GM Batpony's PBP PFS trilogy gameday VI (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

I'll assume Kiboko can attack with reach from his current location, and that Mvumbu can chomp on the green monk from her current location. If either choice is not viable, Kiboko will jump off the stairs to attack green, Mvumbu will remain where she is.

Switch Mvumbu's animal focus to Bull (+2STR), then enter rage.

"Slavers! Kiboko will make them pay in blood!"

lance vs green monk, power attack, freedom fighter, rage, high ground: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 9 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 3 + 1 = 18

Mvumbu senses Kiboko's rage and attacks!

chomp vs green, bull focus, high ground: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

If an enemy makes a melee attack against Kiboko and Mvumbu threatens that enemy:

Flyn will drop thru the trap door and fire a couple of arrows, at the green monk first if he's still standing, at the blue if not...

Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Longbow: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Kiboko can most certainly reach.

Since Flyn dropped through the trap door, I assume that is a move action, hence Flyn cannot do two shots this turn since that's full round attack.

Qatala is quick to react to the Monk attempting to balance himself, whipping him into badly.

The Pathfinders tumble down the stairs one by one with the ferocity of a great animal herd. Kramac, Kuuma, Kiboko, and Mvumbu, all pounce themselves on the monk with the green headband. And every single one of their attempts to strike lands a solid blow on the monk. Together their strikes are able to knock that monk unconscious. However it was not without response, as Kuuma attempted to leap over, the Monk dealt a blow injuring Kuuma somewhat.

AoO vs Kuuma: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 211d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Combat Round 1/2
Conditions:

Qatala, Flyn
Baddies R -18 G -42 (unconscious) B -9
Deyno, Kramac, Kuuma -9, Kiboko, Mvumbu

Qatala has her normal round action after the AoO

Qatala will use her trip skills on both the other monks.

trip vs R: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 20
trip vs B: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 23

Only the blue monk falls on it's bottom. The red monk learns Qatala's tricks and manages to deftly avoid it this time.

Thats fine gives Flyn a target :)

My bad GM, forgot Rapid Shot took a full round action...

Deyno delays since there is a major jam up on the steps down.

The Monk with the blue headband is frustrated and picks himself up. Provoke AoO from Kuuma. The Monks now spilt themselves up in effort to contain the pathfinders. The monk with the red headband intends to go all out on Qatala. However Qatala's training on the crane style proves to be much more superior to the half orc's techniques.
Kuuma though does not understand martial arts and is punch.

Unarmed, Flurry, Stunning Fist vs Qatala: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 201d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Unarmed, Flurry vs Qatala: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 191d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Unarmed, Flurry vs Qatala: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 151d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Unarmed, Flurry, Stunning Fist vs Kuuma: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
DC 13 Fortitude or be stunned

Combat Round 2/3
Conditions:

Qatala, Flyn
Baddies R -18 G -42 (unconscious) B -9
Kuuma AoO then DC 13 Fortitude.
Deyno, Kramac, Kuuma -15, Kiboko, Mvumbu

"DESTROY THE SLAVERS!"

Any pretence at stealth is long vanished from Kiboko's mind as his rage overtakes him. Whilst Kiboko gracefully bounds down the stairs, Kiboko advances, lance raised above his head and thrusting down over Qatala to strike at Red Monk. I think that due to high ground the Monk might not get cover against me, so haven't factored it into my attack roll. Switch Mvumbu's animal focus to frog in case she needs to make a jump roll (swift action).

lance vs red, rage, power attack, high ground, freedom fighter: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 20 damage, rage, pa, ff: 1d8 + 9 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 3 + 1 = 16

Mvumbu bounds down the stairs and joins the attack against Red, helpfully indicated by Kiboko's lance thrust.

jump, if needed, with frog focus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

chomp! vs red: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Hopefully room for you to get stuck in now Deyno. You might have to jump off the stairs, or you can just move through allies and provoke an AoO from Red at the bottom.

aoo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Kuuma moves to bite the monk again, but before he can, the monk jabs Kuuma square in the snout, disorienting the wolf for a few moments.

acrobatics, grand Lodge objective ability to add half goals and ignore armor check: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

attack,combat expertise, flank, power attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 1 - 1 + 2 = 24
damage, power attack, sneak attack: 1d4 + 5 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + (3) = 14

Kramac attempts to dodge around the green monk to set up a flanking position, then lashes out with his Kukri.

Current AC is 22.

Kramac provokes AoO

As the monks separate so do the pathfinders as they attempt to take them on. However, this proves to be not the best strategy. Kiboko strikes hard but not hard enough to take the half orc down. Mvumbu attempts to follow suit but the jump has taken energy out of her.

Kuuma is stunned by the other half-orc's impressive strike, and Kramac attempts to reach around to aid Kuuma, but get's in the way of the monk. The monk uses this to his advantage and strikes Kramac cleanly with a solid blow to the chest, Kramac retaliates and deals a considerable amount of damage as well.

AoO: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 281d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Combat Round 2/3

Qatala, Flyn
Baddies R -34 G -42 (unconscious) B -23
Deyno, Kramac -8, Kuuma -15, Kiboko, Mvumbu

Flyn fires at the Red Monk...

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Flyn fires at the Red Monk...

[Dice=Longbow]1d20 + 9

[Dice=Damage]1d8 + 4

Now that you are just standing still, you can go ahead and rapid shot

Qatala 5ft steps between the enemy, after letting flyn take his shots and attempts to trip both again.

trip vs red: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 13
trip vs blue: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 16

Staying in the same stance AC=33

Flyn's arrow strike the monk right in the temple, causing him to knock out. As the monk falls, the last remaining monk halts, and drops himself raising the imaginary white flag. "I give, I give! You won!"

End Combat here, it's too much for one monk to take down all of you!

As you look around, you note that the missing pathfinder is not here, however, one of the fallen monks hold a wayfinder, no doubt belonging to Cestis, and other useful tools. Including a key, 3 potions of cure moderate wounds, 3 bracers and 3 amulets.

The monk will gladly reveal the description of the magical equipment,
bracers of armor +1, and amulet of mighty fists +1

In the back of the ship, there is a small access hatch that can be opened with enough brute force. It seems to lead out into the smelly, disgusting bilge of the ship.

Flyn, seeing the Wayfinder, asks the remaining Monk brusquely, "Where is the owner of this? His name is Cestis... what do you know of him?"

"Find the keys to the slaves' shackles! We must release them!"

Kiboko allows his rage to subside, and takes the key that was found as well as one of the amulets if nobody objects, it's for Mvumbu!. Then Kiboko approaches the slaves, key in hand.

Assuming that the key fits the shackles: "You are free now. There are no enemies above. Find the boarding plank and go to your homes. The Pathfinder Society will end this menace that your city governors have ignored! Is one of you named Cestis?"

The detainees are most grateful for the release, but clearly none of them know of a persons named Cestis. They don't believe he was ever in this place.

The detained tell you of a persons named "Lucille". Though that is all they could muster as the half-orcs spoke in orc the whole time while they were there.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Flyn frowns. "Hold! Don't send the detainees up yet! Sounds like the slave owner has arrived for her 'purchase'... we should prepare for another fight..."

Kramac will heal up Kuuma and himself, then take one of the potions and affix one of the amulets to Kuuma's neck.healing for Kramac: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

healing for Kuuma: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

healing for Kuuma: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Sounds like we have one more person to deal with. Flynn, want to go see what we are dealing with before we all rush the deck?

Once the party is ready, Kramac will cast Divine favor before rushing the deck with the rest of the party.

Qatala sighs timing, and starts heading up the stairs quietly.

stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

"This 'Lucille' likely did not come alone. You!" Kiboko hisses at the enemy monk "Who and what were you expecting?"

Whilst he speaks, Kiboko affixes an Amulet of Mighty Fists around Mvumbu's neck.

"The lady practice the dark magic.. but the crew is just hired muscle..' The last half-orc chimes in.

Eager to get to the slave-buyer, Kiboko and Mvumbu make their way up the stairs as though they were stalking their jungle home.

Kiboko first says prayers to the Goddess for himself and his companion (Guidance).

stealth synergy, Kiboko: 1d20 ⇒ 5
stealth synergy, Mvumbu: 1d20 ⇒ 20

stealth, Kiboko: 20 + 4 = 24
stealth, Mvumbu: 20 + 5 = 25

not bad this teamwork stuff!

Flyn nods at Kramac. "Roger that...but Kiboko and Mvumbu beat me to it...you know how he despises slavers, and rightfully so..."

Flyn will draw his bow and follow after Kiboko and Mvumbu, providing cover for them as they get above deck as he expects them to boldly confront the slave-owning woman...he'll keep a sharp eye out for any foes the slave-owner might have brought, using what cover he can to conceal himself...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Someone might want to shackle the monk(s) so we don't have him/them sneaking up behind us...

Are you guys walking straight up to main deck? Or to the lower deck?

Kiboko is intent on finding this 'Lucille' and dealing with her. If she's not on the lower deck he'll continue up to the main deck. He doesn't want to get too far ahead of the party though. Deyno is around too.

Kiboko agrees with shackling the surviving Monks. Let the freed slaves "supervise" them whilst we deal with the slavers.

Do any of the monk have the keys? Can we unshackle the slaves and shackle the monks where they were?

The monks had a key which Kiboko used to release the slaves' shackles (post above). Whether the key is needed to shove the shackles on the monks depends on the type of shackles - are they self-locking in any way? Happy to say that Kiboko locked the monks up before heading upstairs, if GM is ok with that? Or threw the key downstairs so that someone else could.

That's good. They did not mention the type of shackles but we can assume they can be locked with the key.

FLyn makes his way quietly to the top deck to see what who is making the commotion. As Flyn pokes his head from under the stairs, he observes that there indeed is a woman standing impatiently. She continues to shout for the half-orcs. She wears black clothing and an (un?)holy symbol uncommonly known to many. She is equipped with a flail.

Although the crew has yet to arrive, she is not alone, alongside her hovering slightly above the ground, an entity that looks to be created out of pure evil.

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Flyn retreats quietly back to his friends with a grim face...

He whispers, "The lady is a cleric of Groetus, god of end times... while she looks like a formidable opponent, I fear her companion more...it is an undead creature of pure evil...it is a spectre...

Qatala, you maybe the only one quick enough to engage the spectre and dodge its blows...if you feel you can do this, I can concentrate my bow upon the vile creature as it's more effective against undead..."

Learath, how quick does it take you to get Qatala's armor class into the 30's?

swift action for the stance and as part of an attack action fight defensively

My claws are strong enough to penetrate magical wards. Maybe, I can handle the spectre. If not, I am more than happy to take out this evil cleric.

"How shall we proceed? She's definitely expecting the monks so if we strike quickly, we should surprise them...I can get off an arrow or two while y'all move quickly to engage...unless someone has a better plan..."

No a blitz maneuver would be best. We can go off your arrow and hopefully neutralize them before they can set up defenses.

Without wasting any more time...

It seems like Flyn needs an eye check, the spectre he thought he saw was actually two zombies.

Anyone who rolled more than 21 in stealth may take a surprise round action.

Due to my unlucky rolls, everyone also gets their first round action first!

Combat Round Surprise!
Anyone with stealth that surpasses 21

Combat Round 1
Pathfinders!
Zombies
Luscilla

Once the party is in position, Flyn will make a 5' move onto the top deck and fire at one of the zombies...

Longbow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

He'll then follow up by firing a couple more arrows, first at the same zombie if still standing, then at the remaining zombie...

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Kiboko and Mvumbu move up in the surprise round, then go to engage the blue zombie.

Kiboko attacks first with his lance.

hooked lance vs zombie, power attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 = 14 piercing

Switch Mvumbu's animal focus to Bull (swift action)

With some reluctance, perhaps remembering that one of these moving corpses nearly killed her in a jungle cave, Mvumbu goes to aid her friend.

chomp! blue zombie, bull focus, AoMF: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 10
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9 magic, b/s/p

As I am not sure exactly where I started from, with a 40ft move can I get to red zombie or possibly even double move to get adjacent to Luscilla with an acrobatics check to clear the boat?

acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

You can all assume to start at the stairway of the top deck.

Flyn is quick to react into the boat. He accurately fires three precise arrows. immediately take out all the zombie threat before Luscilla is able to comprehend what has happened.

I'll adjust Kiboko to attack Luscilla.

Mvumbu recalls unpleasant memories, which causes her to loose focus and fumble in her attempts for an attack. Kiboko, however is strong in spirit and mind, and moves to protect his companion and dives straight for the evil priestess.

Qatala has no surprise round but does not need craobatics to get around since they are flat footed, so you have a standard action.

Luscilla -14

Qatala (standard action), Deyno, Kramac, are up!

Kramac can't make the stealth check, so no surprise round for him. Kranac will just double move to threaten the cleric.

Kuuma dashes out, and bites at the evil clerics knee.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 10
Bite Damge: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Trip: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 14

Qatala will attack with a open hand attack to try and stun.

stunning fist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 DC=15 fort save
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

AC=24

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Qatala's punch is enough to render her incapacitated for the next couple of seconds.

She is not unconscious but with her stunned can be taken out with ease. So will end combat here. How do you approach the hostile?