GM Chyro [PFS Season 0] Perils of the Pirate Pact (Inactive)

Game Master Chyrone

You are 1 check away from it. Curse 20ft movement.

Aha! So she presses three keys (which she succeeds even on a 1), and then gets to perform on DC10 because it's multiple keys (at +6, since it's +2 per key pressed...or don't we count the first key and it's +4?)

"Hmm...hold on...I think I'm getting this. Like...this...no?"

Asami hops about, getting keys pressed, while attempting to coax some sound from the instrument.

There's some bonus for multiple keys. Let me know how to calculate it and I'll include it going forward. You'll have to add it here.

Perform: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Untrained cause it's a stupid keyboard instrument

I assume it's one roll on the key pressing, and it's all or nothing? That is, had I said I want to press 6 keys (that's DC5, +10 for 5 extra keys), and then rolled a 12, I would get 0 keys. Is that right? Or do I roll six times, at DC5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15? I assume it's the former, since there'd be no reason not to be greedy with the latter - I can always just press up to however many gets me to DC29, and take all the +2's from the successes.

Ooh, I'm hoping it's the +6 and not the +4...

Kenji continues the climb having made the first leg successfully

climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

So, the question is, if I want to press 4 keys, and say I make the first three rolls but fail the fourth, what happens?

For completeness, even though a roll of 1 still succeeds here since it's a skill check which I don't think has the auto-fail/auto-succeed feature.

Acrobatics1 DC5: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Acrobatics2 DC7: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Acrobatics3 DC9: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Sele throws another Chakram at the highest Echelon

Chakram: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 131d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The Cathedral, round 4.

The shades that are the Black Echelon notice the increasing threat at the keys.
Lynthara climbs up another 5ft, 1 more check and she's on the keys.
Baru
Keera
Sele throws his chakram at green, it hits the operative, which comes crashing down onto the cathedral's floor.
Black Echelon
Alacorta
Asami manages to play some music, delaying the armada's approach.
Kenji scales 10ft of climbing, 1 more to reach the top.

Bold are up.
Now that yellow's gone, the mist has dropped.

With the view cleared up, Baru moves to the opposite end of the alter. Drops his longbow at his feet. Throws together some components and lobs a bomb at the red enemy.

ranged touch: bomb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 fire damage

if applicable...

miss roll: 1d8 ⇒ 7 5 Splash. DC:14 reflex for 1/2.

"Alright people. Let's get this done!"

Abadar must be smiling at the team, for the bomb is, despite further than 20ft, flying towards the operative. Red is blasted from the pipe and falls down in a heap of cloth and bones.

Stupid organ, why it needs to be so big

climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Keera manages to climb up.
Orange takes his chance at a strike as she does.
Sickle: 1d20 ⇒ 5 Slash: 1d6 ⇒ 2, missing epicly.
Dark blue slides down to slash at Asami. Sickle: 1d20 ⇒ 3 Slash: 1d6 ⇒ 3, like the other his aim is dreadful.
Alacorta in return retaliates for 4 damage on orange.

The Cathedral, round 5.

Lynthara
Baru
Keera
Sele
Black echlon
Alacorta, Asami & Kenji

Climb!: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

Lyn loses her grip, falling backwards to the floor witha thump.

1d6 damage, I presume?

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"This worked last time, let's give it another go!"

Baru mixes together another bomb and flings it at the orange enemy.

ranged touch: bomb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 fire damage

Oi: 1d6 ⇒ 1 non lethal.
Baru obliterates another one.

Sele, will you make a 3 in a row here?

Sele 3rd strike?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Sele hits and takes down the last echelon.

Combat over!

From the side room, a shaky young woman comes forth.
"Is...is it over, are they gone?"

Sele retrieves his chakrams looking rather chuffed with himself. . He realises the young lady is present and becomes a bit less jovial.

"Yes they are gone you are safe now"

"Do we still need to keep up the playing of the organ? How long, do you think?"

Kenji, only half up to the organ, with all the echelon dead, instead climbs back down to the ground, no longer needed up on the keys. "I don't know how long the music needs to be kept up.... good question." He turns to their guide for an answer.

The musically gifted swashbuckler hops about a few more keys, trying to pound out more notes from the organ. "Hey! This is kind of fun! Do you need an organist?"

Acrobatics1 DC5: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Acrobatics2 DC7: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Acrobatics3 DC9: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Perform: 1d20 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 6 = 28

Not exactly gone, more exactly scattered around the room. But they´re not more a threat

Keera jumps to fall slowly to the ground before continue talking.

Yargos says the were planning to to silence the Oathday hymnes, so what about play the organ for the ful hymn?

Dear woman, do you know how to play that hymnes? Better than jump from one key to another, if possible?

It looks Keera is joking about the situation to vent her own frustation of being unable to do almost anything.

The young woman nods.

"I am Maylitha Coincounter, initiate clergy here. But i know the hymns, it's one of my favorite things here. Leave that to me."

She deftly scales the keys and starts, quickly producing an impressive melody that is pleasant to the ear.

Yargos sighs in relief.
"That was close...but the armada's not going to come for now. This leaves only the issue of Nessian and his accursed plans."

Yargos waits for you to be prepped.

"I' ready.. lets go"

Ok then, on to the finals.

Act 5: The pyramid of the Dog.

After you successfully stopped the Black Echelon from giving the final signal, Yargos leads you to the location Grandmaster Torch gave you.
Upon your approach, it appears his base of operations is not a pyramid at all, but rather several battered towers with makeshift guard stations.

Please look on the map, the 'D' are large boulders, so decide which side (as a group) you're approaching from and roll stealth checks.
Let's say 1st to post the suggestion in gameplay decides, which still means you can strategically discuss this in discussion tab.

With your SW approach, you notice there's an angry looking dog tied to a pole in front of the building. It's reach is no more than 10ft from the pole.

Let me take care of the dog, we don´t need to kill it if we can avoid it. Says Keera before start chanting and moving her hands.

Cast Calm Animals. DC 14 Will

You'll be on a range of 30ft from the dog to cast it.
Willsave dog: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
The dog notices Keera's smell and starts growling, then barking. Scent, a creature with scent can detect enemies within 30ft range.
From within the central pillar comes a voice. "What's up girl, you smell strangers?"
From the eastern tower a warhounder comes to check what is going on...and spots Keera while she is done with her casting attempt.
"Intruders!!!!!!"

Sele
Alacorta
Asami, Baru, Keera
Kenji
Guard dog
Warhounders
Nessian

You guys can post, resolve in init order.

Kenji moves up next to Keera (north of her, level with the letter 'D's), drawing his weapon as he does so.

Alacorta will delay waiting for orders. Alacorta, fly to that spot and attack any enemy who come near you. Shouts Keera as she moves and readies her own attack.

Ok guys, do you want to surrender or to die? Continues Keera not really believing they´re going to ponder their situation.

Nessian's stand, round 1.

Sele
Asami, Baru
Keera readies an attack.
Alacorta flies forth and readies an attack.
Kenji moves alongside Keera north.
Guard dog
Warhounders
Nessian

Sele double moves forward and readies his greatsword

Init Lynthara: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Nessian's stand, round 1.

Sele double moves forward.
Asami, Baru
Lynthara
Keera readies an attack.
Alacorta flies forth and readies an attack.
Kenji moves alongside Keera north.
Guard dog
Warhounders
Nessian

Baru moves and fires an arrow at blue.

longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

A hit, but not a kill.

Lyn steps 5' east, draws her crossbow and loads a bolt.

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Botting Asami.
Asami advances, closing the distance to the western tower's door.
The guarddog moves west, its chain only just allowing it to bite at Kenji.
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Trip?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Kenji takes a mean set of teeth in his leg.

Warhounders:
Red steps back and shoots at Asami. X-bow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d8 ⇒ 3
Asami dodges perfectly. Red drops his crossbow and takes his melee weapon.
Blue returns fire at Baru. X-bow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 151d8 ⇒ 1
Baru sees the bolt only barely flying past his head.
Green moves around the back. Unbeknownst to you.
Shot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (2) = 10
Shot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (4) = 11

Nessian's stand, round 2.

Sele
Baru
Lynthara
Keera & Alacorta
Kenji

Guard dog
Warhounders
Nessian

You guys are up.

Kenji attacks the dog, then steps back 5', hopefully beyond the reach of the dog's tether.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Baru wonders, "I thought that last shot was right on target. My senses must have numbed from all the action today. I know just how to sharpen my skills."

Baru grabs a vial of bubbling, purple goo (dex mutagen). He flips out the stopper and swallows the liquid in 1 forced gulp.

+4 Dex, +2 Natural armor, -2 Wis for 20 min.

Baru wipes a drop dripping down the corner of his chin.

"Ahhhhh. Much better. I can already feel the effects taking hold. I almost feel sorry for these guys now!"

with a solid face-palm! I ALWAYS forget about the mutagen. Perhaps the loot we find will include a flex capacitor, so I can go back and drink the mutagen before combat started!"

Sele steps up to red and attacks

greatsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 152d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15

Lyn scurries over and casts grease, a slick pool appearing under the dog!

DC 15 Reflex save or falls prone. If so, the attack bonus will offset any penalties for those wanting to deal non-lethal damage. I tried to mark the 10' square of the grease effect in yellow.

Nessian's stand, round 2.

Sele cuts down red with a firm swing.
Baru drinks a META-red-bull.
Lynthara casts grease on the dog.
Ref dog: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17, despite the surprise, it remains sure footed. Muddy grounds must have given it practice.
Keera & Alacorta
Kenji kicks the dog. *Yelp....grrrrr* Then 5ft steps back.

Guard dog
Warhounders
Nessian

Keera asks Alacorta to finish the dog and she charges to attack the incoming blue thug with her scimitar.

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Scimitar, charge: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 2 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Non letal? Wild life is hard if you don´t pick your opportunities.
Also Alacorta needs to eat

Alacorta doesn't kill the vicious dog, Keera on the other hand cuts down blue with a diagonal swing across the chest.

Guarddog: Grr: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Alacorta dodges the maw.
Warhounders
Green walks east and takes a shot at Keera.
Shot: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 3 Fail!
???
Nessian: Shot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Baru feels a sting, as an arrow lodges itself in his shoulder.
By the angle, he looks up, to see a blurry figure standing in an alcove up in the tower.
"I don't know how you got here, but i'm not taking kind to trespassers!"

Nessian's stand, round 3.

Sele
Asami & Baru
Lynthara
Keera & Alacorta
Kenji

Enemies.

Dreamteam go!

Kenji takes a 5' step forward into range of the dog again and strikes with a flurry of blows.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 1 = 18
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

to hit: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 1 = 14
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Assuming Kenji took down woofer Sele moves forward

Lyn shifts 20' to the east and shoots a bolt at the blurry man!

Xbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

A miss, I'd wager...

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I deducted the damage, but looking back at the attack roll for Nessian, it's a 16 and my AC is 18. Is there a bonus he's getting somehow that you aren't showing?

Baru lets out a growl as he yanks the arrow from his shoulder and slams it to the ground. "Grrrrrrrrr. I will save YOU for last, coward... hiding in your tower!" Feeling the effects of the mutagen coursing through his body, Baru storms forward, closes the range with and gets clear sight of the green enemy. Baru stops. He gazes at green enemy for a moment then with blinding speed, reaches back. Grabs and arrow from his quiver. Noches it, and fires.

longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

can't wait for 6th level. wings discovery. Then it will be much funnier, when I say... Meta-Red Bull gives you wings!"

Mistake on my part, since from earlier your AC on the map had been 16.

Nessian's stand, round 3.

Sele moves towards the door.
Asami
Baru shoots at green, disabling the guy.
Lynthara shoots at Nessian but misses, it ends in the ceiling somewhere.
Keera & Alacorta
Kenji kicks down the dog.

Enemies.

Bold are up.

np, it was 16 before the meta red bull

Taking Asami's turn.
Nessian's stand, round 3.

Sele moves towards the door.
Asami follows Sele, but treads the treacherous grease in the process.
Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 *slip...o_o'...falls flat*
She gets up. Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Successfully
Baru shoots at green, disabling the guy.
Lynthara shoots at Nessian but misses, it ends in the ceiling somewhere.
Keera & Alacorta
Kenji kicks down the dog.

Enemies.