Iron Gods: Forged into Legends

Game Master polyfrequencies

The Orc stares at Basil for a second, no recognition on his face, as his eyes start to droop. But he just keeps swinging, mindlessly at Gauntlet.

O3 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Miss

The orc weakens even more. Inches from death.

Ury, not understanding Basil tries to throw another dart. "They can be picked up if I miss.."

Dart O3: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 2 = 5

"Ba.. whatever.."

Round 6
O3 (-17)
Gauntlet, Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

Basil reloads her other chamber, using powder and a solid bullet.
Realizing she spoke in a strange tongue, she attempts to explain herself:"He is already dead. He simply does not know it yet. Do not waste your efforts."

Thawm considers for a moment before boosting Gauntlet's defenses again.
+2 sacred bonus for AC ^^

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

With a sickening crunch, Keldor/Gauntlet finally lays out the enemy orc.

"It is over. Let us continue before another enemy appears."

He shakes drops of orc blood from his fist.

"I'm glad I don't have to clean Gauntlet very often."

Assuming the fight is over, Keldor immediately repairs Gauntlet. then heals Thawm.

Rejuvenate Eidolon (Lesser): 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Rejuvenate Eidolon (Lesser): 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Lay on Hands(Healing+Fatigue Mercy): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Watching the last of the orcs collapse in a bloody heap, Thawm heals everyone but Gauntlet.

Channel Energy (Heal living) x4: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 2) = 9
Alleviate Addiction->CLW (Thawm): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Anyone still injured?"

Looks like we both had the same idea!

Oh, pity. You had the chance to be all noble Paladin, go defensive and watch him die from his own efforts. But you crunch him -_- Murderer! :D

The final orc falls to a fist in the face. Collapsing down. Things go quiet among the piles of scrap.

Scrapworth is now 2

You heal up, and prepare to continue on. The cart now is hitched to a dead horse. The balista is still attached to it. Do you plan on going on without the cart? Or trying to hitch it to something else?

-- Either way --
You continue north to the edge of Scrapwall. Built into the wall you can see a building ramshackled out of wood and bits of metal, and any other material found in the area. From here you can see 2 Orcs milling about out front the front door. They seem to be guarding the entrance. Though they seem to be carrying the same type of equipment as the others you just dealt with.

They seem to be watching out for people, but don't take notice of you just yet. You are still 200 feet away.

This seems to be what was called the "Hawk Palace"

How do you wish to approach?

Throw the scrap on the wagon? Can we summon another horse Thawm? Otherwise Gauntlet/Keldor will attempt to pull or push the wagon for now I guess. How do we want to approach the orcs? Any way we can get them distracted from the door?

Scrapworth is an intangible level. I am just being more transparent of the level to help me track better

The map of the building is on roll20, but it only shows the building itself. You are 200 feet south on the map. And there are 2 orcs by the entrance.

"I suggest we approach them. Tell them that one of their Patrols has met a gruelsome fate. Add that we are here because of Hellions plans and will only discuss details regarding their missing patrol with their leader, Birdfood.", Basil swiftly suggests to the others while they approach, long before coming into earshot of the guards.

we had 8 hours of horse since the morning when we rode towards town. So we should have a few more hours, I think xD

Thawm goes back to get the conjured horse to hitch up the wagon to until a more permanent solution can be found.

---outside Birdfood's lair---

"I dunno. I think we might want to just open fire and not stop shooting."

Then she sighs and turns to Keldor "But you'd like to have a chat first, wouldn't you?"

Thawm stops the cart, hops down, and starts unhitching the magically conjured horse.

Basil raises an eyebrow, then responds: "I did intend to open fire and only stop once hostiles are pacified. But requesting Birdfeed gives us target identification and prevents him from fleeing. Additionally, some of his minions may opt to surrender and swap allegiance do the former leader of the Steel Hawks - minions we may have to slaughter if not going for the throat, in a figurative way of saying."

Keldor nods at Thawm and waves Gauntlet's hand at the entrance, his voice not quite so 'echoing' when he whispers.

"I'm all in favor of talking...and drawing out the leader sounds smart. Care to do the talking since it was your idea Basil?"

The golem-like face of the eidolon makes a ghost of a smile, the best he can do, in an effort to prove he's kidding.

"Shall we continue then? Stay behind me. Oh...What about Ury? Leave her here to guard the cart if she's willing?"

"We could just knock on the door and guards repeatedly for four minutes straight from two hundred feet away. You know, just to see if anyone comes out. It'll be great."

"That's mostly a waste of Ammo, isn't it?"

"Not if it is magically replenished. Alas, it may simply prompt them to retaliate in a fitting manner - by making someone invisible if they have the means, and assail our position. Just one example - but by bombarding them, we effectively give up Initiative and wait for their move - which tactically is undesirable since it provides them options and our understanding of their capabilities is not sufficient to predict their reaction."

Nodding, Keldor/Gauntlet agrees.

"Got it. In other words...we talk to them."

He then turns and gets ready to approach the door and the guards.

"Fine. I'll wait by our sack of ammunition and get ready to cast that replenishing spell when things go south."
Thawm leads the now unharnessed horse behind the cart.

So just Gauntlet is approaching? Thawm is staying back? Basil?

As Gauntlet approaches the door the two Orc guards stand tall and point their blades at them. "What do you want!?". They stand at attention.

Whether the others follow or not...Keldor will simply paraphrase what Basil suggested.

"One of your orc Patrols has met a gruesome fate. We are here because of the Hellions' plans, and we will only discuss the details regarding their missing patrol with their leader, Birdfood. Please bring him here."

Diplomacy(Unskilled): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

The orcs look at eachother "Waaa? What patrols? Why are you talking about the Hellion demon?"

The other orc seems to correct the first "No! I think you mean Devil. Yeah its a devil."

The first again, "Whatever it is.. I have no idea what you are talking about. You want to talk to Birdfood about stuff? I can bring you to him.. He doesn't come out here"

Keldor waves his friends over.

"If that is allowed, then we would all like to talk to him."

Thawm looks back and forth between the ballista, Basil, and the entryway wearily.
"What was your name? Ury? Think you can watch the cart?" She says, before she starts to walk over.

just double checked, the only thing we'd leave behind that's worth something is the ballista and its ammo xD
Oh, and Ury's stuff, haha.
@Basil: IDK if you're keeping track separately, but there's still the grenades. And when you ID stuff you know essentially how they work, so there's that too ^^

The Orc responds "Fine.." and turns to go in, but another orc comes out.

"Uhh. We heard you inside... Birdfood is coming out here. So you where wrong" he walks out the gate.

The first orc turns to you "I was wrong"

A few seconds later a strange man, hair pulled back in tight dread like rows. Seems like more of a byproduct of grease and no showers than a desired look. On one harm is a hawk, perched with strong talons on his leather gauntlet.

But the most noticable feature is the fact that he has no lips. It looks as if his has cut off his lips. Only his teeth and gums are showing. With a slight lisp, but more than seems normal for missing lips.

"You ish to talk? Lease hand ovr your neatons here. Then ne can go into the throne roon to talk" He then turns around to leave.

He will walk back into building unless you wish to start initiative

If Thawm is within 140' already, she'll start initiative, muahahhaha.
Otherwise, I guess not?

Keldor will look back at the others for direction, then turns back to the retreating man.

"We cannot give up our weapons. In such a place as this that would be tantamount to suicide I fear. May I offer a compromise? Talk to us here at your door. Bring forth your guards as needed, but we MUST speak with you. If you do not, then you leave us little choice but to engage Hellion directly, as soon as possible. We would prefer to speak to you first, as befits your station here."

Using 'Detect Evil' on Birdfood and the orc guards.

Diplomacy(Unskilled): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

I will say Thawm, you are as close as you want to be. You have had time to move. Basil, not sure where she is relative to the cart vs the gate

They flare up as Evil.

Birdfood's lispy voice as he turns chimes in "HA! Take on Hellion. Sure. Go for it. My station is fine. Please leave your weapons and magical items at the gate and you will be allowed in" he has started to move into the building, through an open gate.

He does seem as hostile as before, but he doesn't seem to care about what you are asking about.

Keldor waves at the man and tries to get his attention again.

"We were asked to kill you! Does that change things? Yet here we are...talking. Not trying to kill you. All we are asking for is for 5 minutes of your time. Do you want to understand what is going on or not? Right here. Now. Can you afford to ignore us and then just wait and see what's coming for you? I'm guessing you won't see it coming."

Diplomacy(Unskilled): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Come on ladies...A little help here? Anything?

I ask because we'd stop around 100~200 feet from the building, and Thawm would've starting moving just after the guards went to get Birdfood xD
But since you say so... let's say Thawm got in one move action and started at one range increment of the ballista...
oooh, it's only got a 120' range, gwahahha.
So, 90' away ^^

Perception take 10: 10 + 3 = 13 vs DC 0+12 to hear the details of the conversation?

As Birdfood turns around, Thawm conjures a cloud of sparkling dust!
Glitterdust (DC 15) coats Birdfood and those nearby. those nearby probably meaning both guards and Gauntlet

Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Not sure we get a surprise round action off there...as we are all aware of each other and GM called for Init IF we act...

Having stayed some distance back with the Cart, Basil does not hesitate to aim the Ballistae towards the Gate, then trailing Birdfood as he comes out.
If there is any sign of hostilities starting, Basil will pull the trigger after pronouncing swift judgement on her foes.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Damage: 3d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1, 7) + 2 = 15

I am ok with Thawm starting things off with a surprise, but it would start with the spell, I think. Let me get combat started, and fix up roll20 so we have space for everyone

Thinking about it a little more, Basil was waiting. had time to listen to Thawm casting a spell.. I am ok with that roll counting too

The glitterdust splashes down on the small group.
Will Save Birdfood: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Will Save O1: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
Will Save O3: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12
Kij Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The dust seems to cause some issues for Birdfood, his hawk, and one of the orcs. They seem unable to see. The bird seems to react first and tries shake off this strange feeling. And is able to see again, but didn't move.
Kij Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Basil's blast strikes Birdfood in the chest. He screams as he is struck and blinded at nearly the same time.

Ury sees this happening. Quickly takes a potion on her belt, then speeds up toward the group running at a high speed.

Round 1
Kij
Ury, Gauntlet <--
O5
Basil
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind)(-15), Yarkus
Thawm
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej

I'm 95% sure that that's what surprise rounds are for! Coordinated ambushes and/or a single standard action strike/spell that breaks the peace xD
Also, I dunno how I forgot to roll initiative, thanks xD

Well, if you intend on doing it more often, maybe you should exchange Beast Bond(Ride) for this instead? *grins*
(Well, maybe without the Init=1 part - that seems unnecessarily harsh considering our composition)

Sighing audibly, Keldor casts a simple Protection from Evil spell on his now glittery himself.

+2AC and saves vs. Evil creatures and their attacks. AC 23 effectively.

"I am truly sorry Birdfood! My friends obviously agreed we could not enter either and they must have felt there were no other choices for some reason. Come out alone, and give yourself up! You might live, and your servants won't have to die trying to protect you!"

Intimidation(Untrained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Any chance at getting an intimidate bonus for being all glittery/ flashy?

While not given the amount of time to really change Birdfood's mind, especially since he is blinded right now. But some of the other orcs seem to be glancing at eachother, those who can see.
Birdfood is shaken and orcs are rethinking

Another Orc runs out of the building seeminly trying to charge at Gauntlet. Not reaching him though.

Birdfood yells out "Get them you idiots!"

Round 1
Kij
Ury, Gauntlet
O5
Basil <--
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind/shaken)(-15), Yarkus
Thawm
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej

Just btw, I vote longrifle attacks and/or something with a grenade ^^
Also, reminder: we have had those grenades identified, so we know almost exactly how they work and what they do :3

Apologies, I thought I had posted. @Attacks - difficulty with that may be the initial distance - 100 feet or so. Most thrown elements will be 50 feet or less(with 10 feet increment and 5 max increments).

Basil jumps from the Cart, rushing towards Birdfood in a straight line while shouting in the direction of the Orcs: "Nobody except those with affiliation to the Smilers such as Bird Food need to go down. A lot of you are former Steel Hawks - if you swapped your allegiance once to new management to save your sorry hides, you certainly can see the appeal of saving your life in the same way once more."

Since I am doing a run action(ideally ending next to Birdie - need to check R20 tomorrow - otherwise a double move in his direction), I can't to a diplomacy check(which would take a minute anyway and is normally not an option during initiative rounds) - but it's still worth trying to see if one or two of the guards may stall their action rather than come to their leaders aid...

Basil jumps the cart and runs forward straight past Ury. Ending near one of the guard Orcs. Giving you 5 foot gap between you and Orc guard. If you jump on roll20 feel free to move forward if you wanted

One of the outer guards looks to birdfood and over at Guantlet and Basil. it then moves to attack Basil.

O2 Basil: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 Miss

Birdfood flails at his eyes. Blinking repeatedly to try to clear the magical glitter. He takes a step back back to the wall, pulling bow out, and waves his hand over the blow. Small green energy light enters the bow from his hand.

Unblind?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Fail

"GET THEM! Yarkus get here now!"

A hawk flies through the corridor and flies up to Basil. Attempting to bite down at her.
Hawk Bite Basil: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Miss

The front of the building now has 4 orcs, 2 hawks, and Birdfood. Birdfood seems to still be unable to see, and one of the Orcs is still blinking over and over again. The others seem to be at least standing between Birdfood and your group.

Round 1
Kij
Ury, Gauntlet
O5
Basil
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind/shaken)(-15), Yarkus
Thawm <--
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej

Thawm moves closer and uses her magic to improve Ury's aim. +2 sacred bonus to attacks

"I gave you a chance Birdfood! You have chosen poorly! We will defend ourselves with honor.

Keldor/Gauntlet hesitates only a moment before rushing, in order to let Basil get her shotgun-like attack off first! Using the time, his whipers an incantation he has not used before...

Current effects summary: Protection from Evil:+2AC and saves vs. Evil attacks and spells + Evolution Surge: +2 Str(Both have 4 minutes duration)

Thawm provides a bit of a boost to Ury.

The other Orcs, still set on guarding Birdfood, even if they seem less sure now, strike out.

One approaches Guantlet and strikes down at him, but misses.
O1 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The blinded Orc on the steps just claws at his eyes trying to remove the glitter.
Will Save: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Another bird flies out from the building joining its companions. Flying around to the other side of Gauntlet.

The bird in the field flies to the other side of Basil. Flanking her with its other hawk companion.
Kij Basil: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ury steps up and gets ready. "We care about the a+&~~@! without lips right?"

She steps forward, avoiding the other orcs and throws a bomb.
Ury Bomb 2nd range: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 = 10
But the bomb goes wild. Hitting the all and just splashing onto Birdfood. Still burning his skin.
splash: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 Half splash

Gauntlet buffs himself up a bit more. One of the remaining Orcs moves forward and attacks Basil, but hits only her tough armor and skin.
O5 Basil: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Round 2
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej, Kij
Ury, Gauntlet
O5
Basil <--
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind/shaken)(-19), Yarkus
Thawm

What do I roll to affix a Grenade to Birdfood somehow? Like not necessarily force-feed it to him, but slip it into some pocket or a bag/quiver or a hole in the armor/clothing?
Not looking for a way to do extra damage, but to make sure he gets hit. If he's still blinded he won't be able to 'see it coming'...

Like, I could simply throw it next to him and hope the best - but I've been wracking my brain trying to find a more useful solution. I am aware that I will be unable to escape the blast area if I move up and attach it to him. I even considered options like activating the grenade, then moving and dropping it, but in that cast I'd need a standard action to ready and another standard to activate the grenade. And I have to throw it now, as in, I can't hold off on throwing until shortly before it explodes, because by definition it goes off on the next init count...so readying or delaying won't help, nor will I have a chance to throw it next turn before it goes off. Grenades are inconvenient. :)

Yeah the rules for them arn't great. It is pathfinder after all. As for getting it on her person. I would say Sleight of Hand DC 20. Similar to lifting a small object off someone. But With him being blind the following perception check would have some major penalties for him. Not perfect, but seems within the rules.

That is if you are trying to put it in a pocket or something. You could throw it to the ground on a square near him. A square only has an AC of 5.. but you have to hope he stays there.

Basil steps back, taking note of the annoying birds. Birdfood was too far away for her original plan - at least while these orcs were right up to her.
Pulling out one of the grenades, she sets the primer, then throws it at a space behind the Orcs. She hopes they either don't take note of it, don't know what it is, or decide to press the attack regardless.
Attack Spot on Map: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Soft(Nonlethal): 5d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 4, 5) = 19

That, and it should make it easier to knock them out without killing them...in which case they are not casualities and could be converted after we take care of birdie...
I know the architecture will diminish some of that blast area. Basic Idea is to throw it in a way that Keldor and me are just outside the Blast area, while anybody in Melee with us is still within. If I misinterpreted the map, please adjust according to intent on your own volition.

One of the Orcs and birds continue their push forward. Attacking.

O6 Basil: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Yarkus bite Gauntlet: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Yarkus claw Gauntlet: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Yarkus claw Gauntlet: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Yarkus Confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Basil Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9
Gauntlet Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Birdfood continues to scratch at his eyes.
Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

He yells out "Lazy Orcs get them!"

Round 2
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej, Kij
Ury, Gauntlet
O5
Boom, Basil
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind)(-19), Yarkus
Thawm <--

Thawm steps close enough to give her teammates Nethys's divine protection.
Before Thawm's orison is even over, Basil becomes slightly harder to hit.

AC 18->20?

Looks like I forgot to fix my HPs from when we healed each other. That's fixed now, along with the damage I just took.

Orcs and Birds continue their assault.

O1 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Rej bite Gauntlet: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Rej Talon Gauntlet: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Rej Talon Gauntlet: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Rej bite Basil: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Rej Talon Basil: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Rej Talon Basil: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Gauntlet Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

O3 Will Save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14 Fail

Ury Laughs a little at Basil's grenade being thrown, seemingly knowing what will happen. She then continues to throw bombs at Birdfood.

Bomb Birdfood: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12
Damage: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 1) + 5 = 21

The bomb explodes onto Birdfood. Fire licking the walls of the wood and metal building. Birdfood yells in pain. The other Orcs look at him and at everyone else. There does not seem to be a ton of loyalty there.

Round 3
O1, O3 (blind), O4, Rej, Kij
Ury, Gauntlet <--
O5
Boom, Basil
O6, O2, Birdfood (blind)(-40), Yarkus
Thawm <--