GMTrex's PFS [CORE] 3-00 Blood Under Absalom Special (Tier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

Attack once more 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
"Have at you from a crone's stick of wisdom. It's being passed over the ages."

Florin and Russ'K both connect with their wooden weapons! The audible crack of ribs echoes through the theater, and both targets stumble from the force of the blows.

Radagast has less luck, and the Warrior Woman's ornate armor wins the contest with his stage-blade.

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal), Florin (10 nonlethal), Arboreal, Darksid'Ious
2. Warrior Woman (15 nonlethal), White-Eyed Clown (11 nonlethal), Monkey King
3. BABS, Russ'K

Darksid'Ious continues to help his comrades with his desesperate speach.

From the Light
To the Dark
We rise under the Night.
Protected, Unscatted
From the Ashes
of the World's End.

Perform (Oratory): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

He then casts grease Reflex DC13 or falling prone under the feet of the half-orc

Bertha swings again with her fight-club club.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"This is ridiculous. Hold Still, will you?"

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 4

The Clown slips and falls! Several components of the elaborate costume crack on impact and others go flying off-stage.

Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

With the benefit of a prone combatant, Bertha clocks the half-orc in the temple! He twitches briefly, then doesn't move.

"Lamashtu's teat!" the Warrior Woman curses. She retreats a pace and sets up a winding strike with her superior reach. The wild-man's costume eats the blow.

Polearm @ Radagast: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 MISS

The Monkey King suddenly shouts a greeting in Bertha's direction. "HEY!!!" BABS feels the word smack into her with unusual force. DC 13 Will or be Dazed for 1 round.

Round III -- bold may act!
1. Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal), Florin (10 nonlethal), Arboreal, Darksid'Ious
2. Warrior Woman (15 nonlethal), Monkey King
3. BABS (Will save!), Russ'K

Radagast steps forward, and takes a swing at the woman...

Sword: 1d20 + 7 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 4 - 1 = 16, for 1d8 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 = 8 damage.

...but continues to be completely and utterly useless.

At this point, I am seriously considering backing off, sitting down, and just waiting for the combat to finish!

Arboreal tries to storm burst the one at the back

ranged touch with cover: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 4 = 4
storm burst: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

considers joining Radagast at the back

Proud Horselords
Under the moon they pledge
Loyalty beyond death

Perform Oratory: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Don't forget Darksid'Ious Inspire Courage !
+1 competence bonus to attack and damages, +1 moral bonus to will save against fear and charm effect

Darksid'Ious continues to support his comrades and casts daze will DC12 on the Warrior Woman.

"Awww yeeeah!!"

Holding the second knife seems to give the already cocky Half-orc a boost of confidence as he takes a five foot step towards the nearest remaining Aspis and jabs at them twice.

MH Attack, FE, TWF, Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 9
Damage, FE, Inspire: 1d4 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 8

OH Attack, FE, TWF, Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 12
Damage, FE, Inspire: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 6

Florin goes for the monkey king.
Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 4 = 51d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
"Hey yourself!"

Wait, what's your -4 for Radagast? I've just noticed it. Is that for nonlethal? Because your costume is designed for that, and no penalty is imposed.

It's because I am not proficient with the weapon - unconscionably, *none* of the wooden weapons are of a shape that druids are proficient with...

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

"Hey, yerself!"

Bertha moves upstage and around the back of the opposition.

Double move.

Florin moves across the grease and 1d20 ⇒ 12 makes it into melee.

The Warrior Woman, now surrounded, tries to batter her way through Radagast. The quarter are too tight, and she can't manage the swing.

Improvised Polearm @ Radagast: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 4 = 2 MISS

"HEY!!!" The Monkey King screams at Florin this time. DC 13 Will or be dazed for 1 round.

Concentration: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Round IV -- bold may act!
1. Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal), Florin (Will save!, 10 nonlethal), Arboreal, Darksid'Ious
2. Warrior Woman (15 nonlethal), Monkey King
3. BABS, Russ'K

Radagast decides to take one last, wild swing at the Warrior, before giving up.

Longsword: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 + 1 - 1 = 23, for 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15 damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 4 + 1 - 1 = 18, for 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9 *ADDITIONAL* damage.

Bertha swings at the bandit.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

She grins sheepishly at the audience. "Oops!"

Will Save 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 4 = 31d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Florin swings abject just like a crone as she being miffed with the continous Hey! shouted by the monkey king.
"Irritating beast! Shush."

Radagast narrowly avoids killing her outright, despite the blunted nature of his weapon.

Bertha and Florin wave about for the amusement of the crowd, but little else.

Round IV -- bold may act!
1. Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal), Florin (10 nonlethal), Arboreal, Darksid'Ious
2. Warrior Woman (15 nonlethal), Monkey King
3. BABS, Russ'K

Russ'K steps towards the nearest remaining Aspis and jabs at them twice.

MH Attack, FE, PA, TWF, Flank, Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage, FE, PA, Inspire: 1d4 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11

OH Attack, FE, PA, TWF, Flank, Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 12
Damage, FE, PA, Inspire: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7

Arboreal moves to the front of the stage takes several moment to survey the crowd and announces "As this performance concludes please remember the lesson" He flings an arm towards the last opponent. delivering a storm burst

storm burst touch attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 4

"Don't mess with the druids"

Except weather domain druids

Additional defense already summoned, the Monkey King avoids the Pathfinder's attempts to finish her off.

Concentration: 1d20 ⇒ 15

This time, her shout smacks into Russ'K. DC 13 Will or be dazed for 1 round.

Round V -- bold may act!
1. Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal), Florin (10 nonlethal), Arboreal, Darksid'Ious (go twice)
2. Monkey King
3. BABS, Russ'K (Will save!)

"Sorry"Arboreal bows and once more flings an arm towards the last opponent. delivering another storm burst

storm burst touch attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 3

"The storm gathers pace there will be rain soon"

Mostly because Arboreal will be casting create water next round

Satisfied that the others have the situation well in hand, Radagast simply enjoys the show.

Delay.

***Overseer post***

"CURTAINS!"

Kiang Zhen approaches the stage. "Unless you can end a battle decisively, the winds of chance may ever shift against you." She produces a coin with two faces: a chicken and a rat.

"The chicken, you lot." She points to the Half Human Company. "The rat, you." This time she points at the lone opponent.

Coin Toss, 1 Chicken 2 Rat: 1d2 ⇒ 1

"A narrow escape. Backstage for you then."

Backstage the Pathfinders are greeted by the Tengu liaison. "Time for a costume change," she caws as she hands over a stack of black funerary robes.

"Once you get suited up, throw these over your clothes; you’ll need them to enter the next event. Then head to the Petal District. You’ll know the way once you get there."

Bertha starts changing again, shaking her head slowly. "Well, we got lucky there. We are going to have to do better if we are to win this thing...."

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

A crowd of black-robed mourners gathers in a small, grassy square near the edge of the cemetery. The assembly forms a procession, which winds through the cemetery to one of the oldest and most opulent plots. There, the entrances to an entire row of aging marble mausoleums stand open. Before each rests a coffin.

The procession stops, and a woman in the robes of a Pharasmin cleric steps forward. She approaches the various groups of mourners and, speaking in a solemn tone, requests each of them to hoist a casket and carry it into one of the mausoleums. Then she adds the following instructions: “This next competition is the final one of the qualifier. The Emissary lies somewhere in the catacombs below. All you must do now is seek him out and touch his robes. Good luck.” Then the woman nods and leaves, without further explanation.

Russ'K holds the robe in front of him, flipping it over and over again, as if trying to determine the best way to fit it on over his spiked armor.

"Man, not even my dead Gramma dresses this dreary."

After putting on the robe, Russ'K looks to the casket.

"If sumthin' jumps outta there while we carryin' it, there's gonna be Hells to pay!"

Florin is pretty much comfortable in her robes.
"Better then nothing but the rules of this next task seems strange to me."

"Down into the ground we go" Arboreal aids Russ in taking a casket inside

The Half Human Company hoists one of the caskets onto their shoulders and marches it into a waiting mausoleum. The stairs empty into a long hall of cool gray stone. On both sides of the smooth, polished walls open deep, narrow arches that recede into straight, dark hallways. A gold-skinned humanoid sits in a trancelike state in the middle of the room like a great silent statue. Across his lap is a massive spiked club. Behind the creature, on the far side of the hall, a small brass gong hangs still upon a lacquered wooden frame. Beside the gong rests a large mallet, its beater wrapped in cloth.

Only a moment after the casket is set down, the creature opens his eyes. "Greetings, esteemed competitors. Allow me to introduce myself. I am called Heng -- the Sifu’s Judge. Within this room you see eight arches; however, only one leads to the final competition. While I can show you the correct path, you must first prove yourselves worthy before I reveal the answer."

The oni nods and without warning, all eight entrances erupt into impassible whirlwinds of lashing sword shards and colored smoke. Calmly, he continues. "Beyond me hangs a small gong. In order to pass freely, you must properly sound the gong using the nearby mallet. While this task sounds easy, I assure you it is not, for it must be struck perfectly in order to get it to sound. Hit it too softly and it will fail to echo, too hard and it will crack. Furthermore, I shall do my best to prevent anyone from sounding it."

The judge bows, his heavy gaze relentless. Then slowly his body coils into a combat stance as he signals the start of the fight with a simple nod.

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Darksid'Ious, Russ'K, Radagast (1 Con dmg, 7 nonlethal)
2. Judge Heng
3. Arboreal, Florin (10 nonlethal), BABS

With a shrug, Radagast strides forward, and takes a swing with his scythe, before the Judge has a chance to act.

MW Cold Iron Scythe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16, for 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 = 17 damage.

Meanwhile, Fluffy hoots, and barrels forward, trying to bite the tin can.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21, for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage.

"Ring tha bell, and get a treat? Are you for real?"

Russ'K swaggers up to the Oni, draws his axe, and swings it HARD.

Single Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 1 = 22
Damage, Power Attack: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 = 10

"Cash me ousside. How bow dah?"

Darksid'Ious bows to Judge Heng, like he have seen or read in books from Tian Xia.
Then, he moves to get near the Gong, hoping to be able to use it on his next opportunity.

Acrobatics (to avoid AoO): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Move behind Judge Heng

Radagast and Russ'K are able to strike quickly -- but not decisively. Though struck thrice, Judge Heng is a hardy warrior. In fact, his wounds are already healing -- and he's quick enough to lash out with his wicked club as Darksid'Ious goes past. The crack as the instrument smacks into his spine is enough to make the rest of the party wince. The half-elf himself is crippled by the blow. I believe that puts you at 0 hp.

AoO @ Darksid'Ious: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 = 30 HIT Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 6 = 23

Wasting no time, Judge Heng moves quickly to defend the gong from the next set of attackers. Radagast is knocked unconscious in one blow from a vicious upswing the catches him square under the jaw.

Power Attack @ Radagast: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 2 = 14 MISS
Power Iterative @ Radagast: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 = 24 HIT Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 6 = 25

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Darksid'Ious (0/23 hp, staggered), Russ'K, Radagast (1 Con dmg, 6/25 hp, 7 nonlethal, unconscious)
2. Judge Heng (28 dmg)
3. Arboreal, Florin (10 nonlethal), BABS

Ummm... Ow? This guy needs to take a dirt-nap, fast!

Fluffy, incensed by what has happened to Radagast, hoots and hollers, and attempts to rip into the Judge!

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, for 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25, for 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.

Bertha enters into a rage, causing her muscles to bulge. Then she moves in and swings with her falchion.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28
Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12

Damage: 2d4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 + 2 = 14

Russ'K looks infuriated.

"Wait wait... You spanked the BARD?! What tha Hells??"

5 foot into a Flank.

TWF, MH, PA, Flanking: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 9
Damage, PA: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

TWF, OH, PA, Flanking: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 20
Damage, PA: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Arboreal moves forward and lets off another storm burst over Radagasts prone form

RTA into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 4 = 5

Again his aim is pathetic

Unable to do much, Darksid'Ious draws his wand of cure light wounds

I like pain, but this is a little bit too much for me...

Florin moves over and attempts to place herself beside the Gong.

With her companions keeping that fiend busy, she had best end this combat.

Hustling to get into position, both Florin and Bertha risk the whirling club. Bones crack and the spikes run with fresh blood.

AoO @ Florin: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 = 18 HIT Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 = 17
AoO @ BABS: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 2 = 32 uh oh Confirm: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 2 = 13 whew Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 6 = 23

However, a scratch from the owlbear, a nick from Russ'K's axe, and the heavy swing of Bertha's falchion are enough to prove the Half Human Company worthy. Judge Heng straightens to his full height and bows low to the floor. A moment later he picks up the mallet and strikes the gong with a soft, ringing tone.

Immediately, the whirling blades vanish and a solid wall appears visible behind seven of the alcoves. The eighth extends into a long tunnel, leading ever so slightly down.

Brief stop for status check and healing.

Status
BABS: 8/31 hp
Florin: 12/29 hp, 10 nonlethal
Darksid'Ious: 0/23 hp, staggered
Radagast: 6/25 hp, 7 nonlethal, unconscious

Russ'K eyes the Oni warily for a moment before hastily grabbing a pearlescent wand and tending to his allies.

CLW on Radagast: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW on Darksid'Ious: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW on Florin: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW on BABS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

20 charges remaining.

He then pulls out his much newer wand of Longstrider and zaps himself.

48 charges remaining.

"Ouch..."

Bertha thanks Russ'K, and pulls out her own wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

35 charges remaining.

Russ'K holds out his wand of Longstrider for anyone that's interested. Other than a golden cap at one end, it's an otherwise non-descript wand made of some type of antler.

"If any a y'all can use this, give it a whack. It's great for outrunnin' dogs, cronies, badges... You name it."

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 This one for Radagast

After a few use of his wand, Darksid'Ious is better.
That was close !

He bows to Judge Heng.

You are a worthy opponent, Judge Heng.

Arboreal will do the healing listed above applied to Radagast and adds two extra charges of his own wand clw wand: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 2 = 12

He looks at Russ'K's wand with an approving nod "An excellent idea for those seeking to cover the ground to engage their prey. But I prefer to keep my distance thank you"

so 1 less charge fro the wands of Russ K and Darksidious 4 charges from Arboreal who is feeling his contributions have been a little lightweight so far

Florin sums it up.
"That was brutal........I'm still feeling the impact from that club."

"Yes, I am glad we prevailed rather quickly, as I might not have survived another hit. We had better move forward, though. Who knows what tests still lie ahead."

Who would like to take point?

I can.