GM Tektite's PFS Low Tier PbP #05-08 The Confirmation (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

Round 2
Jules moves up and tries to hit the minotaur again.
shortbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
But the wind takes her arrow sailing to the right.

Turk moves closer and Jules fires another errant arrow.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Janira takes a tarry bag and throws it at the minotaur, but the bag fall harmlessly next to it. She then moves toward the log.

Attack vs Janira: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

The minotaur moves up and attacks Janira, it axe slicing into her with a sprayy of blood. Janira cries out, looking very wounded.

Party up!

Senjin takes careful aim and uses his flurry of arrows to send two of the magical shafts streaking toward the Minotaur.

Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack two 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Turk moves forward holding the wand in one hand and his sword in another and calls to Janira. Come to me for healing. As he moves he shifts his blessing of War to bolster his armor class (+1 AC) and readies to heal Janira. if she gets to him.

If I'm reading the green stuff correctly as difficult terrain, Braxton can move three squares west and two south this turn, as he crashes inelegantly through the underbrush.

Difficult Terrain? Yikes. If Turk moved too far move him back.

Yeah, anything green is difficult. Sorry, it was under the Terrain spoiler

Torsk, seeing Janira in trouble moves forward through the thick brush and lets a sling billet fly.

torsk will move SW-S-S

sling: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 141d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Turk has been moved back 10'

"You are already defeated beast!"Jules shouts as she carefully takes aim.
shortbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Don't forget the Janira is using Inspire Courage!

Senjin fires off two arrows, but both fly wide!

Turk moves up and calls out to Janira!

Braxton moves closer as well!

Torsk moves up and slings a stone at the minotaur, hitting it and drawing a growl of annoyance from the beast.

Jules fires another arrow, but it goes wide as well!

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Janiria tries to use her whip to disarm the minotaur, but misses. She then turns to cross the log.

Acro: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

The halfling gets on the log, but only gets halfway across.

The minotaur turns it's attention to the party, wading across the stream.

Party up!

Senjin takes a 5' step forward and fires two more arrows.

Attack 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 1 = 17

Damage 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10

Attack 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Damage 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Keeping his war blessing focused on defense (+1 AC) he takes a 5' step up to the beast as he goes into total defense. We do not fear you beast. he says as he defends.

Current AC is 25. That is base 17, +3 from the wand, +1 from the War Blessing and +4 for Total Defense. So you guys shoot him a lot. :)

Torsk, loads his sling and takes another shot at the large beast.

sling: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Do not forget the -4 for shooting into melee Torsk. It might be time for you to close with the beast…

I only have 6 sling bullets left..so yeah lol

Senjin fires off two more arrows, one finding its mark!

Turk moves up and goes defensive!

Torsk hurls another stone, but it sails wide!

Braxton and Jules!

Jules quietly move closer to the minatour.
"Hey Turk, flanking is so much fun dont you think?" Jules says hoping Turk will move just a little, because it is fun!
Jules smiles as she carefully puts away her bow and pulls out her two swords.

Sorry, I haven't had computer access today to move my token. Could somebody move him for me? Last round, he moved three squares west, two south, which puts him right next to beastie there.

Braxton, trying not to let his fear show, lashes out with both shield and sap.

Shield: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Sap: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Free Intimidate if Sap hits: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 4 = 12 (size difference)

Jules moves a little closer to the melee.

Having gotten closer to the minotaur, Braxton atttacks, but all his strikes miss!

Attack vs Turk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

Attack vs Braxton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6) + 3 = 11

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

The minotaur swings his axe at Turk and Braxton missing both. It then tries to gore Turk with its horns, but misses once more!

Janira continues to inspire the party. "And it was Selmius Foster’s race against a marid and efreeti on the isle of Jalmeray, which taught us that nothing is truly impossible and every situation can end in victory.”

Whip vs Minotaur: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

She then lashes out with her whip. It curls around the beast axe and with a yank, she pulls it from his grasp!

Party up!

I am not sure if I have flank or not
"Surly you realize you have lost already beast." Jules shouts as she begins her attack
rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17+2 if flanked
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
sneak attack if flanked: 1d6 ⇒ 4

short sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23+2 if flanked
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
sneak attack if flanked: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Not quite flanking. Flanking diagram

Juls stabs at the minotaur and cuts into it twice! The beast is begin to lag.

At the start of his turn Turk changes his War Blessing to +1 to hit. He then 5' steps to flank with Jules and swings his great sword, using a swift action to activate his Strength Surge for another +1 to hit.

Great Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 172d5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 + 1 = 14

To hit breakdown is +1 for weapon focus, +3 strength, + BAB, +1 Strength Surge, +1 War Blessing+1 Bard Song, +2 Flank. Wow that is a lot of bonuses.

Again, Braxton attempts to slam the minotaur with shield and sap.

Shield: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Sap: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 4

Senjin takes another 5' step forward and fires away.

Attack 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 = 18

Damage 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Attack 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 1 = 19

Damage 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

The party let loose a barrage of blows and strikes, taking down the minotaur!

Out of Combat!

Janira comes up, panting hard. "Well done everyone, well done. I was beginning to fear for myself at the end." Taking in the party, she says. "How did you fare? Did accomplish what you set out to do?"

"No we still have more to explore. We did find a deaf gillman who said this was a place his people came to worship."She pauses to collect her thoughts.
We also found some information about making Gillmen undead. Why someone would want to do such a horrible thing, we have yet to understand."Jules says sadly.
We definitely need to find out what is going on in here!" Jules then gets ready to head back into the cave.
"Shall we find some more fun?

And you are wounded. Allow me. Turk uses the wand Janira had provided the party for her benefit.

Cure Light: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"We opened your bag, as you can probably tell," Senjin says with a sly smile. "Here are teh rest of your arrows."

Is everyone healed and ready to move on?

I was not damaged this time so I am ready to go.

1d6 ⇒ 3

@Senjin: You guys found the arrows in the chamber with the undead.

Janira smiles. "Such dedication! Good for you. I will wait here and begin writing up my report. Good luck, and remember, take good notes!" At Senjin's mention of the arrows, Janira gets a confused look on her face. "I did not pack any arrows, I use a crossbow.

The part heads back into the cave system, passing through the room with the diorama of Absalom and taking the other passage. After a series of twisiting turns, in which the tunnel varies from 3 to 6 feet wide and coated with the omnipresent bioluminescent fungi, the persistent glow of the bluish fungi dimly lights the way deeper below the Kortos Mounts. The tunnels broaden to reveal a shallow river that bisects an immense tunnel stretching to the north and south. To the east a small passage exits the chamber at a steep incline.

5d20 ⇒ (10, 7, 4, 12, 20) = 53

Coming out of the tunnel, Braxton spots two kobolds across the stream! Turk's keen eyes spot a trap on the party side of the river. Outlined in red.

6d20 ⇒ (14, 9, 18, 12, 11, 15) = 79

Initiative:
Senjin
Braxton
Kobolds
Torsk
Jules
Turk

Senjin and Braxton are up!

MAP!

Stream is shallow and can be walked across, but cost two squares of movement.

Senjin pulls an arrow and fires it at the closest kobold.

Attack 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 = 18

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Does Turk say anything about the trap?

of course, as long as he can speak before he acts. I have been at my table top game tonight.

Turk calls our a warning to the group, describing the three squares that are trapped.

Braxton makes to charge across the stream, but pulls up short at Turk's warning. He quickly veers north and ends up in the square just below the northern most rock in the strea,. Can't seem to move him from my work computer. Sorry.

I moved him for you. I hope I placed him correctly Braxton

@Senjin, you back in a tunnel, so I'm going to move you out where you can see.

@Braxton, the water costs double movement, so you won't be able to charge.

Braxton moves into the chamber, avoiding the trap.

Senjin moves in and fires an arrow, hitting the southern kobold.

Attack vs Braxton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Attack vs Senjin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

The kobold grab their slings and fire at the two in the chamber. The southern one manages to hit Senjin with a slingstone!

Party up!

Turk advances at the rate allowed by his encumbering armor. As me moves he pulls a sharpened metal disk from his belt and throws it at the unwounded kobold putting his considerable strength behind the throw.

Chakram: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 181d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Turk's chakram whistles through the air and catches the kobold in the neck. It falls to ground, soundlessly.

Sorry, that was "charge" in the metaphorical sense, not game mechanic sense. And thanks for moving him Jules, but I meant south of the northern most rock in the stream (35 feet away from his starting position, last square counting double). He should be in the water ten feet further right.

Senjin quite used to the magical arrows by now, fired two at the creatures.

Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Jules moves forward to better destroy these monsters.
short bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

As Braxton readied himself to enter melee, Jules and Senjin steal his glory, simultaneously putting arrows into the remaining kobold amd dropping it.

Out of Combat

Posting from mobile. I will have a more thorough post up later.

Braxton, ready now, starts to charge across the stream, when his foot slips in the water and he nearly goes down.

More carefully, he steps out the other side and looks around for more kobolds.

Turk follows Braxton across the stream as he asks. Everyone OK?

Finding nothing of real value on the kobolds, the party presses on through the opposite tunnel opening. After some more twisting and turning passages, you find yourselves back at the tunnel leading out to Janira. Coming out in the daylight, you find her sitting, scribbling furiously in her notebook. She glances up at your presence. "Ah, back already?! You've explored it all then I presume? Very good. Ready to head back?"

Janira leads the party back to Absalom without any further excitement. Once at the Grand Lodge, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine inquires excitedly about what the party found and asks to see your notes. He compliments those who recorded notes for being certain to write down ideas and observations while the thoughts are fresh, observing that it’s difficult enough to remember what one had for breakfast the day before as it is to recall exactly what one was thinking while studying an inscription. "Since you are now the foremost authorities on the cave, I invite you to name it!" The elf says excitedly and then goes on to applaud Janira for her guidance and oversight.

Three days later, one of the masters (Whomever is the best fit for you, Spells, Scrolls, or Swords.) confirms each individual of the party as a full Pathfinder field agent. As part of the ceremony, that mentor also gifts a personalized wayfinder to the each of you, reminding him or her that this is not only the symbol of the Pathfinder’s trade but also a reminder of the three principle duties: explore, report, and cooperate.

Thus concludes #5-08 The Confirmation. Hope you enjoyed it.

Once I have everyone's numbers, I will get this reported.

Turk did you notice the link GM Tektite gave us on the discussion thread?