GM Brew's The Dragon's Demand [PFS Campaign Mode]

Game Master Wicked Brew

Having buffed Gabby and I delay my actions in order to allow the heavy infantry types of Gabby and Kell to be the first in, in order to exploit the breach.

D'Novan delays his action until the more beefy types enter the fray.

Takumi and Kell are up.

I am not certain what squares the kobolds are in. I moved Takumi to the location I want him to move but not sure if he can. Takumi will delay his action to move after Kell and will act on the same initiative as Kell. I will make appropriate rolls to help move things along

Not wanting to lose the advantage, Takumi moves into the room, after Kell, in an attempt to keep the kobolds from closing off the passage.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Spear Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Spear damage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Kell gives a quick nod to D’Novan before moving into the dimly lit tunnel. He slides sideways in attempt to provide enough space to swing Soul Crusher. roars

He approaches the first Kobold and attempts to push past him before trying to crush his skull. I assume he will take at least one Attack Of Opportunity

Attack (Soul Crusher): 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 2 = 9
Damage (Soul Crusher): 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Just noticed I used the wrong die for Takumi's damage. I don't think it will matter with his horrible roll. Also forgot to adjust his attack by -2

Kell and Takumi charge into the fray! They attack the kobold guards, but their attacks miss the mark. The kobolds react in kind. Three kobolds charge Kell, be the raging half orc manages to hold doff the attack.

Two others run to attack Takumi, they both manage to stick the ninja with their spears. Thankfully, they only manage glancing blows. Takumi takes 2 damage.

Dno, Gabby and Mitch up.

***ROUND 1***

Takumi (2 damage)
Kell
D'Novan
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kobolds
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Gabrielle
Mitchell

I rush in behind Kell, I see him stall and I loo to see if I can an attack on the adjacently diagonal kobold.
I cannot tell if i can stab at the light green boxed kobold, bit I iwll post rolls if I can

B-sword attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
confirm crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
sword damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 double=24

ok, what are the odds of making that all out totally

Running past the "boys", i pivot to the right and attack the creature to my right, knowing that aI am in a bind and hoping that buff D'no gave me works and that I can take one of these things out.

C'mon....bring it on!!

Battle Ax swing: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
crit threat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
battle ax damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 damage tripled=15

Mitch moves up looking for an opening to work his mace but finds none.

Brew, in case an AOO or any other chance to attack come up, I'll roll here. FYI, I think I had 5 feet left to move but all available spaces were occupied.
Attack, Heavy Mace: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 +0AB, +3 Str,
Damage, Heavy Mace: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 +3 Str

Takumi curses as it seems luck is not on his side today. Frustrated, he tosses away the useless pointy stick, draws his Katana and takes a swipe at the closest kobold

Katana Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Katana damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Takumi will use a free action to drop the spear, a move action to draw his Katana and then take his attack

The group continues to bum rush the hapless kobolds.

D'Novan, following the large former gladiator, manages to cleave one of the kobolds nearly in half with his broad sward. The warpriest leaves a deep gash in the lizardy things neck, it crumples being killed instantly.

Gabrielle, not about to be bested by D'Novan charges into the fray, actually cutting the yiping kobold in front of her literally in half, blood and entrails spray the area as her axe cuts clean through the formerly living kobold.

Mitchell follows the party, ready for action but content to allow his fellow companions to do the dirty work for now.

Takumi draws his blade and dispatches another kobold. The party making quick work of the overseers.

***ROUND 2***

Takumi (2 damage)
Kell
D'Novan
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kobolds
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Gabrielle
Mitchell

Kell and Dno are up.

A scowl appears on Kell's face as he attempts to maneuver in for a better attack angle but the warrior is clearly constrained in the tight fighting quarters.

He brings soul crusher around in a horizontal plane as he lashes out at the nearest reptilian attacker.

Attack (Soul Crusher): 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 = 14
Damage (Soul Crusher): 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

I run past Kell and Gabby and dash past the prisoners striking out at the kobold in front of me.

BSword atack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Not having enough coordination to pull off the envelopment, I keep myself in between the prisoners and the kobolds.

Kell and D'Novan attack he kobolds but the humanoids are adept at using their own terrain to defend themselves.

Remember all medium creatures take a -2 penalty to attack rolls due to the cramped conditions. Not sure if folks are applying that.

The kobolds continue to repel the attackers!

One kobold tries to spear Gabrielle, but the deft warrior is able to easily fend of the attack.

Takumi continues to battle a pair of the small dragonkin. One kobold manages another stab with its spear, drawing blood. Takumi takes 3 more damage.

***ROUND 2***

Takumi (5 damage)
Kell
D'Novan
----
kobolds
----
Gabrielle
Mitchell

Gabby and Mitch up.

Takumi has an AC of 17 now that he has switched to using his Katana. I noticed the attacks rolled were not above a 15. Not sure if there are adjustments to ac as well as attacks for fighting in the cavern. I did forget to adjust his attack and will remember next round.
I also have a question about how many kobolds are left. Did Takumi kill one of the kobolds in front of him? His adjusted attack would have been a 17

Yes Tak, you did get one of them, i must have missed it. I have his AC at 15, was not aware of the increase so I will correct.

***ROUND 2***

Takumi (2 damage)
Kell
D'Novan
----
kobolds
----
Gabrielle
Mitchell

Gabby and Mitch up.

Brew, the adjustment to ac is due the upgrade to masterwork studded leather and a masterwork buckler. This raised Tak's AC by 2 points and the masterwork property reduced any armor check penalties. There is an adjustment to attacks if using both hands and Tak would lose the AC bonus of the buckler.

Cool, I will note it. Gabs and MItch up.

I move up behind Takumi and cast Cure Light Wounds. Brew, I trade in my sanctuary spell for the cure. I still have remove fear.

heal: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Takumi, move and let me into the fight.

Mitchell heals the ninja's wounds.

Gabby sizes up her next target. Shel cuts another of the small humanoids down with her axe.

The party is quickly able to overwhelm the remaining kobold.

You can hear the cowering slaves in the darkness, clearly frightned.

Out of combat, what do you do?

I make sure my wayfinder is open and it illuminates the area as best as it can.. Be not afraid my goodmen, for today is your lucky day and Iomeade smiles upon you!!....Your freedom is at hand.....drink and eat some quickly, tell us what you know of this place as we free you of your chains.

Thanks for the heal Mitch, but my injury was not as bad as it looked. Maybe some of these slaves could use a little help as well. I will have a look around for anything of interest

Takumi searches the cavern and the bodies of the kobolds for anything interesting

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

The three captives relax when they are convinced the party means them no harm. Takumi searches the corpses of the down kobolds but finds that they mostly carry just spears and clings. One of the kobolds has sash of what appears to be untreated wool. Takumi finds a key on that body.

The party sees that slaves are chained to the rocks with chains attached to iron spikes driven into the rock.

The slaves beg for their release...

One of the slaves, a young woman, speaks first. "Oh thank you kind sirs, and lady. I cannot begin to tell you of my dread. My name is Bophre Malak...I was a framhand in Belheim. A few months ago, I went for a walk a bit from town, to clear my head when all of a sudden, something tripped me from behind. I hears a bunch of yips and strange tongue. Next thing I knew, a bag was thrown over my head and I was carted away. I woke up...here. That was so long ago...months I think...my family must be terrified..." The poor woman begins to cry, trying to hold back tears, she is unable.

The other two slaves speak, likely to allow Bophre to collect herself. "Aye, same thing happened to us. My name is Carlo Bellathi and this is my wife Sela. We are merchants. We in Belheim selling our wares and were waylaid by those little devils on the Verduran Highway. Benn here ever since." The husband and wife cling to each other, clearly having trouble dealing with their ordeal.

Actions?

Takumi produces the key found on the kobolds Let me see if I can unlock those shackles. We can lead you to the entrance of the caves so you can return home safely.
Merchants you say? What kind of wares did you deal in and what did the reptiles have you doing in this dark hole?

Takumi makes small talk with the prisoners as he tries to release their shackles

If the key does not work
disable device: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

As we work to free the prisoners I make sure that they will have the needed supplies to successfully escape and evade recapture.

The key fits the manacles and Takumi easily frees the prisoners. Carlo answers Takumi's inquiry. "We sell religeous carvings and such. Fine wares, at least they were. I am sure those little cretins destroyed our stock!"

The party decides on their next move. Which way? Also, what do you do with the freed captives?

Kell watches for signs of impending danger as D’Novan and Takumi free the prisoners. Once they are free and equipped for escape, Kell gives each of them 5 gold coins. Good Luck!

Okay boss, which way do you want me to go?

The captives looks at Kell apprehensively and do not immediately take his offered coin. Bophre speaks "Thank you kind sir, truly, but I...I fear we may not make it back to Belheim unmolested. I think we would feel better to wait for you to take us back, that is, if you were so inclined. We could hide here until you were ready to return. We do not want to be a burden but I fear the kobols...they would easily capture us again." Tears well up in the young maiden's eyes.

Ok to let then prosoners hang? Also, any choice on where to explore next?

I am ok if you want to stay here for now. I would suggest each of you take up a spear. The kobolds are less likely to bother you if you have the pointy end facing their direction.

Takumi looks to the group

Does anyone care if they stay?

Looking at the captives..... Living in a cave is not healthy for people and I am not sure the numbers of the kobolds or what other dangers that lurks in these caverns...if you wish to wait for us that is your decision. I personally you wait one terrain feature away from this play outside in the open air. These creatures are at a disadvantage in daylight...but if you wish to remain in the cave, you will need to be extra cautious, prepared to fight for your lives and disciplined enough to stay put until we come back. the decision is yours, but you need to tell us now, as we need to press on. Once you make that decision, that is the "plan" that we will accept in good faith to support you with.

The group decides to let the newly freed slaves fend for themselves while they continue to clear our the warren. As the fellows confer, D'Novan, holding the rear guard, hears an odd chittering of claws on stone. As he turns he sees a bunch of small red eyes glow glowing to the dark cavern...

RAT ATTACK!

***ROUND 1***

D'Novan
Gabrielle
Takumi
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RATS
----
Kell
Mitch

Dno, Gabs and Takumi up.

Dno, Gabs and Tak up.

If character placement on map is correct then there is nothing Takumi can do

sighs at the size of the cat sized rats. this is why...we don't stay in CAVES!!!

I move up and swing.

BSword Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Not sure if I hit, but hoping.....

Bsword Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Grrrr, nasty nasty things....

Taking a step past D'Novan, I swing.

Battle Ax using Cleave Feat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

I smile as I feel the ax hit something and I continue on my graceful arc like Michelle Wie at the LPGA...

Battle Ax using Cleave Feat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Battle Ax Damage first rat: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Battle Ax Damage second rat: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

D'Novan tries to fend off the rat wave, but his swing misses the hissing vermin.

Gabrielle charges into the swarm, slicing open two critters in one fell swing of her axe.

The rats attack! One of them manages to chomp down on Gabrielle's shin. Gabby takes 4 damage and needs a FORT save.

***ROUND 1***

D'Novan
Gabrielle (4 damage, needs FORT save)
Takumi
----
RATS
----
Kell
Mitch

Kell and Mitch up then top of order can post actions.

Mitchel moves down the passage and seeing the way blocked decides to use a firebolt.

Attack, Firebolt: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Damage, Firebolt: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Seeing the rats enter the cavern area only to be cut down by Gabrielle brings a thin smile to his lips. He brings Soul Crusher around to flail at the nearest rat.

Attack Soul Crusher: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 = 8
Damage Soul Crusher: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Kell and Mitch try to aid their fellows but are unable to find the mark. The rat war continues!

***ROUND 2***

D'Novan
Gabrielle (4 damage, needs FORT save)
Takumi
----
RATS
----
Kell
Mitch

Dno, Gabs and Tak up.

Feeling rather not so impressive compared to the massive ax attacks of Gabby, I make another attack with hand and half sword.

Bastard Sword Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Grrrr.....just can hit the darn things!!!

Gabby and Tak up.

Takumi keeps to the back of the group and waits for an opportunity to take action

Botting Gabs

Gabby takes another swipe at a rat. She splats another large vermin.

The rats continue their attack but all they can do is bite at armored heels.

***ROUND 2***

D'Novan
Gabrielle (4 damage)
Takumi
----
RATS
----
Kell
Mitch

Mitch and Kell, then back to top.

D'novan, make room for others to fight.

Mitch will pass on his action until the way is clear to enter melee.

Still confined by the low ceiling, Kell is visibly uncomfortable in the tight quarters. Watch out; I’m just as likely to hit one of you since I can’t get into a good position. He shifts his weight and brings Soul Crusher around for another swing at the enormous rat.

Attack (Soul Crusher): 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 = 22
Attack (Soul Crusher): 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 2 = 9 critical confirmation
Damage (Soul Crusher): 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Mitch and Kell manage to push past the bottle neck. Kell smashes a rat flat. The tow left continue their assault.

***ROUND 3***

D'Novan
Gabrielle (4 damage)
Takumi
----
RATS
----
Kell
Mitch

I assumed Dno would five foot step at some point during combat to let other s through. Dno, Gabs and Tak up.

Pressed into the fight, I take a five foot step forward and attempt an under arc swing much akin to that fiendish Dwarven game called golf which makes no sense but can be horridly addicting.

BSword Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Cussing....and not pleased, I least hop I give somebody the chance to also attack and maybe hit.

I girl up and swing!!!

Battle Ax Attack with Cleave: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 I smile as I am sure I hit the I follow through to attempt to hit the rat that D'Novan could not hit to save his life if it really mattered.

Battle Ax Attack Cleave attempt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Damage 1st Attack: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Damage if cleave hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

HEY BOYS.....woman up!!

D'Novan misses the pesky rats but they remaining vermin get hacked to death by Gabrielle. The party can see glints of light off the pools of rat blood on the cavern floor...

Out of combat. Actions? Where to next?

Nice job with the rats. I would have attempted to help but you all looked as if you were having too much fun. Where should we explore next? I think there was another passage on the left. Do you want me to scout ahead?