GM Bold Strider's PFS 00-17 Perils of the Pirate Pact (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Taicho draws his short bow and moves to fire off a shot at the remaining monster, but it goes wide and lodges in some of the webbing on the far side of the cave.

Short Bow: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

The beast rushes Taicho, furious at the demise of its mate.

Bite @ Taicho-18 AC: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Taicho Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Taicho feels the sting of the beast's mandibles but is able to overcome the poison being injected into his system.

Initiative:
1st: Papy @ 8/8; Taicho-BOT @ 4/9 HP (At His Request)
2nd: Monster
3rd: Garon; Amon

Garon moves closer to the creature.

Amon steps up to the creature as he slashes at it with his shortsword.

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

Studied target

Papy cackles noisily. "You'll be currrrrsed!"

Misfortune: Will save DC 14

Taicho drops his shortbow and draws his weapon and stabs at the beast, but he is as wieldy with the weapon as with the bow.

1d20 ⇒ 3

Papy tries to curse the beast, but it resists the mental probing by the witch.

Will Save - DC 14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Garon closes as Amon delivers a staggering blow to the beast, it still seems quite capable for fighting however as it unleashes three devastating attacks on Amon.

Bite @ Amon-16 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Claw @ Amon-16 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Claw @ Amon-16 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The bite of the monsters crunches down into Amon's flesh and he begins to feel a bit woozy.

Need a Fortitude Save, Amon.

Initiative:
1st: Papy @ 8/8; Taicho-BOT @ 4/9 HP (At His Request)
2nd: Monster @ 8 damage
3rd: Garon; Amon @ 7/10 HP

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Offhand Shortsword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Studied Target (Move Action)- +1 Att/Damage

attack the beast
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Papy comes closer and casts guidance on Garon.
+1 on your next action

Poison courses through Amon's body and he feels it affecting his reflexes.

Dexterity Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Despite this, Amon is able to land a slash against the beast with his short sword.

Garon moves in and tries to emulate Amon, but narrowly misses the beast. Papy tries to help the Paladin for his next swing.

Taicho tries to strike the beast once more, but ends up getting his weapons caught in the webs behind him.

1d20 ⇒ 2

The beast roars in pain as Amon's short sword punctures his carapace. RAAAAAAWOOOOOAAAARRR! He lashes out at the men surrounding him who keep stabbing at him.

Bite @ Garon-18 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Claw @ Amon-15 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Claw @ Taicho-18 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Garon and Taicho are able to fend off the beast, however Amon takes a brutal slash from the spider-like creature's claws.

Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Need a Fortitude Save from Amon.

Initiative:
1st: Papy @ 8/8; Taicho-BOT @ 4/9 HP (At His Request)
2nd: Monster @ 14 damage
3rd: Garon-Guidance; Amon-(1) 2 Dexterity Damage @ 1/10 HP

I'm back ... thanks

AC 21, HP 4/9; Flanking, Fighting Defensively, Expert Duelist
Taicho will move to provide a flank to Amon using his extra move to dance around the AoO square directly in front of him.
Dueling Sword: 1d20 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) - 4 + 2 = -1 for Slashing: 1d8 ⇒ 3

No worries! Haven't rolled the best for you. :-(

Taicho, taking a different tack, swoops in to flank with Amon. Get it. Birds swoop. However, his blade seems to be attracted to the sticky webs all around him and not to the giant monster in front of his beak.

Initiative:
1st: Papy @ 8/8; Taicho @ 4/9 HP
2nd: Monster @ 14 damage
3rd: Garon-Guidance; Amon-(1) 2 Dexterity Damage @ 1/10 HP

Amon cringes from the wound as the creatures claws rake through his furry side. He tries to finish the creature off quickly.

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Offhand Shortsword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Studied Target (Move Action)- +1 Att/Damage

Need a Fortitude Roll, Amon.

Tries to get the creatures attention
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

@Garon you forgot my +1 on attack. And for your information, a longsword deals 1d8 damage, not 1d6 (exect if you are a halfling or gnome). :)

Papy will make a 5' step and use the wand of cure light wounds on Amon.

wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Garon delivers a massive blow to the beast while Papy heals Amon a bit. Amon's short sword is able to puncture the creature natural armor and delivers a small amount of damage.

The beast lashes out at the people around him.

Bite @ Garon-18 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Claw @ Taicho-18 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Claw @ Amon-15 AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Amon and Garon need to make Fortitude Saves

Initiative:
1st: Papy @ 8/8; Taicho @ 4/9 HP
2nd: Monster @ 26 damage
3rd: Garon @ 10/13 HP; Amon-(2) 4 Dex Damage @ 3/10 HP

fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Not sure if you needed one or two Fort saves.

Amon continues to slash at the creature as quickly as he can though he begins to looks quite worried as his motions get slower.

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Offhand Shortsword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

confirm crit: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Studied Target (Move Action)- +1 Att/Damage

Papy continues to try to heal Amon.

wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

HP 4/9 Flanking
Taicho presses his attack opposite Amon ...
Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for Slashing: 1d8 ⇒ 2
If Confirmed: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 for Slashing: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Attacks the creature with a frontal attack
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

sorry the above was supposed to be me

The group, in a concerted effort, is able to slay the beast. Once you have dealt with the
inhabitants of this dreadful place, you are free to explore the cavern. The ettercaps’ nest suspends from the ceiling, something glints in the nest. They are approximately 20' in the air and would require climbing up the webs of the cavern to reach them.

The cocoons hanging behind the altar contain a number of human bodies—Lady Riverbane’s former companions or crewmen from the Hanspur’s Luck. You find that two individuals are still alive, though unconscious (both are stable at 0 hit points). One is an elderly Osirion man who introduces himself as Zukka Nephmet when awakened. The other is a close friend of the Black Marquis: a pirate named One-Eyed Farl.

Once brought back to consciousness, Farl openly talks about Riverbane’s treachery which he experienced first hand. Both survivors are infinitely grateful to you.

After the combat is over, Taicho will hand his Wand of CLW to Papy ...
"Please use?"

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 (Currect status HP 9/9; 5 Str Damage)
After which, Taicho is willing to climb up the webbing to investigate the ettercap nests.

Forgot to deal with Amon's poison.

Need 6 more rolls from Amon to deal with the poison.

Dex Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Status:
Papy @ 8/8; Taicho-5 Str Damage @ 9/9 HP; Garon @ 10/13 HP; Amon-(4) 5 Dex Damage @ 3/10 HP

Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Sorry this is rough. Ettercap poison ain't no joke.

Amon feels the poison course through him. His body makes a few valiant attempts to fend off the deleterious effects, however he is overcome with an immense feeling of sluggishness.

Dex Damage: 4d2 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1) = 6

Status:
Papy @ 8/8; Taicho-5 Str Damage @ 9/9 HP; Garon @ 10/13 HP; Amon-11 Dex Damage @ 3/10 HP

Taicho will also ask Papy to use his Wand of CLW on Amon as well ...

"Help Amon?"
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"So how are to to deal with this treachery friends? She needs to be brought to justice."

Sorry, I was afk for the holidays :)

"Who needs some more healing?" says happily Papy, waving the wand.

I could use a bit of healing. Amon moves a bit sluggishly as he limps towards Papy.

Perhaps we should let the Captain deal with her crew in her own form.

Papy uses the wand on Amon.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

"Could anybody explore the nest?"

I can't tell if you are addressing the men you found or...

Basically, it's up to you guys to do what you want at this point.

Thanks Papy.... We should investigate here quickly and get these men back to the ship

Amon approaches the men. What happened here? How did you come about being all strung up in the webs?

@GM I was speaking to my companions :)

The two men stretch and flex their muscles after their entrapment while answering, "We were led here by the First Mate, presumably to be eaten by the Ettercaps. I believe she is trying to overthrow the Pirate Pact. We must warn the Black Marquis" states One-Eyed Farl.

"They stashed our gear up in their webs. If you get it for us, then we should be able to help you take revenge on that traitorous b&+@+." says the Osiriani gruffly.

Amon tries to read the men's intentions.

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

Sensing that their motives are true Amon cuts their gear down from the webbing and gives it back to them.

Where did the First Mate go to?

" I do believe she stayed on the boat. If memory serves me correctly"

The webbing requires a Climb check to reach as it is suspended on the cavern ceiling.

"We left the First Mate with the ship at her behest. How did you guys reach this place?" asks the Osiriani.

Take 10 Climb: 10 + 6 = 16

Papy leans on a wood cane. "Well, my child, we obviously went thrrrough the echo woods. We werrre brrrought on it's bosom by the traitorrr: Lady Rrriverrrbane herrself!" he says to the Osiriani.

Amon skitters up a few webs and cuts down the heavily-laden web sac. Inside, the Osiriani and the pirate's gear is found as well as a few gems, pendants, gold pieces, and a masterwork silver short sword.

Amon returns the gear to the men.

"Beware Riverbane when leave here! Not happy we come back. Go now?"

"I have to agree Taicho, we need to be wary of Riverbane and expect anything. She is going to be surprised when we return and will likely be like a caged animal"

"Are we ready to leave the cave?"

Taicho nods at Papy's suggestion ...
"Go now. Careful."

The two pirates cheer on the Pathfinders decision, ready to take revenge on the woman who has slaughtered their mates.

When the group finally exits the loathsome shrine, it looks like the sun itself decided to celebrate the Pathfinders’ victory over the evil denizens of the mound. But the sun didn’t come alone: Lady Riverbane, her sorcerer and five of her rough pirate flunkies also await the party.

“Well,” says the jet-haired pirate woman, lips twisted in a grin. “Shiver me timbers! Look who made it out alive. I hoped the crawling horrors would be the end of you, but I suppose vermin don’t eat each other.” Riverbane spits on the moss covered ground before continuing. “Why do Pathfinders always have to meddle in what doesn’t concern them?”

Pulling out an ancient-looking tome from a pouch, she throws it unceremoniously in the mud. “Fools! All this for a book …” She errupts in laughter. “Bazzak dies tomorrow and you die today! KILL THEM!”

Zukka yells to you. "Take care of Riverbane and her lackies! I will handle her mage..." The elderly man cuts his hand with his dagger before slamming it on the ground with a prayer to the Green Faith. A glowing cage of magick, wood and rock encases him and the sorcerer.

Initiative:
Papy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Garon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Taicho: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Amon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

First Mate: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Pirates: 1d20 ⇒ 20

That was unexpected given the discrepancies in the modifiers.

Two of the pirates loose arrows at the party.

Shortbow (Cover) @ Papy-14 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Shortbow (Cover) @ Amon-13 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

One of the arrows thuds into the ground at Amon's feet while the other pierces Papy's shoulder.

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The remaining three pirates charge the party while Riverbane draws a wand and rapier, unleashing a blast of force energy from the wooden rod. Figuratively

Scimitar @ Garon-17 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Scimitar @ Farl-16 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Scimitar @ Taicho-13 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Scimitar Confirmation @ Taicho-13 AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Magic Missile @ Garon: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Garon and Farl feel the swords clatter from their heavy armor, but the lighter armor of Taicho isn't enough to protect him as a scimitar buries itself in his arm.

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Garon is knocked back a step as the force missile slams into his chest as Farl draws his own scimitar. He begins to move in a sweeping dance, drawing electricity to his blade before striking down the pirate in front of him. "Friends, I have enough magic left in me for one... more... blast... GOZREH! ALLOW ME TO SEND THIS TRAITOR TO THE BONEYARD!"

Scimitar @ Pirate: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (2, 2) = 10

As his sword connects, the body of the pirate seems to convulse and shake as a thunderclap echoes through the woods. The man's body seizes one last time before slumping to the ground, clearly dead.

To the Pathfinders' right, Zukka calls up a binding of roots and vines to bind the conjurer, while his opponent unleashes a bevy of flames, scorching the plants to ash before they can engulf him.

"You haven't lost your touch, old man... but don't you know that my arcane fire is greater than your pitiful woodsman magic?" taunts the younger sorcerer.

Initiative:
1st: First Mate; Pirates (#1-Red; #2-Orange; #3-Green; #4-Blue; #5-Purple)
2nd: [b]Papy @ 3/8; Taicho-5 Str Damage @ 6/9 HP; Garon @ 8/13 HP; Amon-11 Dex Damage @ 10/10 HP

Amon limps forward as he slashes at one of the crew member with his shortsword.

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
confirm crit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
cri damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

going for blue pirate
"By Iomedae's light taste this blade of justice"
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4