GM Tektite's PFS #03-23 The Goblinblood Dead (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

"Very impressive Sir Varg. Strong work team! I wonder how many more there might be here."

Warrior needs food!

As if gifted with prophecy, Zynep searches the hobgoblin's, and finds a potion if cure light wounds on each of the goblinoid archers. She also finds two on the leader. The archer carried only mundane gear; longbow with 20 arrows, longsword, and studded leather. The leader had +1 hide armor, MW composite longbow (+3 Str) with 10 arrows, a MW longsword, a MW scythe, 117 gp, and a packet of dust of dryness

Omrax calls dibs on the dust of dryness...this humidity is making his full plate chafe something fierce. :-)

"Divide the spoils and then let us press onward."

Omrax will detect evil in a circle while the room is searched.

"It was foretold, and it shall be. Drink up."

Zynep tosses Varg the potions, while palming the packet of dust. Who else has time to toss it at a water elemental? ;)

"Gear up while you can, then let's go see their kin about these ambush raids."

Luisila draws four arrows to replace the ones she fired in the last battle.

“Did we check the room to the west for traps and treasure?”

Take (10) Perception + Guidance: 10 + 15 + 1 = 26

Otherwise she is … “Ready.”

After catching his breath, Varg quaffs the potion.

Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

He looks at the items.

I would be interested in that Longbow.

Linnea looks down and notices that in Varg's enthusiastic display of his axe skills, she had been sprayed by a bit of hobgoblin blood. "Out, damned spot!"

Linnea waves her hand over her clothes, cleaning them of hobgoblin blood and other detritus that had accumulated since guarding the caravan.

Prestidigitation.

Once clean, she looks up at the others and what has been looted from the corpses. "I don't really see anything that I need from that. Think you can be as deadly with that bow as you are with your axe, Varg?"

She then tries to make herself useful and follows Luisila to search the room.

Perception - Aid Another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Nah, but I have no ranged weapon, really, and it being a strength bow raised my hackles.

Checking the room to the west, the party sees four rudimentary bunks and two woden chests take up most of the space is this cramped area. Despite the lack of room, the area has been kept neat and relatively clean. One of the chests in unlocked and contains; a potion of cure light wounds, 100 ft silk rope, and jewels and loose coins worth 83 gp. The second chest is locked, but Ernest is able to make easy work of the simple lock. Opening the sceond chest, the party finds; three +1 daggers in fine leather scabbards, a silver holy symbol, a set of masterwork manacles, and a coin pouch containing 240 gp. Each of the scabbards are worth 10 gp.

"Another hoard of treasure...no doubt plundered from caravans. There must be more of the brigands around here. That trio hardly looked capable of assaulting a caravan on their own. "

Once the party is ready to move, yoou head through the remaining door and find yourselves in a small passageway. The are two doors leading off of the passageway, one to the right/south and one to the east/straight ahead.

Zynep points at Luisila, then points at her own ear, then points to the door to the right/south.

After taking one of the magical daggers, Luisila nods to her sister.

She says a short, silent prayer to Calistria and puts her ear to the door to the south, listening for any activity in the chamber beyond.

Perception + Guidance: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 1 = 35

Omrax moves up to the side of the door nods, and awaits Luisila's signal.

Linnea sucks in a deep breath and takes hold of her whip, though she keeps it coiled in her hand. She inches forward a bit, but keeps herself behind the two blade-swingers.

Ernest, having no interest in any of the loot (unless Osirion might have an interest) stands at the ready, pig underarm.

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Omrax would have carried one of the daggers unless others need as a primary magic weapon. Otherwise, no preference on the treasure..

Putting her ear to the door, Luisila hears definitive sounds of someone or something moving around, but cannot make out anything more.

Luisila shrugs off her backpack and puts it to the side so that it doesn’t block the doorway.

She then places a Bit of Luck on Cleaver before moving behind Omrax, whispering "When you’re ready" into the paladin’s ear.

Omrax checks to see if everyone is ready, then opens the door and looks in...

Zynep makes sure everybody is in range, then activates her Bead of Blessing.

Everybody gain the effects of the spell Bless.

The door is opened to reveal, an orderly workspace stands directly opposite this chamber’s only door. Neatly arranged books and tools seem to have their own specific places on the workbench and along the shelves. A collection of bones lies atop the workbench, arrayed like an incomplete children’s puzzle.

A stone altar stands along the eastern wall. Luxurious fabrics adorn the altar and the area around it, while several dark candles and incense burners glow gently, suffusing the air with a sickly sweet odor.

Standing with her back to the altar, is a wicked looking, female hobgoblin, leering at the party.

Initiative:
Hobgoblin
Omrax
Zynep
Ernest
Varg
Luisila
Linnea

The hobgoblin sneers at the party and begins casting a spell. The room is filled with an obscuring mist that hampers everyone's vision.

Party up!

Just consider the whole room under the obscuring mist.

MAP

Omrax will move up and try to smite the caster if he can see her.

"Alas foul caster, whence did you go to hide? "

longsword+ bless+ smite+pa: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 22 damage : 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 + 4 = 12

Luisila screams. “Zynep, I will stay to keep the front rank up. Everyone, please be aware of negative channeling.”

She will then take a 5’ step westward to occupy the position Omrax was in, and Copycat herself (move action) before reaching forward to give the paladin a Bit of Luck.

Linnea, not to let a little darkness fluster her, calls out to her companions, "Ha ha! Little does this hobgoblin know that Luisila and Zynep do their best work in the dark."

Insipire Courage Bardic Performance (Comedy). 2/7 rounds used up. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability.

You have no idea, deary.

Zynep then dashes into the mists, dancing around the hobgoblin. She ends behind the alter. She spits out one of the flames a candle provides in spite. She deftly pulls out a rusty nail and flings it at the back of the hobgoblin's head.

"Muscles become steel, under the powers I wield. Stare forward in fright, to see your death tonight!"

Hold Person, DC 15 Will save. Remember the +1 to Fear spells don't stack with Bless.

Round 1, AC: 19, HP: 48/50, Blessed, Inspired, Bit of Luck, Power Attack

Varg slides forward five feet and attacks the cleric from a position next to Omrax.

Axe Att: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 14
BOL Att: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 25
Axe Dam: 1d12 + 7 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 + 4 = 22

Omrax Miss Chance Low is Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 8

Omrax rushes into the mist and swings at the hobgoblin, but his strike misses in the mist.

Zynep moves past the hobgoblin and casts a spell.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Suddenly, the hobgoblin freezes, her body stiff and unmoving.

Luisila makes a copy of herself and bestows a little luck on Varg.

Varg Miss Chance Low is a Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 62

Varg moves in and slices his axe into the unmoving hobgolin.

Linnea begins to inspire her companions.

Ernest!

Omrax has step up and will take aoo if she breaks the spell and starts to cast. Otherwise he will not attack her as long as te hobgoblin is held.

• I will never refuse a challenge from an equal. I will give
honor to worthy enemies, and contempt to the rest.

I will certainly keep hacking away like felling a tree! LOL

Ernest, pinned in by what he thinks may be a demon, moves forward until he can target the square containing the hob gob with Stumble Gap (DC 18).

Snouts, unafraid of life-draining kisses, remains where he is.

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Ernest casts a spell and a small depression appears underneath the hobgoblin. Unable to move, she falls over, flat on her face.

Fall damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

The party sees the hobgoblin's body flex as her body appears to fight off Zynep's spell.

Party up! Hobgoblin is prone and fell into an adjacent square. (Don't have map access atm.)

On vacation until Thursday, so I am actually at a map-usable computer! Hoo-ray!

Clockwise, 1 is north: 1d8 ⇒ 5 Map is updated. Stumble Gap has no effect on later rounds; just the immediate fall-down on creature in square when cast.

Linnea tries to stumble towards the sound of combat.

"Varg, is that you? This mist is really obscuring my eyesight. I can't see NOTHIN'! Did someone fall? This is thicker than the smoke that comes from under VC Dreng's office door when he's 'meditating'."

On this last note, Linnea can't help but use air quotes, even though nobody can see her through the mist. She hopes that the inflection in her voice is enough to pass the meaning on.

Move and maintain Bardic Performance. Inspire courage +1 competence bonuses to attacks and damage - stacks with bless. 3/7 rounds used up.

Luisila makes a copy of herself and bestows a little luck on Varg.

Copycat #2 Round 2/5, Inspired, Blessed

GM Tektite, I believe I touched Omrax with BoL last round, so I think he gets the benefit of that domain power this round, while Varg is currently free of the luck of Calistria. Let me know if you disagree.

Luisila draws the magical dagger and moves to the south of Omrax and slashes at the hobgoblin.

+1 Dagger + Inspired + Blessed + Prone: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 26
dmg+inspired: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Miss Chance – Hi is good: 1d100 ⇒ 96

Round 2, AC: 19, HP: 48/50, Blessed, Inspired, Power Attack

Varg slides forward five feet again and attacks the prone cleric from a position next to Omrax.

Axe Att: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 10
Axe Dam: 1d12 + 7 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 + 4 = 17

GM Tedoesanyonenoticeifichangethis wrote:

Luisila makes a copy of herself and bestows a little luck on Varg.

Copycat #2 Round 2/5, Inspired, Blessed

GM Tektite, I believe I touched Omrax with BoL last round, so I think he gets the benefit of that domain power this round, while Varg is currently free of the luck of Calistria. Let me know if you disagree.

I did notice that and I noticed that Varg rolled a BoL, though I couldn't see where he got one. I also noticed that Varg's first attack would have been a miss, so....I was playing dumb. I certainly can retcon it if you'd like. Your call. 'Evil Grin'

Omrax will ready to attack if the hobgoblin tries to do anything except surrender (ie cast/channel/attack/stand).

"You should surrender and be judged and sentenced for your crimes against the caravans!"

longsword+ bless+ smite+pa+bard: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 1 = 21 for dmg: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 15

I did not include BoL while it was in arbitration. If applies and Omrax missed, adjust accordingly.

It applies. Luisila was kind enough to point out where I missed where she gave it to Varg first. I blame her, she varied her post composition. ;) Though in this case it wasn't needed.

Omrax Miss Chance Low is a Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 28

Omrax readies an attack in case the hobgoblin does anything shifty!

Varg attacks, but misses the prone hobgoblin!

Luisila draws a dagger and stabs the prone hobgoblin!

Linnea raises the party's spirits with her humorous monologue!

Initiative:
Hobgoblin
Omrax
Zynep
Ernest
Varg
Luisila
Linnea

Zynep and Ernest!

MAP

Erenst will close the door next to them, preventing any backstabbing foes. He'll also draw his MM wand.

Snouts, seeing a bed, will leap atop the bed and enjoy its not-stone surface.

Zynep enthralled by the blood bath, dives into the action, snapping and lashing out with her whip.

Assist Varg's Attack vs DC 10: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

Ernest shuts the door and removes his wand!

Zynep begins lashing her whip, threatening the prone hobgoblin.

The hobgoblin begins casting a spell, causing Omrax to strike her with his sword.

Concentration check vs DC 27: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

From the look of fury on her face, it appears Omrax's attack caused her spell to fail.

Party up!

Copycat #2 Round 3/5, Inspired, Blessed

Luisila remembers Master of Blades, Marcos Farabellus’ instructions for a knife fight.

Daggers are a defensive weapon. Always hold the blade up NOT down. Strike at an opponent’s face or hands, in order to buy you time. If you absolutely, positively need to slaughter everyone in the room, DON’T use a knife! A smiting paladin or barbarian with a Greataxe is a much better way to go.

Luisila strikes to distract the hobgoblin.

Aid Another Melee + Bless + Inspired vs. AC 10: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 11

If successful +2 to Omrax’s next attack

EDIT: Miss Chance - like Dreng meditating is good: 1d100 ⇒ 90

Seeing the hobgoblin attempted to cast rather than surrender, Omrax continues to swing.

"You have been warned."

Omrax +1 Longsword,smite,bard,aid: 1d20 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 21 for dmg: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 11 vs prone caster

"And found wanting."

Zynep decides to get her licks on the hobgoblin while she still draws breath.

Scorpion whip vs Prone AC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 141d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Miss Chance, high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 89

Linnea feels her way through the dark to end up behind Varg, uncoiling her whip as she does so."All right big guy, let me see if I can help keep her down."

Aid Another (Varg): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Miss Chance (Low is a Miss): 1d100 ⇒ 93

Round 3, AC: 19, HP: 48/50, Blessed, Power Attack, Aided

Varg hacks again at the fallen cleric.

Just like choppin' firewood!

Axe Att: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 32
Axe Dam: 1d12 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 4 = 23

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 21
Add'l Crit Dam: 2d12 + 14 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5, 10) + 14 + 4 + 3 = 36

Total Damage if Confirmed Crit: 68