the halfling's throat. "It's okay, darlin. Yer gonna make it."

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 -3 -> -4
Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 -4 -> -5
Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 -5 -> -6
Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 -6 -> -7
Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 -7 -> -8
Constitution: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 Stabilized at -8, unless someone was able to cast a CLW or have me drink a potion before that.

How can he full attack me if he was stopped 15 feet away from me? It's difficult terrain as you mentioned, so he can't take a 5-foot step.

By the way he had to drop his axe when he was stunned, and all the rest of the team had an action while it was stunned, which would have finished him off well before he could act again.

Tori hurries over and surveys the damage, "Geez, I wish we would have stayed with her in the first place. That thing was crazy. Wasn't there a healing wand in that bag?"

"I've one here," Kageko offers, digging briefly in her backpack before producing a wand.

Tess has the healing wand (I think). She uses charges to heal the halfling and the Magus.

CLw on Janira 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

CLW on Aethrys 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

If more is required, let me know.

Marika also has her healing wand out, although she's got her head up and looking around. "I think we'd all like to be outta here fast. Just in case there's more of them."

Everyone back up and mobile again having explored the caves Janira leads the expidition back to Absalom without further incident. Once safely back in the Grand Lodge, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine inquires excitedly about what the PCs found and asks to see their notes. He compliments those who recorded notes for being certain to write down ideas and observations while the thoughts are fresh, observing that it’s difficult enough to remember what one had for breakfast the day before as it is to recall exactly what one was thinking while studying an inscription. As the PCs are now the foremost authorities on that cave and what it contains, Shaine also invites them to come up with its name. The elf is certain to compliment Janira for her guidance and assistance, much to the halfling’s delight.

Three days later, the Master who best represents each PC’s interests confirms that PCs as a full Pathfinder field agent. As part of the ceremony, that mentor also gifts a personalized wayfinder to the PC, reminding him or her that this is not only the symbol of the Pathfinder’s trade but also a reminder of the three principle duties: explore, report, and cooperate.

congratulations on a job well done. I will report the session and have the sheets out to you tomorrow.

Once the ceremonies are done, Kageko turns to smile at the group. "I do believe this calls for at least modest celebration," she announces, then hooks her arm through Marika's and starts more or less dragging the girl off. "And I know just the place..." she continues over Marika's protests as the pair walks off, her cheerful litany interspersed with the occasional - and increasingly irate - comment from Marika until finally the sound of a very specifically targeted bolt of lightning puts an abrupt end to the discussion...

Why yes, these two characters were based off a series...

Aetherys smiles awkwardly after delivering her report, ashamed to have been so easily outmatched by the bull-headed beast. She remains silent for the most part of the ceremony, and accepts the wayfinder with a blush.

I was not up to the task... Sarenrae help me, I will strive to become worthy of her glorious teachings, as well as the Pathfinder's recognition!

Thanks for the game!

"Shucks, it was nothing."

Tess swelled with pride and delight at the mission's success.

DM, did we get any of the bonuses from the etchings in the cavern? We mentioned trying to perform the rituals, but then got involved with the gillman.

Tori happily takes her place among the new class of Pathfinders, and gives congratulations and thanks to her companions for their excellent work.

The things listed were for that mission only.

Cool. I just wanted to check on that.

#5-08 THE CONFIRMATION

The invitation delivered last night was remarkably simple, especially given the importance of the occasion: “Start where it all began. Meet us at the Pig’s Paunch one hour before dawn.”

The Pig’s Paunch is a run-down building with a faded sign of a large pig standing on its hind legs, arms folded above a corpulent belly. Inside, the air is thick with the scents of human sweat, stale tobacco, and leftover food. In the center of the room, surrounded by inebriates sleeping off their revelries, a familiar elven man stands high upon top of a large round table.

“Welcome! Welcome, my students! Please, have a seat!” With that, Kreighton Shaine, the Pathfinder Society’s Master of Scrolls, nimbly drops down to sit cross-legged on the table before looking about the tavern with a sense of reverent wonder. “Can you believe it? It all started here years ago—well, over four hundred of them at least. Under this very roof the Pathfinder Society was born.

“But today! Today you will begin your Confirmation! Master Farabellus, Master Zey, and I all agree you each have shown your worth and dedication to the Society, so there’s no better time to see if you can handle becoming full field operatives. Allow me to introduce you to Janira Gavix,” he says as he motions for an excitable halfling woman to approach. She wears a large backpack and carries all manner of tools, pouches, and scroll cases around her waist. Shaine continues, saying, “Janira here will be going with you on your Confirmation. She was one of my brightest pupils and will no doubt be an invaluable resource on your journey, for she discovered the caves you are about to explore during her own Confirmation.”

Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, “Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, I witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.”

Master Shaine hops to his feet. “Initiates, for your Confirmation, you will travel to these caves to explore and document its many passages. Additionally, and most importantly, you are to learn what the gillmen are up to in there. Oh, and you need to come back alive as well.” With these parting words, the Master of Scrolls jumps off the table and strolls out of the building while humming to himself.

Caves. Jerrik says the word in a somewhat assumed fashion, then flashes a quick smile. Sounds like as good a place as any other to get started with.

A cloaked man with a silver spiral around his neck, Baru looks around the run-down tavern in awe—the site of the original Pathfinder Society. It has been his dream for as long as he can remember—or at least as long as he had known it existed—to be a member of the Pathfinder Society, and he was finally getting his chance. The thought was almost overwhelming.

Almost giddy with excitement, but not trying to betray his emotions too much, Baru agrees.

"The task does not sound too difficult, but we should be well prepared anyway." It is easy to detect the heavy Chelish accent on Baru's lips.

Daway, would you please start another thread for this adventure? Those of us in the previous one are still getting new post notifications in this and the discussion thread. Thanks.

Unsettled? Curious? Indifferent? How do you react to a dinosaur in a tavern? How do you react to its companion? A tall reptilian female with powerful arms and legs, and cold, calculating eyes of slitted yellow. Her hand gently holds the haft of a Scythe as she listens to Shaine. Is she smiling? Her other hand rests on the head of a genuine dinosaur. It is small, likely a juvenile, with a long tail and large clawed feet. Its arms are tiny in comparison, but its head is big and full of teeth and its eyes are alarmingly intelligent.

"I look forward to it." says the reptilian woman - a Nagaji from far-off Nagajor. Her scales are largely a uniform black, but green and yellow are present at the edges. Strikingly there is a long streak of yellow that comes up her back on the right side, up her neck and over the top of her skull, ending above her left eye.

"A . . . a cave? No sign of a library? No sign of a tomb? It seems far more mundane than I had hoped . . .." The elf sighs, before verbally reminding himself "Knowledge is found everywhere, if you remember how to look and pay attention."

He looks at his companions, hesitating at the sight of the Nagaji. "I am Flaern. Information is my primary skill. You?" He's obviously asking for some sort of introduction from each of you.

Extending his hand, Baru replies to Flaern.

"Baru Stills, servant of the Lady of Graves and a bit of a swordsman, if I do say so myself."

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