GM Bold Strider's PFS 01-48 The Devil We Know, Part IV (Subtier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Fingalad tenses, waiting for the door to reopen.

I think it's a move action, Anon

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Amid the cacophony of sounds that Mariel hears, a single pleasant and melodious voice calls to her. "Don't worry, Mariel. I am a sprite of life. Your friends called me to watch over you for the moment. Don't worry, you'll be fine as long as you stay with me. Dear, what a dreadful place you've found yourself in. Horrible, isn't it?"

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Bevek heals Amon as Fingalad waits for Amon to act.

Initiative:
1st: Undead Guy (Kn. Religion) @ 17
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Paralyzed (3 down out of 3; next round you activate)/Sickened (8 min.) @ 17/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (3 down out of 5) @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Sickened (7 min.) @ 18/22 HP

Pending
Amon - Fortitude Save against Disease and Paralysis

Fort Save Disease: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7
Fort Save Paralysis: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 2 = 6
Shirt Reroll for Paralysis: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 22

Seeing that he is unable to get behind the undead menace Amon shifts his weight on his feet. Shaking off the undead creature's claws Amon slashes about wildly with his shortswords.

Main Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 24
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 5
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 2 = 4

Offhand Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 3

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

are you trying to cut the door down or something? ;-) It's a move action to open it, so you can't full attack for TWF

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I thought the door behind it was closed, not the one in front of it. In that case ignore the full attack above.

Amon kicks the door open and slashes one of his shortswords at the undead creature.

With the door open, Fingalad fires another arrow at the creature.

Amon opens the door, sees the creature had stepped back a few feet and follows, stabbing the creature, but it does little as Fingalad looses an errant arrow that clatters into the darkness beyond.

"YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT!" it bellows as it launches into Amon.

Bite @ Amon-18 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Claw @ Amon-18 AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

The kitsune crumples to the ground as the teeth and claws rend the man's flesh. He falls on top of Mariel as the creature moves over the fallen people, standing directly in Conlaoch's eyeline.

Initiative:
1st: Undead Guy (Kn. Religion) @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Sickened (8 min.) @ 17/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (3 down out of 5) @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -2/22 HP

Pending
Amon - Two Fort Saves against Paralysis

Raevin takes a step back, draws his bow and fires....

to hit: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 4 = 2
dmg if hits: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Fingalad sends another arrow at the creature, then takes a step back.

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@Fingalad: Conlaoch activates before you do, so the melee penalty would apply, but it doesn't hit either way. :(

Any results on Bevek's knowledge religion roll?

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No specific weaknesses. This is a raging ghast. Born of intense hated these rare undead are able to channel their rage into melee prowess. Additionally, the have the standard ghast abilities of paralysis, ghoulish fever, and stench.

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Fort save 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Fort save 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Amon falls to the ground as a steady stream of blood begins to flow.

Stabilization DC 10: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

Seeing another of his companions go down to the foul creature, a sense of panic overcomes Bevek. He retreats back across the channel, hopefully out of reach of the wretched thing.

Boy, we are just repeatedly getting our asses kicked...

Conloach, seeing no way out, takes a more defensive stance to try to keep the thing occupied long enough for the others to escape.

Attack Defensively: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 4 = 6

Well, that won't hit much! AC 18 probably isn't going to but it either, but I have nothing else to try here, and no way to get past it.

EDIT: Also, Conlaoch will go into a controlled rage, boosting his Dex +4, which should also improve his AC to 20 at least

Are we all dead?

Nope just waiting. :)

LOL - I didn't actually mean that to post! I knew GM was out for the week, but the site was so sluggish, I was just trying to test a post process...

Sorry for the delay! I'm back!

Amon: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The group launches another series of attacks, but the creature seems impervious as it retaliates against Conlaoch.

Bite @ Conlaoch-20 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Claw @ Conlaoch-20 AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Conlaoch falls to the undead's attacks as it turns back towards the group.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -9/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (4 of 5)/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out/Paralyzed (2 of 2) ( @ -3/22 HP

Pending
Conlaoch - Two Fort Saves against Paralysis/One Fort Save against Disease

"Raevin, get back!" Fingalad shouts as he drops his bow and draws his polearm. "We'll pin it between us! Draw your polearm if you have one!"

He glances over his shoulder, "Bevek, come back!"

readied attack should it come within reach, also hoping he'll go after Raevin or me, either way he'll provoke as long as Raevin goes at least 5' back

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"I only have my bow and my rapier... no polearm... " he says, stepping back and drawing his rapier, bow in his offhand. Ready an action to attack if it comes after Raevin.

Con Check DC 10: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (6) - 3 = 3

Urk.....Gurgle

"Then step back further! You'll have to rush him when he comes out."

step back a few feet more and ready a charge. You are specifically allowed to do a 30 foot charge when readying a standard action, or during the Surprise Round.

so it would be move action to back up while drawing your weapon, readied action to charge once he has come out *and picked a direction*.

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crunch for aforementioned actions

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not sure if we can even charge in here.. if map is accurate, we're on rough terrain. If the thing is hurt badly enough to be taken down by the two of us, he'll likely just slam the door again. If he comes after us, we're probably gonna die too... lol... Raevin readies an action to attack, but his instincts tell him to run, screaming like a girl, lol

I won't complain if he closes the door. Then my bad rolls drop on the floor and I have one last scheme...

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Still here, passed out and talking to my imaginary friends. Go, team Elf/Aasimar!

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Fort Save 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Finarin readies to attack the ghast if it steps out of its sanctuary as Raevin does the same.

Amon, Mariel and Conlaoch continue to do their best impression of sleeping.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -9/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (4 of 5)/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out/Paralyzed (2 of 2) ( @ -4/22 HP

Pending
Conlaoch - Stabilization Check

Stabalize: 1d20 + 2 - 9 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 9 = -4 Yah, nope!

I think Conlaoch has spent more time unconscious than active this adventure...maybe as a ghoul he will have more stamina.

Forgoing my usual time requirements as Bevek is a good poster and you guys are having a rough go of it. Delaying or having Bevek flee might not be his choice, so... one more day to see if he posts.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -10/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (4 of 5)/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out/Paralyzed (2 of 2) ( @ -4/22 HP

Pending
Conlaoch - Stabilization Check

Just means Conlaoch survives that much longer... heh heh

Ok. Going to call it on waiting for Bevek.

Bevek sees that the group is beginning to break and he keeps his distance, choosing to leap to the ladder and begin climbing out. "WE can't fight this thing!" he bellows.

The undead snarls as everyone clears out from the entrance as he shuts the door. You can hear scraping inside the room after the door shuts.

1d20 ⇒ 51d3 ⇒ 1

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Bevek; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -10/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Paralyzed (4 of 5)/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out/Paralyzed (2 of 2) ( @ -4/22 HP

Pending
Stabilization Checks - Amon/Conlaoch

Sorry for the delay. I got called out of town for work last week, and I'm just getting back into things.

And I'm fine with his action. Having died once already this mission, he's not too crazy about doing it again.

A bright and comforting voice speaks to Mariel. "Oh, dear. It might turn very dark here, very soon. It's all right though, Mariel. We'll guide you through, if you promise to stay with us. You were always meant to be among us, you know? We just didn't think it would be so soon..."

This doesn't look good. :(

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"After me, Raevin!" wish I could tell you which weapon to keep handy at this point... probably your bow? Fingalad drops his polearm and rushes to the door, drawing his silvered earthbreaker. He puts his hand on the doorhandle and casts a spell. Then he disappears.

Vanish. Invisible for the next two rounds, thanks to Magical Knack.

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Con Check DC 10: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (8) - 4 = 4

Amon's body begins to convulse and twitch.

Fingalad moves to the door, though he does it invisibly, so Raevin has no idea what to expect as she sees him disappear and then nothing happens.

Amon and Mariel continue their best impressions of the dead.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -10/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -5/22 HP

Pending
Stabilization Checks - Conlaoch

Raevin would have seen Fingalad approach the door and put his hand to it before he vanished.

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Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 10 = 5

Not too many tries left...

Right. I meant that you move to the door and then disappear, but (since you ran out of actions) nothing happens.

Raevin mentioned being on a cruise until the 20th. She hasn't checked in last couple of days, so you may have to bot her, unfortunate as the circumstances are.

Wow, I totally blanked on that. Thanks for reminding me.

Raevin moves to the door and waits for Fingalad to open it, sheathing her rapier on the way.

Inside the door, you can hear scraping that sounds a bit fainter with every movement. As Fingalad opens the door, Raevin springs into action, grabbing Mariel's body and dragging it out into the sewer's hallway.

Raevin will grab Mariel and drag her to safety.

As this happens, Fingalad sees that the creature has made off with Amon and is currently putting him into a little pen. There appear to be other unconscious people in various states of ghoul fever in a few of the other pens.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -10/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -5/22 HP

Pending
Stabilization Checks - Conlaoch and Amon

Fingalad charges invisibly down the hallway at the ghoul, striking at it with his hammer when he reaches it.

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A deep rumbling bass replaces the bright and soothing voice talking to Mariel. "Not so hasty, Ascula. She's not going anywhere yet. Let me shelter her, and all will be well. All will be well....

DC 10 Con: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (9) - 5 = 4

Amon leaves a large trail of blood as the undead creature begins to drag him away.

Stabalize: 1d20 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 10 = -7

Raevin, seeing an opportunity as she hears Fingalad rush in, leaps back into the doorway and grabs Conlaoch body, dragging him out of the shrine to Groetus.

Fingalad, deciding that offense is the best defense, tries to smash into the ghast with his hammer from invisibility, but the studded leather on the beast deflects his attack.

In return, the man is greeted with a barrage of claws and teeth.

Bite @ Fingalad-17 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Claw @ Fingalad-17 AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (3, 4) + 14 = 21

The first two attacks overwhelm the elf and leave him in a bloody mess next to Amon.

Initiative:
1st: Raging Ghast @ 22
2nd: Amon; Raevin; Conlaoch; Fingalad; Mariel

Status
Conlaoch-Diseased/Sickened (8 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -11/32 HP
Mariel-Diseased/Unconscious @ -6/19 HP
Fingalad-Sickened (10 min.)
Raevin-Sickened (10 min.)/Diseased @ 7/17 HP
Bevek-Sickened (7 min.)
Amon-Diseased/Sickened (7 min.)/Bleeding Out @ -6/22 HP

Pending
Stabilization Checks - Conlaoch, Fingalad, and Amon
Disease Check - Fingalad

*cough cough* This might be where Bevek makes his mighty return to save Conlaoch from bleeding out. >.>

sigh. That was my chance. And the RNG failed me.

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