GM Fnord's PFS First Steps (Inactive)

Game Master Aoth Anskuld

Karzak nods at Tiann, though he looks decidedly uncomfortable as she grabs his hand. He grunts his thanks, then nods to Jory. On three, then...err, les' just throw the damn thing! He waits for Ice to point to the creature's aura and then hurls the net in its direction.

Perception1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Reflex1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Concealment1d2 ⇒ 1
Attack roll (using guidance)1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Ice's perception roll will be a new one, the one above was for spotting a useful item. So, he can use your guidance on it.

Unfortunately there will not be time in between the various rolls Karzak has to make for casting more guidance, so he will have to choose which roll to use it on.

Karzak, you can't see the aura, only Ice Glen Inlet can. He has to point out where to throw. When I get his perception, that will determine what square he told you to target, and then I'll just use the rolls you've already made to play it out (though as I've already said that a 1 on the concealment 50/50 is a miss, so...there will be a thrown net on the square you target).

Ice Glen Inlet thinks he spots a pattern in the creature's movement, and when he thinks the timing is right, he points at a spot (in C3) for Karzak to throw.

Karzak is just a little too slow on the throw however, and the net falls to the ground without encountering his target. However, a second later, Karzak feels the rope in his hand jerk, and there is a slapping sound of flesh hitting floor as an invisible devil trips over the net's rope.

"Ow!" shouts a disembodied voice.

Ice Glen Inlet, Tiann, Jory, and Talhaearn could tell where the invisible creature fell prone. Karzak just knows the enemy is somewhere near the net, but not enough to target yet. Jake missed the whole thing.

Init order:
17: Karzak
15: Talhaearn
14: Ice Glen Inlet
13: Tiann
7.5: Jake
7: Enemy
5: Jory

Karzak, you're up.

Karzak roars in anger at his miss, blaming it fully on the invisible creature. Still, he has the presence of mind to remember the perfumed lady's words when she gave them the silver knife. With a grunt, he charges towards the silver sap...a fine weapon for clubbing someone to death.

Rush to E8 to pick up the devil-club

Tal Round 1 Init 15

Move Action: Move to D5
Standard Action: Attack with Silver Letter Opener toward where I think the creature is.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

HP 10/10, AC 17/14/13, F:+1 R:+6 W+1 (+2 enchantments)
Up next: Ice

Concealment check for above
1d2 ⇒ 1

Tal targets the creature's location but does not connect.

Perception:
Karzak: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Jake: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Karzak was looking when Tal attacked, and sees where Tal was trying to strike.

Ice will cast blinding ray on the creature

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Tiann's up next.

Tiann round 1 init 13

Tiann holds her action until she can see the creature, then she will cast Forbid Action (move) on it.

HP 11/11, AC 17/10/17, F:+4,R:+0,W:+6
Up next: Jake

Jake will hold his action until he can see the little pest and then attack with his Greatsword.

Greatsword ATT:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Greatsword DAM:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 = 19

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Crit DAM: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 = 15

Initiative 7.5, HP:13/13, AC: 17, Power ATT, F:+4, R:+1, W:+2

Round 1, init 7.

The creature says, "A net? What am I, a butterfly?"

Everyone hears the box smashing against the southern wall of the room, and since it's still not visible, you know approximately where the creature just ran, since it must still be holding it.

Jory is up.

Jory Round 1 Init 5
Magic Resistance = DC6
AC: 15; ff 14; Touch: 15
HP=11/11
CMD=17 (+4 bull rush and trip when on solid ground)
Fort Save: +4
Ref Save: +3
Will Save: +6
action
Kharzad to go

Jory considers the powder and the net.

Too subtle--let's go for it.

Jory decides to go for a grapple after rushing to the location of the box. Being untrained he is unsure if the creature will attack, but then that might make him visible.

Concealment/CM 1d2 ⇒ 11d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

The powder! Of course!

Tiann calls out to Jory, her eyes wide with an idea. Oi! We can't hit the invisible bugger, but if we toss the powder on the floor, he'll kick it around and we'll know where he is, right?

Powder - rules here

Jory runs over and attempts to grab the creature, but bear hugs the air.

The creature, however, takes the opportunity to sting Jory with its pointy tail. "Back off! I just want the box!"
Attack: sting 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 HIT, damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

Jory takes damage, creature is now visible. It is a tiny red humanoid around 2' tall, with wings and a (stinger-laden) tail. Roll your knowledge(planes) for information about it.

17: Karzak
15: Talhaearn
14: Ice Glen Inlet
7: Enemy
5: Jory
4.5: Jake
4: Tiann

BEFORE round 2, anybody who was holding action for the devil to be visible can go now, out of order. Your new init will be 4. I believe that is Tiann and Jake.

"Ouch, I declare dwarf-demon diplomacy denied and desisted."
HP=8/11

Tiann round 1 init 4

Tiann cringes as the creature connects with Jory. I'll take care of that, but for now we've got to stop the bugger moving!

She raises her holy symbol to eye level and chants quietly, then louder, staring at the little thing intently.

Forbid Action (Move): DC 15 Will
Oh, and just in case it has spell resistance. Caster level check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

HP 11/11, AC 17/10/17, F:+4,R:+0,W:+6

Devil will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The devil will not move until init 4 next round.

Up next Jake, then round 2 will start with Karzak.

My last action was held until I could see the creature, then the attack occurs, and it was a potential crit! Please don't tell me that is wasted?

I see. The attack hit but the crit did not confirm. I assume your sword is a normal, mundane sword, no special materials?

When the devil reappears, Jake capitalizes, running across the room and slashing viciously at the creature, leaving it barely standing, shocked at the horrible gash. Even with its resistance to the weapon, that attack still nearly took him out.

The devil screams, "Stop! I surrender! You win...take the box...I can't believe I have failed..."

The devil kneels before Jake, clutching at its wound, and presents Jake with the box.

Ya thats right... you little demon... thing. And don't try any of this nonsense again, cause there's more where that came from! Right?

Ice looks to Karz for approval for his trash talking.

"You have bested me, but I don't wish to leave so soon. Take the blasted box, but I beg you, do not open it. Tell Mistress Dralneen I deserve what comes my way."

Karzak looks down forlornly at the weapon he had scooped up off the table, as if he were a child who wasn't allowed to play with a new toy. He looks up at Ice's taunts. Har! Nearly split the thing in two Jake! I didn't even get a chance ta' club it or net it...damned silly flyin' demon. He steps up next to Ice and lends his imposing glower to the Wizard's bold words. Failed at what, now? Gettin' away, ya' mean?

"Failed my kind in keeping this foul box out of the hands of mortals. Oh, please, do not open it!"

Umm... Why? What's inside? If you don't tell me, I assure you I will open it, and I will tell everyone you gave it to us without a fight and told us we could have whats inside...

1d20 ⇒ 15 Intimidate

"I was told that it holds a dark leather bag and a silver hook that allows the user to draw imps, subservient to them, directly from Hell. The bag must remain hidden to protect my people from mortals!"

Tiann scoffs. Protect your people from mortals? I think you have it backwards. Tell us why we shouldn't end you. She stands to her full height, staring at the creature the same as before.

Karzak blinks in surprise at Tiann's threat. She really does have a set. Bolstered by the consent of the group's spiritual leader, he stands ready and willing to administer a killing blow with his nifty new weapon.

The devil stands, defiant, and spits on the floor. "I'll not beg for my life from the likes of you."

Talhaearn, clearly uncomfortable with being the voice of reason, speaks up regardless. Perhaps we should deliver this little fellow to our hostess and be on our way with the box. If it truly contains what he claims it does I suspect it will be safe in the hands of the Society.

Karzak snorts, and points at the devil. It's done admitted itself ta' being from Hell! He looks to Tiann, his new ally, to give her blessing for him to bludgeon the little beast.

Sometimes, the darkest places hold the brightest lights

He has surrendered, i will have no part killing what is now our prisoner. If we do that, we are no better than the beasts currently roving the pits of hell

I concur full heartedly with Talhaearn.

Then again... it's not our job to dispatch this cretin today. We've done our job, so it's probably best to just move on. I'd rather avoid a conflict with Ambrus for making a scene here.

Wise words Tiann, wise words. For what its worth I suspect his life in the hands our hostess will be a fate far worse than death.

Just say the word and he is a memory, I assure you!

Karzak huffs, but nods slowly to acquiesce. He gives the devil a stern look. Jus' see we don't regret it; next time ya' won't be so lucky..

"Ok he is going back with me."

"Allowing him to possibly kill others or give information to lead to the harm of innocents is a responsibility I do not want."

Jory will grapple the demon to submission and tie him up. "The society gets a bonus delivery. If anyone asks, tell them Jory the dwarf did it, they'll understand."

CM 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Can't waste a 20.

"Struggle and you may get hurt."

It's a devil, not a demon :)

Jory attacking Imp. Surprise round, initiative:
Jory: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Imp: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

15: Jory
7: Imp

Jory gets the drop on the imp, and grapples him.

(AoO) Sting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
(AoO) The imp tries to sting Jory as he grapples him, but misses.

The Imp then tries to sting Jory again, and succeeds.
Sting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21, damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
Jory takes 4 damage.

Initiative for everyone else:
Ice Glen Inlet: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Tiann Ceriagh'u: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Talhaearn: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Jake Hargrove: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Karzak: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Round 1, order:
31: Ice Glen Inlet
19: Tiann
16: Karzak
15: Jory
8: Talhaearn
7: Imp
6: Jake

Ice is up first. If he doesn't post in a couple of hours we'll just have him hold his action.

Ice will delay, really wanting no part in this fight.

Init 19, Tiann.

MAP

Tiann round 1 init 19

Damnit, Jory, just let him go! She moves up to him and lays a hand on him, trying to heal some of his wounds.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 That'll be the domain slot, not spontaneously casting.

HP 11/11, AC 17/10/17, F:+4,R:+0,W:+6
Up next: Karzak

Karzak roars in anger as he sees the squirming devil lash out wildly with its wicked tail. He rushes at the grappled beast, aiming a heavy strike of his sap at the thing's hideous skull.

Raging; move to C7; attack with silver sap
Attack1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage (nonlethal)1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Karzak misses, Jory's turn. You can roll CMB at +5 to pin or to do your unarmed strike damage as lethal or nonlethal. If you miss, he escapes your grapple. Alternately, you can roll CMB at -10 to try to tie him up without pinning him.

Jake is currently in possession of the box...correct?

Yes, we can presume that Jake took the box when it was offered.

CM for the pin 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
"By Rorg's Beard, devil stay still."

You are no longer grappling the imp.

Tal is up.

Tal's eyes widen, trying to make sense of the visual cacophony taking place before him. He is visibly frustrated...increasingly so because he can't figure out exactly what he can do to help this situation.

Realizing any action he takes will simply make a bad situation even worse, Tal walks out of the room. (to J6.)

Imp is up.