GM Eddv's Shades of Ice Trilogy [PFS] (Inactive)

Game Master eddv

Teric chuckles as he sees the druid go down. "Now, that's the way to do it!" He approaches the other men with Ulfric.

"Yes, it seems your leader here was no match for our Jarl. Now out with it, quickly, before I string you up and let him use you as punching bags." He quickly strips the druid of any items and removes any weapons from the men.

Intimidate, Aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

"Surrendering was a good idea. There would have been no mercy had you foolishly fought on!"

Best. Knockout. EVER! :D

"Y-yeah this is the shadow lodge ...b-but there ain't too many of us left here. Just a few of us left to oversee shipping of a bunch of slaves. Caggrigar and Melkorka Skur left to go explore the Keep of the Huskarl King in the Realm of the Mammoth Kings with all the good agents." the terrified shadow lodge agent says his words crushed and soft trying not to nick his neck on the axe blade of the angered skald.

"The Keep of the Huskarl King? What do you know about it? Why would they want to go there?"

Why do we do anything? Some kind of big score up there supposedly, you're probably too late to even stop them and once we're done with this slave operation we're supposed to get up there ourselves. They wanted to be extra careful this new prisoner got sold in a hurry, that Ragnvald something. The man says

Ulfric's eyes alight in a look of murderous rage at the mention of his Trollheim kinsman, through gritted teeth he asks his next question.

"And where is he now?"

Once given a location Ulfric will begin to head there, waiting for the others to follow, indicating the the shadow lodge members should take this time to leave and never show their faces to the group again.

"You would dare to sell a free brother of Trollheim?!? Best answer my kinsman here or my patience may well run out very soon!"

"Ragnvald? You saw him?" He looks to the Ulfen and nods at their anger. "Where is he?"

The prisoner gestures behind himself, toward the back of the building you're currently in " He should still be here, but not for long you should hurry if you want to help your friend"

And if you allow him he will now run away.

As Ulfric opens the door and steps into the next hallway, he triggers a trap meant for intruders - a deep pit filled with dead insects

Reflex save DC 20 to avoid falling into pit, if failed take this damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 6, 2, 3) = 20

Once the pit trap is circumnavigated, you are able to come into the next room, which is just the living quarters with about 20 human sized sleeping rolls splayed on the floor and a big table in the middle.

You hear voices coming from the next room in goblin.

But you don't see them just yet.

reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

His anger blinding him from caution, Ulfric throws open the next door and descends rapidly into the dug pit trap. Cursing and spitting insects from his mouth, the Ulfen skald ensures that his bruises and scrapes vanish as he activates the wand from his sheath.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Well tha' was like a bucket o' ice, Bolger my small friend, mind checking the place out as we go on?"

Later, as the group come across the sleeping wuarters he listens to the odd language and recognises it as goblin, though he doesn't know what they say.

"Let us rush them to eh?"

Haakon digs out a rope to help Ulfric up from the pit.

"Be careful my friend, these Shadow Lodge people clearly have no honour. What kind of group must they be to set traps as though they expect to be discovered and attacked?"

"Sure, boss! Sorry, I had a daydream again!" Bolger is very sorry for making a bad job and that he did not point out the trap.

Assuming the group is not in a hurry Bolger checks the path carefully for traps. First he jumps across the pit and moves into the next room, stealthyly like a rogue of course.
Acro: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
taking 20 when walking through the room to detect any traps, if stealth is not possible while searching traps, that's fine

Teric casts a detection spell and removes any magic items from the men or the unconscious man before they depart. Then he takes some assistance to get around the pit, but once he does, he casts another spell to survey the room.

"Sounds like someone is nearby." He draws a wand and motions for Bolger to continue checking the corridor.

Cast Detect Magic to first check the prisoners and then the room with the sleeping rolls and table.

Sure, Teric loots the shadow lodge agents and theres some standard but not all that useful equipment, plus a couple potions of CLW

Bolger sneaks ahead and ensures there are no further traps in this place and can hear now very well that there are 4 different voices speaking in goblin ahead.

Bolger raises a hand, shows four fingers and makes a goblin like face and grins.

Ulfric gives a wicked grin to his Halfling companion and raises his axe, before slowly making his way forward towards the chattering Goblins, beckoning to his fellows to follow Bolger.

Haakon wonders what the funny faces are all about. Assuming a potential fight is ahead he follows along anyway.

Given that you handled this with Stealth, i will give you a surprise round

Surprise Round (as a reminder thats a single move or standard act):

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon
Lucrezia
Bolger
Teric

and then

Round 1:

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon
Lucrezia
Bolger
Teric

As they slowly move towards the Goblins, Ulfric signals the time to strike by once more starting his tale for the battle of Trollheim, comrades from home and far away lands banding together to stop the traitors before they could cause too much harm.

Rage Song

Bolger stays back and waits for the others to move into the room, he will follow stealthily.
Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Teric moves up behind Ulfric. He holds his wand out, pointing towards the goblins.

Haakon stands his ground while preparing to defand himself against the creatures. Martial flexibility for dodge

Sorry folks, had a long, difficult, and trying weekend. I don't mean to miss so often.

Lucrezia will ready an arrow for when a goblin comes in sight, and will ready Plunder to attack if a goblin comes in range to him.

Round 1

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon
Lucrezia
Bolger
Teric

As Ulfric begins to sing his song, the goblins notice your presence and move to your position, drawing weapons, triggering Lucrezia's prepped attack At -4 due to cover unless you have precise shot .

The lead goblin, bigger and mutated looking leads the way, while others stop short and fire weapons at Haakon before the big goblin gets into position.

Goblin Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 ⇒ 4

Goblin Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d6 ⇒ 5

Goblin Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d6 ⇒ 4

Two of the arrows hit home on the dwarf.

Meanwhile the big goblin closes on him and attempts to close his jaws on the dwarf.

Mutated Goblin Bite Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Round 1

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (- 9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger
Teric

Teric sees the bottleneck that Haakon has bravely put himself in. He touches the Ulfen, giving the Jarl a boon of protection. "We're with you!"

Cast Shield of Faith on Haakon. +2 to AC. His AC should be 22 now.

Bolger advances into the room, moving fast and agile to avoid the goblin's attacks and past the goblin with the blue shirt.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

you were taking penalties for squeezing with Haakon and for trying tumble through the big goblins square he got a bonus

Bolger attempts to tumble through the legs of the Mutated goblin, but he fails to do so and and for his trouble earn the ire of the goblins nasty teeth before being pushed back behind Haakon.

Bite AoO, taking +4 on his to hit from you squeezing with Haakon: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Round 1

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Haakon bangs his shield like a drum as the group of goblins converge on his position, daring them to come nearer.

His shield becomes a flurry of motion as it strikes out rapidly at the first enemy in his path.

flurry attack 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 flurry damage 1: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

flurry attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 flurry damage 2: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Lucrezia will delay until she has a clear and free shot.

Haakon Lands one solid blow on the big goblin while Lucrezia continues to wait.

ROUND 2

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Two of the goblins continue to fire even with the adverse continues

Goblin Red Shortbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d6 ⇒ 6

Goblin Green Shortbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 81d6 ⇒ 3

The third tries to help the big mutated one defend himself, while the Big one makes his big attacks on Haakon

Aid Another (AC): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Mutated Goblin: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 271d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Fortunately for Haakon, only one claw hits true, as this heavyweight bout continues.

Round 2

Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-7 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-14 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Round 3
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

I hadn't posted cause I wasn't in bold and in case there was an end of the round action, but ive only done a surprise round action and Im first in initiative meaning ive been skipped for two turns..

[Round 1]
Unable to push forwards with Haakon in the door and Goblins beyond, Ulfric continues his majestic tale, feeling the magic swell his muscless and the Ancestors rising to fight. Moving close to his Jarl he attempts to put his shield in the way of the mutated ones attacks.

Aid another, AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

[Round 2]

"Come on My Jarl! Fell this mutated creature so that we can storm those cowards behind him!"

And he continues to defend his sworn brother against the attacks of the Goblins.

aid another, Ac: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

[Round 3]

Ulfric will delay to see if the Goblin falls this round and he can move in.

Lucrezia will move forward and try to tap Hakkon with a cure light wand to heal 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 points.

Teric steps back to get a better view of the goblins. He spots the mutated goblin and opens his mouth. To everyone else, nothing happens, but to the goblin, an chilling sound explodes out of the Varisian.

Cast Ear-Piercing Scream (modified to cold) at the mutated goblin. Fort DC 17 for half damage. If he fails, he's both dazed (no actions) and slowed (-1 to Reflex saves, AC, and attacks)
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

Mutated Goblin Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

The blast of cold visibly wrecks the mutated Goblin. Wracking him and causing him to slow and drop his guard.

Bolger rubs his bruises and steps back to make room for Haakon and the healers.

can't do anything :P

Haakon lets Ulfric's song take over him as he swings wildly trying to take down the mutated creature in front of him.

flurry attack 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 flurry damage 1: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

flurry attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 flurry damage 2: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

spirit attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 spirit damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

He then takes a step back and bangs his shield like a drum again.

"Is that the best you weaklings can do!" he shouts, trying to goad the goblins to follow him.

One of Haakon's shield blows connect as this mutated goblin stands there dazed as Haakon taunts him.

Round 3
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-21 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-1 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

The mutated goblin tries to gather itself, unsuccessfully, shaking off the daze and the ice's chilling effect on his body.

The other goblins take now slightly less obstructed shots at Haakon

Goblin Blue, Shortbow : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 ⇒ 5
Goblin Red, Shortbow : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d6 ⇒ 3
Goblin Green, Shortbow : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 131d6 ⇒ 2

His aid from hi friends protects him from one of the shots, but the next one slips past the shields and connects with Haakon's arm again.

Round 3
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-21 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-4 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Round 4
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-21 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Teric points at the mutant goblin and fires a blue ray of cold at it. Sadly, it hits the side of the wall instead.

Ranged Touch (cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Bolger, still not able to do anything, pulls out a wand and tries to activate it on Haakon.
UMD: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Round 3
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-21 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-4 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Round 4
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue [triggered AoO]
Mutated Goblin (-21 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

I guess Haakon needs to step back in then.

Haakon continues to let Ulfric's tale enrage him as he steps back in and swings wildly at the mutated creature again.

flurry attack 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 flurry damage 1: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

flurry attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 flurry damage 2: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

spirit attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 spirit damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Haakon steps back into the breach and bashes the mutated goblin in the face with his shield while the spirits lash out and knockdown the might goblin.

Round 3
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-4 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Round 4
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue
Goblin Red
Goblin Green
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

Lucrezia, not having much else to do with the entrance blocked by Hakkon, will stomp her foot and attempt to trip the green goblin using Thunderstomp.

CMB: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

With the mutated goblin foe fallen and his song taking over him, Ulfric steps in front of his Jarl bellowing his rage at those goblins standing coward. Striking out with his battleaxe, he aims at the creature in blue rags.

battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 for damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Then the enraged spirits of his ancestors rise up to strike.

spirits: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 for negative energy damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Teric laughs as themutated goblin falls. "A mighty strike, Jaarl!" He flicks his wand and a bluish bolt flies out striking the green-ish goblin.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 4
Ulfric
---
Goblin Blue (-9 HP)
Goblin Red
Goblin Green (-2 HP) (prone)
---
Haakon (-9 HP)
Lucrezia
Bolger (-12 HP)
Teric

The other goblins drop their weapons and surrender all laughing nervously

End Combat

After dealing with the goblins, however you choose to do that, A small, unlocked wooden chest sits in the northeast corner behind the supply boxes. Inside are five potions of cure light wounds, a wand of cure light wounds with seven remaining charges, and a scroll of flaming sphere.

You see the leftover remnants of their slaving operations, including among other bound slaves, a beleaguered looking Ragnvald Skagni.

At the other end of the room, there is a white door, runed and sealed.

"Lucrezia, have that pet of your guard these creatures," Teric says, scowling at the goblins. "They're trouble. Eat them if they move."

The Varisian turns to their enslaved Pathfinder. "Ragnvald! We've been looking for you! What did you get yourself into? Something with the Shadow Lodge? Tell us what you know."

Teric glances up at the door and then holds out his hand pausing Skagni's explanation. "What have we here?" He moves closer, examining the runes. "Interesting. It's draconic. The rune are used to seal in a powerful creature. Something called, Aralantryx. A dragon's name, though not all with draconic name are dragons. Ragnvald, do you know is behind this?"

Ragnvald looks so relieved to see you Oh yes thank goodness you came... and with the documents in tow, no less! Things are bad, this Shadow Lodge is planning something big - the leaders went ahead to the Keep of the Huscarl King. There is some sort of ancient weapon up in that keep out in the Realms of the Mammoth Lords and I think they plan some sort of large scale strike on the society using the thing.

He takes a look at the door Not sure. I don't speak goblin but they all seemed to be a little wary of it, like they were told not to enter.

Ulfric gives a bellow of rage as the Goblins surrender snd he lets his tale die on his lips. Routing through the room, he takes the wand found and uses it on his Jarl and friend Bolger before turning the healing magic to the worse of yhe slaves kept by the Shadow lodge.

clw, Haakon: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw, Bolger: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Will use the other charges on prisoners, we have potions to drink for the wounded warriors too

"Drink up if you're still sore Bolger my friend! You continue to amaze with your fortitude for such a little thing! So Ragnvald we have you and the cursed Runa and her schemes with Ulfen traitor is ended in out Homeland. We must get you out of here!"

His eyes glint as they read the plaque above forbidden door and hears of the next quest.

"The Huscarl King you say! A might place to continue your Journey my Jarl! A great weapon to slay a Lynnorm may be held there, something our foes should not lay hands on! But first, I would test our mettle against captive scaled foe! Who is with me?"

"These enemies do not seem to have the stomach to stand up to us. This is very disappointing!" Haakon says, mostly to himself, as the rest of the group start to talk to Ragnvald.

When the prisoner is free and healed up Haakon goes over to grasp his arm in a warriors greeting.

"It is good to find you alive my Trollheim brother. We have traveled far and fought through many enemies to free you and deliver these documents to you. Nothing stops us Pathfinders when a friend is in trouble!" he says with a smile.

After mention of a an ancient weapon Haakon's eyes light up like a child receiving gifts on his naming day.

"I agree that we must rush to stop this weapon from ending up in the hands of our enemies... but this rune sealed door has me curious as to what is behind it. If these fools didn't want to go inside it must be something powerful!"