GM Batpony's [PFS] Labyrinth of the Hungry Ghosts (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

Jorah says a prayer to Desna, asking her to watch over the party, should it come to violence.

Bless

A voice cries back, one sounding like it came from the the closest figure to you, his voice rustled, as if angry and tired. "YOU'RE OUR TICKET OUT OF HERE!" it shouts as it immediately realises you do not belong to their party. And each figure as far as you can tell, starts to draw weapons.

Combat time! Warpac you don't have time to cast Bull's Strength and your detect magic came back without any results. This indicates to your team now that they are not "evil" or "magical" :)

Combat Round 1
Bold may action! Map link for your benefits

Active conditions()
Phantomblade(),Warpac(),Zero()
Captain
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors
Jorah(Bless),Kor'Sarro()

Are we still held to our previously stated actions, or are we able to change them now that combat has started? I may not want to cast Bless by the time it's my turn in the initiative order.

"I don't know what you mean when you call me your ticket, but I'm sure I'm not going to like it. Hold the line, lads and lasses!"

Warpac casts Bull Strength and stays where he is.

You're held to your actions but your bless was casted before combat initiated!

Phantom will charge target he is adjacent to.

atk: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

dmg: 1d10 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 13 + (4, 1) = 22

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Phantomblade notices as he charges the figure, this one does not look like any ordinary sailor, in fact, he looks to be the leader of the bunch, strong and angry. Due to the poor visibility, Phantom's attack misses him slightly.

"We might be able to get you off the spire, if you stand down, you know," Zero offers, sizing up a shot on the angry sailor. (Move action: Studied target) "Last chance."

Ready to attack him if he does not stand down.

The angry looking elf screams back into the fog, "Hah! Stand down? After i've killed so many?" His figure slowly starts to transform into what now becomes a raging triceratops! This is seen as an act of hostility by Zero as she shoots at the now enlarged creature!

Remember at more than 20ft everyone has total concealment from range attacks.
total concealment,<50=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 58

Although most see poorly in the fog, Zero's aim holds true as she strikes at the dinosaur, hurting it a little.

Combat Round 1
Bold may action!

Active conditions()
Phantomblade(),Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -15
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors
Jorah(Bless),Kor'Sarro()

Gronk double moves to meet the foes on the right..

The sailors given the charging order, all make their way to the nearest enemy, holding what you see as swords. You realise that they know ranged weapons in this circumstances are much less than ideal.

yellow,scimitar,phantom: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
blue,charge,scimitar,gronk: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11
orange,scimitar,gronk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
dmg,yellow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

A sailor manages to strike cleanly at Zero injuring him a little, however the same cannot be said for the other two who tried to attack Gronk. Their will is weak and they are unable to land a single blow on the half-orc, the other sailors look helplessly as the paths are narrow and shrubbery blocks their way around.

I'm not going to change the sailor token to a proper picture, but they are regular sailors, but like the captain, i'll highlight if you approach anyone of significance in the fog.

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may action!

Active conditions()
Phantomblade()-6,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -15
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors
Jorah(Bless),Kor'Sarro()

Verbal discouragement never works, Zero tells herself, moving close enough to make the outline of the angry dinosaur before firing another arrow towards it.

Longbow, bless, Studied Target, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 22

Longbow Damage, Studied target, Deadly Aim: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 + 4 = 15

"You're not even the biggest dinosaur I've hunted," Zero lies, tauntingly.

"Well... I guess I'm not among dwarves."

Move and attack Yellow.

+8/1d10+9 Power Attack with Dwarven Double Waraxe [1d10; crit x3; dmg: S] (+4[BAB] +2[str] +1[wpn foc] +1[enh] -2[pwa] +2[bull strength]/+2[str] +1[enh] +4[pwa] +2[bull strength])

To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Letting go of a growl about the fact that the rogue moved ahead he went into motion and moved to stand next to Phantom, preparing to strike at the large t-rex that seemed to causing the fun for the group.

Double move (20" + 10")

The giant creature brushes off Zero's second attack with it's horns, as if it didn't even feel a thing. Meanwhile, Warpac's waraxe packs a bite and it strikes the sailor and injures him badly.

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may action!

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-6,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -15
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Just a note, Jorah can only speak Celestial and Auran during combat because of his tongues curse.

Jorah moves up to the group near Gronk, and starts a chant to Desna. Moments later, a blast of colors shoot forth from the silver and purple butterfly on his shield.

Cast defensively DC 17: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Casts Color Spray DC 19 Will save. Will hit Orange, Blue, and Black. Jorah also has the Awesome Display revelation which need to be factored in when calculating the HD effects.

Awesome Display is a nasty ability. Not the first time I've seen it used and it was a real nasty encounter ender ability with color spray last time.

Will Orange,Blue,Black: 3d20 ⇒ (18, 17, 18) = 53
rounds?: 1d4 ⇒ 3

what amazing rolls! too bad they have +0 to their will saves.

Jorah's spell is super effective as the oracle knocks out three of the sailors instantaneously.

Combat Round 2
Bold may action!

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-6,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -15
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx3) Blue(unconsciousx3) Black(unconsciousx3)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Phantom will take a 5ft step and swing at the dinosaur

atk: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

dmg: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

dmg: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

A swift and agile swing puts a small cut on the dinosaur

The giant triceratops after being attack retaliates at Phantom bashing him with his horns, and hurts him quite a bit.

gore: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
dmg: 2d10 + 11 ⇒ (1, 6) + 11 = 18

Combat Round 2
Bold may action!

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-24,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -29
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx3) Blue(unconsciousx3) Black(unconsciousx3)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

that confirm should have been a 20. I forgot bless. Don't know if that changes it or not

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With all three of his foes knocked out Gronk while move to white, drawing his axe as he goes, and attack one time..

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Dam: 1d12 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

As Gronk moves to the side where the fireplace lies, he approaches a figure that is unconscious, however this man looks nothing like a sailor, as he wears white shining armor, one with symbols of Iomedae on. He may be the missing pathfinder.
Gronk, you can take back your attack, but you can't take back the first move action, as you wouldn't have notice who he was until you made the first move action. You can replace your second action if you want to. Phantom, I did take into account the bless, :)

Meanwhile, the conscious sailors spread themselves out to get full coverage of attacking the enemy forces. However try as they might, the long days they were on the Gloomspires has affected their wellbeing, and they all miss completely.

scimitar,warpac: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
scimitar,warpac: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
scimitar,Kor'sarro: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Combat Round 2/3

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-24,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -29
Gronk(Shield) One action to replace if want.
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx3) Blue(unconsciousx3) Black(unconsciousx3)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Warpac is overjoyed to see them line up for him and attempts a cleave. He will be at -2 AC for trying. He will also activate vicious on his weapon.

+9/1d10+2d6+9 Power Attack with Dwarven Double Waraxe [1d10; crit x3; dmg: S] (+4[BAB] +2[str] +1[wpn foc] +1[enh] -2[pwa] +2[bull strength] +1[bless]/+2[str] +1[enh] +4[pwa] +2[bull strength] +2d6[vicious])

To Hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (8) + (6, 6) + 9 = 29

If that hits Warpac takes
Vicious Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

And gets an additional attack on green at +1 (due to the SA of his weapon)
To Hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + (4, 2) + 9 = 21

If that hits Warpac takes
Vicious Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

First hits, second doesn't, first guy's taken out.

Zero takes another shot at the angry dinosaur.

Longbow, bless, Studied Target, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 29

Lomgbow, Studied Target, Deadly Aim: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 4 = 11

"I can do this all day, you know," she taunts, backing away a step.

Jorah moves behind the other group, again calling on Desna to debilitate his foes.

Casts Color Spray DC 19 Will save. Will hit red, green, and dino. Jorah also has the Awesome Display revelation which needs to be factored in when calculating the HD effects.

Gronk stays his blow as he see's its not one of the sailors.. He takes another move action to block the sailors an easy retreat.

wont be able to post till late today, had surprise tickets for rogue one yesterday and sent on a training course for work today, if you dont mind to bot me for 1 round would be ok, sorry for this

Phantom will 5ft step and attack the dinosaur

atk: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

dmg: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

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Will Save,R,G,Dino: 3d20 ⇒ (19, 19, 19) = 57+12for dino
WOW! just wow.

Due to some unfortunate nature, the fog has seem to boost the strengths of the hostile forces, making them unmoving to Jorah's attack. Zero's aim holds true once more however Phatom's does not. The Angry dinosaur looks a bit more angry!

The Paladin in the meantime, goes for raw force and tries to take out the dinosaur. However both his hits have fail to land a solid blow on the heavily armour dinosaur, the dino retaliates by trying to take out Phantom, and knocks him cold.

nodachi,bless: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 211d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
dmg: 1d10 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 181d10 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

gore: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 292d10 + 11 ⇒ (9, 9) + 11 = 29

Combat Round 3

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-53 (dying,unconscious, -5hp currently) ,Warpac(),Zero()
Captain -40
Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx2) Blue(unconsciousx2) Black(unconsciousx2)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Gronk will move into flanking position with the paladin, rage, and swing his axe at the dino.. If he has reach this will provoke.. When he rages his scan becomes more scaly with a blue tint, he grows long claws and teeth. He almost resembles a half-dragon..

Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33
Dam: 1d12 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

No reach as he is a quadruped creature luckily for you!

Gronk's strike proves strong and true as his blow makes the dinosaur scream in pain as the giant falls to the ground. The remaining standing sailors, strike towards Warpac in retaliation for the attack. However skilful their strike though, Warpac's strength overcomes their attack.

scimitar 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
scimitar 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
scimitar 1 confirm crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Combat Round 3

Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-53 (dying,unconscious, -5hp currently) ,Warpac(),Zero()Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx1) Blue(unconsciousx1) Black(unconsciousx1)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Regardless if you confirm a crit, you still do normal damage I think..

Seeing the dino go down and doubting the sailors will cause to much of a trouble he steps up to one of the sailors(green) and makes 2 attacks.

Attack 1, Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18
damage Attack 1: 1d10 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Attack 2, Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25
damage Attack 1: 1d10 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Confirming crit Attack 2, Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10
damage Attack 1: 1d10 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

Jorah rushes to Phantomblades side and places his hand upon his shoulder, bathing him in Desna's healing warmth.

CMW: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 = 12

Both hits and crits did not pass Warpac's AC, so no damage there!

Kor'sarro's blade proves effective as another sailor gets taken out leaving one man standing. Jorah on the other hand, tends to the downed Phantom, giving him a fresh breath of life.

Combat Round 4
Active conditions (Bless: +1atk)
Phantomblade()-41 (prone) ,Warpac(),Zero()Gronk(Shield)
Sailors Yellow:-10 Orange(unconsciousx1) Blue(unconsciousx1) Black(unconsciousx1)
Jorah(),Kor'Sarro()

Warpac allows the sacred weapon to elapse and then swings gently with his axe at red.

+9/1d10+9 Power Attack with Dwarven Double Waraxe [1d10; crit x3; dmg: S] (+4[BAB] +2[str] +1[wpn foc] +1[enh] -2[pwa] +2[bull's strength] +1[bless]/+2[str] +1[enh] +4[pwa] +2[bull's strength])

To hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

After which he heads over to the other cluster of sailors.

"Another chance to surrender, fellow," Zero shouts, picking a joint in the last sailor's armor to aim at.

Move action, Studied target, No other action

Beating on unconscious fellows? Dam thats harsh lol..

If red is still up Gronk will move and attack him.. Ending rage as a free action..

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Dam: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Alright then, we can end the combat here as Gronk took out the third sailor and triggered end combat conditions.

As soon as half the crowd has been taken over, especially their leader, the sailors as they gain consciousness all drop their weapons and raise their arms in surrender! "No please! We just want to live!. You gather yourselves with the rest of the sailors at the camp grounds. The are to the right hand side.

Though the jungle canopy over this clearing is exceptionally thick, a small campfire set in its center illuminates the area significantly. The clearing contains a makeshift camp, with a handful of improvised beds made from old sails and numerous stools and tables scavenged and repurposed from flotsam.

Before any further conversation takes place, the man whom you identify as Ilzinian is blindfolded and bounded by silk rope. As you release him regains consciousness, and starts walking on a limp. He tarts speaking to the group, in celestial.

"안녕하세요 친구? 나는 일진이에요, 우리 파티가 미로에서 공격 받기 전에이 파티를 탐험하고있었습니다. 나는 그들에게 일어난 일이 무서워. 그 경험은 힘들었고 Shelyn의 축복받은 언어로만 의사 소통 할 수 있습니다. 당신은 날 도움이 될 것입니다?"

Go ahead and make any heals if you need to. You may interact with everyone on at the camp site.

Warpac, the first to the group of unconscious sailors is the first to start securing the site. He then uses his pearl of power to recover his spell.

"So who needs healing and does not have a wand of cure light wounds? Or who has one but needs someone who can use it? Either way, I can nelp."

Jorah steps up and serves as an interpreter with Ilzinian for the group, more than happy to speak his native tongue. "Of course we will help you. We were actually sent here by Venture Captain Benarry to find you and your party and recover the Orb of Stars. Are you hurt at all? We can tend to any wounds you have. Can you give us more details about what happened and what you encountered?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24

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"Any idea why these fellows want off the spire so much? They could really use some work as far as welcoming committees go," Zero quips.

How convenient that a lot of you speak celestial! For the time being I'm going to keep celestial conversations in spoilers and common not in spoilers. This is to keep clear what the sailors understand and what Ilzinian understands.

The Paladin continues the conversation in Celestial, it is clear to everyone that he does not understand a single word said in other languages at this point in time.

In response to Zero, (Assuming no one has asked this or translated to the Paladin) the remaining sailors at the camp become very defensive. "Hey! We've been trapped here and we just want to go home. We were the boat that ferry this fool from the Pathfinder Society, we lost our ship and wanted to go home. A mutiny occurred and all we did was defended for ourselves so that we were on the side that would be alive. That crazy shaman would have killed us if we didn't join him!"

Warpac is in the dark too. I have not opened the Celestial spoilers so I/Warpac know only what has been said in common.

"What mutiny? Why?"

"Whats the fancy dressed boy babbling on about? And you fellas will have to wait your turn on getting out of here.. We are here on a mission and when we complete it and leave here you can come with As long as you give us no more trouble.. Now where did shiny boys other group members go?"

"The pathfinders took too long with exploration, some of the crew wanted to leave the island, but the captain insisted on staying. There was a mutiny to overthrow the captain so we could get out, it worked, but our ship had already disappeared by then. Rumor has it this guy here..." The sailor points to the Paladin, "...has a magic boat, but we couldn't find it on him, nor could we understand anything he says!"

He regarded the sailors for a brief moment and let the others handle the talking but took in all the information. He as more then well versed with the boat they had been talking about and sighed as he regarded the Paladin. Should anyone have problems understanding he would translate it for the rest and have Jorah and Phantomblade do the talking to avoid confussion.