The projectiles from the hunter and her plant miss their mark.
From the siege tower above, one of the guards (blue)takes a shot at Pathfinder below.
1 Danira, 2 Durest, 3 Suusmaar:1d3 ⇒ 1 Ranged (light crossbow}:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Damage (P):1d8 ⇒ 7
A bolt lands near the cleric's feet.
Suddenly, the loud sounding of barking echoes from the southern side of the "Pyramid". Two members of Nessian's gang emerge from behind the tower. One, wearing a spiked gauntlet (yellow) runs forward bringing his "Dog claw" in reach of the cleric. The other, holding a sap in one hand, (orange) follows some distance behind.
Then, an older man emerges carrying a flail and shield. (black) He is adorned with a prominent programmed tattoo on his arm depicting a fiery hellhound leaping at the viewer, and a jeweled earing, undoubtedly of some value. The man's form seems to shift, waver, and blur as he approaches, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly where he is.
As he man, almost certainly Nessian, approaches the nagaji, the Pathfinder strikes with his bardiche. (Readied action triggered) But, the man readily deflects the blow with his shield.
He then swings his flail at the nagaji!
Melee (mw flail}:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Damage (B):1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
PCs with the skill may make two separate Knowledge checks.
First Knowledge (arcane)(DC 22+):
Nessian is under the effects of a blur spell. Gains 20% miss chance to hit him.]
Second Knowledge (arcane)(DC 21+):
Nessian is under the effects of a mage armor spell. +4 armor bonus to AC.
The scaled paladin likewise deflects the blow. As he does so, the source of the barking appears, the vicious dog (red) that the party had spied earlier. Now let loose, it runs to its master's side.
Seeing the approaching beast, the nagaji counters with his bardiche and strikes the dog with a single, swift blow-stopping the beast in its tracks!
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Suussmaar steps back and attacks the man in black with his bardiche although the dog provides cover.
"Bad people you not listen and still danger all city! Stop!"
5 ft step and attack black thug (cover with reach due to dog).
MW Bardiche, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit, reach, cover -4 :1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 = 16 Bardiche 2H, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage, reach:1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16
Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.
Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier :1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
* * *
If approaching to adjacent AoO :
MW Bardiche, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit, reach:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Bardiche 2H, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage, reach:1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.
Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier :1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Male Dwarf Gunslinger 2 [ HP 21/21 (0 LN) | AC 16, Tch 13, FF 13 | Fort +6 Ref +5 Will +3 | CMD 15(19/bullrush or trip) | Init +2(+4 underground) | Perc +9 | Effects: none ]
attack(pb):1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17 damage(pb):1d12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
As the boss slides around the corner Durest smirks, finally an opportunity he couldnt possibly mess up. He leveled his rifle cranking the flash pan back and giving the trigger a squeeze.
He then took a step back-behind the corner of the tower to reload staying close so the archer up above would have a harder shot.
standard attack nessian against touch since it's within first increment, free action to 5ft NW, and my move to reload an alchemical shot
Stepping out from behind their group, Helvega eyes the leader intently. Glancing towards the newcomer and back...she hesitates. Noticing the gaping wound in the paladin, she gasps.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Suussmaar cries out in pain!
He steps back and attacks the leader with his bardiche!
"Stop you we will! You crazy man. All city dead will be!"
5 ft step and attack Nessian.
MW Bardiche, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit, reach:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Bardiche 2H, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage, reach:1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.
Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier :1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
* * *
AoO if moving to adjacent :
MW Bardiche, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit, reach:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 Bardiche 2H, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage, reach:1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17
Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.
Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier :1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Sorry, I forgot: Swift action lay on hands. loh :1d6 ⇒ 5 healing.
@ All - This is a friendly request to please try to post at least once within a 24 hour period. PbP Gameday wraps up November 12th and the expectation is that we are to wrap up by then. We are in the last battle, but as you may have gathered, Nessian has the potential to be pretty tough to put down/drive away so we may be cutting it close. If you would like me or another PC to bot your PC, please leave botting instructions.
The dwarf's arrow misses the henchman.
Initiative Round Six Cont'd
PCs in bold may go.
Danira
Suusmaar -9 HP
Helvega
Durest
Vitrack
Warhounder (blue) -5 HP (staggered)
Warhounder (green)
Nessian
Dog -13 NL (staggered)
Male Dwarf Gunslinger 2 [ HP 21/21 (0 LN) | AC 16, Tch 13, FF 13 | Fort +6 Ref +5 Will +3 | CMD 15(19/bullrush or trip) | Init +2(+4 underground) | Perc +9 | Effects: none ]
Durest steps back out from the corner and tries to take a shot at the attack dog his musket simply offering a click without a bang. He sighed loudly and stepped back behind the wall feeling right arsed about his ability to aid in combat.
"Gotta'nother jam!"
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
LOL! Durest so sorry!! I really believe the cost of bullets is lower. You really should post in Flexseed. ;-)
His shot goes wide while another Warhounder (blue) emerges from the siege tower wearing a stylized, spiked gauntlet.
Nessian next approaches the wounded paladin, who swings his bardiche at the crimelord's blurred form.
Miss chance hit <21%:1d100 ⇒ 27
The paladin's bardiche strikes hard against Nessian's side, knocking the man unconscious.
The dog then flees.
Seeing their boss go down, the two remaining Warhounders look at Nessian's limp form and then one another. One of them (blue) shouts to the other, "Time for us to go! Wouldn't you say?" The two men look prepared to flee.
If you allow the two Warhounders to run away:
COMBAT OVER
Initiative Round Seven Begins
PCs in bold may go.
Danira
Suusmaar -2 HP
Helvega
Durest
Vitrack
Warhounder (blue) -5 HP (staggered)
Warhounder (green)
Nessian -17 NL (unconscious)
Dog -13 NL (staggered)
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Suussmaar will not follow the fleeing thugs.
”This battle over now good for all city! I not do follow because learn redemption I trained! Now what do? Book where?!“
And Suussmaar starts searching the bodies and the area.
Male Dwarf Gunslinger 2 [ HP 21/21 (0 LN) | AC 16, Tch 13, FF 13 | Fort +6 Ref +5 Will +3 | CMD 15(19/bullrush or trip) | Init +2(+4 underground) | Perc +9 | Effects: none ]
Durest is too busy cleaning his weapon to make any attempt at chasing the thugs down, but given one was firing from above he suspects he may not have an easy time running away anyway.
"More tah th' point make sure to tie 'im up tigh'now."
Okay so asked in the flaxseed and someone gave clarification on the gunsmithing stuff. Paizo's wording on it really REALLY makes it seem like you pay the listed price and not 10% of the listed price. So i've got two characters who are about to make back some serious bank.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Great Durest! Lynn will profit most! ;-)
"Yes! You right ... I tie up with rope."
I think it is DC 20+CMB = 25 for breaking the rope and to escape.
Quickly loading up her sling, Helvega begins to fling another bullet as the good nagaji calls a cease fire. Stopping just shy of launching, she turns to Cuddles and calls out "ENOUGH! Let them go!"
Handle Animal DC 20:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
The cacti nods and stands still, watching the group.
"Well...that was interesting. Good job all! Let us secure them and report back with haste."
You find the following items: acid flask, alchemist fire flask, potion of cure light wounds, a pair of scrolls of cure moderate wounds, a pair of scrolls of delay poison, and a tanglefoot bag. Also on his person is a masterwork flail, a composite long bow (+2 Str), masterwork studded leather, heavy steel shield, scroll of arcane lock, a trio of smoke sticks, a jeweled earring, 20 gold pieces and 3 platinum pieces.
Successful Appraise (DC 15+) on the earring reveals the following spoiler:
Spoiler:
The earring is worth about 80 gp.
Successful Appraise (DC 20+) on the earring reveals the following spoiler:
Spoiler:
The earring is worth exactly 100 gp.
If you search the bodies of downed thugs:
You find that each had a sap, light crossbow, leather armor, torch, and a tindertwig.
If you attempt to enter the central tower of the Pyramid of the Dog:
You find the door opens to what appears to be a central meeting area. Steps lead to the upper-level of the central siege tower, which is littered with the various-sized colored lanterns, likely procured by Nessian to trigger the Silent Tide.
Map Revealed on Slides!
A wide opening leads to a siege tower bridge, once used for traversing enemy walls. The bridge extends to the south and is 10 feet long.
A workshop desk also stands in this room.
A successful Perception (DC 10+) of the desk reveals the following spoiler:
Spoiler:
You find a codebook hidden inside the workshop desk. The book contains two items of particular note: (1) an indecipherable diagram on the final page, which you suspect could possibly contain the location of an ancient Taldan wand cache; and (2) what you conclude must be the abort code that Yargos was so desperately seeking to end the Silent Tide.
Though few will be likely be aware of your bravery, you can be assured that the Silent Tide has been stopped (at least for now) and, thus, you have saved Absalom from a potentially devastating attack. Further, you have captured Nessian and many of his War Hounders, providing an opportunity to bring the criminals to justice.
Yargos and his friends express their gratitude to you for saving their lives (as well as their city) and they ensure that your reputation within the Puddle District is deservedly enhanced. Perhaps, the old historian, Yargos, may even prove to be a friend and ally upon which you can rely and call upon in the future. Finally, you have made contact with the information broker, Grandmaster Torch. He, too, may prove to be a valuable business contact in the future.
Male Dwarf Gunslinger 2 [ HP 21/21 (0 LN) | AC 16, Tch 13, FF 13 | Fort +6 Ref +5 Will +3 | CMD 15(19/bullrush or trip) | Init +2(+4 underground) | Perc +9 | Effects: none ]
perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 why XD
Durest seems to be more interested with the machine bits of the broken tower to notice anything of importance.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 85/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 0/1 | Sacred Weapon 6/9 | Fervor: 4/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone 5 hp prevented
Suussmaar is so happy when they find the book and the threat dissolves.
”Friends, good to be on side of yours in better with bad people! You really are good and I like you very much! City now safe and all people surviving and this happy makes me a lot!“ Suussmaar says with joy.
”Venture Captain a lot project that we helped all city and we make undead really dead!“
why XD
Durest seems to be more interested with the machine bits of the broken tower to notice anything of importance.
Given that there are no active threats or traps and the party knows that Nessian had the codebook, I am fine with party members taking 10 or even 20 on Perception checks.
