GM Endless Forms' PFS 06-09 By Way of Bloodcove (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Johender begins a little sea ditty, inspiring his companions, while marking the mechaman the target of his bane!

Standard: Inspire courage +1/+1, Move: Freebooter's Bane an additional +1/+1 vs mecha.

Once Sen moves, Johender will five foot step into his place.

Don't forget, Inspire and Freebooter's Bane only work within thity feet of Johender.

Johendar begins a catchy jig!

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
4. Mechanical Thing
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts

Sen is up!

I might be having cache issues again, but my map doesn't have anyone moved on it. I am unable to update the map until tomorrow when my data plan resets.

Sen will move behind the front line warrior, drawing Katana and wakazashi along the way.

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I might be having cache issues again, but my map doesn't have anyone moved on it. I am unable to update the map until tomorrow when my data plan resets.

Sen will move behind the front line warrior, drawing Katana and wakazashi along the way.

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I don't think anyone has adjusted the map. It looks like Raoul didn't move. I'll move Darius to the position he described, which is the only person who has moved. Do you want to move by Darius?

Right behind him for future acrobatics.

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Done!

Apologies for slowing the game down, I thought I'd made a post, but apparently it got eaten by the interwebs...I will take the no action penalty for not ensuring it got saved, and shouldn't be tardy again without a good excuse.

As Sen moves forward, the mechanical creature stomps across the bridge and pulls a javelin from its back, heaving it forward at Johendar!

javelin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
4. Mechanical Thing
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts

Antonella, Vasily, Raoul, and Darius are up!

No, Raoul didn't move.

The elven wizard smiles satisfactorily as the woman seems unsuccessful so far in climbing out of the pit. His attention is drawn back to the mechanical man with the javelin.

"Let's see how well you can hold that spear," he says as he draws a bit of butter from his component pouch and rubs it between his thumb and forefinger, targeting the javelin.

Cast grease on the javelin. DC 16 Reflex save or the mechanical man drops it.

Was thinking of waiting for the machine guy to reach us, so we could have two sets of flankers or at least flank from N to S ro give archers relatively clean shots. Or I could just try to tumble past now. Thoughts?

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No time for thinking!

Sen takes the initiative and moves around the metal man, readying to fight defensively at the end (for a valuable AC.)
katana (defense, flanks): 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 4 + 2 = 91d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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So be it!

Darius rushes in after Sen, swinging a single blade at the front of the strange metal man!

SNEAK ATTACK!: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4, 2) = 9

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@Raoul: since he already threw the javelin, I'm guessing you meant the spear in his other hand.

Ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The grease on the spear causes the mechanical man to lose his weapon! Darius and Sen then bravely rush in to overwhelm the robot but their weapons only clank against its metal exterior.

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
4. Mechanical Thing
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts, pit for 5 more rounds
M: dropped spear

Vasily and Antonella are up! Johendar can take his action too; it's unlikely Na'alu will be able to do much in the pit.

Johender will take steady aim and fire two arrows in quick succession at the mechaman!

Rapid, Inspire, Bane, PBS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 11

Rapid, Inspire, Bane, PBS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 13

Vasily's not sure what he can do against the metal man, but he raises his crossbow, trying to get him in its sights and fires. He then reloads the crossbow readying for next round.

Vasily Crossbow, inspire, into melee?: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 18
Dmg, if hit, inspire: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Assuming the two flankers are now in melee threat range of the robot guy, so I took the penalty, if they are not, then kindly add it back in.

Gotta run, can't see the map. Will get a proper post up tonight.

Antonella moves to an appropriate location and casts bless from her bead of blessing.

Totally forgot Johender's buffs, if an extra +2 matters. I did roll low...

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Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Johendar's arrow finds a weak point in the mechaman, although his arrow is not of strong enough material to do full damage to it. Vasily's bolt hits with the same result. Antonella blesses the party! Meanwhile, Na'alu struggles to climb from the pit.

The mechathing, without its spear, slams its limbs into Sen and Darius!

slam on Sen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

slam on Darius: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
4. Mechanical Thing
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts, pit for 4 more rounds
M: 7 dmg, dropped spear

Antonella, Vasily, Raoul, and Darius are up!

Darius grins and flashes a smile.

"Well, now the warm up's done, it's time to smash you, Tin Man'"

Twf, flank, inspire , bless: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (6, 5) = 14

Twf, etc.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + (1, 2) = 9

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Raoul frowns a bit, "Hrm...should've put the grease under it."

He instead hold's up his hand, drawing arcane energy seemingly from the air itself. Three balls of energy float above his open palm. In a flash, all three orbs fling themselves into the mechanical man.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 3 = 14

Nobody’s been hit yet, right?

The priestess calls out to Na'alu “Ms Aspis, the path to enlightenment is a long, hard climb. Repent now or risk spending eternity in the Pit.”

Antonella calls down a holy smite evil on the Consortium agent, swift takes a 5’ step to the east and tries to assist Darius’ attack while fighting defensively.

Aid Darius melee Unarmed Strike + Freebootin’ + Bless (vs DC 10) : 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 19

If successful, +2 to Darius' next attack.

AC=21

Na'alu is a guy by the way.

Darius cuts into the mechacreature and Raoul's missiles burn into it! Na'alu calls from the pit, "Do you think I'm stupid? I know how magic works! I won't be down here forever!"

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
4. Mechanical Thing
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts, pit for 4 more rounds
M: 34 dmg, dropped spear

Vasily is up!

For when Sen is up:

Katana (twf flanks): 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 2 + 2 = 201d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + (5) = 15
wak: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (2) = 9

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Not left with many other choices, Vasily fires his crossbow into the melee again, hoping to score some sort of hit on the tin man. He reloads again as his shot veers off to the side wildly.

Vasily crossbow, inspire, into melee: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 2 Ugh!

I added the inspire bonus to hit, but not to damage last time! So 4 xtra dmg if you'll allow it GM.

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And I remain CIO of NABNABS (Never Add Bless; Never Add Bard Song.)

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@Darius: Ah, that does help!

Vasily misses but Darius' blows are enough to bring down the mechanical bodyguard!

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Na'alu continues to try desperately to climb from the pit but you only hear cursing from below.

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
5. Antonella

N: 8 pnts, pit for 3 more rounds

You guys are up!

Sen, unneeded to fight the metal man further, will sheath both weapons and step 5 ft farther across the bridge. "I think I like this one. Fun vocabulary."

"I wish I had one of those light-em-up balls that explode. That'd be fun."

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With Na'alu still in the pit and the mechanical man dealt with, Raoul calmly crosses the bridge. Once across, he calls down to Na'alu, "Just be glad there aren't any spikes!"

Antonella marches 20’ to the east drawing alchemist’s fire, which she casually tosses into the pit with Na’alu. From her position atop the bridge, she has a surprisingly good view of the Aspis agent.

“Fire in the Hole!”

She turns to her companions. “I’ve always wanted to say that.”

RTA + smite + bard inspired + bless - 10’ increment penalty: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 23
fire damage + smite + bard inspired: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

I'll assume everyone is moving closer since you're all pretty far away and can't do much else from across the bridge.

Antonella's present only causes more cursing and taunting from Na'alu. "You're going to regret this when the Consortium finds out! They'll be hot on your trail and you know you're deep in our territory now! Reinforcements will be coming any minute now!" I hope.

Initiative:

1. Vasily, Raoul, Darius
2. Na'alu
3. Johendar, Sen
5. Antonella

N: 13 pnts, pit for 2 more rounds

You guys are up!

Sen moves to a point where he could attempt to establish stealth mid-fight.

stealth (sniping): 1d20 + 8 - 20 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 20 = 1

He continues to talk as he moves into position, however. "Hah! This guy! Reinforcements."

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Antonella strolls another 20’ to the east, drawing acid this time.

“When you try to climb out … enjoy your (acid) trip.”

RTA + smite + bard inspired + bless: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 26
acid damage + smite + bard inspired: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Johender steps up next to Antonella, focuses his bane, and tries to fire an arrow at the man.

Attack, PBS, Inspire, Bame, Bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 14

Can't edit map atm.

Darius moves around the pit, and readies himself to take a 5' step and attack with a gladius. This will require 2 rounds.

He calls down:

"Ho there! If you're getting help, they'll be too late! Why not surrender now, and maybe we'll go easy on you!"

Vasily looks down at the feisty man in the pit. If he still stands after that onslaught, he will cast Daze on the fellow (DC 13)

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Vasily dazes him with a quick spell while the party begins to pummel him from above!

Ok, I'm calling it. He has some AoE spells I was going to use but he's already really hurt and with him dazed you can easily take down with another round of free attacks.

In addition to his gear, Na'alu carries several encoded messages.

Having taken out the only obstacle that stood in your way, you are free to depart Bloodcove without further difficulties, the sought-after reports in hand!

Malika Fenn’s report confirms Aya’s suspicions that the Aspis expedition is planning to investigate the same area that Venture-Captain Sharrowsmith was researching before his party’s disappearance. The intelligence also reveals that the consortium is sending a lot of manpower along with the expedition, including several veteran field agents with grim reputations. With this information in hand Aya thanks you wholeheartedly as she steels herself for the daunting task of preparing the Society’s response to the impending conflict. For having succeeded in sabotaging the expedition, Aya tells you that the Society has been given a precious few days to plan their response—a commendable advantage.

And that's it! I'll get the chronicles out later today! Thanks for playing, everyone; I hope you had a good time!

Wow! That was a fast game, but it was a bunch of fun with a group of scoundrels and scallywags. Thanks for continuing to run these EF!

Linguistics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Hmm, can't make out these messages. Some kind of code, I guess? Well, in any case what a mission! You folks are my kind of Pathfinders!"

With that he gives Antonella a little wink, but flashes his grin for the whole group.

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Linguistics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Linguistics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Character Folio Re-roll.

Raul takes a look at the message and frowns. "What is the technic league? Our friend here was apparently working for them, or it. They were keeping tabs on the Aspis Consortium. Very interesting..."

Great game everyone! Thanks for running another fun time, GM.

I forgot we had a wizard in the party who might be interested in Na'alu's spellbook:

3rd—fireball, slow, stinking cloud, suggestion
2nd—bull’s strength, glitterdust, scorching ray
1st—charm person, expeditious retreat, mage armor, magic missile, mount
0—acid splash, daze, detect magic, read magic

I would like to copy all four of the 3rd level spells and scorching ray.

Wow! That was a fast game, but it was a bunch of fun with a group of scoundrels and scallywags. Thanks for continuing to run these EF!

The Endless Guarantee!

Chronicles have been sent out and the game has been reported. Thanks again to everyone for keeping the pace up! Next week I'm heading back to Indiana for a bit and then on the 24th we're off to New Zealand! I'm glad we were able to wrap this up well before the holiday busy season.

I'll keep this campaign open for the rest of the day so everyone has a chance to see the conclusion before I set it to inactive.

See you all in future games!

Thanks for Running. I love the Endless Guarantee! Happy holidays and safe travels to all!

Hope to see you all around the boards in the new year.

Antonella will go to her grave thinking Na’alu was a female.

As the Aspis agent falls to katana, wakazashi, gladius, boarding axe and magic, Antonella retreats behind her companions, closes her eyes and brings the sole of her right foot up onto the inside of her left thigh. She opens her bent knee out from her body at ninety degrees as she brings her palms together in prayer position, before raising them high above her head.

I didn’t get the chance to know you, sister. But I sense you were much like Toni and I. If I had never met An Cheng I might have followed a similar path to your own. I can only pray the passage through your next life brings more peace and wisdom than in this one.

♗☯♗☯

Raul takes a look at the message and frowns. "What is the technic league?"

Antonella faces the elf in horror.

Thanks for the game all! Hope to get a chance to play with you again.