GMTrex's PFS [Normal Mode] 5-07 Port Godless (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

"Wha'ever caused tha' scrum in the bath 'ouse made us all criminals, whethe' or no' we 'ad anything to wi' it. Goin' through the sewer tunnels is the bes' way for gettin' there quietly. I already found a ratha' discrete way into 'em." Tarri says. "Owlbears are kinda rare, so I don' think we'll make it overland."

"My apologies, but I'd hate for us to be underequipped to storm a compound of malicious summoners and wizards... or for the gear to be used against us in more sinister ways by the Legion.", Oriandor brushing off his delay.

"As much damage as it'll do to my clothing, I have to agree with our diminutive friend here.", nodding in agreement with Tarri. "If the Pure Legion are still on high alert, it wouldn't be out of the ordinary that any major action would get their attention."

"I have no issue with the sewer route, i think it is stealthy, albeit a bit worrisome to disease. I just want to make sure if we encounter the Legion again, are we killing, subduing, fleeing etc. "

If anyone has an purchases they'd like to make before the party moves on the compound, make them in your next post. I'll get us started tonight.

"I think the most prudent choice is fleeing and nonlethal force only if absolutely necessary when encountering the Pure Legion."

Purhasing 20 +1 mercy arrows for 3,320 gp (custom order boon).

Sounds good!

Kargen greets the others. "Good to see you didn't get taken by the Legion." He listens to what the other Pathfinders have found. "Sewers." He sighs.

"Ok, I guess that beats trying to out do the Pure Legion again. But we have to be quick."

Sneaking through the sewers from their hideout proves easy, effective, and without incident for the Pathfinders. Ahead is a set of shallow steps and a stout pair of double doors, the likely entrance to the Blackfire compound's lower depths. See map.

Tarri hops off Hugo and begins looking for anything that might cause an alarm inside the compound as she approaches the door. And traps, can't forget traps.

Perception: Take 10: 10 + 12 = 22 - +4 vs humans, +2 vs evil outsiders

Tarquin uses his wayfinder to see magical auras (detect magic) and keeps an open eye for any traps nearby. Navi does the same and is detecting evil auras at the same time while stealthily flying around.

perception Tarquin: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
perception Navi: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
taking 10 on stealth for Navi for 33

Oriandor uses his tail to hold onto a wand of shield as he follows the others. "Find anything?", he asks, noting that the others have the inspection route covered.

Nokazi scouts ahead 10 paces (30') following Navi stealthily while looking for traps on the floor, walls and ceiling. His longbow is drawn.

Stealth, T10: 10 + 15 = 25
Trapfinding, T10: 10 + 25 = 35

Which direction is Navi headed?

@ Nokazi: the entrance is ahead of Tarri. You're heading back the way the party came.

Navi lets out a cry of alarm just as Tarri steps forward towards the door. Suddenly the floor becomes an eruption of hundreds of shackled manacles in the 20 feet before the double doors. The manacles reach up to grab Tarri CMB: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 and chain her to the floor, tightening horribly! Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Successive damage in following rounds: 6d6 + 24 ⇒ (4, 3, 5, 4, 3, 3) + 24 = 46

Tarquin is currently in the 1st round of detect magic, and he detects magical auras to the south. You all have six rounds to save Tarri from death--let me know what you do!

Baal will use two of his pearls of power to restore the spell slots he used earlier, then will cast infernal healing from his wand to get back up to full hp, and lastly wait for Tarquin to tell him if he senses any magical auras from the door.

Edit: Ninja'd by GM, to save Tarri, Baal will cast Dispel Magic from one of his scrolls to try a targeted dispel against the trap.

Targeted Dispel: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Nokazi will attempt to disable the trap.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40

Nokazi rushes up and tries to disable the magical trap. After 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 rounds, he succeeds! By that time, however, Tarri is already down. Coupled with a couple jabs from the healing wand...?

"EGADS!" Fenrik will assist Nokazi in disabling the trap if that helps speeds things up...DD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Knowing the too many cooks idea, Oriandor uses what healing he has at his disposal and applies it to Tarri's foot.

Using Infernal Healing wand, so it'll activate on the 2nd round of the trap stuff

"This may sting, lil one!"

Aiding won't actually speed it up, but you can try doing it separately and beating Nokazi to it... 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Working on the other side, Fenrik actually takes longer to disable the trap. Oriandor manages to get some healing to Tarri, keeping her alive (but not conscious) by the end of the spell.

Tarri could, of course, simply attempt to free herself from the grapple. CMD 22, and you get six tries.

In the absence of other input, the manacles disappear after six more rounds, leaving Tarri unconscious but stable at -2hp.

Kargen watches the halfling struggle against the bonds and the others try to free her. While they're working quickly, he judges it's not quickly enough. He draws his wand of CLW and taps Tarri with it's magic, thankful there are no Pure Legionnaires near.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Probably more as we figure out how long it takes for her to get out.

do we get her out?

Tarri could, of course, simply attempt to free herself from the grapple. CMD 22, and you get six tries.

I believe we are waiting for Tarri to make 6 CMD checks to escape. Tarri will need more than two taps from CLW and infernal healing.

The trap snares Tarri initially, but she manages to squeeze free as the shackles shrink to halfling size. She then scampers away from the chained area. "Damned bloody chains, load o arse," she says.

CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Tarri breaks her way free! After about a minute, the rattling chains disappear, leaving a clear way to the doors beyond.

"A weird trap to be sure. Best be careful for any others. And if everyone could try to be as silent as possible, we might have surprise on our side." Tarquin says and sends Navi up ahead again to scout.

stealth Navi: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29
perception Navi: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

perception Tarquin +2 in case of traps: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
taking 10 for stealth which comes up to a 11 I think. Again detect evil on Navi and detect magic on Tarquin.

While Tarquin and Navi check the door, Kargen casts several spells to prepare for when they enter the Blackfire Adepts' compound. Once he's finishes, he says "Alright, let's open it."

Cast See Invisibility and Shield of Faith. +2 to AC, and can see invisible.

Tarquin detects abjuration magic in the area, but otherwise finds nothing to prevent the opening of the door. After Kargen casts a couple of spells, the doors are opened onto a long hallway with stairs at the far end and many doors on both sides. Another hallway extends to the left as well.

Oriandor slinks forward against the wall, then peeks around the corner for anything interesting.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Tarquin stands still a moment to study the aura.

Whoops, sorry GM, missed the aura; Oriandor would wait until it was identified, [ooc]Alarm after all, before progressing![/ooc]

Nokazi scouts along with Oriandor after the aura is identified.

Stealth, T10: 10 + 15 = 25
Trapfinding, T10: 10 + 25 = 35

Alarm it is indeed.

Oriandor and Kargen peek down the hallway leading off east, and spot a limp form manacled to a table as well as a candle burning with an odd purple light on the table beyond. Simultaneously, a thunderous roar--not unlike the screaming of a thousand lions--echoes from somewhere in the compound. It sounds oddly... delighted.

Tarri jumps a bit at the cacophony, once again mounted on Hugo. "They know we're 'ere, we 'ave ta be fast now," she says, remaining in the rear, listening for sounds of enemies approaching.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 - +4 vs humans, +2 vs evil outsiders

"Well there goes the sneaking in part. And if we get overwhelmed with attackers? Anyone but Legionnaires get the sharp end of it....correct?"

@GM: Assuming that the alarm wasn't triggered... only because we would have waited first if it was identified. I ask only because I do have a scroll of dispel magic for such a situation. But that's my assumption, if you wish to progress otherwise, then we just gotta hurry!

"Then let's not waste time!", Oriandor casting dispel magic to see what other magical traps may be lurking in the hallway.

@ Oriandor, the alarm spell was triggered at the same time as the black tentacles manacles trap, but isn't your typical alarm spell. Save your dispel.

Hearing voices in the hallway, a guard pokes his head out of an alcove by the stairs and--seeing the approaching party--gives a cry of alarm before blowing on a whistle three times!

Round I - bold may act!

1. Nokazi, Tarquin
2. Guard
3. Kargen, Tarri, Fenrik, Baal, Oriandor

Ahh I see, thanks for clarifying! Double whoops!

Fenrik must have dropped his brandy flask when inits were rolled, seriously he rolled a 1...

Nokazi swiftly studies the guard and uses new acquired mercy arrows to put him unconscious. He clicks his boot heels twice to hastily attack.

Free action boots of speed, swift action declare studied target and full attack. He has improved precise shoot to negate cover and concealment.

ranged, DA, RS, studied target, haste attack: 1d20 + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 32
nonlethal dmg: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 15 + (6) = 28

arrow 2: 1d20 + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
nonlethal dmg: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 15 + (1) = 18

arrow 3: 1d20 + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
nonlethal dmg: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 15 + (5) = 21

arrow 4: 1d20 + 12 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 14
nonlethal dmg: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (5) = 24

Nokazi first shot drops the guard (the second shot would kill him, nonlethal or no; I assume you stop firing).

Round I - bold may act!
1. Nokazi, Tarquin
2. Guard (unconscious, 28 nonlethal)
3. Kargen, Tarri, Fenrik, Baal, Oriandor

Yes, we are still in initiative. :)

Tarquin swallows one of his extracts and suddenly moves with great speed. He runs up to the intersection and waits there for any further action.

Expeditious retreat potion. Still under the effect of mutagen, so ac is 21 atm

The bathhouse fight was at least 5 hours ago, so probably not still under the effects of the same mutagen. You had plenty of time to mix up a new one, though, and drink it before the party started.

Tarquin drinks a vial and hears the sound of spell-coming from the east. At the same time, a dimensional door opens and a hulking, woolly, horned monstrosity with massive claws and cloven hooves emerges from it. The creature gives another roar of delight--this must be what you heard earlier--and prepares to charge the tiefling. Knowledge (the Planes) to identify.

Party is up!

Round I - bold may act!
1. Nokazi, Tarquin
2. Guard (unconscious, 28 nonlethal), ???
3. Kargen, Tarri, Fenrik, Baal, Oriandor

With sword in hand Fenrik double moves to get next to the Tiefling.

"Now this looks to be a challenge. Let's see what it can do!"
Tarquin almost charges forward but stops at the last moment as he looks at his allies and realizes they would not be able to keep up with him should he need assistance.

Instead he grins and indicates the creature should come to him with his finger while he steps around the corner and imbibes an extract, shoots a medlance from his wrist and uses it on himself, meanwhile his pointed tail retrieves an iron flask from his bandolier and passes it to his other hand.

Swallow alchemical allocation extract as standard and shield extract through medlance as a move action. Using tail to retrieve potion of heroism and pass it to my free hand so I can imbibe it next round as a move action. Don't think the creature can charge us now right as I am behind the corner and there is a set of stairs in between. AC is now 24.

Kargen sprints forward with the others. He stops as the others approach the intersection and draws an arrow. He waits for the beast to show itself.

Knowledge, Planes: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

Baal moves up to the rest of the group and as he is moving, draws a scroll from his pack.

"Wait for me before going, I've got haste for several of us!" Baal says to the assembled fighters

who wants Haste, it's only a scroll, so myself and four others get it for five rounds, starting next one!

Also, if he gets to make a kn(Planes check)
Kn Planes!: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Nokazi clicks his heels once and readies his bow to fire verses hostile target. Deactivates haste boots. I'll accept your haste scroll.

who wants Haste

This is well chosen. It's about to get deadly, and fast.

@ Tarquin, that's fine. I wonder what you'll do when that medlance runs out! :)

The bulk of the party gets into position, preparing for the battle ahead. Nokazi readies an arrow for the first creature to attack the group (I assume that's what you mean?).

Round I - bold may act!
1. Nokazi, Tarquin
2. Guard (unconscious, 28 nonlethal), ???
3. Kargen, Tarri, Fenrik, Baal, Oriandor

"Sure, speed me up."

I can just buy them again since I got them from a chronicle and it was unlimited. Otherwise easy shield pots for 50 a pop in move actions. When I have the cash, poisoners gloves on my familiar that uses it on me ^^.

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"Haste would be a wonderful addition for me."