male dwarf investigator 3 (empiricist) | HP 27/27, inspiration 2/4, 3 Str damage | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 (+4 vs giants, +1 vs traps) | F +4, R +6, W +6 (+2 vs poison/spells/SLAs, +1 vs traps) | CMB +4, CMD 16 (20 vs bullrush/trip) | Spd 20' | Perc +9+1d6 (+10+1d6 to find traps) | Init +4 | Statuses:
I am in a game of By Way of Bloodcove right now.
Ready to go here. Waiting til after this scenario when i turn 2 before i update my character.
I have played it with another character, though it's been so long I've likely forgotten anything relevant. I'll get my gear up tonight, but it's all preexisting. I should be ready to go.
Thermidor has an additional piece of information. The incursion from Bloodcove was mostly halted by a brave group of Pathfinders.
Save for torrential rain alternating with scorching heat, the journey from Fort Bandu to Mount Nakyuk progresses smoothly. Ancient, crumbling stone buildings choked with vines and adorned with bone fetishes emerge from a patch of thick jungle underbrush. A scattering of bones and discarded tools hints that this location was recently inhabited. A gaping stairwell yawns behind a blood-spattered altar, descending to the mysterious depths where the Golden Guardian makes its home.
Players who played in part 1 with these PCs recognize this as the location you rescued those miners from death at the sacrificial altar.
Knowledge (Engineering or History) DC 13:
The architecture in this area is quite plain by dwarven standards, which means the dwarves probably built this area in a hurry. If you beat the DC by 5, read the spoiler below.
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These ruins appear to be 3000 years old, but there appear to be some recent changes. Some of the cracked exterior walls (and likely interior as well) appear to have been widened to allow small creatures to pass through
Two granite statues of dwarves in full armor stand guard in this entrance hall, flanking the entrance to a corridor to the south. Antelope skull patterns painted in red ochre cover each statue’s face. In the wall to the south are two rust-stained iron doors.
You are all now on the map, so go ahead and move yourselves to anything you want to open, inspect, whatever.
Tiefling Inquisitor (3) (inevitable) of Abadar | HP -16/24 | AC 21 | T 12 | FF 19 | CMD 17 | Fort +3 | Ref +2 | Will +4 | Init +2 | Perception +7 (darkvision 60") | Sense Motive +8(+10 vs. [evil] outsiders)
Seeing the surroundings he takes a slow look at the statues with a weary look on his face, slowly approaching the doors with shield and morningstar out. His tail flickering in anticipation of what could happen.
Kuriq paces himself and heads over to the other door, grabbing a dagger in one hand. "Let's try to figure out the safest route. I remember Barl telling us about traps in this place. We don't want to alert whoever is here." He jerks the door slightly to peek inside.
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
I suppose the Aspis Consortium wouldn't respect a place like this Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 'Ware dat wall in de middle o' de room. One nudge an 'dat gwine fallin' ovah.
Dunia cautiously enters the room, looking for other leavings of the Aspis.
As Dunia approaches the ruined wall, she notices that two of the floor tiles are raised on a fulcrum such that stepping on them would cause the shaky wall to collapse on whomever was unfortunate enough to step there. This was quite obviously deliberately set up in this manner... perhaps by the Kobold in the other room... Wait a second... There's a Kobold in the other room???
The Ganzi rushes in after Dunia to see what's going on, caught off guard by the development.
Thermidor can never act in a surprise round, and is always staggered on the first round of combat, so just a move action. On the bright side, I get uncanny dodge.
As soon as he hears the combat start Ajaline pauses for a second and casts a quick spell on himself. A slight shimmer flashes across his body. Then Ajaline moves towards the room the others entered.
Shield for 1 minute, natural armor bonus +1 for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.
male dwarf investigator 3 (empiricist) | HP 27/27, inspiration 2/4, 3 Str damage | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 (+4 vs giants, +1 vs traps) | F +4, R +6, W +6 (+2 vs poison/spells/SLAs, +1 vs traps) | CMB +4, CMD 16 (20 vs bullrush/trip) | Spd 20' | Perc +9+1d6 (+10+1d6 to find traps) | Init +4 | Statuses:
Barl examines the dwarven statues.
knowledge (history):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
He says, "Careful! It looks like recently this place has been modified to let small creatures roam around."
When the kobolds appear he continues, "Like them!"
He runs around the corner brandishing his warhammer.
can't move on my phone sorry. Double move towards the blue one 40' total.
It is a partially crumbled wall section, only about a foot wide. A small creature can move through it as though it were difficult terrain. A medium creature can spend a move action to attempt an escape artist check to squeeze through it.
The Kobold behind the portculis reloads and fires a shot at Barl before stepping back, while the one behind the collapsed wall steps forward a bit, reloads, and lines up a shot at Thermidor. You also hear the sound of a door open and shut.
Neither of them are able to land a shot but they both yell at the party in draconic.
Draconic:
"Out of our home! Get out thieves and murderers!"
From the back, Thermidor catches a glimpse of a third kobold fleeing the battle through a passage at the north and hears the sound of a closing door behind him.
Round 1:
Blue Kobold
Red Kobold
Ajaline
Barl
Dunia
Kuriq
Thermidor
Farith (On Delay)
Tiefling Inquisitor (3) (inevitable) of Abadar | HP -16/24 | AC 21 | T 12 | FF 19 | CMD 17 | Fort +3 | Ref +2 | Will +4 | Init +2 | Perception +7 (darkvision 60") | Sense Motive +8(+10 vs. [evil] outsiders)
Sorry for Delay, was GM'ing Echo's Honor all day and then out with friends for dinner + Dr. Strange
Hearing the commotion of the shots and people yelling he runs up towards the near entrance of the kobold way before yelling in Draconic "Drop your weapons! We mean no harm!"
male dwarf investigator 3 (empiricist) | HP 27/27, inspiration 2/4, 3 Str damage | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 (+4 vs giants, +1 vs traps) | F +4, R +6, W +6 (+2 vs poison/spells/SLAs, +1 vs traps) | CMB +4, CMD 16 (20 vs bullrush/trip) | Spd 20' | Perc +9+1d6 (+10+1d6 to find traps) | Init +4 | Statuses:
Barl moves further down the hallway and then throws open the door to where the red kobold is.
2 move actions. I'm hoping the open door will give me cover against more crossbow bolts from blue?
"These guys are fast," Ajaline says as he watches one of the kobolds slip through the gap in the wall and then disappear out of sight. He moves up to the gap so he can try to squeeze through himself once Farith and Dunia get through.
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
Dunia swings for the kobold's legs as it tries to get away!
Trip:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Assuming success:
As the kobold sprawls on the floor, Dunia keeps her spear raised, but doesn't strike, yet.
Goddem! Farith, leddim know ah ain' gwine guttem long as 'e behave.
At that she lashes out at the kobold's crossbow with a crack.
Disarm:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19Should be at -4 CMD from being prone
Once he's disarmed, she walks over to the door, still keeping him in reach.
I added a kobold to the map where I think he should be, assuming a 19 hits his CMD.
@Farith: The hole is small and jagged enough that a kobold has to play 'human tetris' to get through it. If you shield bash it you can possibly break through it but that would probably end your turn. Your morning-star would likely be more effective.
The fleeing kobold finds itself on its back with Dunia looking down at him.
Dunia wrote:
As the kobold sprawls on the floor, Dunia keeps her spear raised, but doesn't strike, yet.
Goddem! Farith, leddim know ah ain' gwine guttem long as 'e behave.
At that she lashes out at the kobold's crossbow with a crack.
Disarm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 Should be at -4 CMD from being prone
Once he's disarmed, she walks over to the door, still keeping him in reach.
I added a kobold to the map where I think he should be, assuming a 19 hits his CMD.
The kobold scrabbles backwards a bit, dropping its weapon and making unintelligible screeching sounds.
Draconic:
"DON'T KILL ME DON'T KILL ME PLEASE PLEASE DON'T KILL ME I STOP NOW DON'T KILL ME!"
Round 3:
Blue Kobold
Red Kobold (1 NL, Prone, Disarmed)
Ajaline
Barl
Dunia
Kuriq
Thermidor
Farith
male dwarf investigator 3 (empiricist) | HP 27/27, inspiration 2/4, 3 Str damage | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 (+4 vs giants, +1 vs traps) | F +4, R +6, W +6 (+2 vs poison/spells/SLAs, +1 vs traps) | CMB +4, CMD 16 (20 vs bullrush/trip) | Spd 20' | Perc +9+1d6 (+10+1d6 to find traps) | Init +4 | Statuses:
Barl draws his own crossbow and returns fire, hoping to hit the kobold through the portcullis. Or at least keep him occupied long enough for someone else to reach him. He makes sure to stay protected behind the door as best he can after firing.
Tiefling Inquisitor (3) (inevitable) of Abadar | HP -16/24 | AC 21 | T 12 | FF 19 | CMD 17 | Fort +3 | Ref +2 | Will +4 | Init +2 | Perception +7 (darkvision 60") | Sense Motive +8(+10 vs. [evil] outsiders)
When the Kobold spoke a flicker of recognition was seen across the features of the Tiefling before he spoke to the kobold in Draconic "We won't kill you! tell your friends to drop their weapons before any of you get harmed or worse! Turning to the rest of his companions he nodded "Keep an eye on him, he is surrendering but we cannot be to sure about his companions yet!" His morningstar and shield were still out but no hostile actions taken at the kobold as he stood close to him
Barl's shot strikes the metal rods of the portcullis as he exchanges fire with the kobold. While quick and hard to hit, he doesn't seem particularly bright, and seems to think he is in an indestructible position. Maybe if cornered like his teammate he'll surrender but at the moment he appears to be lining up his next shot.
Round 3:
Blue Kobold
Red Kobold (1 NL, Prone, Disarmed, Surrendered)
Ajaline
Barl
Dunia
Kuriq
Thermidor
Farith
Seeing the kobold's reluctance to surrender, and being unable to communicate, Thermidor bellows as he approaches, doing his best to make the kobold feel vulnerable.
"I'll take care of this one, Farith, you should talk some sense into that last Kobold. If I go, I might kill it." Kuriq approaches the surrendered enemy with his arrow ready to fire in event the kobold makes a dash.
Ready action to attack the enemy if it tries to flee.
Tiefling Inquisitor (3) (inevitable) of Abadar | HP -16/24 | AC 21 | T 12 | FF 19 | CMD 17 | Fort +3 | Ref +2 | Will +4 | Init +2 | Perception +7 (darkvision 60") | Sense Motive +8(+10 vs. [evil] outsiders)
Knowing there would be a chance the kobold might shoot at him he makes his ways past his companions and then stops in front of the kobold and speaks in draconic. "Drop your weapons, we aren't hear to harm you, your friend is still alive..."
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
Dunia proves the kobold wrong by opening up one of the doors of his impenetrable defense and lashing out with the shaft of her spear to wallop him clear off his scaly legs.
Trip:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Ha! he's lucky I only knocked him down with that roll
Betta' be stayin' dow' now,she says with a ferocious grin.
As the door opens, the kobold utters a shrill cry before being placed promptly on his bottom. He very quickly surrenders.
~~Combat over!~~
Laying on the ground, and noting that sharp objects aren't being poised to deliver a coup de grace, the goblins slowly collect themselves and begin to speak in broken Taldan. "You let us live please?"
Kuriq walks over to the enemy putting away his weapon. "Why did you attack us? Answer our questions and maybe you will see another day." he says fiercely as he does not take too kindly to those who attack the party for no apparent reason.
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
Dunia scowls at Kuriq and whispers fiercely in his ear, "You know di'deah home, righ'? We gotta good reason f'bein' heah, buh dat don' mean dey in de wrong."
Ajaline walks up to the group surrounding the kobolds. He had been near the back of the group so he didn't hear everything that transpired. "So why are these guys still alive? They were attacking us, we fought back. And besides, look at them. They're kobolds!" Ajaline sniffs the air as if he is smelling something rotten.
