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

Game Master Andrew Trexler

Doh sorry wrong "Om" character.

Clearly you need my browser extension for its alias auto-selection feature. :)

Mrachni remains silent, his questions being asked by others.

I'm using the extension, but I don't see the autoselection feature. I still accidentally post as my DM alias.

I am using an extension as well...not sure if yours, but if so thanks. Like Sareth, not sure how it helps with alias.

"Ahh'm wonderin if yae ken aboot ana meat eatin plant beasties in Cheliax? Ahh dannae care tae meet anither dwarf eatin plant in mae life, they yae very much."

"As fer other questions, Ahh was wonderin aboot Zuberi and his relationship wid Meskhenent. Did Zuberi get along with his agent? Did he suspect his agent was up tae naughty stuff and decide tae collapse her wee fortress??" h

Sareth, which version are you running?

Omrax, mine's the only one I know of. Check your version — Chrome should be on 1.1.9 and Firefox on 1.27. :)

"And do we know what sort of enchantment is on the ring? I can do a little detection and suss out its nature if we even have that information. As well as if there are any carnivorous plants and flora to be wary of. Good call, Skybek."

Balentiir again shakes his head. "I'm sorry to send you in blind, but we really just don't know at this point. How Meskhenet died is a mystery, as is the nature of her ring." The venture-captain coughs uncomfortably. "As for the flora and fauna, I expect agents as experienced as you to be able to handle anything in the field. And take good notes."

***

The Magnimarian tradeship ship sailed on the evening tide, and put the expedition team ashore at the small port of Macini. From their, the imperial roads of Cheliax took them to a provincial capital of Belde, where they hired river transport up the Maiestas River to the old ruin known as the Collapsed Halls.

The Collapsed Halls are aptly named--where once a wilderness fortress stood is now nothing more than a rubble-filled crater overgrown with scrub brush swaying gently in the mid-morning air. Not even the scavengers seem interested in picking it over.

"Yes, experienced Pathfinder such as we should be able to adapt to whatever is thrown at us. But it is wisdom to always know as much as we can before we set off."

***

Upon arrival at the ruins, Quinn lifts his nose to sniff the air and turns his gaze for a way in. Or at the very least a means to their goal.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

"anything Quinn?"

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Omrax waits for the Kitsune to report. He will scan for evil while waiting, not expecting to detect any at the surface.

He pauses in silent meditation before continuing.

• I will have faith in the Inheritor. I will channel her
strength through my body. I will shine in her legion,
and I will not tarnish her glory through base actions.

• I will never abandon a companion, though I will honor
sacrifice freely given.

A survey of the ruins from atop a low hillock reveals only one location of interest amid the mass of broken stone and rotting wood: a set of long-shattered trap doors, presumably leading to an old cellar--possible still intact.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Looks like down we go. "I wonder what truly led to this being a ruin?" Sareth snaps a wand out of his bracer. It comes out with shocking speed. He casts both Protection from Evil and Detect Undead. They each only last a minute, but better to have it and not need it.

Sareth has a ton of items that have been sitting on his sheet. I need to start using them. I feel like Red Mage from 8-Bit.

Unless anyone objects, Sareth opens the door.

Quinn detects for magical auras on the trap doors and does a quick check for any traps before heading down. He keeps a dancing lights effect going to light the way as the party goes.

Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

"Be wary," rumbles Mrachni, pointing to the ground, "tracks of wolves."

Quinn does not even look up from his work. "Well, definitely could be... I really shouldn't finish that statement, should I?"

Omrax draws his longsword and calls forth a divine spirit to inhabit the blade.

By the Inheritor, bless this blade.

divine bond +2 and holy

Omrax draws his longsword and calls forth a divine spirit to inhabit the blade.

By the Inheritor, bless this blade.

"That's a most impressive trick. Ahh can tell that yer Inheritor likes swords. Mae deity always blesses mae ale. Its time like this, that Ahh'm glad tae hang aboot with someone whae worships Iomedae. Can Ahh offer yae a wee nip?"

Omrax looks genuinely concerned at the dwarf's offer.

After a short pause, he responds.

Thy offer is most gracious, Sir Skybek. Yet by my oath to Iomedae, I cannot accept your fine ale. Please do not take offense,
as my vows are meant to keep my mind keen and will sharp for my Lady's work."

The paladin meditates briefly before striding forth.

• I will have faith in the Inheritor. I will channel her
strength through my body. I will shine in her legion,
and I will not tarnish her glory through base actions.

• I will guard the honor of my fellows, both in thought
and deed, and I will have faith in them.

Quinn's examination reveals nothing of concern and the party descends. The steps into this cellar are smeared with the offal of some wild animal and the stench at the bottom is eye-watering. Some kind of beast now lives here and the rancid, half-eaten carcasses of deer, boar, and even some humanoid-looking remains lie scattered about in disarray. Two stout pillars hold up the brick ceiling and the masonry of the walls, though cracked and worn, appears to be stable.

On the eastern wall of the room, a riddle has been chiseled into the masonry: He who seeks Findarra's heart must first drink of Gozreh's blood.

Nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Planes: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Quinn reads the riddle and thinks. "Gozreh's blood. God of nature and seas... Does that mean drinking salt water? Because I didn't happen to bring any oh wait a minute! Those wolf tracks... did they have a sort of dip where one's heel would be? And about twice as wide as they are long? Yeah, that isn't a wolf. That's a barghest."

He holds his blade up, almost as if he expects one to be right behind him as he realizes what they are.

Knowledge, Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Knowledge, Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"What's a barghast? A bar sounds gud, but a ghast daesnae seem tae fit wid the other syllable."

kn:rel: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Omrax does not like the sound of Barghests.

"Aye Sir Skybek, but if they be undead or demonic...we shall destroy them. With my training with sailors and their priests, I recall Gozreh's blood is an expression often used to refer to the sea."

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

"Omrax speaks the truth of it. Be aware my friends. Soemthings...fishy here."

Sareth will take a revolution to detect any undead. Then he'll search the room (which will take longer than the Protection from Evil wand's spell.) Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Mrachni frowns, puzzled. "How are we meant to obtain seawater here, I wonder?"

"Aye, Ahh'm nae sailor, but if we simply add a wee dash o' salt, will that count as seawater?"

kn:rel: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Omrax does not like the sound of Barghests. "Aye Sir Skybek, but if they be undead or demonic...we shall destroy them. With my training with sailors and their priests, I recall Gozreh's blood is an expression often used to refer to the sea."

"Oh no no no. Barghests are creatures from another plane. Unnatural things. ...says the talking fox..." He keeps his eyes scanning the room for any clues to the riddle.

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"Aye, the sea is a far way off I recon, based on our journey here. I am unsure if any water, river water or divinely created, would count as sea water by adding salt, but it is worth the try."

Omrax looks around the room as well, not sure how the water will be produced or if it is really needed.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Sir Skybek, how are your dwarf-eyes for stonework? Are you able to discern any hidden walls, floors or other stone levers which may aid us?

"Lemmae hae a wee looksie."

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 +2 more for unusual stonework.

Sareth detects no undead, and begins inspecting the room. In the northern, alcove, he notices a white residue that stains the wall: salt. Skybek observes that this salt residue runs in between the flagstones just beneath the wall, but no further, perhaps suggesting there may be some kind of outflow underneath.

Omrax remarks that, for an area supposedly picked over, there are a shocking number of gold coins littering the floor amid the rotting carcasses. Skybek also notices a wand sticking out from underneath a desiccated rib cage.

At this point, the conversation is cut short by a group of barghests creeping (unsuccessfully) down the stairs, hoping to surprise the Pathfinders. Once they notice they've been noticed, they leap to attack!

As the beasts tumble into the room--each seeming to blink in and out of existence--two pause to cast spells. 2d100 ⇒ (59, 61) = 120 Their muscles bulge with power and each grows considerably in size, although one growls uncomfortably about being crushed in the narrow stairwell.

Another pounces towards Sareth and Skybek and 1d100 ⇒ 36 each Pathfinder is suddenly taken back to their darkest memory, like that time Skybek actually ran out of ale. DC 18 Will save or suffer the effects of this spell.

Bite @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 1 = 32 HIT Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 9 = 21
1d100 ⇒ 49

Meanwhile, the lead barghest takes a hefty bite out of Omrax's shoulder, plate and all. "Mmmm, tasty... so kind of the prey to serve itself, no?"

@ Sareth: I'll arbitrarily rule that the PoE spell is active for the first 1d5 ⇒ 2 rounds of combat.

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Barghests
2. Sareth (Will save!), Skybek (Will save!), Quinn, Omrax (82/103hp), Mrachni

Mrachni narrows his eyes, advances a step, and leans menacingly forward, sword held high. Swift to cast aid, and then Dazzling Display!

Temporary HP: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Rawr (smaller than targets): 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 20 - 4 = 32

Omrax grunts in pain as his blood pours out from under his shoulder plate.

"Vile demonic wolf creatures, you will taste the steel of the Inheritor's smite!"

Omrax smites evil on green. AC34, ignore DR

Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, pa: 1d20 + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 23
for pa: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 + (2, 2, 1, 2) + 15 + 2 = 38
Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, pa: 1d20 + 12 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 34
for pa: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 + (4, 4, 6, 1) + 30 + 2 = 61
Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, pa: 1d20 + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 20
for pa: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + (2, 2, 5, 1) + 15 + 2 = 45

The paladin nearly drops his blade on the first swing due to blood loss, but recovers his balance on the backswing.

Quinn dances up to the nearest barghest and says rhythmically "The bigger the are, the harder they fall, the easier they are to hit. We come from afar but you cast a pall as we try to conquer this pit."

Swift: Rain of Blows, Full round attack with +1 Ghost Touch scimitar

Scimitar!: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 2 = 17 (Nat 1 MISS)
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Hasted: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

6d100 ⇒ (61, 13, 61, 65, 60, 93) = 353 Going in order of initiative.

Quinn's most determined attack is thrown off by the barghest's suddenly turning invisible for a split moment. Miss chance is only 20% with ghost touch but I rolled a 13. :/ Omrax has considerably better luck, and cleaves his barghest to bits with two devastating strikes.

@ Omrax: why is the modifier on your second attack +30? Doesn't actually make a difference in the end, just curious.

Mrachni, meanwhile, gives a mighty orcish roar! The barghests appear unnerved by this sudden and unexpected aural onslaught.

Round I -- bold may act!
1. Barghests (Green, others shaken [2])
2. Sareth (Will save!), Skybek (Will save!), Quinn, Omrax (82/103hp), Mrachni

will: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

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"behold Omrax's power. Sarenrae give me strength " not wanting to waste a spell if he blinks, sareth swings with his scimitar

ATK: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

backswing: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

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Well that's frustrating...

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

"These wee dugs dannae frighten me!"

Round 1

Skybek draws his axe and takes two mighty swings using power attack.

Crimzor: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 = 9

Crimzor: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 = 11

Well that's frustrating...

Sorry :/

4d100 ⇒ (38, 56, 70, 99) = 263 Again in initiative order.

Sareth and Skybek each find purchase with one of their strikes against the winking monstrosity cornering them.

"Oh, prickly meat! No matter, no matter." The barghests continue their onslaught.

Bite @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 32 1d100 ⇒ 96 HIT Damage: 1d8 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12
Claw @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 17 1d100 ⇒ 58 MISS
Claw @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 32 1d100 ⇒ 2 MISS

Bite @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 27 1d100 ⇒ 8 MISS
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 17 1d100 ⇒ 13 MISS
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 34 1d100 ⇒ 67 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10

Bite @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 22 1d100 ⇒ 79 MISS
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 30 1d100 ⇒ 92 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 2 = 11
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 27 1d100 ⇒ 58 MISS

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Barghests (Green; Blue 16 dmg, shaken [1]; others shaken [1])
2. Sareth (81/93 hp), Skybek, Quinn, Omrax (61/103hp), Mrachni

"I fear my swing is not as strong as yours Skybek!"

Sareth slashes left and right again, trying to fend of the beast, but the strikes are poorly timed.
Swing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 BAH
Backswing: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 meh

Round 2

"Aye, Ahh use tae hae a pesky dug who lived next door and Ahh often needed tae use a stick tae defend maeself. This is nae much different."

Skybek confidently keeps on attacking the barghast.

Crimzor: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13

Crimzor: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15

"That will teach yae tae pick on critters smaller than yerself!"

4d100 ⇒ (89, 2, 92, 78) = 261

Sareth's strikes come to naught, but Crimzor tastes barghest blood once again!

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Barghests (Green; Blue 44 dmg, shaken [1]; others shaken [1])
2. Sareth (81/93 hp), Skybek, Quinn, Omrax (61/103hp), Mrachni

Quinn casts defensively in order to see the beasts in full!
Concentration DC 21: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Cast defensively See Invisible

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Is the barghest in front of me still shaken?

Also, didn't yellow have to move?

Omrax takes the two more injuries and regrets the loss of blood but glad one foe has been sent down.

He will smite again, and strike at the new creature (yellow).

"Alas, you will taste the same steel as your evil accomplice."

Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, smite, pa, : 1d20 + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 41
for pa, smite: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 + (1, 1, 5, 3) + 15 + 2 = 46 ignore DR, AC+
Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, smite, pa, : 1d20 + 12 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 26
for pa, smite: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 6 + (6, 6, 2, 3) + 15 + 2 = 54 ignore DR, AC+
Omrax +2 EO holy longsword, smite, pa, : 1d20 + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 31
for pa, smite: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 4d6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 + (1, 6, 2, 2) + 15 + 2 = 42 ignore DR, AC+

Omrax confirm1: 1d20 + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 35
for pa, smite: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 15 + 2 = 34 ignore DR, AC+
Omrax confirm2: 1d20 + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 3 + 6 + 2 = 31
for pa, smite: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 6 + 15 + 2 = 37 ignore DR, AC+

Add 15 dmg to the first of the above if one hits. If he drops one the other swing is at -6/-15 due to lack of smite

Is the barghest in front of me still shaken?Also, didn't yellow have to move?

Yes to both. I moved yellow on the map before I started rolling, so I forgot about that. I'll take off the second hit on Omrax.

3d100 ⇒ (49, 39, 93) = 181

The blade of mighty Omrax slices through the body of a barghest not once, but twice to no effect. In frustration, the Iomedaean puts every muscles into his final blow and decapitates the beast's head clean off. Only one hit due to blink, but you crit for 94 damage!

Meanwhile, the creatures stop blinking in and out of existence to Quinn's eyes.

Round II -- bold may act!
1. Barghests (Green; Yellow; Blue 44 dmg, shaken [1]; Red shaken [1])
2. Sareth (81/93 hp), Skybek, Quinn, Omrax (72/103hp), Mrachni

"Ah! There you are! Now. Come meet my blade."

Excellent. In that case, Shatter Defenses will apply provided I can hit it this round. Good time to mention that Mrachni is also using a ghost touch weapon.

The orc smiles a soft smile and unleashes the anger of the Lady.

Boop: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 = 15

Boop: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19
Damage?: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

2d100 ⇒ (15, 20) = 35 ow ow ow not my fault ow ow

With confidence, Mrachni brings down his blade. At the final instant, the barghest becomes invisible and--as Quinn will tell it later--just narrowly dodges out of the way.

The two remain barghests grit their teeth and continue mechanically on, hoping to bring down a Pathfinder of two to steal away...

Bite @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 28 1d100 ⇒ 24 HIT Damage: 1d8 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
Claw @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21 1d100 ⇒ 59 MISS
Claw @ Sareth: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 26 1d100 ⇒ 50 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 = 8

Bite @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 19 1d100 ⇒ 76 MISS
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 19 1d100 ⇒ 8 MISS
Claw @ Omrax: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 31 1d100 ⇒ 22 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 2 = 11

Round III -- bold may act!
1. Barghests (Green; Yellow; Blue 44 dmg)
2. Sareth (58/93 hp), Skybek, Quinn, Omrax (61/103hp), Mrachni

"By the light of the Burning Sky, you will FALL!"

Swing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 DMG: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Swing: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 DMG: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6