GMTrex's PFS [Standard] Echoes of the Everwar Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

Mrachni stands toward the back, glowering down at the creature menacingly.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41

Even the High Priest of Sarenrae steps away from Mrachni...

Okay, so here's where the social skills really break down. Technically speaking, not considering the order of operations here, Mrachni alters his attitude to friendly via Intimidate, which means that the DC for answering a question is 10+Cha+mods, and this is DEFINITELY an answer that could result in punishment (meaning you've still failed to convince him to answer you). But beyond that, the Intimidate skill is ultimately based on some kind of threat, but this guy doesn't fear death... so what exactly is he intimidated by?

The tries not to look at Mrachni, and his voices shakes ever so slightly as he replies. "We are legion. Brackett and his minions pay for their crimes even as we... converse."

Did Skybek or Quinn's Diplomacy Check work before Mrachni's Intimidation check was attempted?

Omrax will join the questioning if the man has not responded to Mrachni's pleasantries.

Who is Brackett and where are he and his minions?

diplomacy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31

We best get moving if innocent lives are at stake.

Did Skybek or Quinn's Diplomacy Check work before Mrachni's Intimidation check was attempted?

Most definitely not. They still failed even after.

The man breaks his calm and stares at Omrax in genuine surprise. He then checks to see if he is wearing a wayfinder. "You... are his minions? And you are here... he meets his doom within..."

The Venture Captain who summoned you is named Brackett Balentiir, sorry, my bad for the mix-up. Brackett is over in Almas.

Omrax fights back the urge to smack the man back into unconsciousness, but does not stop any others.

"We must make haste for this fool has naught more to tell us!"

He rushes to the door (activating his divine bond).

Sareth nods. NOW it's time for the spell. "indeed Omrax, may the Light of Sarenrae shine bright on the Inheritor sword."

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Two sphinx statues flank the approach to the main portico of the Pathfinder Lodge. The windowless, white limestone structure rises two-stories, surrounded on all sides by date palm trees, which stir softly in the nighttime breeze. Three copper-bound doors gleam in the light provided by two oil lamps hung from the portico’s columns. Fresh bloodstains tell of a struggle here, after which several bodies were dragged inside across the flagstones.

Long-used to adventuring together, the party executes their standard procedure for opening doors and kicks it open.

Two fireplaces struggle to illuminate this large room, but still manage to highlight a woven tapestry of gold and blue silk dominating the west wall. A couple of damaged tables and broken or overturned chairs fill most of the eastern half of the room. In the northeast corner stands a decorative clay urn, while another lies smashed to the south. Burnished copper-bound doors etched with hieroglyphs mark exits along every wall.

Map updated.

Omrax concentrates into the large room and doors beyond (60' range, possibly thru thin walls/doors) and scans for evil auras.

If they are not on this floor, the stairs may be our next best option. Are any of thou skilled in tracking? The blood may lead us to our missing liege.

"Ahh'm nae tracker, but Ahh fear this blood belongs tae oor venture captain. Let's search quickly, but we dannae hae much time tae blether."

Skybek looks around the room for clues, trying to determine what happened to the venture captain.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Sareth lends his eyes to the search:

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

"Aye, Sareth. Even wid yer keen sight, it daesae look like yer seein anything different frae me! Wid twa fireplaces burnin aboot, it maks me think that somebody cannae be tae far awa. I'd keep yer weapon oot!"

"Weapon out and arm ready my friend. Let us look thoroughly through the rest of it."

Although he again feels no evil presence here, Omrax does set off another glyph! The massive concussion really rings in the eardrums the second time around, too.

Sonic Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5 to each

As if on cue, six more cultists spring from the very stone walls with scimitars at the ready! A sickly green paste glints along each blade's edge...

Quicker than their foes, the Pathfinders rush into battle!

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Quinn, Mrachni, Sareth, Omrax, Skybek
2. Cultists

If everyone could also specify your current HP total, considering Heroes Feast, two sonic attacks of 5 dmg each since we started, any injuries in the last battle, and any healing, I would appreciate it.

Omrax staggers from the concussive blast of noise.

He was down 1hp after lay-hands, so now is down 6hp total (all temp hp are gone from feast). Divine Bond active.

More traps and brigands? We do not have time for such nonsense!

Seeing the green paste, he suspects his plea is futile, but he makes it nonetheless.

Surrender before we are forced to enact lethal justice to thee!"

He 5' steps and slashes at the closest brigand in the red bandanna.

Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 32
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 20
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 19
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 18
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 18
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 19

Skybek's Hitpoints: 112/112

As the battle commences, Skybek casts Bull's Strength upon himself.

"Cayden Cailean, gie me the strength tae be super strong just like yae!"

Skybek's Hitpoints: 102/112

Sareth is at 89/102.

Sareth steps boldy. "Sarenrae, I pray to you that this battle show the strength of our hearts and the weakness of our enemies!"

Casting Prayer and stepping in.

I've added the 2 buffs to the map, Prayer and Protection from Evil

Sareth, shouldn't the temporary HP from heroes' feast be 1d8+5, not 1d8+10? It's +1 per two caster levels.

HP 83/83, 2 temporary hit points remaining.

Mrachni steps into the room and roars: "For the Swordmistress!" Dazzling Display. Should get the four front ones.

Intimidate (prayer): 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 21 + 1 = 35

You're correct. My bad. Which technically means Sareth would be 5 few HP, as would everyone else. If GM allows, that would mean I'd have cast a CLW before entering. CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 x 1.5 = 13. Correct HP is 97/102

Removed 5hp from Omrax as well. I thought that food tasted TOO good, Sareth! :)

Omrax smiles at Mrachni

Indeed! She will not forsake us as long as we stand resolute, Sir Mrachni!

75/80 HP

Quinn is quick to dance into the room and hop onto one of the tables to start slashing at the cultist in blue.
Razor's kiss

Scimitar: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

It was pretty tasty!

Omrax buries his sword in one man's gut before the armor takes the rest. Across the room, Quinn's razored blade bites through the man's breastplate. Skybek hopes to do the same in a moment and asks strength from his god.

The cultists prepare to enter the fray in force, flinching at Mrachni's towering shout and Sareth's twisting magic. Their blades screech harmlessly along Omrax's heavy armor; Quinn is not so lucky as two nicks, pulsating with dire energy and slick with poison, find his neck and underarm in the melee.

Red @ Omrax: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 - 1 = 24 MISS
Purple @ Omrax: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 - 1 = 17 MISS
Orange @ Omrax: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 1 = 21 MISS

Blue @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 27 THREAT Confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 26 CONFIRMED Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11 plus Negative Energy: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 1, 1, 3) = 13 DC 17 Will for half plus make a Fortitude save vs poison
Yellow @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 - 1 = 23 MISS
Green @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 1 + 2 = 25 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus Negative Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6) = 14 DC 17 Will for half plus make a Fortitude save vs poison

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (30[44]/80 hp, 2 Fort saves), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (red @ 20 dmg, shaken; blue @ 12 dmg, shaken; yellow shaken, purple shaken)

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Map flashed but loaded fine for me.

Omrax does not hear any plea for surrender, so continues to press his attack with a trio of slashes on red (next orange).

You choose poorly. Both in motives and deities.

Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast, prayer: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 = 27
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 19
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast, prayer: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 = 27
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 19
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast, prayer: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 = 26
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 21
Omrax confirm-3: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 = 15
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 14

Mrachni steps forward, joining his comrades in the fray. If one of orange or purple is shaken and already injured, I'll focus that one first. Keep in mind that Shatter Defenses means that if they're still shaken, my first hit on one makes him flat-footed to my subsequent attacks until the end of my NEXT turn.

Slice: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Slash: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Skybek steps forward and power attacks the cultist in blue with the strength of a bull.

Crimzor, cold iron battleaxe +1: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 27

Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18

"Ahh dannae ken what yae're dae'n here in the lodge, but if yae want tae live, Ahh'd start explainin richt noo.."

will wait to see the results before committing to an action. Otherwise it'll be an overly complex trail of conditionals.

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Pathfinder blades bite deep into cultist flesh! Omrax's sparring partner is unable to withstand his fury, and the swordsman moves on to the next. Meanwhile Mrachni and Skybek each land a heavy blow.

Is the map working for you, Sareth?

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (30[44]/80 hp, 2 Fort saves), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (blue @ 31 dmg, shaken; yellow shaken; purple @ 11 dmg, shaken; orange @ 21 dmg)

Too much to hope that being on the table would get me out of flank? =P I know, not a 5' tall table.

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 58/80
Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 37/80
Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 And at least one failed poison save

Quinn tries to dance faster feeling the poison coursing through his veins now.
Rain of Blows, +2 to AC, attack rolls, and reflex saves

Scimitar on Blue: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

[dice="Haste" on Blue]1d20+15+2[/dice]
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Iterative on Blue: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Bite on Blue: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

"by Sarenrae's glory let me through!"

30' Sanctuary spell. all enemies must make a DC 18 will save to attack any of us. The effect is eliminated for an all that attacks an enemy.

Sareth then moves to directly south of Quinn

"Quinn keep it together just a little longer!" Sareth braves the crowd and moves to just south of Quinn.

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Quinn, did you include the +4 save vs poison from feast?

I did not! Forgot it provided that! So a 24 and an 18. Might be a little better!

Don't get poisoned, Quinn!

Sarenrae's graces staves off the poison! The kitsune's flashing scimitar does away with another assailant and he turns his attention to the next.

The man kicks away a chair and slides behind Quinn for a better position. The din of battle rings all down the room, but the cultist fail to take any more Pathfinder blood.

Will: 4d20 ⇒ (7, 16, 7, 17) = 47

Yellow @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 17 MISS
Green @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 - 1 = 14 MISS

Purple @ Mrachni: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 - 1 = 9 MISS

Orange @ Omrax: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 1 = 24 MISS

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (37/80 hp), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (yellow shaken; purple @ 11 dmg, shaken; orange @ 21 dmg)

Omrax smiles as two of the foes drop.

Strong work,team. Have at them and beware their dank blades!"

5' step, and 3 slices of Orange

Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 23
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 16
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 20
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 21
Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 13
for pa: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 18

Mrachni continues to swing his deadly blade in an arc of judgment. Targeting the same one as last time first, since he's flat-footed to my attacks (assuming he was shaken when I hit him last round). Then targeting another shaken one, if available.

Boop: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 36
Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage: 2d10 + 16 ⇒ (5, 10) + 16 = 31

Boop: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Round 2

Skybek introduces to the yellow cultist to his axe Crimzor with a power attack.

"That wasnae very kind o' yae tae poison yer blades. Dae yae nae think that is kinda cheatin?! Ahh didnae tell yae this, but Crimzor daesnae like cheaters!"

The Battleaxe, Crimzor: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18

The Battleaxe, Crimzor: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

Casting defensively, can't fail for a level 2.

"Quinn, fight on with mended sinew."

1.5 x CMW: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 7) + 10 = 20 so heal 30 HP. Not bad for CMW

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Omrax cuts down another cultist and Mrachni nearly lays low the next. Skybek buries his axe in yet another so deep he has difficulty pulling it back out for the next swing. Meanwhile, Sareth attends to Quinn's weeping wounds.

Round III -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (67/80 hp), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (yellow @ 18 dmg, shaken; purple @ 53 dmg, shaken;)

Quinn nods his thanks and grins as he continues his tabletop swashbuckling!

Scimitar on Yellow!: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

[dice="Haste" on Yellow!]1d20+15+2[/dice]
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Iterative on Yellow!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

tabletop swashbuckling

I see what you did there...

Quinn throws his blade in dramatic fashion! Geysers of blood go everywhere! The cultists can't seem to get their rhythm, inhibited by Sareth's magicks and their own poor training.

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Yellow @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 - 1 = 19
Green @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 - 1 = 16
Purple @ Quinn: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 1 = 19

Round IV -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (67/80 hp), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (yellow @ 49 dmg; purple @ 53 dmg)

Quinn sees the tide turning again and smiles. "That's right, gents, just focus on me here. Haha! Take this!"

All on Yellow unless he drops. Then will go for green.
Scimitar: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 35
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

Haste: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 33
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11

Iterative: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 35
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
Of course, when I'm not keening my blade, I get three would-be threats...

Omrax will move up to engage the purple cloak.

As thou can see, thy plans crumble and allies drop. Stand down or perish!"

Omrax +3 EO keen longsword,pa, feast, PRAYER: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 = 22
for pa,prayer: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 22

Edit: thanks Sareth - I keep forgetting to put prayer in my macro

Don't forget Prayer!

Sareth closes in and swings upward at the man with the purple bandanna: ATK: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20 for DMG if hit: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Mrachni continues to swing, his stolid face reflecting nothing of his inner thoughts. If they would but yield... yet they never do. Do they fear their masters that much, or is it that they fear their illusion of control would be shattered? If purple goes down, he'll step forward and focus yellow, then green.

Boop: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11

Slash: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14

Quinn cuts down one flanker and promptly turns to make twin incisions on the other. Omrax stuffs his sword in the nearest attacker's throat, like a pike through an over-ripe peach. The man dies with a gurgle. Mrachni and Sareth converge on the last standing with deadly intent, and red stains run deep through his green tunic...

He's got one hit point left! DO IT SKYBEK!!!

Round IV -- bold may act!
1. Quinn (67/80 hp), Mrachni (85/83 hp), Sareth (97/102 hp), Omrax (92/103 hp), Skybek (102/112)
2. Cultists (green @ 55 dmg)