Exiles of Winter PFS scenerio# 2-17 [Recruitment closed] (Inactive)

Game Master lucklesshero

Still smiling, Lia looks up to Craggark and with just a slight raise of one eye brow she silently mouths the word, Later?

Craggark goes full purple and begins coughing violently, trying to mask his involuntary spasms behind both hands. An occasional muffled wheeze can be heard from the staggered half-orc.

I love the Pathfinder Society!

This remains the only thought in Craggark's mind fit to print for the remainder of the scenario.

After a couple minutes working on the lock Torvald hears the satisfying click acknowledging a job completed. A couple cannine barks can be heard beyond the door and the growing increases. Torvald backs away from the door.
Torvald your chain shirt is currently not on. You took it off in order to be more maneuverable to open the lock. The door is unlocked but closed just now. It opens to the inside

Jawhar retrieves his Bless wand and prepares to use it as soon as Torvald has his armor back on.

Jamir stands at the ready, a flask of acid in one hand, his buckler in the other.

Craggark takes over the door position, holding it closed while Torvald gets re-armoured.

Lia is also ready with components in hand to face the threat inside.

If the door swings easy enough, she will use her mage hand to pull it open, once Torvald is ready, allowing the others to keep their hands at the ready.

5 lb limit on weight. Even though door hinges reduce effective weight, it still might be too heavy for her spell.

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Craggark uses his fists, so free hands aren't really a problem.

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"Wait, wait, don't open it yet!" the dwarf grumbles as he struggles to shrug his chain shirt back on, then jams the spiked gauntlet onto his hand. Retrieving a glass flask from his vest pocket, he checks the label then shakes his head and puts it back. Brushing away some of the filthy snow on the street, he comes up with two pieces of broken brick instead.

"I'd just as soon not kill any dogs, they're just animals doing their jobs. Not gonna waste one of my bombs on them either though."

"Yup, they're going to not kill you, given the chance," Craggark chuckles at the dwarf's soft heart.

Craggark performs a quick kata.

Martial Flexibility to take Stunning Fist as a bonus combat feat.

Roll for initiative everybody. There's no surprise round (you're aware of growling animals they're aware of you.) So I'm going to run this combat in order. Craggark opens the door (move action) he will have one action left. If any of the dogs have won initiative over Craggark we can assume they've delayed action until his turn is through. The same goes for all the PCs ur assumed to have delayed action. You can jump in after Craggark's turn is over or, delay until it's your respective turn to go through the door. For now let's play it one player at a time and no one move until all initiative checks are in. *edit* it appears the back door was wider than I first thought enough to fit three of you abreast...I'll let you guys arrange your characters the way you like in front of the door. Let's assume Craggark still opened the door for expedience sake. Everyone else goes in initiative after Craggark finishes his turn.
Craggark waits until everybody is ready behind him and then flings open the door. He see's the dilapidated remains of a broken down Brewery and sure enough three fierce looking guard dogs (look like a Doberman breed) with their hackles raised and foam coming from their mouth, starring right at him.

Brewery map

Dog's initiative
dog 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
dog 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
dog 3: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

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Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

It's now or never.

After he pulls an alchemist's fire from his sack with one hand still on the door, the half-orc leans down to Lia, offering his cheek.

"A kiss for luck?" he suggests.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Lia gives the offered cheek a quick kiss, "Not for luck, but for victory."

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I'm going to bot Jamir's initiative roll on herolab to get this combat rolling initiative is now thus:
Torvald
Craggark
Dog 1
AnaLia
Dog 3
Jamir
Dog 2
Jawhar

Torvald and Craggark may act

Lucklesshero, no problem botting Jamir's initiative - actually, I thought you were rolling initiative for all of us for this scenario.

From the doorway, Jamir sees the guard dogs preparing to attack.

Foaming at the mouth? That cannot be good.

"I think, Torvald, you may wish to consider your stance against causing lethal harm to these beasts."

"I've got no problems with being lethal," Craggark quips as he steps inside the doorway and lets fly a vial of alchemist's fire at the nearest dog.

Ranged Touch Attack, 2 range increments: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 - 2 = 31d6 ⇒ 4

Wow.

Lethal to myself, maybe.

Lucklesshero, no problem botting Jamir's initiative - actually, I thought you were rolling initiative for all of us for this scenario.

yeah I was but, I like to give the dice to the players whenever I can. We just need to get moving so Jamir is ready to play by Gencon

No complaints from me! BUT - if we don't finish by then, well, then we don't. It will be fine.

note the square due east considered a 1 by raw Craggark cannot be hurt but Jamir can if I roll an 8 on a 1d8*edit* I was wrong here is the relevant passage: with my die roll the alchemist fire does drop in craggarks square: passage:1 – Falls short (straight line towards the thrower.)
combat link

missthrow: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Craggark please take 1hp splash dmg

*edit*Craggark attempts to hurl deadly fire at the dogs but the bottle slips from his hand burning him whith his own fire.

Craggark attempts to hurl the volatile liquid but, it slips from his grasp splashing well short of the dog but too close to himself and his companion Jamir, for comfort!

Craggark please indicate if you flung the door wide open: ie all three spaces of the door are open to the alley, or you opened it just wide enough for you. (or even just wide enough for 2?)it's kinda of important to know this before the other characters go. (do they follow through your square, is the door open so they can step right in? do they spend an action opening the door wider.) Think of it as a sliding barn door..probably where they take deliveries

Craggark threw the door open wide so that his colleagues could get in.

Torvald rushes through the door at the first available moment, only then getting a good look at the dogs confronting them. Frowning at the foaming spittle in the beasts' jaws, the stone falls from Torvald's hand. "Forgive me." he murmurs as he fishes out a bomb flask and gives it a vigorous shake. Winding back his arm, he sends it hurling through the air.

Throwing at the nearest dog, 20ft away so no penalty
Bomb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Fire: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Splash 4

Torvald's bomb arcs toward the nearby mutt. Whether by instinct or training, the dog manages to dodge the projectile. But the fire that explodes nearby still cause it to yelp in pain .

dog 1 reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Injured and angry the dog charges Torvald with a twitching erratic run.
bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
The dog is determined but Torvald's armor prevent the canine from sinking it's teeth in.
It's Analia's turn, the dog has the "charging" condition and has been dmg. by 2hp (dog 1)

Moving up to and through the doorway, past Craggark so as to have a clear target, Lia quickly lets a ray of freezing air and ice leap from her outstretched hand toward the dog on Torvald's arm.

Ray of Frost/Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18.
Cold damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The dog shutters at the freezing ray (striking it) and is clearly in pain. However, something feral from deep within keeps it from running away and it continues to press the attack. At that moment it's companion comes charging across the room to attack Torvald as well.

dog 3 bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 = 18dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Torvald you take 3 dmg. this dog seems particularly feral and savage. It's Jamir's turn (this dog is also under the "charging" condition..

"Torvald, duck!"

Jamir lobs the flask of acid at the dog with the red collar.

Acid toss into melee, with bless: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 1 = 101d6 ⇒ 5

Yeesh. Might still be enough to hit a touch attack with the -2 to AC from the dog's charge, but it ain't pretty.

As the flask leaves his hand, Jamir darts forward, drawing his rapier as he moves. Risking an attack of opportunity, he weaves between Torvald and Craggark to end between Lia and the dog in the green collar.

Acrobatics to move through threatened square: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

If the dog takes an AoO, Jamir will burn a point of panache for underfoot assault (if it misses) or dodging panache (if it would hit by 2 or less).

Nothing about my move will be impacted by whatever the last dog decides to do (unless he decides to provoke 4 AoOs and block my movement)

Jawhar draws his scimitar (move action) and rushes to back up his comrades.

Move to the center of the doorway, still outside.

Begin Round 2 of Bless.

Jamir's acid lands on the dog's crown melting right through though the skull; it helps horribly as it shudders and collapses to the ground. the toss also burns Torvald and the dog that bit him. Next Jamir moves up to get into melee range with the dog, it snaps at him as he passes. dog 3 bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 and misses him cleanly.

The remaining dog (odd Ana even Jamir)roll: 1d6 ⇒ 5charges Analia and attempts to bite her; dog 2 bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 = 13dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Jawhar can be heard rushing to aid the rest of you just outside the door.

of note: Torvald you now have 4hp of dmg. Jamir I don't believe underfoot assault works because the animal is small (same size a you). Also a copy of the map link is now under my avatar name. Ok my attack apparently missed Analia (because of her bond to land class feature)
but I looked back and you have not cast mage armor so your AC is currently 15. It's round 2 Craggark then Torvald may go, after that..it's Analia's turn.

As they head for the door, Lia takes out and activates her wand of mage armor once more, not trusting her safety in such an evil city.

It is an easy miss, but mage armor is up. She cast it just as they left the inn/tavern to come here and I even updated the resources when I made the post. The post was Mon, Jul 10, 2017, 06:18 am if you need to reference the full thing.

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Analia Frostburn wrote:

As they head for the door, Lia takes out and activates her wand of mage armor once more, not trusting her safety in such an evil city.

[ooc]It is an easy miss, but mage armor is up. She cast it just as they left the inn/tavern to come here and I even updated the resources when I made the post. The post was Mon, Jul 10, 2017, 06:18 am if you need to reference the full thing.

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It's duration is just 1 hour. The amount of time sounds perfectly reasonable too

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"Lia, get out of there!" Craggark yells with sincere worry in his tone.

The powerful frostkin shifts to his right, bringing a heavy fist down on the head of the snarling mutt threatening the dwarf.

Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Fort Save DC 10 or stunned x 1 round

Craggark's blow is so powerful to dog three the stunning affect is overkill...the dog drops un-conscious at the 1/2 orc's heavy blow.
1 dog left, it's Torvald's turn..then Analia then Jamir before my poor puppy gets a chance to snap at u guys again.

Torvald hisses in pain as some of the acid from Jamir's throw spatters his arm--but its nothing he hadn't felt in the occasional lab mishap. The bite hurt a good deal worse.

As Craggark brings down the second hound the dwarf shifts the chunk of brick in his left hand over to his right and advances on the last dog, taking aim and chucking his piece of brick at the dog's head.

Throw Anything with half a brick, but throwing into melee -4
Rock attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The dog yelps as Torvald's brick hit's it in the flank. It however remains defiant with a snarling, foaming growl.

Startled by Craggark's shout, Lia steps back while awkwardly trying to target the remaining dog. In her haste, her ray goes awry and strikes the ground at the canine's feet instead.

Ray of frost, ranged touch+bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Oh sure. Blame me. Lol.

We need to finish with this dog before its owners wonder why the others suddenly stopped barking.

Jamir lunges forward, thrusting his rapier into the dog's side.

"Don't you salivating sentinels know that biting people can be hazardous to your health?"

Rapier, bless, sharpened: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 171d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The dog howls in pain at Jamir's blow and viciously tries to snap back at him.
dog 2 bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
But, only comes up with air.
it's Jawhar's turn, Craggark, and then Torvald (if needed)

Happy to finally get in and help his friends, Jawhar trudges into the room and moves into an attack position and swings with his scimitar.

Move SE, SE, NE to space S of dog

Scimitar,Bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 3 of Bless starts now

*edit* didn't check the dog's position it looks liked Jawhar provoked an AoO moving where he did before he cuts down the dog, so I'll add the AoOThe viscous anamal bites at Jawhar as he positions himself to strike the animal. AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3*edit sigh again* Jawhar is surprised at how quick and strong the beast is; it's bite fails to puncture his armor and leaving yet another scar. After the animal sinks his teeth into Jawhar's armor..Jawhar comes down with his scimitar violently. Then, the frenzied animal finally drops.

So what do you guys do next? Everybody tell me what they're doing..looking around, healing, searching the room ect..need to know what everyone does and where they go.
As you can see I failed to notice Jawhar moved in such a way as to avoid the AoO..so double edit it is! fyi that means Jawhar is not hurt!

"Torvald, feel free to use that wand of mine on your wounds."

He lowers his tone as he glances at Lia.

"I was worried that you were going to get mauled," he murmurs.

The half-orc fishes out another vial of alchemist's fire as he glances around the room. Seeing the door ahead left ajar, he creeps up and listens before peering inside.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

I recognise that's about 4 different actions - but those are in the order that Craggark would do them, if given the chance.

talking is a free action if it's not a speech. So you draw an alchemist fire and move up to the door ready to make a perception check listening at the door..I'll tell you the results when the others let me know what they're doing. Torvald is injured from dog bite and acid,
The dog never got a AoO against Jawhar but I left it in for flavor purposes and just caused it to miss instead of hit...*sigh* need to read your guy's post more carefully.

"Let me get the chest inside and I'll channel to heal everyone's wounds.

We should probably move the bodies of these dogs into a corner. Less chance of someone casually noticing that we've been here."

Jawhar will head back outside to grab the chest, then start moving to the southern room that appears to be filled with debris. Looks like a likely place to find a hiding place.

1 round to get the chest. 1 round (double move) to get near the southern room. 1 round to hide the chest (just hiding it from casual observation). Sound OK? Keeping my eye out for traps as I go.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19