Finder's Jungle Ruins of Madaro-Shanti

Game Master Malvoisin

"Conversations for another day gentlemen. We will need our rest. I will say that having a second on watch may be appropriate, although I would have to decline having stood already."

Rufus seeks a spot near the fire to sleep

Jack comments: "Whoever is on watch should wear their armor while on watch, even if they haven't been wearing it while we travel. I got nailed badly enough to need healing through the relatively heavy armor I'm wearing. I hate to think how things would have gone if I hadn't been wearing any armor at all."

Gerald detected no evil and people started heading back to the pavilion and the sweet embrace of sleep...

Doctor Iiwo slides his knife back into the waist of his loincloth. He's stopped giggling and is making a soft tsking noise. "What a shame," is all he says, as he builds up the fire to burn the bodies.

Incineration is the best bet for monkey-ghouls. Iiwo will take an hour or so ensure that they are entirely cremated, then go back to sleep.

"I'll stand watch. I'm not gonna be getin' any sleep now."

She glances at Dr. Iiwo as he puts the monkeys to flame and shivers.

She heads back into the tent and puts on the Mithral Chain shirt she has and grabs the other quiver of arrows and the quiver of blunt arrows.

She seems to shiver throughout the whole watch, despite the humid air.

Jack waits until the end of his shift and goes inside the tent. He then proceeds to do something extraordinary :-) He takes his armor and sweaty clothes off, gets a clean outfit out of his bag of holding, puts the clean outfit on and then gets back into his armor. He makes a half-hearted attempt to clean his old outfit and sets it out so it might dry some while he goes to sleep.

Rufus was the first back to sleep. The comfort of clean linen helped Sergent calm down after a rough fight. The smell of burning ghoul-monkeys was not great, but surely better than the smell of just letting them lay there and rot next to the pavillion. Kiley joined Dr. Iiwo in a silent watch through the rest of the night.

Dawn came. There were still berries left over from yesterday's gathering for breaking the night's fast, though water would have to be carefully rationed again today. Soon everyone was either waking up on their own or easily woken up, except for Xoc Xoc. The primitive halfling sorceress seemed to sleep like a log and the blue ghost-like thing that was always by her side guarded her like a watchdog.

Soon, everyone had ate and drank their ration for the morning and all that was left to do was take down the pavillion tent. Xoc Xoc was roused with shouts so the deed could be accomplished. When they were done, the only sign left of their having passed through this way would be the stack of charred monkey corpses stacked on the road.

It was still early morning and the heroes had only walked for a half-hour when...

Time for Perception/Spot rolls

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

Preception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Perception1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Perception check

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Perception check
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
I can create water at will, so no need to ration. Lord Rufus in face enjoys bathing each morning he is able.

Ciaran saw them first, coming down the Old Road towards them. There were five of them -- the biggest, freakiest monkeys they had ever seen. Each had two heads and six arms. They were 132 ft. away and closing.

At least Lord Rufus had a bath first...

Ciaran raises his hand as a warning and exclaims: "There is no place in the jungle for things like that! Whatever you once were, you are not animals anymore! Begone!"

Ciaran deeply inhales and lets out a powerful bestial howl. The party feels a distant rumble and the ground starts to tremble as something approaches from the side, about 40ft ahead of the party.

Casting Summon monster IV, casting time 1 round.

Doctor Iiwo sighs sadly when he sees the monstrosities. He dips an arrowhead into a tarry, fuming paste in one of his jars and nocks the arrow, aiming squarely at one of the central monkeys.

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Iiwo will fire the arrow as soon as it's clear that the monkeys are aggressive like the last ones. He will wait until they are within the 110' close range of the longbow.

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
If it hits, damage from Explosive Missile 1d8 + 1 + 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (5, 6, 6) + 3 = 27
Splash damage (to all within 5'): 6, Reflex save DC 16 for half
If it doesn't hit, the missile doesn't explode.

Stats
HP: 41
AC: 14 (no armor)
Bombs: 1/9

Initiative

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Jack will move to the front of the party readying his shield as he does so. Once he has done that he will quick draw one of his chakrams and wait until the creatures get to about 60 or so feet away, throwing his chakram at the closest one once they get there (if he can make that a full attack action he will instead throw two chakrams). He will then ready his war axe and play meat shield.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Upon noticing the charging abominations,, he moves up grit to the groups, shield and sword ready. Do not fear, we have the power off light on our side! and that aura of light erupts again from the paladin.

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Kiley Readies her bow and aims at one of the monkeys to the right. (Using Rapid Shot)

We are on the next day from the last fight, correct? Resetting my Judgement and banes if so

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Will rapid shot with heavy crossbow when in range, activating Bane as a swift action.
#1
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + (5, 5) + 3 = 14
#2
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (9) + (1, 3) + 3 = 16

Right, totally forgot about the initiative:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Though Rufus was the third person to see the monstrous monkeys charging, he was the quickest with his crossbow -- perhaps a bit too quick. Firing without aiming, his bolts flew wild and the monkeys dodged around them.

Had Rufus waited another few seconds, the blessing of the radiance streaming from Gerald might have steadied his hand more. It certainly seemed to aid Kiley. Her first arrow was just a light wound, but when she struck the same one a second time -- and in one of its throats -- it collapsed in the dirt.

Ciaran had been the first to spot the monkeys coming, but even now hesitated to act. He raised his hand as a warning and exclaimed, "There is no place in the jungle for things like that! Whatever you once were, you are not animals anymore! Begone!" And then began casting a spell.

The four remaining monstrous monkeys were well within short range of a longbow by the time Dr. Iiwo had an exploding arrow aimed and ready to fly, but even Gerald's steadying light did not help counter the speed of those monkeys. The arrow flew too far, crashing into the dirt behind the advancing monkeys.

Sergent waited until the monkeys were closer and was rewarded for his patience. His first thrown missile struck a serious blow to the closest advancing monkey. The monkey slowed down, an easy target now for the second thrown missile that was a killing head shot.

Xoc Xoc, Xahara, and Chongo stood their ground, choosing to wait for the coming melee. "Demons...they are demons..." Chongo mumbled out loud.

The three remaining monkeys are 30' away now. They can reach and also attack next round. Ciaran's summoned monsters will also come next round.

Kiley Calmly shifts her aim over to one of the other monkeys and lets fly two more arrows.

Calling this round 2 then I guess.

The monkeys are far enough away that Jack will try another full attack action, throwing two chakrams at one of them and then drawing his war axe for the melee. Given that the monkey things are at 30 feet Jack will use Deadly Aim and Rapid Shot, taking two shots at +7 (+whatever bonuses apply from Gerald's light) for 1d8+11.

Shot 1

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Looks hopeful, let's roll damage

1d8 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

If that monkey is still standing Jack will throw another chakram at it, if not he will throw at another monkey.

shot 2

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Damage for 2nd shot

1d8 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

EDIT: Oh, I'm sorry, I screwed up. For a moment there I thought we were level 7 :( I'll try to retcon the post to fit the initial intention best

A large, horned bull with a black hide appeared roughly 10 ft. behind the monkeys. Eyeing them with blood-shot eyes and stomping its hoof, it charged, almost without pause.

Ciaran himself also didn't waste any more time. He thrust his hands upwards, and a tiny cloud suddenly appeared over a monkey which had Kiley's arrow stuck in it, complete with an equally tiny but ferocious thunderstorm.
Using Storm Burst domain power, 1/9 uses.
Ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
-2 to attack rolls for 1 round if it hits
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Rufus adds a Judgement as a swift action to improve his aim and fires two more bolts (keeping bane active)

1st
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Damage
1d10 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + (6, 4) + 3 = 15
2nd
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage
1d10 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + (2, 2) + 3 = 11

Yes, this is now round 2

Lord Rufus continued to pump crossbow bolts into the monstrous monkeys with superhuman deadliness. The first bolt killed a monkey outright as it charged Jack. Another bolt seriously injured one that was charging Rufus.

Gerald delayed, his intentions not clear yet.

Kiley struck only once, but it was a good hit, nailing the same one Rufus had seriously injured. It died, her arrow sticking out of its chest.

Going to delay a bit longer for Gerald's intentions.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Deciding he has waited long enough, Xôc Xôc calls out to Xahara in Halfling, directing her towards the strange Monkey on the far right as he himself seems to increase his physical stature, if only by a little.
He thrusts his spear up at the Monkey's chest, skewering it as Xahara sets to work on it's stomach.

Free Action: Rage
Attack Monkey with +1 Darkwood Spear: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Heeding Xôc Xôc's words Xahara speeds towards the Monkey, pulling up and biting visciously at the abomination tearing a large chunk out of it's stomach.

Move Action: Move to engage Monkey
Bite Monkey: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Unperturbed, Doctor Iiwo nocks a second arrow.

Iiwo delays. If any of the monkeys make it to within 30' of him, he will then fire an arrow (no explosives this time). He then drops his bow and pulls out his club.

Attack (PBS, precise shot) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I previously forgot that Doctor Iiwo has Precise Shot. He should be able to fire into melee without the -4 penalty.

Stats
HP: 41
AC: 14 (no armor)
Bombs: 1/9
-2 arrows

Gerald moves up to the closest monkey within 30 feet, his eyes narrowing. "Abomination!" He slashes at it with his scimitar, seeking to strike it down quickly.

Move up to the nearest one and attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Round 3

Attack. No bane on this one, it's my last bolt before reload but I will add deadly aim and point blank to damage.
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

What happened with my attacks on round 2?

Round 2 hasn't ended yet.

Gerald rushed 15 ft. towards the monkeys and met the remaining ones part way. "Abomination!" he shouted, as he slashed with his scimitar and dug a moderate wound into a two-headed monkey's hide.

Two of the three monkeys attacked Gerald, raking at him with twelve clawed arms between them, but Gerald's bright shining light that shed from him blinded their eyes and his flashing scimitar drove them back. The third circled around their combat, making its way for the others.

Ciaran had targeted Kiley's target with a storm burst spell, but when he saw that Kiley's target had fallen from her arrow and not risen back up, he switched his spell at the last moment to the remaining monkey racing towards him. A torrential downpour sprang out of nowhere and began pounding down on the heads of the charging, shrieking monkey monster.

Ciaran's summoned auroch bull appeared in the Old Road, bearing down on the monkeys attacking Gerald. Gerald dodged out of the way in time as the half-ton bull bore down on the uninjured monkey and trampled it into the ground.

Xôc Xôc only had to sprint 7 ft. to the edge of the torrential downpour and stab inside it. The monstrous monkey fell to the ground, stunned. Xahara pounced on it, biting visciously at the belly of the abomination and tearing out a chunk out of it that left the monkey dead. It also left Xahara buffeted by the same magical downpour before the storm cloud vanished. Xahara is at 41 out of 50 hp, but from nonlethal damage

There was only one monkey left for Jack to take down and it was an already injured one attacking Gerald. He thought he had a clear shot so he took it -- but Gerald moved into the way and took the chakram in the back instead. Gerald is at 47 out of 62 hp

Dr. Iiwo had taken the longest to aim and was rewarded doubly by not hitting Gerald and seriously injuring Gerald's only remaining opponent with his arrow.

End of round 2. There is only one seriously injured monkey left in melee with Gerald

Ouch! Not what I intended. You do know what the "Precise Shot" feat enables me to do though?

http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/feats.html

Precise Shot (Combat)

You are adept at firing ranged attacks into melee.

Prerequisite: Point-Blank Shot.

Benefit: You can shoot or throw ranged weapons at an opponent engaged in melee without taking the standard –4 penalty on your attack roll.

Round three (if Necessary)

Jack will move to flank the monkey in melee with Gerald and hit it with his war axe.

(standard attack, +10 to hit, 1d10+4 damage)

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

actually should have got another +2 to hit for the flanking position.

Damage
1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Lord Chumwaite's least powerful crossbow bolt still annihilated the remaining monkey-monster before anyone else could do anything.

"You...you slew those demons as if they were nothing!" Chongo the guide blurted out in a mixture of awe and fear. "You must be gods!"

It was hard to argue with the evidence. As vastly powerful as the heroes were, few things had ever been able to stand against them individually. Together, they seemed unstoppably powerful. Surely whatever mysteries Madaro-Shanti held would also be no match for them.

surely

Kiley chuckles a little at Chongo's statement.
"Not gods, just good people."

Kiley looks out at the jungle and shivers a little. 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
"I'm likin' this mist less an' less though. Somethin' 'bout it seems, I dunno, malevolent. I think it knows we're 'ere."

Jack sets about the business of retrieving and cleaning off his chakrams. (Possibly pulling one out of Gerald's back?) As he does so he says: "Kiley has the right of it. Most of us have been engaged in some sort of mercenary or fighting work or some such thing for quite a while. You get good at it or you get dead."

"I think she may also be on to something about the mist. Though it may be something as simple as whatever is behind this sending out heavier scouting parties when the lighter ones don't come back."

With no monkeys left to attack, surrounded by armed people who smelled of sweat and blood, the bull looked disoriented. Before it could default to his aggressive behaviour, Ciaran stepped up to it and whispered something to his ear, patting it between the horns. Now content, the bull hustled back to the jungle.

"This mist creates abominations of Nature, and thus the Nature itself helps us defeat it. We must respect it further if we hope to restore order."

"Such are the benefits of modern innovations. With education and determination Chongo, you're people could rise above their primitive natures."

"I dunno 'bout that. Who's ta say we ain't the ones that learn ta be less primitive from 'em."
Kiley smiles innocently at Rufus.