GM PDK's PFS RPG Crypt of the Everflame (Inactive)

Game Master Purple Dragon Knight

Let's try the northeast door. If Bram remembers something about azure fungus we can go back.

i'm cool with that

The doors are swollen with water and diffcult to open.

str to open door: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Spark tries to force the door open but finds it well stuck in place... "Anyone else wanna try this? I can try to help if you do.."

strength to assist someone else, dc 10: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

As Spark leans into the door to assist the next shoulderer, the rotten wood gives way and the door splits wide open.

The room is filled with water, probably as deep as the outside
corridor. The chamber is in an advanced state of decay, with
a gaping hole in the ceiling admitting a constant trickle of
water. The three stone sarcophagi in this room are almost
completely covered in a thick carpet of moss and fungus.

Three large frogs (one in plain view, two
swimming underwater when the PCs arrive) have made
this chamber their lair, having ventured here through
the hole in the ceiling. Although the frogs have dined
well on rats and other bugs that make their way into the
dungeon, the recent stirring of the dead has scared o!
most of their prey. As such, these frogs are rather hungry
and attack the characters on sight.

Round 1: (bold may go)
Konner
Alezandaru
Spark
Bram
Aroden
Giant Frogs

Spark: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Alezandaru: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Aroden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Bram: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Konner: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Giant Frogs: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"By my power shall you triumph!"
Inspiring Sword as usual.
+2 Sacred bonus to attacks, saves, and skill checks.

Spark leaps onto the nearest sarcophagus and attacks the frog to the north up on the map

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 17
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The frog is severely hurt, but its tongue is still about to lash out and make a meal out of Spark!

Konner rushes forward, wading through the muck. He closes with the one frog, but only has enough time to ready a defensive strike.

double move to right on top of the 14 on the map...setting up a parry/riposte...on phone again

Sorry for the delay.

Bram moves up next to Spark and attacks the frog with his axe.

Regular Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage?: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

For earlier stuff.

Know Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Strength check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

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Bram, if Spark's 17 hit then your 19 will too, so it's a moot point, but don't forget you get +2 to hit from Aroden's Inspiring Sword feat.

Frogs vs. Konner:

Red Frog, Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 --> Parry and Riposte: Success! Konner avoids the clumsy bite and plunge his rapier deep into the frog's side!

Purple Frog, Tongue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 [Hit!] for CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 [Grappled by Adhesive Tongue and Pulled 5 ft. towards Purple Frog]

Round 2:
Everyone is up.
Then we're back to the frogs!

Spark steps toward the closest frog and slashes him.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 23
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

to confirm crit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 7
dmg if crits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Aroden maintains Inspiring Sword (+2 Sacred bonus to attacks, saves, and skill checks for all allies within 30').
"Come, Greenblade! Into the fray!"

Konner moves towards the frog that has him in a bind. He drops his falcata and flicks his wrist sheath and pops out a dagger. He stabs at the frog and tries to fend off its gaping maw. Stupid toad... he curses.

attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 131d4 ⇒ 4

Greenblade hears the cries of Aroden and snaps out of whatever was fogging his mind. He lunges around the corner and snaps an arrow into his bow and lets it fly.

shortbow, deadly aim: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

+2 to Alezandaru's attack from Inspiring Sword.

Spark finishes red frog; Konner slashes at the purple frog's tongue; Greenblade shoots purple frog.

Konner: parry and riposte won't work on purple frog as the attack (it's tongue) has already occurred, and it's now reeling you into its maw...

ahh...ok...i was thinking if there was a bite, i could try to parry that..should have been more specific with the p/r. also, i thought you could only use a light weapon when grappled?...if no i would have used my falcata

Konner's slashing is not enough to pierce the frog's tongue! the blade keeps slipping on the slime! tongue's AC is 15

The purple frog attempts to pull Konner again: (free action)

Pull: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 [SUCCESS!]

The purple frog, satisfied, 5-foot steps to bite Konner from the torso up!

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 [MISS!]

Konner still grappled, or shall I say, 'tongue-tied' :P lol... thus: -4 dex, -2 attacks, cannot move away from the frog

Bram gets a round 2 attack, then all of us go for Round 3?

Let's just say Bram is delaying. So now we have:

Everyone,
Remaining Frog.

GO! :)

(Bram if you read this before my next Frog post, just go twice)

"Fear not, my comrades! The day is ours!"
Continues inspiring everybody (+2 to attacks, saves, skill checks).
Could start slinging spells, but a group +2 is probably a better use of his actions.

Spark moves into flank with Konner if Konner still provides flank being tongue grappled... hoping for a strong hit, she slices her scimitar with as much power as she can muster.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 21 +2 if Konner provides flank
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

to confirm crit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 15 +2 if Konner provides flank
extra dmg if crits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The frog explodes.

Combat over.

The rest of the dungeon is pretty tame with skeletons and not-hard-to-solve puzzles that you will no doubt easily conquer; yet they are time-consuming in PbP. Therefore, I would like to skip to the final boss battle if you don't mind. My only caveat is that you do not rest beyond drinking the water from the fountain if you haven't already. The reason for not resting is twofold: 1) you're avoiding a few easy encounters thus saving your resources already; and 2) you promised to rescue Roldare's sister Dimira, so this is somewhat (depending on your alignment) time-sensitive at this point. You may take as many rounds as you wish to buff before the battle.

Is the above proposal satisfactory to the party?

Okay with me.
Aroden will prep with the wand of Mage Armor and the scroll of False Life, as these are long-lasting.
Scroll Caster Level Check DC 4: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Temp HP: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Aroden taps himself with his wand, then looks at the other humans. He notices that both Konner and Greenblade have fairly basic armor.
"Take this blessing; it may protect you."
Mage Armor is +4, their studded leather is only +3. So have Mage Armor for an hour.

fine with me... if there's no issues with it, Spark will drink her potion of barkskin just before entering the chamber with the boss battle

I'm also good with that. I'll drink the potion of Bull's Strength I picked up earlier.

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PC placement updated on the map

The wide brass doors swing open on silent hinges to reveal
a vast crypt. The only light emanates from a torch mounted
above the crypt, flickering with a pale golden fire. Tall pillars
march across the chamber, ending at a dais on the far side, on
which is set a large stone sarcophagus.
A single form rests beside the coffin, that of a comely woman
in tattered clothing. She appears to be asleep or unconscious.

As you all enter the chamber, a dry, mirthless
laugh can be heard from the dark recesses of the tomb.

“So, Kassen’s heroes have come to fight me again. You will
make fine minions in my army of the dead. Come and meet
your fate.” With that, a wicked-looking skeleton strides into
view wearing polished mail and brandishing a cruel sword in
both hands. A cold blue flame burns in its empty eye sockets.

Round 1: (bold may go)
Alezandaru
Aroden
Konner
Wicked-Looking Skeleton
Skeletons
Bram
Spark

Spark: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Alezandaru: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Aroden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Bram: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Konner: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Wicked-Looking Skeleton: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Skeletons: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Fine by me...just wanna drink my potikn first...so i get +2 to attack and dmg....no adjustment to AC...maxed out already

Konner darts over to the skeletons on the left, knowing he doesn't want ti let them surround them. He swings his blade at the closest one. He readies a parry and retributive strike if attacked.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

@Konner: Aroden cast Mage Armor on Konner from his wand. So if you want, Konner can ditch the studded leather and have AC 19; since Mage Armor has no max Dex, he'd be at 21 after drinking his potion.
Aroden draws a scroll and casts Shield on himself.
"Our fate, fiend, is not to serve you but to send you back to the grave!"

ok...missed that....hadn't had my coffee yet so i failed my perception check miserably...lol

Konner destroys a skeleton with a mighty swipe of his falcata, and gets ready to chop another one down.

In the meantime, [BOTTING ALEZANDARU] the Greenblade hops to the bottom of the stairs and shoots a blunt arrow on the Wicked-Looking Skeleton.

Ranged Shortbow, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The arrow bounces off harmlessly of the Wicked-Skeleton's armor,
"GGggggggnna-ha-ha-ha-ha! you'll have to do better than that, little man! but, you know, just to be safe, I'm going to cut you down right now... you and your nasty blunted arrows..."

+1 longsword, Charge, Two-Handed Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 2 - 1 = 28 for 1d8 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 3 = 13

True to his promise, the Wicked-Looking Skeleton nearly rips Alezandaru in half. The Greenblade lay on the ground, unconscious and bleeding out...

The other skeletons move in.

Vs. Konner:
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The skeleton is unable to hit Konner, but his first swipe was close, which led Konner to waste some effort trying to parry and riposte...

Vs. Spark:
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Two skeletons swarm Spark, but they are unable to pierce her armor...

Round 1:
Bram and Spark may go!

Wicked-Looking Skeleton at -2 AC due to charge

Spark rages and swings her earthbreaker, trying to break one of the skeletons.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24
dmg if hits: 2d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 10

Bram flies into a rage as the wicked skeleton draws near. His potion and anger infused muscles swell as he swings his axe.

Raging PA w/ Bull's Strength: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
Damage?: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Bram, you don't happen to have a PFS reroll, do you?

Spark crushes a skeleton; Bram swing for the fences but misses!

Round 2:
Bold are up!
Alezandaru
Aroden
Konner
Skeleton Team
Spark
Bram

Foresight: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Good enough.
Aroden walks down, around the dangerous skeleton, provoking an AOO. Does it take the AOO?
Still have the remaining 10' of my move and a standard depending on what he does.

AoO vs. Aroden:

+1 longsword, Two-Handed Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 1 = 23 for 1d8 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 3 = 11

Aroden takes the AOO without flinching, as his False Life takes the hit. Then he swings the Sword of Aroden to knock the skeleton's sword from his hand.
Does a 20 beat his CMD with the -2 from charging?
If so,
"KONNER GET THE SWORD!"

Ah, you are correct! the -2 for charging did it.

The sword falls to the ground! [1 is towards Aroden 1d8 ⇒ 4 ]

BOTTING ALEZANDARU: Stabilize Check vs. DC 11: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Alezandaru at -2hp and dying.

I assume i cant go get the sword without taking AoO's

He's already taken one AoO.

That's why I intentionally provoked by moving, to not take the AOO on the disarm. Gambling he didn't have Combat Reflexes. I think you could also stand in the square north of the sword and grab it.
Your movement will provoke from the skeleton you are fighting unless you use Acrobatics, but this is the bigger threat.

Konner tries to pull away from the undead warrior and try to grab the sword.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Konner grabs the Wicked-Looking Skeleton's sword, and fury dances in his cold blue-lit eyes!
Konner do you have falcata in the main hand and the longsword in the offhand?

The skeleton to the west 5-foot steps to Aroden.
Vs. Aroden:
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5(miss)
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5(miss)

The skeleton to the east stays on Spark.
Vs. Spark:
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3(miss)
Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 for 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6(miss)

"That was a mistake, mage," says the Wicked-Looking Skeleton as he turns and sidesteps towards to the organizer of this disarming coup, "Now let me teach you a thing or two about fighting on the frontlines!"
Vs. Aroden:
Claw, Flanking, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 27 for 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Claw, Flanking, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 26 for 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Well that didn't go as I planned. Figured that 20 AC and 17 HP was better than Konner or Spark had, so I was willing to put myself on the line. But the BBEG has had nothing but hot dice. 18, 15, 19, 18.
Aroden is at 0 and disabled.
Will try to do a restricted withdraw but could really use some help.
Bram, Spark, if you have PFS rerolls, make sure you hit.
Or administer a potion to Aroden, or think of anything you can do to turn this around.
This is dire.
Or, pick up Greenblade and Aroden and flee. Whatever. Losing our healers makes this a bad situation.