GMG's PbP: Shackles adventures (Inactive)

Game Master Magabeus

@GM: Am I still sickened or have I sobered up enough after the other festivities?

Reflex to Duck through a Gap: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Subtract 2 if I am still sickened.

Feeling much better after having an afternoon to recover, Tori looks over the mob of pirates with a wary eye. A swarm of anything could be dangerous, a mass of pirates hungry for treasure appears to be a recipe for disaster. Since she was on a mission for the Pathfinder Society and it could be a little fun, she nevertheless joins the others in the chase, attemptimg to duck through a nearby gap.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Grisaia attempts to keep up with Tori, obviously not as nimble in her armor as the Varisian woman.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Quick post: you are not sickened anymore

Do size penalties to Intimidate apply here? On the one hand, we might assume that the majority of the other pirates are at least Medium, but on the other, we don't necessarily know that, and Xasay could maybe conjure some simple illusions to back him up.

Scratcher, Tori and Grisaia all see the same gap in the crowd and go for it. Miraculously they manage to avoid each other and they quickly get a lead on most of the pirates.

Xasay: no size modifier as you do not attempt to intimidate a specific individual. However your movement speed penalty in a chase does apply: -2

Xasay and Emmett are up

Xasay uses cantrips to extend his shadow and create disturbing noises around him in an attempt to spook away the packed crowd enough for him to get through.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Emmett dodges and weaves his way through.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Emmett and Xasay make their way through the crowd as if they are strolling down an empty street. You enter a part of the village with plenty of narrow streets.

Notice shortcut: perception
Make your own shortcut through backyards and fences: strenght

Looking left and right, Grisaia isn't sure which way to go.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Tori tries to push her way through all the obstructions slowing her down.

Strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Being Wayang, skulking through shadowy passages is second-nature to Xasay.

Emmett continues to dodge as he looks for a shortcut, much as he has done most of his young life.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Showing that he is at least somewhat observant if not the brightest bulb, Scratcher tries to spy a better way around the streets.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Grisaia is held up when some sailors ask her whether she is the one they saw earlier winning the Lucky Drunk’s Challenge. The others manage to squeeze their way through the crowd.

Tori is not that subtle and forces her way through some backyards.

Tori, Emmett, Scratcher and Xasay come upon two bridges, one broken and the other crowded with people rushing towards the inn.

Round 3
2. Choke Point - Grisaia
Narrow streets form a choke point in the race.
Notice a Shortcut: Perception
Make Your Own Shortcut: Strength

3. Bridges - Tori, Emmett, Scratcher and Xasay
The racers must choose to either push through the crowded main bridge or try to span the gap of a broken bridge.
Crowded Bridge
Scramble over the Railing: Climb
Everybody Move!: Bluff
Broken Bridge
Jump It!: Acrobatics
Swim It!: Swim

Grisaia laughs, the sound more musical than her countenance might suggest. "You found me out!" A moments pause produces the victory stein. "Help me over this fence? It's worth a round on me later!"

STR Check to get over and around: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Hopefully with an assist! Edit: Even the assist probably doesn't make it...

Not wanting to be held back by the crowds any longer, Tori steps back a few feet then attempts a running jump over the broken bridge!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

[dice=Climb]1d20+7[/ooc]

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Emmett follows Tori, intent on jumping the broken bridge.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Fudge, sorry!

Climb: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Grisaia
"Oh, that's a nice stein. Do you mind if I take a look?" the sailor asks while reaching out for the stein. Grisaia quickly realizes that he might snatch the precious reward from her and she quickly puts it away. Unfortunately this wastes precious time.

Tori and Emmett
Tori and Emmett move to the broken bridge. Tori takes a good running start and easily makes it. Emmett thinks he can do the same, takes a running start and comes up to the ledge. Suddenly his feet take over and he skids to a halt, mere inches before dropping into the water. Is he afraid he can't make the jump?

Xasay and Scratcher
Scratcher leaps on the railing and quickly scrambles over it. Onlookers might mistake him for a monkey, he is that quick. Xasay seizes the moment and points up to Scratcher "What is that?". While the racers look up he quickly darts past them.

Round 4
2. Choke Point - Grisaia
Narrow streets form a choke point in the race.
Notice a Shortcut: Perception
Make Your Own Shortcut: Strength

3. Bridges - Emmett
The racers must choose to either push through the crowded main bridge or try to span the gap of a broken bridge.
Crowded Bridge
Scramble over the Railing: Climb
Everybody Move!: Bluff
Broken Bridge
Jump It!: Acrobatics
Swim It!: Swim

4. Founders’ Square - Tori, Scratcher and Xasay
Brawlers try to eliminate the competition.
Sense an Ambush: Sense Motive
Knock Them into the Bay: Bull Rush

Perception for an exit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

"Oh, there's my friend! See you gentleman at the bar?" Grisaia takes off as quickly as she can.

Sense Motive, Shadow Speaker: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Annoyed that she has run into a crowd once again despite the bridge shortcut, Tori tries to bull rush the brawlers around her into the water.

CMB (bull rush): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Emmett backs up for another try at jumping.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Waiting for Scratcher!

CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Grisaia distracts the sailors and dives through the crowd. She arrives at the bridges and just sees Emmet jump over a broken bridge. He turns around, sees the half-orc and points to the square

Tori, Scratcher and Xasay easily manage to find their way through the square. Now it is just a short run to the inn! Only problem is that the run is next to a gaping drop down into the harbour...

Round 5
3. Bridges - Grisaia
The racers must choose to either push through the crowded main bridge or try to span the gap of a broken bridge.
Crowded Bridge
Scramble over the Railing: Climb
Everybody Move!: Bluff
Broken Bridge
Jump It!: Acrobatics
Swim It!: Swim

4. Founders’ Square - Emmett
Brawlers try to eliminate the competition.
Sense an Ambush: Sense Motive
Knock Them into the Bay: Bull Rush

5. Running along the Cliff - Tori, Scratcher and Xasay
Competitors try to push each other into the harbor.
No, You First!: Trip
Look behind You!: Bluff

"Hey, isn't that the winner of the drinking contest over there?"

Bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

"Look! Down in the water! Is that a miniature Starstone?!?"

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Scratcher uses brute force to clear the path in front of him!

Trip CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Tori joins Scratcher in attempting to trip those around them into the water.

Trip CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Emmett starts to wade through, but sees the ambush forming. "Not today, boys... I will just move around in this blind spot..."

The pathfinders have little to no trouble bypassing the obstacles that are preventing others to hurry to the inn.

Tori, Scratcher and Xasay are just in front of the door to the inn, if only these drunkards wouldn't block the way...

Round 6
4. Founders’ Square - Grisaia
Brawlers try to eliminate the competition.
Sense an Ambush: Sense Motive
Knock Them into the Bay: Bull Rush

5. Running along the Cliff- Emmett
Competitors try to push each other into the harbor.
No, You First!: Trip
Look behind You!: Bluff

6. Final Sprint to the Inn - Tori, Scratcher and Xasay
The entrance to the God’s Revel Inn is a short ramp packed with drunken patrons.
Dodge the Drunks: Acrobatics
Scale the Ramp: Climb

Xasay creeps through the forest of staggering legs...

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

...leaving scarcely a pantaloon ruffled in his wake.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Tori attempts to dodge passed the inebriated fellows blocking her way to the inn.

Grisaia spots the ambush ahead and ducks behind a performing troupe.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Emmett uses his martial flexibilty to emulate Improved Trip.

Not particularly keen on being pushed off the cliff, Emmett summons his inner strength to try and turn the tables. "Um... no. You go first!"

Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22

The Scratcher tries an alternate route, hoping he can slip in before Tori and Xasay!

Climb!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Ick... think my luck may have just ended!

Scratcher, Xasay and Tori are first into the inn, followed moments later by Emmett and Grisaya.

The interior is brightly lit with oil lamps and smells strongly of unwashed bodies and smoky fires. Benches are scattered around mismatched tables and crates. In the center of the main room’s floor is a recessed circle of hardpacked earth, ringed by a series of heavy posts connected by fraying rope. A second-floor balcony overlooks the ring and part of the main floor. A wide stairway leads up to a small landing near the earthen ring, then continues up to the second floor.

In front of the stairs stands a burly human, flanked by two half-orcs.

"We are the next challenge. Beat us in the pit in a friendly match and you have earned the right to join the crew. We'll use Lilywhite rules"

Lilywhite rules?

Knowledge (History): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Knowledge (Nobility): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Seeing the confusion on Xasay's face the man chuckles "Ya're not from here are ya? Lilywhite rules are simple: no lethal weapons, if you surrender you can exit the pit and we all take a drink before we start"

No lethal weapons includes not using lethal weapons to deal nonlethal damage

Hmm, what about my shadow puppets' natural weapons? Can they use them to deal nonlethal?

The Scratcher unstraps his 'claws', and starts cracking his knuckles. "Oy, I be ready, what say you?", the armored man looking at Xasay and Tori.

"Yeah, why not?" Tori mildly agrees with a shrug.

Leaning her glaive against the railing of the stairs, Grisaia steps into the pit. "Mind the roses, gentlemen. They have thorns." she warns, baring her teeth.

Emmett laughs. "Bar fight? Why heck, I'm in!"

He hands his weapons over and cracks his knuckles. "This should be fun. I'll have that drink now."

Xasay, you think that the brawlers would be offended by using shadow puppets in a fight. They might feel the same about magic and other 'unfair' advantages

"Good, drinks for us all then!" the human shouts while you notice that a half-orc is paying close attention to what's happening from a table on the balcony.

The human and half-orcs step into the ring, followed by Grisaia and the others.

Initiative
Scratcher
Emmet
- - -
Human
Red
- - -
Xasay
Tori
Grisaia
- - -
Blue

Just put your icon out of the ring if you do not want to participate in the brawl

Emmett approaches blue from the side, and throws a could of basic punches, to feel the guy out.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
NL Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4