GM Batpony PFS 5-21 Merchant's Wake 3 (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

its not a readied action...i should have used a different word...my bad

Is she actually alive, or being reanimated? Lai pulls a dagger from her boot (standard action) and moves to the side of the room (move action).

The mummy, almost as if by instinct, runs straight towards Lin and slams into him, but not before Lin getting a good chuck of her flesh with blood spewing everywhere. Luckily enough for Lin, the creature shows with signs of aging, you easily slip. However, as the creature draws near, everyone starts feeling some sort of heat, as if, feeling the effects of desert winds!

charge,slam: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Everyone within 30ft of the zombie must make a DC14 Fortitude save or be dealt d4 non-lethal damage and be fatigued.

Round 1 Combat!
Charna
Round 2 Combat!
Patros
Lin Kai
Laiashi
Zhang Ziyi (Delayed)
Eraith
Zarmina (DR2) -11hp

fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Patros coughs as the sudden gust of hot air seems to sap his energy. He steps foward and slices at the foul creature.

attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 161d8 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 1 = 4

NL: 1d4 ⇒ 1

5 ft step then attack...on phone cant move token. setting up parry riposte as well

Darn, just inside that range.

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Nonlethal: 1d4 ⇒ 3
And sickened

fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Darn, wish I had that for my attack roll instead!

Kai manages to resist the effects of the unnatural desert wind. He steps back away from the mummy, and attempts to skewer it again with his longspear.

mw longspear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Are the pulpits difficult terrain?

Lai feels an unexpected blast of hot air, causing her to feel oddly strained. She moves around the side of the room to get in position with her allies. (Double move.)

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fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
nonlethal damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Charna sees the mummy rise and begin attacking and she cries out, "Oh no you don't! You must remain on the other side where you belong."

Using her Command Undead. It gets a Will save DC 14. If it fails, she will command it to drop anything it is carrying and kneel on the floor with its head down.

fortitude: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Eraith grimaces at the unnatural heat that saps his strength. He draws his wakizashi and moves into position by circling around the mummy past Patros and Laiashi.

How convenient to have and oracle of bones! Yes, treat the pulpits as difficult terrain.

Eraith, NLD: 1d4 ⇒ 2
will,Zarmina: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

The mummy heeds not the words of Charna, and continues to rampage as it is.

Round 2 Combat!
Patros fatigued
Lin Kai
Laiashi fatigued
Zhang Ziyi (Delayed)
Eraith fatigued
Zarmina (DR2) -25hp
Charna fatigued

Eraith lunges forward with his blade, his moves steady despite the supernatural fatigue

attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 1 = 16
wakizashi: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Man, after all those good rolls earlier with the merchants the dice gods are turning on me now =/

The mummy's aura feels stronger this time round.DC15 fortitude, if you have passed the earlier check you are immune.
The zombie moves to the next closest target Patros!
slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
And fails to land a hit but Patros also misses the opportunity to strike back!

Round 2 Combat!
Charna fatigued

Round 3 Combat!
Patros fatigued
Lin Kai
Laiashi fatigued
Zhang Ziyi (Delayed)
Eraith fatigued
Zarmina (DR2) -26hp

fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Eraith struggles to stay on his feet as the supernatural aura threatens to bring him down. He stabs wildly at the mummy with his fading strength.

attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 1 = 19
wakizashi: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Kai waits for Laiashi to move up to flank the mummy with him before his strikes again with his spear!

I'm assuming Laiashi will move up to flank. If not, please remove the +2 bonus below.
mw longspear, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21 dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The fight ends as Lin and Eraith with pin point precision take down Zarmina, for good.Fatigued effects end. Trade Prince Aaqir calms himself downs and frantically thanks the pathfinders. "I wouldn't know what to do if you weren't here, I don't understand how this could happen. Please, take some of these. Maybe it could help. Do you think your team can find out who would do such a thing?"
As a token of thanks, Aaqir al’Hakam gives you several scrolls. These include a scroll of cure moderate wounds, and a scroll of endure elements. You and your party begin to walk around the mansion in search of clues to understand what has just occurred, but so far your findings have been unfruitful in uncovering the truth. During your patrol of the manor, you bump into some of the traders, notably Jakti al'Awar, as he passes you a note. After the patrol, you regroup and read the notes.

I would appreciate your meeting me in the temple at your convenience, though try not to delay too long. Something strange is afoot. – Jakti

Seeing the urgency of his note, you group together at the temple where Jakti and two of his bodyguards wait for you. “I was uncertain if you were trustworthy enough to share this information with, but now I see that you are most competent individuals and I believe you can help. “Some days ago I received information from… a trusted source… that a someone has hired several assassins in Katheer for a job this very night. This manor has one of the greatest gatherings of powerful people in the entire city, so I can only conclude that these assassins are meant to strike here. With that knowledge, I hired a few bodyguards for myself, but it would allay my fears if I to have your protection as well. Of course, you may seek to protect everyone in the manor, and I would applaud you for such commitment to righteousness! I will be satisfied if no harm comes to my person before this night is over, whatever the circumstances. Do this for me, and I would greatly consider dealing with such competent individuals in the near future.”

The Zombies on the stairs are directly blocking your way, to get through you must either knock them over or jump over them!
Combat Maneuver roll or Acrobatics

sense motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

This just keeps on getting better....well, actions always speak volumes...here goes... Patros says as he takes off at a run towards the zombies. He heads towards the room with Temel. He leaps as he nears the undead.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

choice: 1d20 ⇒ 18even=Temel; odd Matella..just randomizing because we can't see who is in what room as far as I can tell

Charna attempts to throw a zombie down the stairs.

cmb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

just realized i forgot the ACP for my armor...24 is new total...my bad!

Eraith barely stays awake, recovering his strength from the previous encounter and pays little attention to Jakti

sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 6

However, when the zombies suddenly appear, Eraith's eyes focus and he mutely studies the situation for a moment before effortlessly vaulting over the zombies and following Patros's lead towards Temel's room.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Of course. A nat 20 when its not a combat situation ==" Oh well, guess I shouldn't be complaining...

Patros and Eraith lead the way avoiding the zombies while spectacularly and maybe somewhat comically, as they step on their heads. But just around the corner at the hall, there are...more zombies! No way around them this time, looks like the heroes will have to push them down or cut right through them.Attack roll or combat manoeuvre.

Kai swings at the zombies with his longspear with a long arc, hoping to put enough of them down for the party to get through.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Just lovely....more of them! Have at you, monster! Patros shouts as he slices at one of the horde.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Lai starts to sidle up to Jakti during their conversation, but before any alternate arrangements can be made they're interrupted by the crash of the undead horde. She vaults over the zombies with Patros and Eraith, keeping the dagger in one hand but leaving the other free to make maneuvering easier. As she does so, her dress shimmers and becomes a simple cotton shirt and shorts, perfect for movement and adventuring.

I doubt my dagger will be much use against all these things, she thinks as she looks at the small weapon in comparison to the horde. Curse a woman's need to dress to impress! She slashes at the zombies nonetheless.

Dagger: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Patros with a little bit of help from Laiashi and Lin Kai, creates a path with their blades clear enough for the pathfinders to squirm their way through to the other side of the horde. Turning around the corridor, to much of everyone's surprise, there is an obvious tripwire trap right on the floor. What's it doing there?

Reflex or Disable device! Disable device can only be attempted by one PC, so whoever makes the first disable device check, that's it. Everyone else make a reflex roll.

Looks like I have the highest Disable Device, so if it's ok with everyone I'll go ahead and roll.

Who in the nine hells sets a trap in a place like this? She had never learned much about setting traps, but getting past them she knew a thing or two about.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Kai has a +11 as he also has masterwork thieves tools, but I doubt I would have beat a 26! :)

Seeing Laiashi working on the trap, Kai attempts to leap over the trap. However, he trips over his own spear!

reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Aaah! I definitely wouldn't have cleared that trap with that roll!

Oh, sorry Lin! Only one I looked at was Eraith, forgot that investigators have trapfinding. Guess it's lucky I rolled high.

Charna attempts to stop on a silver piece.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Laiashi in almost no time at all disables the surprise trap, allowing an easy pass to the door of Temel. The sound of falling furniture can be heard from outside the door. But, the door won't budge!
It's a swim or knowledge engineering check. I don't pretend to understand why it's a swim check but it's a swim check to break the door down!

]]]ummmm...ok....swim check it is...designer might have been hitting the crack pipe for this door...lol

swim: 1d20 ⇒ 3

swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

I normally don't post just dice rolls, but completely stumped how to role play a swim check to open a door!

The other table swam through the door! Lol

Swim?: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Maybe the writer was from Colorado...

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swim: 1d20 ⇒ 6

ditto on the lack of roleplaying for this check. Swim? Really?

Lin using his shear strength, rams the door and breaks in down.
Inside, Temel is being held in combat with a masked figured, he doesn't look undead, but he does look like he has an intent to kill! You arrive just in time before the fight takes placed.
Almost as if cursed by Murphy's Law. Two zombies break in through the windows! The pathfinder's day seems to be getting more complicated as they draw their arms for another round of combat.

Combat Round 1! Bold may post actions.
Patros
Laiashi
Zombie
Temel
Eraith
Assassin
Charna
Lin Kai

"Oh no you don't!" Lai flicks her wrist, and another dagger springs into it. She dashes toward Temel's attacker.

Wrist-sheathed dagger vs assassin (flat-footed): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (5) = 8
Darn.

Eraith pauses for a moment, studying the masked figure in an attempt to discern any motive or more importantly, any weaknesses he can exploit
knowledge local: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Eraith then moves forward, blade ready and eyes bright, as he engages a worthy opponent in combat.
attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22
wakizashi: 1d6 ⇒ 1
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 6

I'll go for the zombies.... Patros says as he rushes towards the pair of undead. He lashes out with his blade in a low arc.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11on phone..cant move token...

Eraith, you know that two of them are zombies, and one of them is an assassin :P

With lightning reflexes, Patros critically wounds one of the zombies. The zombies then retaliate and try to attack him. Are you going to riposte?

Zombie R wounded,slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Zombie L, slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Meanwhile Eraith makes a quick judgement and decides the assassin is most dangerous, dealing him some serious wazikashi. Temel on the other hand, retreats to the corner of the room but the Assassin follows him.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Laiashi and Eraith get a AoO, I'm going to have to wait for the AoO as it is a pretty big deal if the assassin dies before making his move.

Round 1! Bold may go!

Patros -6hp ? Riposte if possible
Laiashi AoO on Assassin
Zombie R-11hp L
Temel
Eraith AoO on Assassin
Assassin -7hp
Charna
Lin Kai

I forgot to do that...thanks for the slap up side my head!

parry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

riposte: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

edit...just realized its my turn again....

Patros spins and thrusts his wicked blade at the undead assailant.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 81d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

edit 2...almost forgot parry riposte again...derp!

AoO (dagger) vs assassin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Also, DC 17 Fort or take 1d2 ⇒ 1 Str damage!

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Wow gee, so much new info! Stupid dice

Eraith seeing the assassin pursue Temel, lashes out with his blade again.
AOO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
wakizashi: 1d6 ⇒ 5
confirm critical: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The highs and lows of dice rolling...

Not at my computer but just to keep things moving. Also Patros it wasn't your turn, just giving you opportunity to parry, you've used 3 panache point against the two zombies way I see it.

With lightning reflex, both Laiashi and Eraith take out the assassin before a move could be made on the helpless trader.
The two zombie threat remains. One on the brink of death, again, and the other standing strong.

Everybody is up! Except Eraith.

Patros cuts at the wounded zombie.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

crit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 92d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 1) + 8 = 14

Kai, seeing the assassin is dispatched, moves up towards the zombies and attempts to skewer the "dying" one with his longspear. (unless it dies before his turn, in which case he would skewer the other one)

longspear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

The first zombie died on Patros action.

With the assassin down, Lai moves to just out of striking distance of the remaining zombie.

Readying an action to strike if it moves adjacent.
Dagger (non-poisoned): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

End Combat!

The pathfinders with finesse, strike at the heart of the zombie and finally finish of the two remaining zombies.
Things also seem a little quieter around the house, you only assume that the rest of the zombie threat in the house is eliminated.

With the threat eliminated, Temel gets up and says "Thank you, I'm in your debt pathfinders. I'm alright for now. I came here to the security of my room as soon as I saw Zarmina get out. I think I was followed into my room shortly after by this guy!"

You are welcome. Is everyone ok? We must find out who is behind this. Perhaps our mystery friend here can shed a little light on our quandry...

Patros moves to the assassin's body and searches it.

perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25