In Search of Power, Fame, and Knowledge (Inactive)

Game Master Gilthanis

Init tracker: Round 2 (+1 atk/dam from Janira)

Fiddle: GO
Starling: GO
Rangor: GO
Landrel: GO
Phred: GO (trying to be engulfed, DC 10 refelx or an AOO. If AOO, no save)
Me: (26 damage)

The wiggly ooze, wobbles as the Pathfinder hopefuls, launch an assault on it. A couple of arrows, pierce it, then Phred takes a big chunk out of it. It retaliates against Phred, by trying to engulf it.

Engulf (Ex) Although it moves slowly, a XXXcan simply engulf medium or smaller creatures in its path as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack during a round in which it engulfs. The XXX merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make attacks of opportunity against the XXX , but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity can attempt a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid being engulfed—on a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the XXX moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the XXX paralysis and acid, gain the pinned condition, are in danger of suffocating, and are trapped within its body until they are no longer pinned. The save DC is Strength-based.

Assuming it surely couldn't withstand much more damage before dissolving, Landrel moves around the north tunnel to get a better shot at the jelly-like square.

Longbow + IC - Melee: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

If he can't pass normally through the north tunnel, he'll just shoot from his previous spot two spaces behind Ragnor's current position and take the cover penalty.

reflex save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

and he will attack again
power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Starling fires another bolt at the jelly-like mass, but misses again.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Landrel and Starling, both lets arrows fly. Both connect and take apart the ooze. Then Phred, who nimbly steps to the side of the enemy who tries to simply "absorb" him into its body, lands a crushing blow. It dissolves into a puddle of goo.

Combat Over

The group hustles on, and rushes towards the sound of Janira's voice in hopes that they are not to late.

The light of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below, and light illuminates a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains. A ledge to the west rises up to the nearby forest canopy.

You all hear her shout, You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!

map updated

Init tracker:

round 1: (+1 atk/dam from Jaanira IC)
Minotaur: done
Phred: GO
Rangor: GO
Janira: GO (11 damage)
Fiddle: GO
Landrel: GO
Starling: GO

The minotaur, snorts and raises his axe high in the air, and brings it down towards Janira. It slams into the jovial halfling. She stays on her feet though.

axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

She takes a step back, and tries to disarm the large bovine of its terrible weapon. She wraps her whip around the handle, but as she goes to rip it from the grasp, the whip unfurls and stays firmly in the large enemy's grasp.

disarm: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

The dark green areas are difficult terrain. When you get to the log, it is a DC acrobatics check to cross. The slope to the west gradually rises to a height of 20 feet, and creatures standing at its highest point benefit from both a commanding view of the battlefield and a clear vantage point for ranged attacks.

Phred runs for the apparent bridge. Triple move, so he's done.

Phred runs for the apparent bridge. Triple move, so he's done.

I double moved you, since you go at a clip of 20', but token is all set :)

"Come on, we should be able to take this beast off from a distance. You all brought ranged weapons, didn't you?" Landrel inquires as he moves forward 30' and shoots an arrow at the bestial minotaur.

Longbow + IC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19
Damage + IC: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Rangor moves to the large ledge as he lets an arrow fly loose at the minotaur.

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Point Blank shot; precise shot

Starling moves ahead with the others, firing another bolt from her crossbow at the beast.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Fiddle casts Bless, further increaseing the parties accuracy.. He then moves up 20'.

round 2: (+1 atk/dam from Jaanira IC)
Minotaur: done (18 damage, glued to ground, -1 atk, -2 ac)
Phred: GO
Rangor: GO
Janira: Done (21 damage)
Fiddle: GO
Landrel: GO
Starling: GO

The group, seeing Janira in serious trouble, all close in on the beast. Fiddle fills his allies with hope and good feelings. Meanwhile Rangor, Starling and Landrel each fire off an arrow. Even despite the cover granted by the treeline, all three hit their mark and draw blood from the creature.

The creature, moves up and takes another hack at the annoying little creature before him. The axe drives down on Janira, easily bypassing the nimble and armored Pathfinder. She grimaces in pain, nearly succumbing to the onslaught, but she stays up, much to the minotaur's furious rage.

axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 272d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10
crit?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 152d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Janira, feeling the brunt of the axehead, narrowly cutting her in half, she takes another step backward and grabs something from her backpack. She lobs it at the minotaur. She easily hits the bovine, adn the minotaur is not nimble enough to get out of the way as the sticky goo hardens around its hooves and it is unable to move.

Janira tanglefoot bag: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
mino ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Phred double moves to the log bridge.

Fiddle double moves to get into channel range for next round..

"Seriously, everyone should be carrying around a ranged weapon." Landrel admonishes those who aren't shooting as he moves closer and lets loose another arrow.

Longbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Rangor continues to skirt the cliff face as he aims another arrow at the wounded beast.

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Phred shouts back "Feel free to buy me one sometime. I'll be on him soon enough. "

round 2: (+1 atk/dam from Jaanira IC)
Minotaur: done (24 damage, glued to ground, -1 atk, -2 ac)
Phred: double moved
Rangor: shoot and hit
Janira: Done (21 damage)
Fiddle: double moved
Landrel: shoot and miss
Starling: GO

Most of the party moves forward, while Rangor and Landrel both take another shot. Since the beast cannot move and is stuck to the ground, it is easy prey for the man skilled with the bow. Unfortunately the elf, fails to hit the overgrown cow.

Just not an elf who isn't so skilled with a bow. :)

"This is almost target practice!" Starling shouts in order to taunt the minotaur and divert his attention from Janaira. Moving next to the river she fires another bolt at the large bovine.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Crit check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Starling, lets another arrow fly, narrowly missing the jugular, but still hitting the creature square in the shoulder.

round 3: (+1 atk/dam from Jaanira IC)
Minotaur: done (28 damage, glued to ground, -1 atk, -2 ac)
Phred: GO
Rangor: GO
Janira: Done (21 damage)
Fiddle: GO
Landrel: GO
Starling: GO

The minotaur hacks at the sticky gunk on his hooves. He takes a good chunk out of it, but some still remains to keep him glued to the ground/

2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11

Janira, runs back to the group, continuing to inspire those around her

Landrel advances closer and shoots again...into the dirt in front of him.

Longbow + IC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Not sure how hard it is to cross this log. Phred has a pretty large minus on acrobatics, so he will take his time to cross since falling off carries more repercussions(and wastes more time).

Encouraged by her sharpshooting, Starling fires again but her renewed confidence does not seem to help much.
Attack, Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Fiddle channels, excluding the bull and then pulls his crossbow..

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Rangor fires another arrow at the beast

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Rangir shoots the bull once again. Blood flowing at a steady rate it seems. The minotaur manages to break through the remaining sticky goo. He then realizes he is outmatched, and moves away from the group in a retreat.

minotaur is fleeing, you can choose to shoot or let it go...either way combat over

Once gathered together, Janira thanks each of you for your bravery shown.

So, what did you find out? Is there something going on in the cave? Do you still have unfinished business in there, or are you ready to get back to Absalom? This is your confirmation, I am but a guide so to speak.

Landrel is happy to let the minotaur make his escape, relieved that were no fatalities in this mission, especially his own.

"Oh, you'll be happy to know madame that I took meticulous notes on everything. However, the gist is that the gillman hold a pool of water inside the cavern as sacred and they visit it for spiritual purposes. Near that pool is also some ancient carvings from the holy book of Aroden and a miniature city. In addition, we found a dead necromancer who looked to be a victim of his own undead and some small lizard like creatures that set up a trap. There was also some type of jelly monster, I really must become more versed on different type of creatures that tend to reside in dungeons. In any case, I believe we've seen everything worth seeing. Did I mention there were petroglyphs before we reached the pool and an inadequate water trap?"

Anyone still wanting to continue?

Yes.

Yup.

I thought this wouldn't continue, so I just started playing Starling in another campaign...

Still heres!