GM Nowruz's #6–10 'The Wounded Wisp' (Tier 1-2) - 20180523 (Inactive)

Game Master noral

Erashava turns to regard the newly revealed chamber.

She enters, and looks around carefully, wary of traps, enemies, and signs of recent use...

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

And then moves over to the desk, where she begins to shuffles through papers and notes.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 perception

Kencathedrus and Erashava look at the desk and see that it contains various notes and leads. A first glimpse shows that these were obviously penned by Selmius Foster with later annotations by a certain Adolphus.

“Well, well, what do we have here?”

Ruslo inspects the secret room.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Rosie does not notice the secret door right away. She is too busy looking around for any bottle that are good for cooking!

Erashava picks up the interesting papers.

Knowledge History: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

"These papers were written by Selmius Foster. He published many of the early Pathfinder Chronicles. And all these annotations are by his assistant, Adolphus. Foster's death is Chronicled by Adolphus in Volume Three of the Pathfinder Chronicles--a valuable edition. Adolphus later went on to found the Pathfinder Lodge in Quantium."

She reads the papers. "These could be of great importance to your Society."

At first Fuzzzy does not notice the secret door. But he does smile and take the proper bottle from Erashava.

"We found it!" He puts it in his backpack.

Then he turns to see the tunnel and the room. "Oh, look! A hallway! Halls are meant to be walked down, you know!"

He walks into the little room. Then he sees MORE little side tunnels!

"Oh, look! A tunnel! Tunnels are meant to be peeked down, you know!"

He scratches his beard.

"What was that spell again?"

"Hooooot!"

"Ah, yes! DANCING LIGHTS!"

Four glowing little orbs spring to life in front of Fuzzzy. He nods his head at the tunnel. "Go on, now. Get."

The little orbs slowly move through the tunnel, and Fuzzzy looks down it.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Then he moves on and does the same with the other tunnels.

Perception 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Perception 3: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Perception 4: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Then he moves back to the first one and checks down it again, because he has forgotten he has already looked. He does this over and over again.

You enter the secret cavern and start to look at the documents in more detail.

The papers chronicle the personal exploits of Selmius Foster, a famous Pathfinder whose name some of you recognize from their training as Pathfinder agents.

Most of Foster’s more infamous adventures appear here in varying amounts of detail, but it is evident there is another investigation he had been pursuing before he died: the lost records of a Society agent named Eylysia.

You Give find two very interesting documents, which detail Selmius’s thoughts on the matter, and an appended note from Adolphus.

See Handout #1 and #2 in the slides.

Together, these reference three major leads Foster had found. But it seems as if they never had time to investigate properly as the thoroughly compiled notes just stop at some point.

The hunter looks interested in the finding.
"This is valueable, yes?"

"Yes. Much more so if we can find the Eylysia's notes themselves." She collects the paperwork and places it into her backpack. "Let us deliver the wine to Drang, perhaps he will give us leave to follow up on these clues."

Rosie finds some good cooking wine. She picks it off the shelf and puts in her backpack very sneakily.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

She is not as quiet as she thinks, and it makes a clanking sound. She quickly puts her bag back on and looks for some more good cooking ingredients.

“Huh. Important and valuable hey Erashava? Like worth decent coin important?” Ruslo picks up a paper and inspects it. Ruslo hands the paper to Erashava when Fuzzzy starts heading off on his own.

“Hey old man! Wait up for the rest of us. Let me go first. Nice work with these lights.”

Ruslo activates his wayfinder to produce light and inspects the passage.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

You are discussing and standing in the silent room that looks like it was not touched for ages.

* * *

Perception

Perc(Erashava): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Perc(Fuzzzy): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Perc(Rosie Tangletop): 1d20 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 10 = 5
Perc(Ruslo): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Perc(Ken): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Perc(Adowyn ): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Perc( Leryn): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Stealth(???): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Erashava, Ruslo, and Ken, hear footsteps and suddenly Ruslo sees a hunched-over wretch with long, pliable arms like tentacles capped with five wide, spiny claws.

The rest is utterly surprised when the strange being tries to grab Ruslo with its tentacles.

Make kn(Dungeoneering) checks to know what you are facing and please list what you would like to know if you roll high.

* * * *

Initiative

Ini(Erashava): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Ini(Fuzzzy): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Ini(Rosie Tangletop): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Ini(Ruslo): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Ini(Ken): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Ini(Adowyn & Leryn): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Ini(???): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Round 0 - Surprise (only move or standard)
1. ???
2. Erashava, Ruslo, and Ken -> GO!

Who is attacked that is near a tunnel: Ruslo 1, Fuzzy 2: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The small being shoots a tentacle at Ruslo from 10 ft away that pierces his armor and although it is so small it also grabs the much larger Ruslo with unbelievable force and is holding him now.

Tentacle 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24; Tentacle 1 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5;
If tentacle 1 hits: grapple as a free action without provoking an AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Round 1
1. ???
2. All

#???: Full HP

Ruslo: 7/12, grappled

Surprise Round:

Erashava looks up to see Ruslo get attacked by something! She steps up behind him and draws her scimitar as she moves.

So sorry. Made a mistake with the surprise round. Not Erashava but Adowyn can act in the surprise round.

“What’s that elf?”

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Surprise Round:

“What the?” Ruslo draws his hook.

—

Round 1:

“Ack! Ow you weirdo! Let go!”

Ruslo tries wrestle free of the creature.

CMB: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

As move action Ruslo uses studied target ability.

If Ruslo succeeds he will break free of grapple as free action.

I returned my mini to its original position.

"Hey! Unhand him! Or I will... I don't know. What will I do, Bobby?"

He points at the weird man. "Something you won't like, I'm sure!"

The elf take a 5' step and fires an arrow at the creature
1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 4 = 4

1d100 ⇒ 68 hight to see if it is destroyed

Adowyn quickly loosens an arrow.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Before it can attack Adowyn loosens two arrows and orders her friend to attack.
AttackAdowynRS: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
AttackAdowynRS: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Rosie goes to see what all the yelling is about.

"Hey what's going on?"

Round 0

Ruslo draws his weapon after being grappled and Kencathedrus as well as Adowyn shoot an arrow at the being but unfortunately the arrows do not hit.

Please note that you have -4 cover and -4 shooting into melee at the moment.

* * * * *

Round 1

Ruslo feels the grip of the small being tighten and it pulls Rulso into the tunnel pinning him in the process.

Tentacle 1 automatic constrict damage, Ruslo: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6;
Tentacle 1, grapple action to pin Ruslo vs. CMD 16: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Ruslo, you are pinned. Please adapt your round 1 action. I cannot move your icon for some reason Ruslo. Can you please move it one square towards the being.

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Adowyn uses her rapid shot ability to shoot two arrows at the being but she fails to hit it.

* * * * *

Round 1
1. ??? (acted)
2. Adowyn (acted), all other PCs go ->

#???: Full HP

Ruslo: 1/12, pinned

Erashava (five foot) steps up behind Ruslo and begins to chant in a breathy language that sounds like blowing winds and rolling whispers. As she speaks, one of the symbols on her hand begins to glow with a white light.

Sacrificing 'snowball' to spontaneously cast summon nature's ally. The creature will appear on my turn next round.

Fuzzzy pulls out a potion. "Oh, dear, young man, you don't look so good!"

He moves up near Ruslo and gets ready to feed him a potion.

It takes my whole turn to pull it out and move beside him.

Seeing a fight, Rosie dashes into battle, tumbles past Ruslo, leaps over the choker and lands behind him with a terrified look. "Please don't hurt me! I am just an itty bitty girl!" she squeaks. Double move. Using acrobatics to prevent attacks of opportunity.

Acrobatics to prevent AoO for movement: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Seeing a fight, Rosie dashes into battle, tumbles past Ruslo, leaps over the choker and lands behind him with a terrified look. "Please don't hurt me! I am just an itty bitty girl!" she squeaks. Double move. Using acrobatics to prevent attacks of opportunity.

[dice=Acrobatics to prevent AoO for movement]1d20+6

Rosie, You can only move half speed if you want to move through an enemy’s square with acrobatics vs. CMD+5. Otherwise the DC increases to CMD+5+10 at full speed. Do you still want to do this action?

My round 1 action doesn't need adapting. I still use studied target as a move action, which is a mental action and allowed while pinned, and then I still attempt to escape as a standard action. My CMB to escape is already rolled above. It's a 12.

Rosie goes to see what all the yelling is about.

"Hey what's going on?"

Oh, there was a mistake! I already took my round one action when I posted that. It was a double move. I moved myself into the room when you first posted the initiative block because it was very confusing looking and I thought it was my turn. My turn is already done when I get where I am on the map now. Sorry!

My round 1 action doesn't need adapting. I still use studied target as a move action, which is a mental action and allowed while pinned, and then I still attempt to escape as a standard action. My CMB to escape is already rolled above. It's a 12.

Thanks for clarifying! ;-) Just wanted to give you the chance to change the action. Kencathedrus Caladon -> GO!!

He looses another arrow
1d20 + 6 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 - 4 = 15
1d8 ⇒ 3

Round 1

Ruslo unfortunately is not able to free himself!

Kencathedrus shot was really unbelievably great and he almost penetrated the little being's skin but not fully.

From your attacks you now know the AC is 17.

* * * * *

Round 2

Ruslo feels the grip of the small being tighten even more and when Ruslo's body goes limp, the little monster just drops Ruslo to the floor.

Tentacle 1 automatic constrict damage, Ruslo: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Simultaneously, the little being's long tentacle arms shoots out into the main room and hit Erashava but are unable to grab her.

Tentacle 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Tentacle 2 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Tentacle 2, free grapple action without provoking AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Round 2
1. ??? (acted)
2. All PCs go ->

#???: Full HP

Ruslo: -4/12, prone
Erashava: 7/11

Taking careful aim the hunter unleashes another arrow.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Concentration Check (DC 15): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Erashava ignores the damage from the creature and finishes her spell. A white and wispy looking eagle appears directly behind the choker and tears into the choker with its talons and beak.

Eagle Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Damage 1: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Eagle Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage 2: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Eagle Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage bite: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The eagle will be here until the start of my next turn.

Erashava steps around the corner and points at Ruslo. She speaks in a strange gurgling language.

The symbol on her left palm flashes with a blue light. A moment later, Ruslo's wounds look to be covered in water, which disappears into his body. His wounds are now sealed shut. Casting stabilize on Ruslo.

The eagle tears into the choker and one of the talons hits the back of the monster.

#???: -3 HP

Ruslo: -4/12, prone, stable
Erashava: 7/11

Fuzzzy merrily pours the potion down Ruslo's throat.

Healing Ruslo: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Ruslo should be at 2 hp.

Then he notices a sword on his belt.

"Oh, my! What a lovely sword! I must be a fierce warrior!"

He draws it and moves around the corner. Five foot step.

Rosie steps into the room and looks around. She sees that there is no room beside the bad guy.

"Get out of the way!" she squeaks with worry at the Ruslo.

Then she takes the bottle of wine in her hand and throws it at the monster.

I have throw anything.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 19
Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Ruslo eyes pop open and he groans after Fuzzzy administers a healing potion.

From a prone position, Ruslo instinctively attacks seeing the creature right next to him.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Ken -> GO

1d20 + 6 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 4 - 4 = 9 pops off another arrow

Unbelievably, the wine bottle that Rosie threw hits the being in the face but unfortunately no other attack connects.

* * * * *

The little monster is agitated by the bird that hit it with its claws and retaliates but none of the attacks hit.

Tentacle 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Tentacle 1 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Tentacle 1, free grapple action without provoking AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Tentacle 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Tentacle 2 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Tentacle 2, free grapple action without provoking AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Round 3
1. ???
2. all PCs -> go

#???: -6 HP

Ruslo: 2/12, prone
Erashava: 7/11

Rosie looks around. She picks up a heavy looking rock and throws it at the monster!

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 11 I have throw anything.
Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

But this time she does not have as much luck...

Then she moves closer to the battle. Five foot step.

Oh, Rosie says she is missing another minus in there for a range penalty, so she extra misses!

Fuzzzy looks at his sword, and then looks at the bad guy. He throws his sword right at the monster!

Hand of the apprentice!

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 18
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

His sword stabs the monster and then flies right back, into his hand!

"Haha!" Fuzzzy exclaims. "I must be a great warrior!"

As her elemental bird vanishes back to its home, Erashava frowns. With few options left, she draws her dagger, peeks around the corner, and tries to throw it at the monster.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 4 = 10
Piercing and Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Ruslo desperately attacks again.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 2
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Another arrow
1d20 + 6 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 4 - 4 = 0

Fuzzy’s sword slashes the little monster so badly that it drops to the floor. Yellow blood is visible everywhere.

Silence returns to the room