GM Evil's PFS Dawn of the Scarlet Sun (Inactive)

Game Master Steven_Evil

Actually, now that you mention it, he knows the 'guard' trick as part of his combat training suite. :)

After reviewing the Handle Animal skill, it's in fact neither guard nor stay that you need, but detect. Either one still requires a Handle Animal check, the DC is 10 for a trick that the animal knows, and 25 for one that it doesn't. Of course, if I'm wrong then someone please let me know. But as it is for now, you'll need to make a Handle Animal check no matter what. Of course, with your modifier of +12, you're guaranteed success on all trained tricks. :).

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

The door doesn't detect as magical, and aside from being the only thing in this place that isn't run down and broken, it looks rather mundane.

Kyra listens at the door.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 7

"Any of you handy with devices or traps? It seems weird for this door to be here, and would be weirder still if not protected."

Waking up from a stupor Brewslee sees a door and a lady. Stumbling over he accidentally bumps into Kyra knocking her out of the way.

Reaching down he grasps the handle and opens the door, though it takes a few tries as when he tries to open it his grip slips and he falls on his backside.

With he door finally open he gestures with a waving hand into the room. After yoush ladiesh He says with one eyes closed. As he sweeps his hand towards the door he nearly falls into the room.

If you guys need me to tone down his antics just let me know.

Despite Brewslee's best efforts, the door remains shut. It is firmly locked, and it looks like it'll take someone with great skill to open it.

"Well we can still BREAK STUFF!" I know it's not metal, but still :)

Shamak, growling to himself, tries to bash the door, with little success, though.

Break Stuff (Strength): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Grunting, he says "Anyone got a better idea? A second try, maybe?"

Break Stuff (Twice more, still pure strength): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

I'm waiting to see if that worked, but I have an idea if it doesn't....

Sadly, Shamak isn't able to budge the door. By his reckoning, it's extremely sturdy. Whoever put it there really didn't want anyone getting in.

"Hither, Lot!" Spenser calls out. "The company calls for a battering ram!"

I'd say this is covered by Lot's "break out" and/or "work" tricks, right?

Handle Animal if necessary: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Lot's Strength check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Spenser assists: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

One more successful assistance, and we'll make the DC 25 threshold.

Would everyone please position themselves on the map? Spenser, how does Lot fit into the area? Does he have the narrow frame feat? Or is there something in the rules about large creatures squeezing I don't know about? I'm genuinely asking, it's been a while since I've had someone use an animal companion that wasn't small or medium.

To be honest, I don't know. No, he doesn't have that feat. I'm not clear on where this door is or how accessible it is (I see three white tiles I assume are the doors, at least two of which it looks like he could reach without trouble). I was kind of picturing the building being ruined enough that he could clamber his way to it - but I really don't know so long as I don't know where the door in question is or how intact the building is.

Moved on the map

Squeezing Rules

UMD: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
UMD: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
UMD: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Brewslee drunkenly smacks a wand against his leg a few times.

Damned Thing ish alwaysh broke.

The wands magic finally releases enveloping him in an invisible armor.

Use Wand of Mage Armor.

The door in question is the one by Kyra. You see why I asked, there isn't much room because of the natural foliage for Lot to force the door. However, according to the squeezing rules, he should be fine. Give it a go with an assist and you guys are golden.

Str Aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Brewslee just gets in the way of everyone.

Str aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

With a grumble, Shamak assists the camel's back.

Just waiting on the others to post before moving forward.

Kyra was just waiting to see if they were able to open the doors.

Keeya is not used to physical activity, but tries to help as well.
Str: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

...and it is revealed that her great-great-great-great-grandmother was literally a tornado.

Same I was waiting to see if the door opened.

The door stays budged, despite Lot and Shamak pushing on it, and then Keeya gives it a good kick! The door breaks open, with a loud CRACK as the hinges twist and snap! Revealed is a narrow staircase descending into the darkness!

Need a marching order guys!

Brewslee stumbles into the door as it is kicked open.

I am good with being in the front or very near the front.

Keeya would prefer to walk somewhere in the middle

Shamak is a melee fighter but can also secure the back.

Kyra is anxious, so pushes to the front or at least second rank. She casts Light on her scimitar, and keeps it drawn.

Can Lot fit down there? If so, I'll definitely take the vanguard, and I probably still will even if he can't.

Lot can fit, but he'd be squeezing all the way down. So far the marching order is Spenser and Brewslee vying for front, Kyra second, then Keeya, then Shamak. Where is Lot going to fit in?

Well, I was hoping underneath me...maybe we can come back for him once we find a landing or someplace underground that's a bit more spacious?

Initiative List
Surprise Round
Brewslee
Scarlet Son

Round 1
Brewslee
Scarlet Son
Keeya, Shamak, Spenser, Kyra

Surprise Round
As the party begins heading down the stairs, one of the stone statues from a side building swoops down, and roars!
Sarenrae Filth! Your heart shall decorate the Lady's Altar!
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 MISS
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Brewslee is the only one who saw him coming, so he gets a surprise round action, then begin round one. The creature's surprise round action was to take a five foot step off the side of the building and attack Kyra.

Please note that the attack did not happen until some members were already down the stair, those inside the door must come out of the passage in order to have line of sight and a line to attack.

Brewslee hears some screaming from above. Turning back he stumbles back up the stairwell to see what is going on.

Not even aware of the creature's actual presence as Brewslee blindly stumbles past he quickly turns around sending a fist in it's direction as his Temple sword slips out of the scabbard into his hands.

Move action to Move / draw Temple sword

AoO Panther Style reaction strike: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

• Moving past Kyra provokes AoO
  
• Provoke AoO through movement
  
• Mobility adds +4 to AC making it 26 against AoO from movement
  
• Panther Style- retaliate against an AoO with a free unarmed strike
  
• Panther Claw- free action instead of swift action and up to 4 retaliatory attacks.
  
• Panther Parry- Retaliatory attacks are resolved before AoO. If retaliatory attack deals damage opponent takes a -2 penalty on attack and damage rolls to AoO.

The gargoyle remains solely focused on Kyra, and blatantly ignores the stumbling monk as he rounds the corner.
Not taking the AoO. Unfortunately, his actions are dictated very fiercely here.

Begin Round 1
Brewslee
Scarlet Son
Keeya, Shamak, Spenser, Kyra

Finally noticing the stoned creature Brewslee goes into a drunken flurry at the creature. Looking at him you would swear he was asleep.

+1 Temple Sword Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

+1 Temple Sword Flurry 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Brewslee's first attack misses the stone fiend, and his second hits the creature, but has no effect other than knocking a small chip off of it.

The beast still ignores him, and goes for Kyra, slashing, clawing, and even trying to impale the cleric on his horns!
You will fall to me, just like the others! Shax demands it!

Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Gore: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Round 1
Brewslee-Attacks!
Scarlet Son- (-6)
Keeya, Shamak, Spenser, Kyra (-18)

Everyone else up!

"HAVE AT THEE, BLACKGUARD!"

I hereby Challenge the monster! I gain +2 to saving throws against any spells or spell-like abilities of its, and to Bluff and Sense Motive checks against it.

greatsword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 6) + 16 = 23

Hey, if you wait a little bit more, you'll have buffs, friend :)

Shamak laughs loudly at what happens, not swift enough to act right away. He draws his huge falchion, moving closer to the gargoyle and begins an ode at the destruction of anything that stands before him and his allies, growling in a powerful and deep voice.
"Be prepared for Hell!"

Inspire courage, +2 hit/dmg and +1 against charm and fear effects.

"In what way would I be failing you!" Kyra demands, as she steps back 5' to get out of reach.

I am not sure if my scimitar is the best weapon here. Since I appear to be the target, I should concentrate on surviving and allow the others to hack at it.

She casts Shield of Faith on herself, making her AC now 19.

I hate using others as a buffer so I can cast a spell, but perhaps the drunk won't notice and think less of me...

Do I know what this thing is or why it hates my kind?
Knowledge, religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

It said fall, not fail, lol. As far as you can tell, it appears to be a regular gargoyle. Perhaps with more sinister intentions, but a gargoyle nonetheless. Others can make knowledge rolls as well, as always.

Kyra blushes and smiles sheepishly...oops.

Knowledge (Any): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Maybe Shamak remembers something someone told him about this.

Keeya retrieves a wand from her belt and touches Kyra. "We can't let our cleric fall!" she says.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Spenser's greatsword clatters harmlessly off the beast's stony skin, and the beast roars in laughter!
After I rip out her heart and present it to Zhadendi, I'll make sure to decorate the town with your bones, foolish mortals!

Round 1 Recap
Brewslee-Attacks!
Scarlet Son(-6)-Really wants Kyra Dead!
Keeya-Heals Kyra!
Shamak-Death Metal Inspiration!
Spenser-A swing and a miss!
Kyra(-12)- Casts Shield of Faith!

Round 2
Brewslee-Up!
Scarlet Son(-6)-
Keeya, Shamak, Spenser, Kyra(-12)

Brewslee continues to drunkenly hack at the gargoyle... or is it a stone pillar?

Temple sword flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Temple sword Flurry 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

The buffs! Don't forget them :D You'll hack your pillar much better.

:D. Thanks Missed the Inspire Courage not that it helped much with those rolls. Next Time!

The fiend takes a step past Brewslee, ignoring the monk's attacks as they just bounce off his hide. His teeth bare in a snarl, and he roars at Kyra.
Your friends can't save you, nor can your weak god!

He slashes and bites at the cleric with total disregard for anyone else!
Claw Attack, Smite Good: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Claw Attack, Smite Good: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Bite Attack, Smite Good: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

When she goes down, he turns, and begins attacks Brewslee, laughing evilly!
See! Shax shall have you all!
Gore Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The first three attacks drop Kyra, placing her at -11. He finishes his full attack on Brewslee.

Rest of the party up!

Shamak steps to his left and growls: "Your pitiful god shall have nothing!"

+1 Cold Iron Falchion Power Attack, Inspired, Flank: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 20 for Slashing (Magical/Cold Iron): 2d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 13 + 2 = 21

Inspire courage still going :)

Keeya kneels next to Kyra, touching her shoulder with her hand and uses the wand again.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6