GM Aarvid PFS PbP : The Devil We Know Series (Inactive)

Game Master GM Aarvid

Argust looks at the oracle with a puzzled look on his face. If I did I don't think it'll help us walk any quieter. Might do the opposite and I don't think these fellas here would like that much.

Kath says quietly Open it? No use waiting here all night

Sorry for the delay - back on a regular posting schedule

Garret pulls out his thieves' tools and starts attempting to defeat the lock.

Disable Device (Take 10): 10 + 8 = 18

The Halfling works the lock for about a minute as the rest of you round the corner to see the main door from the docks.

Opening a lock is a full-round action - that's 6 seconds, so not even a minute.

Disable Device (2nd attempt): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

If that doesn't work, Holman will fall back to discuss with the rest of the group

I would not be so sure master dwarf, it can do wonders in times of need. Morvius whispers back to the dwarf joking.

@Holman, As I typed it I thought that sounded too long. I must have been on a wrong page reading something else. Second attempt easily unlocks it.

Holman is able to unlock the lock on his second attempt and looks back to the party back on the docks to give them the sign it is ready to open.

Let me know who wants to open the door, who follows who in, precautions to be quiet or extra loud etc.

So, we go in? August says, mostly looking at An but glancing at Holman at the door.

Holman would like the opportunity to rush in and take advantage of flat-footed-ness, maybe even establish a flanking position. As such, he'd prefer someone else open the door and he be one of the first ones through.

Following the halfing's hint Morvius opens the door for him.

As Morvius open's the door, you think you hear something like a chair slide on a wooden floor and a low groan or grunt from inside.

To keep things orderly, setting up inits based on your status in your alias line. Please check to make sure I have them correct. Starting with a surprise round, you have one action (move, std etc)

====Surprise Round 0==== (one action only!)
19-Holman
16+Morvius
16-Jacen
14-M2
13-Kath
12-D
7-August
5-M2
4-Nguyen An

Make perception checks if you enter the inn.

The inn’s interior is in much better condition than the exterior.

The floors are new and quiet, the walls are covered in fresh
paint, and the entire place smells of recently cut wood.
Most of the furniture has been removed, though a few
tables and chairs remain and are covered in sawdust and wood shavings. Several buckets of white paint sit atop the bar.

"Infidels! At them my minions!" yells a cloaked man with a quarterstaff as he turns to see you at the door.

Perception, as I assume An and I would enter in with Holman: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Holman would have had a dagger drawn in preparation for attacking.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Holman hears the man call out, and his attention is focused on the creature next to him. He charges forth, hoping to bring the creature down before it can react.
Standard action: Charge (as indicated)
Attack (Dagger, Charge): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 25
Damage (Dagger, Sneak attack vs. flat-footed): 1d3 + 1d8 ⇒ (3) + (4) = 7

I am way down on the list...must have dozed off waiting..lol

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Morvius invokes the powers of the gods to guide his blade.
Casts Divine Favor on self.

BTW, nice map.

Holman, for the partial charge, it looks like you covered 25'...do you have that Halfling feat that gives you 30' movement? Everyone, fyi squares with furniture are considered difficult terrain. Also, as you enter the dark room, if you made a DC10+ perception, you notice several bodies lying in the NE corner.

Holman rushes into the room, brandishing his small dagger with fury.

Morvius casts a spell to invoke divine power into his blade.

[edited]

16-Jacen
14-M2
13-Kath

Ah, my mistake, sorry - I miscounted. Moved Holman back to the edge of his movement.

NP - the squares are hard to see on the wooden floor. Your AC is still full however, since not a charge :-)

Jacen will move up

You could toss the dagger Holmen. The enemy would still be flatfooted and subject to sneak atk. With that roll you will probably still get him.

Jacen moves into the room to support the daring Halfling. From under a chair springs another giant rat to try and bite the recent intruder.

partial charge: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7 for 1d4 ⇒ 1 but the gnashing teeth miss Jacen's exposed leg.

Kath also stides into the room with his allies.

Kath moves up imbueing his weapon with magic.

Swift Action - Use Arcane Pool Imbue weapon making it +1

3/4 Arcane Pool Remaining

The robes man cackles with rage as he stands ready, wielding his glowing staff with both hands.

"You fools! You do not know what you are dealing with here. YOU WILL BE DESTROYED along with all of humanity!"

bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 for 1d4 ⇒ 2

The rat near Kath will tries to bite him, but narrowly misses the Magus, who dodges the creature.

12-Man (readied), Rat
7-August

I'm fairly certain you need the Charging Hurler feat to throw something as part of a charge action. Holman would prefer to move forward rather than throw a dagger at this point.

August will double move so that he can attack the rat next round (I don't think I can charge and attack this round).

august, there is only a single move this round.

Ah, right, OK I single move!

August moves into the room and stops to look around. As soon as he does, another giant rat charges (partial) out from another table and tries to gnaw on the dwarf.

bite, charge: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 = 15 for dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 2

But cannot quite bite through the dwarf's chainmail armor.

Nguyen An is up.

An moves forward and strikes at the rat that just tried to bite August.

Attack-melee: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Nguyen An moves into the room to stand adjacent to the large rat that attacked his friend August. Single move/action only in surprise round

====Round 1====
19-Holman
16+Morvius
16-Jacen
14-M2
13-Kath
12-D (readied)
7-August
5-M1
4-Nguyen An

Holman, Morvius and Jacen are up...

Holman moves north, dodging and tumbling to avoid the rats' attacks. He flanks one of the rats with August and attempts to stab it with his dagger.

Move action: As indicated - using acrobatics to prevent AoO's from the rats (I'm assuming 2 rats => 2 rolls).
Acrobatics (vs. Giant rat CMD): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Acrobatics (vs. Giant rat CMD): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Standard action: Attack giant rat
Attack (Dagger, Flanking): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21
Damage (Dagger, Sneak Attack vs. Flanking): 1d3 + 1d8 ⇒ (2) + (6) = 8

Holman dances around the large rodents and pierces the neck of the one that charged August. The rat falls to the ground, twitching as it lays on the floor.

Yea, I did not meant it as part of your charge.

Morvius charges into the room attacking the beast besides Kath.
Atk: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 15
Dmg: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Along with all of humanity... you say. The nobleman answers with deep sarcasm. And who might you be? Oh powerfull being?

Jacen will attack the rat to the NE
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

No one get in my way for a moment

Kath's training gives him a swipe at the rat, he then quickly backs off and casts a spell he was preparing while striking.

Full-Round Action Spell Combat
Attack on Rat: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 2 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Free Action 5' Step back

Cast Spell Color Spray (Will DC 14)
(against crazy man+rat)

Erm...I don't think you can take a 5' step in the middle of a full-round action.

Quoting for reference

Full-Round Action: A full-round action consumes all your effort during a round. The only movement you can take during a full-round action is a 5-foot step before, during, or after the action.

Huh - I stand corrected.

Morvius looks to charge into the room, but does not have a clear line to the rat nearby Kath. (delays)

Jacen swings at the rat closest to him and barely connects (due to charge) and injures the rat, which lets out a loud hiss.

The rat in turn tries to bite him, but barely misses Jacen, as the bard avoids the creature's teeth.

bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 for dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1 plus disease

Kath swings at the rat near him...but misses with his blade, slamming into the nearby chair. Un-phased, he steps back and unleashes a blast of colorful light at the crazed man.

But the old man laughs as he closes his eyes to avoid the effect.

Morvius, seeing his chance, charges headlong into the room, and skewers the rat. The rat slumps to the floor twitching as blood pours from the wound.

"NOOOOOO!!! You have slain my little Razzie! You will be the first to die!" yells the old man.

The old man casts a spell with a burst of bright light at Morvius (will save). And then steps over his fallen rat with anger burning in his eyes.

August and Nguyen An can go.

An moves over to where the old man is casting his spells and strikes at him with his nodachi.

Attack-melee: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

August doesn't like to go in a different direction that An goes but he realizes that he must take down the other rat before it hurts one of his other friends.

Flail: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Crap, way to go Morvius. Couldn't you keep your mouth shut just once?!
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Kath tries to determine the spell that was cast.

Spellcraft check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

@Kath, no idea .

The old man spell dazzles Morvius (-1 to attacks for 1 min)

Meanwhile, August brings his heavy flail down hard on the remaining rat. It explodes into bits of fur and blood as the floor splinters from the impact.

Nguyen An slashes at the old man, but the codger dodges the attack.

====Round 2====
19-Holman
16-Jacen
13-Kath
12+Morvius
12-D
7-August
4-Nguyen An

Holman rushes around the obstructing furniture and attempts to stab the old man.

Move action: As indicated on map
Standard action: Attack the old man
Attack (Dagger): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage (Dagger): 1d3 ⇒ 3

Holman maneuvers around the furniture and manages to cut the old man, who turns and glares at the rogue.

Jacen, Kath and Morvius still up...