[PFS] 5-08 The Confirmation [Gameday VI] (Inactive)

Game Master EwokBanshee

Now that he is in a position to deal some damage, Brundie goes for the killing bow on the Kobold.

Force Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Felix moves forward and whirls his long curved blade.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 212d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9

Felix you moved to the dead body and attacked it. And you were out of range to walk to the second kobold. Thankfully, your good roll was enough to do the job with a sling.

The Kobold stood over his trap and made his last stand, full of confidence. Until Hanzo came up behind him and scared him again. (Kobolds are notoriously frightful beings.) Following this, a vicious blob of pure magic enveloped the Kobold, nearly dropping him unconscious from the pain.

Felix, to far away to help with his sword, picks up a pebble from the riverbed and loads it into his sling. With a silent prayer, he lobs the rock high into the air and square into his enemy's skull. The Kobold drops, unconscious.

COMBAT OVER.

After checking the pockets of the bodies, you find some spare change but no items of value.

Take some time to recover, if you need it. After everyone checks in, I'll move us further down the tunnel unless someone objects.

Felix, can you tap Sirius and I with Janira's wand?

We should also look at distributing Janira's stuff more advantageously, like giving Brundie some/all of the scrolls and the wand of burning hands.

Once he's been healed, Sirius starts picking at the trap....

Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

So, you actually want to play smart? No! Say it ain't so!

"Well, that was exciting," Brundie says, deadpan. "Combat ended before I could even get there to do anything. Fun!"

Hanzo becomes solid again, and returns to his pack.

<Lizards died quickly.>

He picks up the fox in his arms, and seems ready to move out.

Felix taps Sirius once.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ystrizz puts his alchemist fire away. "Where to now?"

"Felix-san, could you expend a charge from that wand for me, please?"

Felix will use the last charge on Takega.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

"There's more tunnels here, but we've done what was asked of us, explored and found out what the gillmen do here.. maybe we should check on Janira before we decide to go deeper into the caverns... if she was successful, she might want to join us for that, and if not, she might need aid or rescue."

"Agreed Ystrizz-san, I think we can now turn our attention to finding Gavix-sensei. However, I'm unsure which way to go from here. Following the river should lead to an exit, though it may not be accessible to us."

Takega looks at the others. "What say you, friends? Which way is best for us?"

"Is not the quickest way to rescuing Janira back the way we came? I will follow anyone whose goal it is to go and see how she is doing, if that means returning the way we came, or continuing on looking for another exit."

"I'd say let's go back the way we came in, as we have no idea where this river might come out, or if it's even a navigable path."

"We are set to explore. So we should explore the secret tunnel, too." Felix adds, while scribing some more notes.

The group heads back to the entrance, letting Uori know they took care of the kobolds on the way.

On the way back to the entrance, the party passes a small offshooting tunnel. From this tunnel they hear the faint sounds of combat and a familiar woman’s voice half-shouting and half-reciting, "As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!"

The route to the surface leads through a maze of tight passages that include steep ascents and short climbs as they wind from west to east. As the group travels, they can hear the sounds of a distant battle echoing through the caves, intermixed with inspirational tales of famous Pathfnders and their heroic deeds. +2 to damage and hit rolls for the next 7 rounds.

Suddenly, the light of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below, and light illuminates a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains. A ledge to the west rises up to the nearby forest canopy. Nearly 100 feet from the cave’s entrance, Janira Gavix is locked in combat with her relentless minotaur foe in a clearing on the southern bank of the stream. Both fighters look heavily wounded from their chase, though Janira has taken the brunt of the blows.

 The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.

Brundie 8/8
Ystrizz

Minotaur
Janira

Hanzo
Takega 13/13
Sirius 9/9
Felix

Terrain: To the west is a gradual slope leading up to a 20 foot tall ridge with a commanding view of the battle field. The green area is dense undergrowth, and very hard to walk through. (Half movement) Hmmm... wasn't there an item in the bag that helped with this?...The trees in the undergrowth are young, so you can share space with them. However, they do make excellent line of sight blockers, so shooting through the forest will be difficult. Also, the river is moving fast. Very fast. There is a fallen log creating a bridge over the river, but it is wet and a little slippery.

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The tiny fox makes a soft yelping as the sound grows louder, drawing Hanzo's attention.

It looks at his backpack and hip bag, then at 1d2 ⇒ 2 Ystrizz.
Hanzo holds pace, and holds them out to the ratfolk.

<Hold. Not needed right now.>

Hanzo once again turns incorporeal, eyes flaring up, before gliding out of the cave alongside of the others.

Prior to leaving the cave, Ystrizz will also feel a little Lucky.

Ystrizz runs toward the bridge, pulling the potion of feather step from the pack as he does (single move and draw an item) don't see a current map, so can't actually move on it

If we can see them fighting, then there is only one option....
Brundie moves his full 30' twords the fighting, then, casts a spell.....

Force Missile: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
"Hey, Big Guy!!!! Over here!"

Felix moves at full speed toward the log.

"FOUL BEAST! I VOW ON MY SACRED HONOR THAT ONE OF US WILL DIE TODAY!"

As a swift action Takega activates his challenge ability, granting me an additional +1 damage to my melee attacks. NOTE: Whenever an order of the dragon cavalier issues a challenge, his allies receive a +1 circumstance bonus on melee attack rolls against the target of his challenge whenever he is threatening the target. (This stacks with Janira's Inspire Courage, which is a competence bonus).

"Go, Matsukaze! Be as you have been named, be the wind!"

Matsukaze gallops down the hill double move, picking up speed as she approaches the stream.

Wait for it...wait for it...NOW!

Matsukaze 10ft Jump check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Once clear of the stream Takega draws his naginata and prepares to face the minotaur.

Oops, bad me. Here I am waiting for Sirius when I have NPC's to fight with. Let me get this back on track.

Brundie runs forward and lobs a ball of force at the monster, injuring it. Ystrizz I moved you runs towards the fight and grabs a potion to deal with the terrain.

At this point the minotaur, barely recognizing your presence, lowers his horns and charges Janira. In the commotion you manage to notice that the weapon is now broken...

The minotaur pierces Janira's armor. When he pulls his horn out of her stomach, her guts come with it. She falls to the ground unconscious, blood pouring from the wound. Her song ends. No more bonus to rolls

The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.

Hanzo
Takega 13/13
Sirius 9/9
Felix
Brundie 8/8
Ystrizz

Minotaur 7 dmg
Janira *unconscious* -8/12

Narrating the next round while I'm here.
Hanzo turns ghostly and floats out of the cave just in time to see the minotaur pull out of Janira's stomach. Felix runs full speed towards the fight as Takega races by him on his horse and leaps right over the rushing waters. Takega, if you run to the spot you chose, you will trigger an AoO. Do you want that, or do you want to re position now that you see the minotaur's position?

Yeah, I'll re-position, thanks.

Ya know, let's go crazy. I'm going to open the next round for play. Sirius, just take two turns in a row.

The minotaur chuckles a low growling laugh at Janira's dying body. He turns and charges Takega, attempting to knock him off his horse.

Takega, you get an AoO at the minotaur. Then...you're unconscious.

The minotaur charges Takega, who takes one futile swing against the rampaging monster. Then, in an instant, the horns gore the samurai and he is knocked off his horse. Unless you have a military saddle?

The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.

Hanzo
Takega *Unconscious and bleeding* -1/13
Sirius 9/9
Felix
Brundie 8/8
Ystrizz

Minotaur 7 dmg
Janira *Unconscious and bleeding* -9/12

Felix will cast vanish and move across the log.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Ystrizz moves closer after he drinks the potion. move and standard

With uncanny speed, Hanzo speeds forward.

In effect, he's flying as per run action.

The fox hops out of the bag, that Ystrizz was thankfully carrying.

It seems to hurry towards the log.
Fox movement speed is 40ft.

Acro to cross the log: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Sirius is fortunate enough to miss the gory goring as he makes his way through the trees....

Double double-move.

Felix, I think you moved to far. The grass requires double movement and you used your standard to cast a spell.

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Brundie makes his way into the thick undergrowth. Seeing Takega fall, Brundie thinks quickly, and, gathering his magical essence, casts SLEEP on the Minotaur. "Don't touch the Minotaur. Heal Takega and Janira if you can, then as a group surround the beast and finish him off!"

Well, this is a fine mess :p

Takega sees the beast's massive legs launch its body toward him. Desperately Takega swings at the beast.

Naginata (two handed), power attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Naginata (two handed), power attack damage, challenge bonus: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Matsukaze senses the danger to her rider and makes a (futile?) attempt to damage the beast.

Bite, challenge ally bonus: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The beast's horns gore Takega just as it had with Janira. Takega howls in pain.

As an immediate action Takega activates his Resolve:Unstoppable ability. He'll be stabilized and conscious but staggered.

Ride check to stay in military saddle: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 2 = 10

And now for my actual turn :D

Takega grabs the reins with one hand and pulls firmly as he is forced to withdraw for the moment.

Since Matsukaze isn't staggered I presume she can go her full double move? I'll go west past the edge of the map.

Brundie, brilliant move. But alas, the author countered that by having a 6 hit dice boss. :(

As for Takega, nicely played. But... since the boss has reach, your withdraw action will still provoke an AoO.

As the minotaur gores Takega, his loyal horse gathers up all of her strength and bites the minotaur's leg then bolts off. But, not before the minotaur's axe comes crashing down right behind her hind leg, missing.

The minotaur howls in frustration and pulls out a javelin from his back, hurling it at the fleeing horse.

 The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.

Hanzo
Ystrizz
Takega -1/13
Horse 9/16
Sirius
Felix
Brundie

Minotaur 14 dmg
Janira -10/-12

Hanzo, now being next to the minotaur, lets out a hateful shreek, as he points at the minotaur.

Move: declare hated target.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

But not good enough...

Seeing the minotaur taking attention to the samurai, the tiny fox hurries itself alongside the stream's bank to the east, then somewhat south.

I'm hoping the minotaur finds humanoids much more interesting to kill and eat, than a tiny fox.

Matsukaze shrieks in pain as the javelin hits near the point of her hip.

Acrobatics to cross narrow surface: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Sirius virtually floats across the log, then closes in like a damned fool.

It looks like he's used his attack of opportunity, but if that's not the case, Acrobatics to avoid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

masterwork kukri, flank, fighting defensively: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Unfortunately, Hanzo is in hateful specter form, and can't provide you flank.

True then Felix is by far not close enough

I believe Ewok's last post was top of the round so Sirius would invoke an AoO. Which gives me a chance to do something REALLY risky...

Takega turns Matsukaze around, drops the reins to grasp the naginata with his other hand, and knees Matsukaze to charge.

Ride check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

If I do not strike true against the beast this time I will likely perish at its hand. Am I fated to see you in the afterlife so soon, dear brother Takayama?

Fighting off unconsciousness through sheer will, Takega sets himself and swings as Matsukaze delivers him back into the fray.

Naginata (two handed), power attack, charging: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Naginata (two handed), power attack, challenge bonus damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

That should deal a decent blow.

Force Missile: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
"Come On! We can do it!"

Ystrizz runs toward the minotaur again, this time with feather step active.

My mobile app broke, I think the website updated. So... I'm posting now, while I'm at my computer.

Hanzo spooks in, but is not spooky enough, as the minotaur doesn't even seem to see him. Sirius, taking advantage of this supposed distraction, dives in. Alas, he was not acrobatic enough and the minotaur's blade cleaves in his rib cage. Sirius falls to the floor, unconscious. As the minotaur was swinging, Takega saw an opportunity he could not pass up. Performing perhaps the most foolish and final act of his life, he charges the minotaur dealing a massive blow to the monster's back. Unfortunately, grievous though his wounds were, he was still standing. Thankfully, the minotaur looked around and recognized that he was outnumbered and badly wounded. He turned and fled the battlefield into the forest. Takega, if you have a reach weapon, he triggers an AoO. Hanzo, if you can attack, it also triggers an AoO from you.

Hanzo
Ystrizz
Takega -1/13
Horse 9/16
Sirius 0/9
Felix
Brundie
Janira -11/-12

As the battle ebbs to a close, Janira's pool of blood begins to look far to large. 1 round to save her.

Combat is over, but you all have 1 post until Janira dies.
:'(

Sirius is on his knees, the least mobile you have ever seen him, barely keeping it together as he concentrates on his breathing.

At 0 hit points, I am in fact still conscious, and can remain so so long as I don't take a standard action.

I will happily take that AoO, thank you very much!

Naginata (two handed), power attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Naginata (two handed), power attack, challenge bonus damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Now for my turn. Action economy is not my friend right now...

After striking the fleeing beast, Takega drops the naginata and guides Matsukaze to Janira's side.

Attempting to fast dismount as a free action, but requires a DC20 Ride check so I only have a 10% chance.

Ride Check for fast dismount: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

...grrr. And that's my action.

Takega dismounts, but almost immediately collapses on the ground as the adrenaline fades from his system. He looks up at Hanzo.

"Yamikazi-san, I have a wand of cure light wounds in my pack but I do not know how to use it...if you can, I beg you, save her."

Ystrizz - Janira's pack should have one CLW potion left, could you throw it to Hanzo if he can't use my wand?

Brundie, running as fast as he can, doesn't make it across the log in time, in time for what, he can't tell from his distance.

Ystrizz pulls a potion of cure light wounds, yells "Heads up, Hanzo!" and if he's ready to catch, tosses the potion to him.