GMTrex's PFS [Normal Mode] 3-03 Ghenett Manor Gauntlet (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

Quarr steps back into the closed doors. He quickly begins to dig in his pack as he produces a vial. His hands shake slightly Last time I did this it went horribly wrong due to the Ruby Sage.

Without giving it another though Quarr drinks the green smoking vial. He hunches over as if in pain as his muscles seem to bulge. They keep bulging as if his skin will soon tear. His body creaks and snaps as new joints begin to form in a horrid fashion. The little gnome lets out a shrill scream momentarily as his transformation finishes. One of his wings seems to have doubled in size as he stands back up.

He breaths heavily as his hulking rigid form looks up with one drooped green eye and one larger red eye. His hair seems to have grown to an incredible length as it runs halfway down his back now.

Drink Mutagen for +4 dex; -2 wis; +2 AC

Cott begins casting a spell.

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As Cott begins casting, the creatures... unfold?... into larger forms within their ceremonial garb. Seven hulking figures advance to assault the party.

Round I - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Things
3. Kali, Cott

Cott, you've started casting your spell, it will finish during your first turn, leaving you with a standard action remaining (essentially a surprise round left).

Man you roll me the worst initiatives

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Edit: I'm dumb-not taking that feat.
"Fear not, Pathfinders! We'll escort these fishy fiends to the same fate as their brethren outside!" Khakil cries out. Battle Cry

He counts each threat as they approach, drawing in a deep breath and closing his eyes for but a moment to collect his resolve. He begins a poetic haiku to Inspire Courage in his companions:

"Here stand we, the Few,
Do not forget your own skill,
Quality Prevails."

Total bonus of +3 to both attack and damage to the party.

+2 Moral bonus to attack/damage.

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Round 1

Skybek takes his battleaxe and swings it at the fish creature next to him (big brown fish).

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

"Ahh dannae like the smell o' fish! Ahh hope yae'll excuse me frae severin fish heads!"

Skybek's axe slices right through the mass of robes with nary an effect!

Round I - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Things
3. Kali, Cott

"Aye, something seems fishy here! Mae axe passed richt through the beastie!"

Edit: Ok, sorry but I am keeping the feat after all. GMTrex, if you allow it I'd like to reissue that swift action

"Fear not, Pathfinders! We'll escort these fishy fiends to the same fate as their brethren outside!" Khakil cries out. Battle Cry

Still +2 Moral bonus to attack/damage, but you can reroll a failed saving throw.

Quarr quickly produces one of his vials. He gives it a quick shake as the vial begins to hiss and scream violently. He hurls the bomb at the ceremonial hulking figure.

Fire Bomb Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 17
damage: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 6) + 4 + 1 = 18

Precise Bomb to not target 4 friendlies
Point Blank Shot
DC 17 reflex save for Splash Damage

Quarr, which one are you throwing your bomb at? Please specify your target (Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, or Brown).

Opps thought I typed it. I will target purple

Cool, thanks!

The figures advance, some clambering atop the table, others simply reaching from the distance. All of the shed their fancy clothing, revealing hideous bodies of stitched-together masses of flesh from an untold number of individual creatures. Kn Arcana. Each strikes at various members of the party--one even retreating to allow others a chance to attack.

Damage @ Cott: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 3) + 5 = 15

A flurry of fetid fists comes for Jenny, Cott, Kali, and Skybek; however, only Cott actually comes away from the ordeal with a broken nose. Additionally, Kali identifies one more form as illusory (purple).

Round I - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Things
3. Kali, Cott (33/48hp)

Flurry of Blows, +1 extra for 1 Ki, against whichever surimi-monster wounded Cott; if it turns out that that's not one I can reach with a 5-foot step, I default to Green (and bear in mind my unarmed attacks count as magic).

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
damage on hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

BAM!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage on hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

HAI-YAH!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
damage on hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Does Cott know which fishenstein connected with him?

@ Cott, not really. Hard to tell when they all punch you at once (I rolled you a Will save, you didn't pass).
@ Kali, the table is difficult terrain for somebody of your size until you're atop it, so I'd need either a move action or an Acrobatics check. Doesn't matter terribly now (see below) but for future reference.

Kali gets in a kick on the green-tinged figure and almost throws her hip out of alignment, as there's nothing to connect to.

Round I - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Things
3. Kali, Cott (33/48hp)

Round 2

Skybek moves east with his axe and attempts to land a hit with the next creature (the pink one).

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

"Stay still and lemmae hit yae, fish fiend!"

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Khakil sneers with a stop to his poetic verse.

"I should have known. This place was more likely to be filed with tricks and traps than ambushes." He says under his breath.

I am unsure if this will work...but here it goes:

With a huff, Khakil tries a technique he rarely uses. He begins to do a jig and tries to capture the attention of his comrades.

"These are naught but figments, my friends! Do not let them trick you so; pay attention to me and the real being will become clear!"

Perform (Oratory): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 Distraction to Disbelieve the possible illusions.

"LOOK AT ME, DAMMIT!"

Khakil will take this in place of his saving throw if it works. This ends Inspire Courage, but battle cry still provides a +1 to attack rolls for 9 more rounds.

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Knowledge Arcana to Identify: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Quarr hurls another bomb at the lumbering creatures.

Target northern edge of blue creature so that splash damage hits red one also.

Fire Bomb Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 26
damage: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 6) + 4 + 1 = 18

Precise Bomb to not target 4 friendlies
Point Blank Shot
DC 17 reflex save for Splash Damage

Cott finishes casting his spell, and dark clouds fill the interior of the hall high above. With a nearly deafening crash of thunder, a bright lance of lightning flashes down into one of the fishensteins. (Blue)

Electricity Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5) = 13 Reflex 16 to halve

He orders Jenny to attack the one closest to her (Red) and she steps forward then lashes at it with tooth and claw.

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Cott casts another spell and hurls a ball of ice at yet another foe.(Orange)

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
ice damage: 5d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 6, 6) + 2 = 28

Finally Cott draws his club and shield, ready to bash the next fish thing that tries taking a swipe at him.

Call Lightning if you need a link to the spell

Pathfinders fling spells, bombs, and strikes in every direction and the banquet hall becomes a cacophony of explosive noise. While Khakil's distraction doesn't quite work (it's not an attack spell) six of the creatures disappear from sight a moment later anyway.

Only Cott's lightning and Quarr's bomb seem to have had any effect--the lightning seems to have invigorated the blue-tinged creature rather than harm it, while Quarr's fire has burnt several key pieces of sinew and slowed it somewhat.

Still, it doesn't hesitate to attack, striking again at the wild-man and landing another heavy blow. It retreats slightly to the end of the table, leg-like limbs casting golden dinner plates and silver cutlery in all directions.

Slam @ Cott: 1d20 + 13 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 1 + 1 = 21 HIT Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 1) + 5 = 14

Round II - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Golem (15 dmg, [4])
3. Kali, Cott (19/48hp)

Cott takes a step back towards the door, more than willing to let someone else take the next hit.

He sheaths his club and casts another spell (produce flame.) His hand bursts into flames and he hurls a modest ball of fire at the fishfleshgolem.

Ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
fire damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

He orders Jenny to attack again and she moves forward to slash at the monster.

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

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Kali charges across the table at the wretch, ending with a kick reminiscent in multiple ways of a catapult hurling its payload.

I charge across the table.

Punishing Kick: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Our chum here must make a DC 17 Fortitude save or be knocked prone - and if it does, the following will happen to it:

Vicious Stomp: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Oh well, I tried! Cott-if the+2 in your calculations is from inspire courage, then you don't get any of those additions in round 2: only a +1 to attack from battle cry.

Khakil comes to a halt in his performance again, switching gears back to inspire courage.

"The truth is revealed,
It's still a grotesque monster,
Abomination."

+2 to attack and damage again.

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Yep, it was. My mistake. All those +2's should be +1's.

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And none for damage

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Round II

Skybek tired of chasing illusions runs west and attacks the remaining fiend.

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

"Wid yae stay put, yae fiendish fish! We dannae want tae damage the hoose mair than we already hae!"

Alright. Guess I had a mistaken understanding of how lingering performance works

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Quarr pull forth a crossbow from his back as he levels a shot at the beast.

+1 light crossbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 11

Khakil started a new performance (distraction) so the effects of the old one end.

Kali charges the beast and delivers a powerful kick, but the creature seems wholly unaffected. As she runs it, a fist catches her in the face.

Slam (AoO) @ Kali: 1d20 + 13 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 1 + 1 = 25 HIT Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 4) + 5 = 16

Jenny also closes in, slashing with a talon but not causing any harm. The sharp of eye observe that her talons seem unable to effectively pierce the creature's necrotic hide. Cott conjures up a ball of flame and hurls it at the creature, but it doesn't seem any more bothered by the fire than it already is. 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 Skybek joins the fray as Khakil resumes his inspiring chants, but is unable to properly aim his blow. Finally, Quarr pulls out a crossbow and tags the creature, doing less damage than he hoped but still hit effectively.

@ Quarr, what's the second +1 from? +1 from the weapon enchant and +2 to from the bard, but I'm lost on the other +1. And isn't it a d6 for a small creature?

The creature, unable to reach Quarr, goes after the already-injured Kali.

Slam @ Kali: 1d20 + 13 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 1 + 1 = 23 HIT Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11

Round III - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Fishenstein (21 dmg, [8])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

EDIT: The AoO and attack should go to Kali, not Jenny, since she's up first in initiative and provoked as well. My bad.

Cott and Jenny press the attack. Cott hurls another ball of flame and Jenny launches herself at the fleshthing with savage abandon.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Fire damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10
damage: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

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Round III

"Noo that Ahh can see yae, Ahh can tell that yae willnae last long!"

Skybek strikes his battleaxe down in a punishing blow to the fish fiend!

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15

Cott hurls fire once more, and once more it seems to have no observable effect. Jenny goes to town with all her natural assets, but only the second talon seems to do anything--and even that does very little. Skybek, on the other hand, scores a massive hit!

Still, the creature looks very much alive. 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Round III - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Fishenstein (41 dmg, [1.5])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

Gah! Yes. That's what I get for typing it quickly at work. It is indeed 1d6.

Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 6

+1 from weapon; +2 from Khali; and +1 from point blank shot

ROUND IV

Skybek, looks like you counted round 2 twice-that should be your round 4 action.

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@ Quarr: no worries, that's why I ask! Didn't think about PBS, thanks. Damage revised below.

Although it's a nice gesture, Khakil's spell has no effect on the creature!

Round III - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Fishenstein (36dmg, [1.5])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

"Gah-will someone fillet that thing already!?"

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Kali's head rings with agony, and she flashes a glance at the others. Wow, I just noticed everyone else in the party is a potential healer.

1: I spend another Ki point to gain +4 AC for 1 round.

2: I try to get away from this thing, preferably 4 squares back to just past Quarr, then quaff a potion of mage armor if I can.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
2nd Acrobatics if needed: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

A 19 isn't nearly enough to beat its CMD, but fortunately you only ever provoke an AoO from any particular enemy once (due to movement anyway) in a given round. Your initial 29 will do just fine.

Kali somersaults down the table, also scattering expensive place settings everywhere, and chugs a potion. A field of force surrounds her body!

Round IV - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek, Quarr
2. Fishenstein (36dmg, [1.5])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

EDIT: I had assumed Kali's base speed was 40. Since it is not and Acrobatics requires half speed, I've moved you 15 feet instead of 20. You should have access to edit the map, by the way.

Quarr lowers his crossbow as he grasps at another familiar vial. He hurls the concoction at the beast.

Fire Bomb Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 + 2 = 14
damage: 3d6 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 14

Precise Bomb to not target 4 friendlies
Point Blank Shot
DC 17 reflex save for Splash Damage

Quarr hucks another explosive and the creature is finally starting to sport some serious injuries!

2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 In it's current state, it decides going after Kali isn't worth it and attacks the dwarf instead! The thwack of rotting flesh against the Caileanite's torso definitely cracks a few ribs.

Slam @ Skybek: 1d20 + 13 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 1 + 1 = 32 HIT Damage: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 7) + 5 = 17

Round IV - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek (40/57hp), Quarr
2. Fishenstein (50 dmg, [2])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

@ Khakil, you may have missed this, but a Knowledge (Arcana) roll might help you figure out what's going on.

I tried earlier and only got a 12, but if you'll allow me to do it again:
Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

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So you did; saw Quarr's but not yours, sorry. Sadly I have to take the first check. :/

For lack of any better options, Cott and Jenny keep doing what little they can to get through the beast's defenses.

Ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
fire damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Talon: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16
damage: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

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For lack of any better options, Cott and Jenny keep doing what little they can to get through the beast's defenses.

Healing me would be a good option.

2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 Jenny makes a scrape with a talon, her other weapons scrabbling off the creature's tough exterior, while Cott heaps on even more flame!

Round IV - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek (40/57hp), Quarr
2. Fishenstein (52 dmg, [2.8])
3. Kali (7/34hp), Cott (19/48hp)

ROUND V

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Knowledge, Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Can Skybek identify this creature?

Round IV

Skybek channels energy in a 30 foot radius attempting to heal all of his companions. The smell of good strong ale wafts through the air.

"Mighty Cayden Cailean, Ahh ask that yae restore oor strength when we're nae feelin sae well! Ahh think that's richt noo!"

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) = 10

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Khakil calls down some grease (along with some excellent alliteration) and Skybek calls down some healing. The party members feel their wounds begin to close, but the fishenstein still stands tall atop the table!

Round IV - bold may act!
1. Khakil, Skybek (50/57hp), Quarr
2. Fishenstein (52 dmg, [2.8])
3. Kali (17/34hp), Cott (29/48hp)

Khakil throws a temper tantrum.

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