GM Chadius's Solstice Scar C (Inactive)

Game Master chadius

Taarik moves forward as fast as possible and also the eagle flies with full speed to intercept the enemies.

Double move both of them. Eagle has fly speed 80 ft.

Dark sends a ray of frost at the closest kobold but the trees prove to be too much of a hindrance and watches as his ray hits the tree.

He does move further into the woods to get in a better position.

Cover 50%? Low miss: 1d100 ⇒ 8

Standard: Spell
Move: 15' Difficult Terrain

Slow and steady, Atronia keeps advancing among the trees.

I assume I can also act and that the trees are difficult terrain.

Restless Eagle hustles through he trees towards the combat

Tormond moves towards the other kobolds.

double move

The kobolds yipe as Pathfinders emerge from the treeline.

One kobold uses his yellow-tipped spear to poke the eagle Taariik summoned.

Spear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The other one sees Schnyder heading right towards him! He shrieks and readies his sling...

Sling: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

The kobolds are scared out of their wits and are unable to fight back properly.

Round 5
Enemy
Covadil
Atronia
Taarik
Tormond
Schnyder
Eagle

Dark exits the woods and purposely crosses the frozen stream toward the kobold directly in front of him. Luckily he keeps his balance and swings his sword down at the kobold's neck.

Acrobatics (Balance) DC5: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

Sword vs White: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Move: 10' (Difficult Terrain | Ice)
Standard: Attack

Covadil pushes his way through the edge of the trees and moves in to strike at the nearest kobold.

Greatsword Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8 Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 15

...but his foot slips slightly on the icy ground and his swing goes well over the little creature's head.

Finally making her way through the trees, Atronia stays on snow that gives her sure footing and attacks the closest kobold.

"Should we keep one for questioning? Can anyone speak to these creatures?"

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

Even as Atronia asks this, her greatsword has other plans in mind and quickly chops into the kobold, killing her instantly.

Schnyder's attack is less lethal, but it's good enough; the kobold lies unconscious in the snow.

Combat Over

"Thank you for your help." The tree creature emerges from the treeline and bows to you. "My name is Enzial, and these kobolds have been harvesting wood and animals at a dangerously high rate. Ever since the white dragons hatched new wyrmlings, the kobolds have hunted in earnest. We haven't seen dragons until maybe the last century."

You mention why you came out here: To find out what happened to the Great White Dragon and Ivvora, servant of Videlis.

"Videlis... I have not heard of that name before." She shakes her leaves. "I can bring you to the Court to speak to the stewards of this region: Vallahk and Quiselle. You could ask for their help but I must warn you, it is difficult to convince them of anything."

"Otherwise you may want to follow the kobolds back to their lair. They have dragged many reindeer carcasses and left lots of tracks."

You have 2 potential routes to take here. Either you can visit the fey court, or you can follow the kobolds.

"Thank you for your trust Enzial! I hope that we can help each other to confront the white dragons." Taarik says with a bow.

He thinks for a moment and looks at his companions.

"I would propose to visit the Court first! This could be important to collect further information." he suggests.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Sure, I hope they can point us in the right direction, I am not a good tracker"

Cleaning his blade off, Dark nods. "Best to gather more information before we storm a dragon's stronghold. I third seeking aid from the Fey Court."

Enzial nods. ”Please follow me, closely. I will lead you to the court.” The dryad leads the party to a cluster of birch trees, so thick not even a sparrow could fly between them. She pauses, waits for you to catch up, and turns to face the patch. The trees leap aside, creating a short path about a few dozen feet long. As you begin to walk through the path, the scenery blurs as if each step took you several miles ahead.

You emerge into a clearing surrounded by a living palisade of birch trees. At the center stands a lopsided oak tree with green leaves. Two regal fey sit atop the roots, arguing in front of a court of First World beings like dryads, pixies, satyrs and awakened animals.

The erlking Vallahk sits on the branch. His birdlike wings (but made of pine cones, not feathers) flutter against the oak. ”These kobolds are tenacious, I’ll give them that. They are overextending their reach, though. If we declare an all out war and rout them, nature can take its course.”

His portrait is on page 4 of the slides, if you are interested.

Opposite the erlking sits the hamadryad Quiselle. She brushes a flower petal off of her pine needle dress and geranium crown. ”I know the dragons will simply become hungrier over time, but… violence must be used as a last resort. Perhaps we can just slow their hunting down and they will stop overhunting.” She frowns. ”Oh, look Vallahk. Guests!” she smiles and turns to you. ”Enzial, who are these people?”

Enzial looks to you, and then back to the king and queen. ”These strangers fought the kobolds who had begun hunting my habitat. They seem to know much about the kobolds and the dragons. Perhaps we should hear their words before considering our next course of action.”

”Thank you, Enzial.” Vallahk flaps his wings a bit before turning to address you. ”Well then. Speak. Quiselle and I will listen to you now.”

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The party gets to split 12 skill checks total to convince the King and Queen to take action. The split has to be as even as possible, so each of you get to make at least 2 checks.

To make sure this doesn't slow us down too much, I will ask you to make 3 skill checks and I'll just take the top 2 3rd checks.

Enziel will tell you a bit about the monarchs and how they think:

Vallahk can be motivated with a DC 15 Intimidate, Profession (hunter or trapper), or Survival OR DC 18 Perception or Stealth check.

Quiselle can be motivated with a DC 15 Diplomacy, Handle Animal, or Heal OR DC 18 Knowledge (nature) or Perform (any) check.

"Good king, these kobolds are just minions of the true beasts of winter; Dragons. If we show them we are hardier than winter itself these kobolds will ly low again"

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Having said her piece with the king Eagle turns to the Queen

"My queen, dragons and kobolds are nothing more than ravenous beasts. Would you have them kill everything there is? We need to cull them, bring down the flock so the pasture can rest and recuperate."

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

"I would like to add that it is not only the animals of the forest are suggering. The fey are also suffering. Help them help the animals of the forest, please."

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Those dice are on fire!

Survival DC15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4
Survival DC15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2

Dark addresses the King, but his knowledge of nature and how they survive shows how lacking it is. "The kobolds will be just bolstered by the presence of dragons and will just keep on spreading their territory until they have consumed you all."

Heal DC15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

He then address the Queen but does even worse, perhaps he was distracted by the Queen's natural beauty. "The land will suffer if the dragons and kobolds are not dealt with."

Wow... three really bad rolls.

Vallahk 1 success
Quiselle 1 success

Covadil
Atronia
Taarik
Tormond
Schnyder
Eagle (Has another success for Quiselle)

Vallahk nods as Restless Eagle speaks. "Outlasting these interlopers! I did not think of that. These people are so resourceful!"

Quiselle accepts the woman's words with a heavy heart. "You are correct. We must control them if the other animals are to survive."

Schnyder tries to talk, but the King and Queen start bickering again. Quiselle eventually waves him away with a simple "Yes, yes. We heard you the first time, dear."

"Dear lady Quiselle, as you know magical beings are often aloof and need not bother themselves with the mundane interest of the world. In this case we are talking about a magical threat ... a draconic threat to the mundane and magical fey realms. Join us in the fight please!" Taarik says in calm voice.

Diplomacy 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Diplomacy 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Diplomacy 3: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Seeing that the rest of the group seem to be getting along well with Quiselle, Covadil instead approaches Vallahk. The fey cuts an imposing figure, but the occultist tries not to appear timid when approaching him as he stares down from the oak.

"Greetings! I am Covadil! Yes, we would urge that you assist in our fight against the dragons. I have looked around your lands and can see that the balance of nature is in danger of being affected. These dragons are putting to much demands on the land. Some of the lesser creatures are in danger of being squeezed out of the food chain. I can see the signs, as I am sure you have too!"

Perception 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

He then looks closely at the fey king. "I can see that you are a man who would respect the fierce creatures in the wild, those that aggressively take the actions they deem necessary to survive. Look at us and see that we are these type of people as well. We have a need and we intend to act on it. We ask for you help, not because we fear we will fail without it, but because we intend to do everything possible to ensure we succeed!"

Perception 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

He then joins in the conversation with the fey Queen. "My lady, I respect your desire to minimise violence, but by taking on the dragon directly we may be able to bring more order to your lands. It is the dragon that seems to be behind the increased aggressiveness of the kobolds. Removing this threat should remove the current conflicts between the creatures of the forest and them."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Atronia bows with a flourish. "Lady Quiselle, I do not think it would be wise to leave these dragons alone too long. Given time, they will only become bolder and stronger. But do not simply rely on my intuition, as I am a mere human, and young at that. I have a story to tell you, one that is a truth passed down through generations, of what happens when white dragons roam freely." And so she tells them a story of dragons that were only rumors, but soon became more obvious and demanding, their presence becoming more oppressive to the inhabitants of the region.

Perform (oratory): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

When she gets to the part describing the havoc the dragons wrecked when they were at the peak of their power, the destruction they brought to all living beings in the area, she makes it sound dark and menacing, like a storm cloud looming in the sky, and she turns towards the king as she describes the gruesome events, giving only enough details to let the true horror of it all be understood and imagined.

intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

She turns to Quiselle again as she ends the story with noble heroes rising to the challenge and driving the dragons away. "So you see, Lady Quiselle, King Vallahk, it is not for bloodlust that we call for action, but for the sake of people and lands worth protecting. It is time to show courage and resolve in front of those who threaten us, and keep our love and compassion for the truly innocent."

Using Perform (oratory) in place of Diplomacy again.
Perform (oratory): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Tormond tries to influence the queen.

"Your majesty we humbly request your help"

knowledge nature: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

and then the King.

"Your majesty. Please do not let our request for aid fall on deaf ears."

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

You are able to get the Court's full attention. In particular Vallahk is interested in Atronia's story. It frightens Quiselle a bit too much, but Taariik and Atronia calm her down.

After listening to your words, the two monarchs whisper among themselves and decide what to do. Quiselle gives you all and Enzial a sly smile and says, "Your proposal intrigues us. We shall consider giving you our blessing when your need is greatest."

She then waves her hand, causing a rush of oak leaves to fall from the tree and whirl around you. When the leaves clear, you and Enzial are back along the frozen lake's bank.

Enzial looks at you all. "It seems like you pleased the Lord and Lady of the Court. You should be proud."

With that conversation concluded, you decide to follow the kobolds up the trail.

I'm at a meeting, so I'll post again once the next encounter is ready.

The forest path leads northeast, where dense evergreens give way to steep, rocky foothills. Several intersecting trails lead up to the cave system’s main entrance partway up the Tusk Mountains.

The raised outcroppings in this area are about 10 feet tall, and scaling one requires a successful DC 12 Climb check. The frozen ground is not difficult terrain, but it does impose a –2 penalty on Acrobatics checks.

As you come across a clearing, you see two kobolds atop a hill, throwing stones at a caged wolf and laughing. The wolf whimpers in fear, but begins howling as you arrive. The kobolds laugh again and grab some chains.

Round 1
Eagle
Covadil
Atronia
Taarik
Tormond
Schnyder
Enemy

The wolf is in a cage, but you see the kobolds reaching for some kind of chain. The kobolds are about 10 feet up. You may be able to change the wolf's attitude if you have Wild Empathy.

Tormond hustles ahead towards the kobolds.

double move

"The damm kobolds have imprisoned this wolf. Curse them. It appears hungry or angry." He turns towards his bear friend. "Balin guard me"

"Poor thing!" Eagle moves forward while she draws her mace

"These kobolds are definitely behaving more aggressively than I'm used to seeing them. Let's hope we can stop them without having to overly harm the poor wolf!" Covadil moves forward towards the kobolds, while keeping an eye on the mistreated beast.

Double Move

Dark rushes forward upon seeing the caged wolf and the two kobolds. Not wanting to see the kobolds free the wolf, Dark decides to unleash one of his more reliable spells.

He comes to a sudden stops and points at the leading kobold and unleashes a bolt of pure force at it.

Magic Missile Damage (White) +HotS: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Move: 30'
Standard: Spell

Spending an arcane reservoir point. 3/5 remaining. Standard action Summon with 1 minute duration.

Taarik moves forward and starts casting a spell to summon a celestial eagle commading to attack the kobolds.

* * *

The summoned celestial eagle charges while flying and attacks the yellow Kobold with a bite trying to smite.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
Bite damage, smite: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Lagging behind as usual, Atronia still makes her way towards the kobolds, drawing her sword as she does.

Double move

Taariik's eagle pecks at one of the kobolds, who takes a step back and shoots at it.

Crossbow, Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The other kobold grabs a chain atop the mound and pulls, opening the cage and releasing a wolf upon the group! It crawls out and snaps at Tormond's bear.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Trip: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The kobold yelps in joy as the wolf attacks.

Round 2
Eagle
Covadil
Atronia
Taarik
Tormond
Schnyder
Enemy

The kobolds are about 10 feet up. You may be able to change the wolf's attitude if you have Wild Empathy.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Restless eagle climbs up and draws a dagger when she is up, having dropped her mace when she started climbing

That is another double move for me

Tormond's face grows more feral as he takes on the traits of his bear friend. shift as standard, gaining climb speed and claws. He drops his axe at the kobolds feet.

"You can't hide up here dragonspawn!"

His bear friend tries to climb up and moves closer to him.

Climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Atronia steps closer to the aggressive wolf. She feels sorry for the beast, but not enough to leave it there. She lifts her sword and brings it down on the wolf's head, hoping to slay it as swiftly as possible.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13
crit confirmation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
extra crit damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 6 = 14

Taarik continue to run forward.

* * *

The summoned celestial eagle attacks with full might now.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Bite damage, smite: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Talon damage, smite: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Talon damage, smite: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Covadil continues forward towards the kobolds, reaching and then starting to climb up the side of the small hill.

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Each of you have gained the use of a new benefit: Fey Allies
Fey Allies: All PCs and companion creatures gain a single-use benefit they can use. As a free action on its turn, a creature can use its benefit to gain either damage reduction equal to 1 or cold resistance equal to 1 until the end of that encounter. Each PC and companion creature can select a different benefit.

With one swift stroke, Atronia puts the wolf out of its misery. Meanwhile, Taariik's eagle finishes off the kobold it attacked.

Everyone else begins climbing the mound, and the last kobold realizes he doesn't have much time left...

We only have 1-2 days left, so I'm going to speed things up a bit here.

The remaining kobold pulls out a short sword and swipes at Tormond as he climbs up.

Short Sword: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

But it's no good. This kobold knows he's in big trouble.

Round 3
Eagle
Covadil
Atronia
Taarik
Tormond
Schnyder (Can take Round 2 actions)
Enemy

The kobold is about 10 feet up.

Tormond losses his shield and claws at the kobold once. white

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

and shouts to his bear friend.

"Attack!"

Balin roars and claws and bites at the kobold.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Covadil clambers up onto the mound and swings his sword at the kobold.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Eagle steps into the flank of the kobold and attempts to strike it.

Tormond's bear and Covadil climb up the mound and clobber the kobold before it gets another chance to fight back.

Combat Over

Eagle climbs down again and retrieves her mace "It seems I need to learn how to move faster" she comments

Dark joins the rest of the group and glances around. "It seems we have taken care of their sentry. Lets get moving before they might be alerted."

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

The kobolds continue to mount a frustrating defense, luring Pathfinders into cramped and trap-filled tunnels and unleashing captive monsters on unsuspecting agents. Even so, the kobolds are losing ground with each battle. As another skirmish echoes from elsewhere in the caverns, a tremendous roar reverberates through the cave complex, rattling stalactites and causing snowdrifts to slide down the outside slopes. As the sound dissipates, the voice of a massive creature booms from deep within the kobolds’ warren.

“Long ago my ancestor Grathatonhakis ruled here, and a meager dwarf challenged his might only to become his trophy. Both were fools, and both are now dead. I am neither, and your paltry attacks shall not change that. Fall back, kobolds of the Shiverscale tribe! Let these intruders die in sight of the last fool to challenge Horralydax, the master of the Tusk Mountains. Rally to me, my children. Today we dine on adventurers!”

The kobolds kowtow to the booming voice, scramble to their feet, and begin retreating deeper into the caves. For once they aren’t covering their tracks, so the way to the dragon’s lair is clear. Table GMs, please move to the encounter in area N swiftly.

A narrow cavern to the east opens into a larger cave. A gently sloping ramp descends counter clockwise to an elaborately carved column of ice. A vast pile of gold, jewels, furs, and immense bones lie piled around the column.

Four kobolds and a young dragon lie in wait. ”My uncle will crush you Pathfinders, but I’ll get to kill you first!”

Round 1
Tormond
Covadil
Eagle
Schnyder
Enemy
Atronia
Taarik

The ceilings are 10 feet tall, while the large chamber is 30 feet tall.

Fey Allies: All PCs and companion creatures gain a single-use benefit they can use. As a free action on its turn, a creature can use its benefit to gain either damage reduction equal to 1 or cold resistance equal to 1 until the end of that encounter. Each PC and companion creature can select a different benefit.

You might want to use this boon here. Tormond said he would be afk this weekend. Does someone want to control him?