Omega Team Orders from the Gate PFS PBP Gameday V (Inactive)

Game Master Curaigh

"There are some sort of tracks here. I am not an outdoors man nor a naturalist. If someone else knows what these prints are the better." the swashbuckler says to the others.

Do I think the fungual infestation is something that could be removed with a remove disease?

Im na' terribly fond of the strix, but I canna think anyone I would wish this fate on. Staked out and carved up as a sacrifice.

back in the states now and should post more frequently. apologies.

"Agreed Alistina, an unwarranted act of cruelty or a message or both."

"It seems someone is summoning qlippoths here. Very bad news. We should find the fell arcanists behind this and deal with them before it is too late."

-Posted with Wayfinder

Tavarius nods "A Qlippoth's very presence is an affront to good order and a danger to all."

Suddenly a loud explosion rips across the peak top.
Wow! Sorry, I didn't realize how many days posting I have missed! You're GM is the craps.

Pavrodus lies flat on his back, smoke curling up from his front. Rutilla is also on fire though obviously not off as bad as the other hellknight. The two were investigating the orc bodies. They have had runes ritualistically carved into them, mostly telling their deeds and accomplishments of evil in the past. The orc chieftan's runes are also covered by some new runes or were. While reading them, Pavrodus accidentally triggered some explosives. The body is reduced to ashes, but the mask is not harmed by the fire.
4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 6) = 12

Disgusted by the accident the Signifier throws the mask to the pathfinders. Made of interwoven wicker strands and insect-excreted resin, these horrific masks have the appearance of mutated, spore-infested insects, the pathfinders reveal it as magical.

Signifer Karva orders the expedition to make camp while she uses the remaining daylight to examine the surrounding region with a spyglass.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Fatima explains the magic of the mask to her allies, and offers to let one of them use it if they choose.

Tavarius already has a head slot item.

Alistina looks awkwardly at the mask.
I dona think I'll be wantin that.

Ru picks the mask up and stows it in his bag. "When we meet a swarm, we'll see who is begging me for the mask then."

Ru helps the others make camp as he tried to find the most comfortable spot to toss his rucksack for the night.

"And ruin my hair for insects....no thanks... i will pass..." Fenrik tells Fatima.

Guttural shouts and screams of fear echo up from the slopes below as you begin setting up camp. Seconds later, six bedraggled orcs run onto the plateau.

Hot on their heels is another band of orcs, each marked with runes carved into their flesh. With terror in their eyes, the first six orcs cry out in Common, “Help! Save us! We be good!” Behind them, the rune-covered orcs laugh cruelly and fill the air with harsh howls. They plant a banner depicting a severed hand into the ground, then rush forward. At the same time, another, larger group of orcs emerges from behind, adding their screams to the terrible chorus.

Signifer Karva calls out, “Hellknights form ranks to the rear! Pathfinders, deal with the orcs attacking from the front!”

The six orcs asking for protection are next to you on the map, but drop to the ground too exhausted to even stand now. The Hellknight battle is happening off the south end of the map, but is close enough you can affect it if you would like.

Ready? Roll initiative!
Orcs: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Lt. Orcs: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
warlords: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

One orc with a longbow scans for a dwarf, but happily settles on the human on and let's loose with two arrows. Two other orcs charge forward. I will retcon actions if your initiatives change their tactics.

Lt. v Fenrik 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25, dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7, 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15, dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

R1
Lieutenant Orc (23):

Warlords (17):

Orcs (12):

Initiative 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Post an action

init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Am I correct in holding off as the first two groups of orcs beat me in initiative?

Init: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

They have acted, but the second group was only a double move & may be retconned.
R1
Lieutenant Orc (23): shoots at fenrik
Fatima (19): here now
Allistina (18)here now
Warlords (17):rush toward the Pathfinders retcon?
Ruprecht (16):here now
Orcs (12):
Tavarius (11):

Fatima advances forward, drawing a wand as she goes, and uses magic to enhance her defenses and her weapon.

Wand of Shield. Arcane Pool to get a +2 Keen Agile Wakizashi.

Casts Wall of Stone than Moves Up while Drawing her Warhammer

Magic sings and blades ring as the Pathfinders close with the enemy!

A massive battle begins behind them as well with spells and blades loosed by Hellknight and orcs alike!

R1
Lieutenant Orc (23): shoots at fenrik
Fatima (19): casts spell & moves
Allistina (18): casts spell & moves
Warlords (17):rush toward the Pathfinders retcon?
Ruprecht (16):here now
Orcs (12):
Tavarius (11): here now
Fenrik: here now if its important to you, roll your initiative and give me a R1 action before I get to R2

Tavarius will cast blessing of fervor on the party.

and then move up with great fervor "Enjoy the blessings of Dispater. Let our fight be speedy and efficient."

At the beginning if your turn, choose a benefit.

• Increase its speed by 30 feet.
  
• Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
  
• Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
  
• Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
  
• Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

Ruprecht moves 30' towards the warlords in a diagonal fashion. He accepts he Blessings of a more precise attack and better armor.

Will someone move Ru please? I'll take the +2 to hit and to AC.

He readies an action to toss a bomb at the first warlords to close within 25'. When that happens, the readied action triggers.

RTA with PBS, Precise Shot and BoF 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Acid Damage 4d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 2) + 6 = 15

Ruprecht rushes forward and pulls a glowing vial from his belt as Tavarious power lightens the step of his allies. The orcs move eagerly to the fresh meat. There way is hindered by the new obstacle and it causes them to bunch up at the top of the cliff side. treat 'cliff' squares as difficult terrain. The orc lieutentant moves past Alistina's wall drawing a special arrow as he does so. When he passes the stone barrier the arrow flies toward the dwarf! "Ah I knew I recognized that stench somewhere! he shouts.

I moved Ruprecht.

R2
Lieutenant Orc (23): shoots at Alistina (I missed seeing his favored favored enemy last time :P)
Fatima (19): <-- here now
Allistina (18): <-- here now
Warlords (17):
Ruprecht (16):
Orcs (12):
Tavarius (11):
Fenrik (delay):
Lt v Alistina: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 29, Kthunk: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 + 2 + (3, 4) = 18

initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Fenrik gets hit by the orc and then counterattacks as he tries to limit Fatimas exposure to danger...

ADS1+PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19...DMG: 1d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 6 = 26

ADS2+PA: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27...DMG: 1d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 6 = 25

Crit?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10...DMG: 1d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 6 = 22

Lets see how sweet yea smell after you roast in Torags heavenly forge!
holy smite outlined area:
holy smite: 4d8 ⇒ (2, 3, 7, 3) = 15

half in not evil
Will save 19 for half and to avoid being blinded for 1 round if evil.

And move up taking AC bonus from blessing.

Fenrik cuts up an orc, drops of orc flesh splash against the hillside.
A large thunderclap peals across the peak, as if Torag himself hammers several orcs into pulp.
The hellknights also beat many orcs, but even after a solid defense, they are still greatly outnumbered and one screams when an orc blade gets through the spiraled armor.

One of the warlords charges madly at the dwarf, but he stumbles blindly and swings even wilder, managing to hit nothing but the bomb of acid Ru provides. The second charges Tavarious with a big axe!
One of the sin-carved orcs swings at Fatima, another closes with Tavarious.

Wills save lt, srgt, others: 9d20 ⇒ (12, 4, 17, 10, 8, 14, 1, 18, 20) = 104,
battle axe v T: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20, 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
falchion v A: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7, 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

R2
Fenrik (delay): cuts up orc
Lieutenant Orc (23): shoots at Alistina
Fatima (19): <-- here now (might cause retcon)
Allistina (18): drops a holy hammer of Torag
Ruprecht (16): looses bomb
Warlords (17): moves blindly, charges T
Orcs (12): mosltly die: one attacks, one double move.
Tavarius (11): <-- here now

Taking movement speed from BoF

Tavarius pounds his staff into the ground, channeling the might of Dispater.

channel negative: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 3) = 10 always halved: 5 damage
Will DC 23 or be dazed for 1 round. Should be all remaining orcs in range, Will exclude Alistina and up to 6 total allies should Fatima move up before my turn.

Then Tavarius calls upon Dispater's grace, will then turn his backs on the orcs, trusting the PCs to mop up while he moves to help the hellknights.

If either of the orcs in melee with Tavarius make their save Tavarius will cast grace (swift) to prevent his movement from provoking, otherwise he will just walk away.

OK, I'm confused. The orc next to me has an X over him. Is he down?

Yes the Red X means they are dead.

Will saves: 4d20 ⇒ (12, 2, 9, 18) = 41 No successful saves, Fatima & Fenrik are up.

Fenrik ensures the orc to his front is down and then moves forward to assist Alistina...

ADS1+PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19...DMG: 1d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 6 = 21

Fatima casts a spell, and advances to the nearest orc, attempting to deliver the spell through her blade.

Casting Frostbite. Arcane Strike and Piranha Strike

Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 18
Non-lethal cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

OK, nevermind...

Fenrik cuts into the warlord marking a long red gash across the orc's chest blood pours out of it, but it seems only to make the creature even more incensed. Fatima al-Izran steps up beside the human and with blade, ice and the arcane lops off an arm and its head in one move.*

The Lieutenant drops two more arrows against the dwarf snarling in rage.

1d20 + 10 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 4 - 4 = 28, dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13
1d20 + 5 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 4 - 4 = 18, dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 = 11

1 orc, 2 warlords

R3
Fenrik (delay): cuts up orc
Lieutenant Orc (23): shoots at Alistina
Fatima (19): <-- here now
Allistina (18): <-- here now
Ruprecht (16): <-- here now
Warlords (17):
Orcs (12):
Tavarius (11):

Allistina will take the bonus to AC again and full attack the orc next to her

1st attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

2nd attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ruprecht again moves 30' towards the warlords in a diagonal fashion. He accepts he Blessings of a more precise attack and better armor.

I moved Ru. I'll take the +2 to hit and to AC.

He tosses a bomb at the unattended lieutenant to his left.

RTA with PBS, Precise Shot and BoF 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Acid Damage 4d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 3) + 6 = 16

Fatima steps up and strikes twice at the orc battling Alistina.

Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 16
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Blessing of Fervor: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 20
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 18
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Suuuuuuuuuuck!

Tavarius shoots Fatima a quick disapproving glance regarding her footing and technique.

Poke...

ouch! stop poking me!

Alistina cuts a swath of orc shoulder off with the hiss of her blade. The blade misses on the next attack, slipping through a whole in the orc's shoulder instead of the orc itself. Fatima's blade begins its own serpentine dance cutting and slicing until the orc in front of Alistina drops dead.

The last common orc shouts, "Lied about slaying dragon." It runs into the space recently vacated by the warlord. "Ran from battle with strix." She sidles up close to the dwarf, human and human-esque swordswoman. "Chopped chief's fingers into meal! Each phrase causes a set of runes carved into it's chest begin to glow, until one last shout of "Coward! causes the runes to flare with a golden light then explode catching the three in a blast that destroys the orc. Reflex saves please.

Ruprecht's bomb explodes on the archer orc up the hill just as the remaining warlord charges at the elf with its massive blade.
falchion: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 2 = 17, dmg: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (1, 3) + 10 = 14

Tavarious and Fenrik poke each other, but decide poking orcs would be more productive. You're up. Warlord next to A is down, leaving other warlord & Lt up.

REF: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Fenrik moves from his spot to attack the remaining orc near Ruprecht...
ADS1+PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15...DMG: 1d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 6 = 20

Reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
If tha's what it takes for ye to command loyalty you must be a rubbish warlord!

Ru pulls his magical spear and swipes at the orc that closed with him.

Ill take +2 to Attack and AC this round.

Attack 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Tavarius "May Dispater grant us all the strength and efficiency to put this battle to rest."

Tavarius casts Prayer, should get the hellknights and Alistina/Fatima, possibly some of the hellknight foes as well.

You bring special favor upon yourself and your allies while bringing disfavor to your enemies. You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.

The orc's reckless rush to the elf let Ruprecht slip his spear tip into thw creature's thigh. It looms down in furious confusion and misses defending itself from Fenrik's blade.

The Lt.'s enemy prooves to be nearly indestructable, yet he tries again with two more arrows.

Tavarius calls upon the divine and sees two then three orcs fall to the Hellknights.

2d20 ⇒ (19, 7) = 26

F&R both hit the warlord, Lt shoots (one hit: 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13 dmg to Ali. T prevents an HK death. Fati & Ali up in R4

XX VV I,
w1 XX V V

Fatima lashes out against the orc next to her.

Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 2 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 17
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Blessing of Fervor: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 19
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 15
Nonlethal Cold: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Allistina moves up the hill toward the archer. And takes a swing
warhammer: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Lie down!