GMG's PbP: Quest for Perfection Table A (Tier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master Magabeus

Belina looks uncomfortable at the dock.

"A ship?!"

The laughing crow is a 50 foot long junk, without any crew! After looking about for a bit some of you understand what needs to be done and are capable of sailing her.

Please place yourself on deck. In combat situations I will ask for driving checks, which are either profession sailor, knowledge nature or wisdom checks. I recommend to put the one with the highest modifier in charge: that is in within of the red square

Also: maybe you have questions for Amara Li, assume that Jinhong met you there. And thanks for introducing the players Timmon! Feel free to give a short recap of your first mission, without spoiling to much of course

A lithe young woman in bright clothing and a jaunty hat waits in the bow of the junk. She watches the party approach with a wary eye, then moves to meet you at the gangplank.

Good day, Pathfinders, she says in a low voice. It is my pleasure to meet you. I am Jinhong Yeou, known to my friends as Jinny and my enemies as The Crimson Fox. I am fresh off a stint with the infamous Black Star Brotherhood in Bloodcove and the Azlant Ridge, and assigned to assist you in your mission.

She looks to each in turn.

Timmon Gall. Heveel Ash'maïm. Pillango. Belina Bojan. Illirio Mellek. She bows to each in turn, as is the local custom. Your reputations precede you.

I have been briefed on the basics, but I am sure there is more to the story.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Timmon returns the bow a trifle lower with hands pressed together in front of his chest. I have a reputation?

"Jinhong Yeou, I am honored to be in your presence. I hope I never need call you fox."

"Our story is simple. We retrieved the Braid of a Hundred Masters from a deserted mountain monastery by defeating two snow demons. Heveel kept us alive with a curing wand. Illirio is not only a mage, but an expert marksman; as is Belina. Pilangro, Pilangro is a master of her blade. I am but a serving novice. Merely ask if I can do anything for you."

Timmon has a +3 Wisdom modifier for conning the boat. Heveel's likely to be the best.

Perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The redhead offers an awkward bow in return.

"Yes... my eagles were all... gone. What are we but smoke in this world, I ask you?" says the Sylph exhaling a consequent cloud of pink smoke.

"But I like where this mission is going. Smoking... incense. And a Cloud... master. This mission seems well suited for us. As long as there is no aquatic yeti, of course." a sudden shadow passes on the man's face.

Thanks for the intro, Timmon :)
Heveel only has +3 wisdom for now, though.

Let me know when you are ready to move on.

"As long as there are no Yeti." Timmon intones.

Then he continues to Jinhong. "I know little of the world outside Goka. Tell me about Blood Cove and the Azlant Ridge."

Know(nature) is an option for driving the boat. And profession(sailor).

Of Bloodcove I can not say much. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villiany. We were sworn to secrecy on certain aspects of our mission, but we disguised ourselves as a mercenary company to procure supplies for an archeological dig at Atlant Ridge. There we were attacked by an army of ape-men and their four-armed giant ape leader. We would not have prevailed if I had not inadvertently activated a mighty golem that defeated it.

It was a baptism in fire I shall not soon forget.

And you? Did you really encounter a giant snow creature?

-2 to Wis. Aid for me

Sense Mot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Timmon nods. "I see. So is there no chance that your mission there will be chronicled? It would be a waste if a story of bravery in true service was never heard."

Jinny turns to Timmon.

Not quite sure how the rules go but I'll answer as best I can.

"The Chronicles of both are filed, of course. I'm told I even controlled the golden briefly, although I don't remember anything from those moments. It was quite a show."

-Posted with Wayfinder

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"Maybe the story will be told someday then. I hope so."

"To answer your question. We faced two snow demons. You will have to ask the others for details. I spent most of the fight in bleeding agony."

Jinny chuckles quietly.

"I've done my share of that. It's a dangerous business we're in, isn't it?"

She touches his arm lightly.

"But with good, strong friends to watch your back, it's just the best way to live."

Oh, indeed. So Heveel will use knowledge nature with a +7 :)

Timmon reflexively jerks his arm away from the touch and his whole body rocks back a palm's width. He glances down where her fingertips brushed him. His other hand closes over the spot. His eyes swing back up to hers and his lips twitch awkwardly up at the corners.

"Good, strong, friends. These ~shifts his whole body and raises his other hand slightly to indicate the rest of the party~ are worthy."

Jinny looks shocked and hurt momentarily at Timmon's reaction, but recovers quickly.

Of course, of course. I meant no disrespect to anyone.

Nice going, Jinny. You've managed to repulse one of your new friends in the first 5 minutes. Why does my touch bother him so?

I'm ready to move on, btw :)

Heveel lays on the deck, happy to smoke an endless cig and exhale lots of smoke. He's trying to make a boat out of smoke but doesn't manage to do it for now.

"I am ill suited for duty on the ship. I will help where needed to my best ability."

After several days of making their way down the river, you reach a stretch of river known as the Kogendu Basin. The river slows as it leaves the sandy highlands and winds its way between the rolling hills of this dry, grassy basin. The breeze that blows from the north is dusty and warm, and a thicket of short gnarled trees lines the shore. Belina is savoring an apple while staring over the waters. The others hear hoofbeats approaching and moments later riders appear over the crest of a nearby hill! They are brandishing bows and the first arrow comes hurtling towards Heveel...

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

But misses the sylph!

Heveel: you need to make a steering (knowledge [nature]) check as a move action

Initiative
Heveel
- - -
White
Red
- - -
Timmon
Pillango
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong
- - -
Yellow
- - -

"Attack!"
Ranged: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13Dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Drawing her shortbow, the ninja fires at the first rider.

"Woah! What's the deal here?"

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

The sylph tries to regain control of the ship, but at the same time begins to summon!

"Ελεμενταλ οφ σμοκ, κομε!"

Mishap: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Heveel sees a rock pointing out of the water and can just wrest the ship around it. The ship is jostled violently as it narrowly misses
the obstacle. Jinhong and Timmon are jostled against the railing while Belina smashes hard into the staircase to the upper deck.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Two of the mounted archers fire their arrows at Heveel, but both miss. Pillango also fires an arrow and also misses her shot.

Initiative
Timmon 8/10 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 9/12 hp
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 8/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Akvius
Heveel
- - -
White
Red
- - -
Pillango

Timmon cranks his new crossbow, drops a quarrel into the slot and raises it to his shoulder. I hope I'm as good as Illirio.

H crossbow v rightmost (white?): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 ... damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Yep, that is white

Timmon cranks the crossbow, and eventually fires a shot that just passes in front of the rider! The rider at the rear fires a shot back and Timmon and does not miss!

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Initiative
Belina 9/12 hp
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 8/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Akvius
Heveel
- - -
White
Red
- - -
Pillango
Timmon 5/10 hp
- - -
Green
- - -

Belina fires at the closest foe.
hit/dam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d6 ⇒ 5
conf/dam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 172d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

+1 to hit and damage if 30' or less

Belina fires an arrow and kills the second rider, the one with the red details on his armor. The one with the blue armor shoots an arrow into the sails of the boat.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Initiative
Jinghong 8/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Akvius
Heveel
- - -
White
- - -
Pillango
Timmon 5/10 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 9/12 hp[/b]
- - -
Blue
- - -

Jinny nocks an arrow to her bow and launches it at the nearest foe. White

Comp Shortbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

Jinny shoots an arrow into the general direction of the riders and manages to hit a shrubbery! One of the riders decides to send an arrow her way in return, but the shot hits the hull of the ship instead of the Kitsune.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Initiative
Akvius
Heveel - Driving check as a move action if you want to try to control the ship
- - -
White
- - -
Pillango
Timmon 5/10 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 9/12 hp[/b]
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 8/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -

Heveel tries to man the ship the best he can but fails to do so! He eventually finishes his summon and an eagle of smoke appears above one of the man to attack him.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Talon, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 for P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Threat!
Talon, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 for P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Bite, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 for B,P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Talon, Smite, confirm 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Belina calmly fires again at the archer.
lbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 ⇒ 1

"They are still a bit out of range from my influence. Should they come closer, they will pay dearly."

Akvius will delay until an enemy comes within 30'

Timmon stares after his bolt. "I thought I had him."

He drops the nose of his 'bow to the ground, bends, grasps the bowstring, and straightens up. The cocked bow comes level at his waist, and he drops a bolt in.

Just flavor. White goes before Timmon and PIl.

Mishap: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Heveel summons a giant eagle and then tries to steer the ship

CCCCCRRRRAASSSSHHH!!!!

A terrible noise reverberates through the ship as Heveel steers it right up the riverbank! Everybody is flung forward 20 feet and suffers some wounds in the process. Jinghong is flung overboard in shallow water! The good news for Akvius is that the raiders are now closer...

Heveel's eagle hits with one talon. The front most raider retaliates with a scimitar but misses.

Everybody: DC20 reflex save or prone

Initiative
Akvius 8/14 hp
Pillango 6/9 hp
Timmon 2/10 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 4/12 hp - hits AC 19 with bow / damage 1, excluding PBS
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 6/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Heveel 14/16 hp
- - -
White: 5 damage
- - -

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Ref Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Timmon tumbles down onto the deck. He rolls and slides forward until the forecastle bulkhead breaks his momentum.

"Uungh!"

Somehow he retains his grip on the crossbow. He rolls aft and drags the stock out of his ribs, flips it up to his shoulder.

Crossbow v white, point blank: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4 .... damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Staying prone. The one advantage of the crossbow.

I think white is at 30'. I added in point blank shot. +1 to hit and damage. Please correct it if I'm wrong.

Awesome! And even though he's taking damage galor, he's not even helping the party as a damage sponge in this fight.

Timmon, with those two 1's you rolled I am not even going to bother to check if he is within 30 feet...And you are a damage sponge: you have already taken 8 for the team.

Timmon, with those two 1's you rolled I am not even going to bother to check if he is within 30 feet...And you are a damage sponge: you have already taken 8 for the team.

Not sponging in a good way. I haven't saved anyone else from taking damage.

Ref save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

"Wut?" says the sylph before falling prone on the ship's floor.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Akvius is thrown to the ground with the abrupt jolt.

"Get up! We are not out of danger. Lick your wounds later."

Akvius tries to gather his bearings. He quickly stands up and focuses on the the nearest hostile. "Uggghhhh! You are now in my sight. My evil eye carries a penance!"

Akvius casts evil eye hex on closest enemy (preferably the same one being attacked already).

DC 15:will

-2 AC for 7 rounds (1 round with successful save)

Timmon, Akvius and Heveel fall down, Timmon fires a bolt into the mast while Akvius stands up again. The tiefling fixes his eyes on the first raider, trying to bewitch the man. It seems that he moves more awkwardly...

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Initiative
Pillango 6/9 hp DC20 reflex save or prone
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 4/12 hp - hits AC 19 with bow / damage 1, excluding PBS DC20 reflex save or prone
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 6/11 hp DC20 reflex save or prone
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Heveel, prone 14/16 hp
- - -
White: 5 damage, -2 AC for 7 rounds
- - -
Timmon, prone 2/10 hp
Akvius 8/14 hp

Pillango!

reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The nimble hobbit keeps her feet!!

Can someone post an action for Pillango? Thanks!

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Pillango tumbles to the deck. She quickly pushes herself up and looses another arrow at the attackers.

Shortbow,Ranged v white: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 ... Dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Pillango looses a shot, hitting the leader! The last rider nudges his horse closer to the ship and jumps aboard, scimitar in hand! Belina points her bow at the leader of the gang and shoots him! The next riders also boards the ship!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Initiative
Jinghong 6/11 hp DC20 reflex save or prone
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Heveel, prone 14/16 hp
- - -
White: 9 damage, -2 AC for 7 rounds
- - -
Timmon, prone 2/10 hp
Akvius 8/14 hp
Pillango 6/9 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 4/12 hp
- - -
Blue
- - -

Jinghong!

Reflex DC20: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Jinny is thrown into the shallow water by the sudden halt of the boat, landing hard and gaining a few new bruises.

With an effort she stands up Move action and runs back to the boat Move action, climbing in nimbly, rapier at the ready Free action to draw weapon as part of a Move.

Climb: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11 +Derring Do: 1d6 ⇒ 6 +Derring Do: 1d6 ⇒ 2 = 19

If attacked, she will use Opportune Parry & Riposte to counter.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

The following raider jumps on board, scimitar in hand.

Initiative
Heveel, prone 14/16 hp
- - -
White: 9 damage, -2 AC for 7 rounds
- - -
Timmon, prone 2/10 hp
Akvius 8/14 hp
Pillango 6/9 hp
- - -
Green
- - -
Belina 4/12 hp
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 6/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -

Jinghong, feel free to post your parry and riposte rolls in advance.

The smoky eagle full attacks the remaining man while Heveel stands up and looks at the man near him. He fills his lungs with air and shouts with an ear-shattering voice some words in Auran and a the shout becomes smoke and wind trying to throw the man overboard!

"FUS-ROH-DAAAH!"

Eagle
Talon, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 for P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Talon, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 for P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Bite, Smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 for B,P,S: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Heveel's Wind Blast (Bull rush attempt): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The eagle claws once at the leader, doing only minor damage. Heveel stands up and unleashes the might of dragons with his Auran voice. The raider with the green bandana flies overboard! The leader of the brigands slashes his scimitar at the eagle but misses!

Falling damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Initiative
Timmon, prone 2/10 hp
Akvius 8/14 hp
Pillango 6/9 hp
- - -
Green 6 damage, prone
- - -
Belina 4/12 hp
- - -
Blue
- - -
Jinghong 6/11 hp
- - -
Yellow
- - -
Eagle disappears here before it can take actions(if I am not mistaken)
Heveel 14/16 hp
- - -
White: 10 damage, -2 AC for 6 rounds
- - -

Timmon regains his feet and circles the melee looking for an opening.

And that becomes a double move. One downside of the heavy crossbow.

Nice, Heveel!