Ongoing PFS campaign. (Inactive)

Game Master Chyrone

Any healing or anything we need to do? Don't want to forget :P

All look to be on full... Spenser you ok?

Sort of; just haven't been able to think of anything to contribute.

When everyone gets back outside...with either Larro left behind, or is done with something else? :)...

A street urchin, a girl no older than 7, mildly freckled and bright blue eyes, leans from behind a barrel to look at the group.

"Misters. I couldn't help but overhear you asking about a mister Airk?
Maybe i can help?"

I was actually asking about hp as I didn't see your stat spoiler.. ;o)

Sele stops and leans down closer to the girl

"We would be delighted to have your help."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Spidey sense traps!!!

Spidey is paranoid! :D

Her eyes shine with joy.

"Can i get a coin to buy some food, pretty please?
Because i saw a few nasty looking men take another man away in a rowingboat recently. Much against his will, it seemed."

"But verily, meek poppet!"

Spenser gives her a handful of gold: 1d10 ⇒ 7

"Just seek us out in future shouldst though be bereft of coin and in need of sustenance." Sele then glares at Spenser as he realises how he was speaking.

"Milady, where did the rowing boat head towards?"

The urchin smiles in joy, as Spenser gives her more than she'd asked for.

"Thank you, kind sir."

She nods at Sele, then turns to answer Vassago's question.
"They were rowing into -that- direction. One of the nasty looking men mentioned 'the subbed coastal'."

Finding the pathfinder's body is of secondary importance.
The artifact is the main objective.

*Poke*

Survival roll for the coastal cave, or towards the shipwreck?

I'd be interested in investigating the cave, but I'm no good at making Survival checks.

Wow, did not notice any updates! Sorry GM!

Survival?: 1d20 ⇒ 17

"I have taken many a lovely lass to a cove like that; I would guess that there are submerged caves within that may be worth looking into.", Vassago keeping details light in front of the younger audience.

"Lets go then, to the cove so that we may attempt to enter, I'll probably have to leave my heavier gear, so we'll need to adjust."

And so the team commandeers (borrows from an unknowing fisherman) a rowingboat, and sets off towards the partially sumberged cavern.

After twenty minutes, you arrive at the approximate location.
While not in immediate sight, a little careful looking reveals the tip of a rocky surface.

Unfortunately, it is high tide this morning, and the water sloshes around near rocky outcrops.

A Dc 15 swim check is required to safely navigate past the rocks, and enter the cavern.

Sele will take off his armour

Do we leave our stuff in the boat?

He waits until the others have figured out what they are doing maybe magic?

Is Lot able to come along?

Spenser, on the other hand, dives straight in...

Swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

...and hits his head on a rock.

I reckon Lot would be sitting on everybody's heads, if you want to use 1 average sized rowingboat to transport the 4 of you plus Lot.
Climbing rocky outcroppings from out of the water is no simple thing for a quadruplet either.

Sele jumps in to save Spenser if he needs it

Swim: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Keera, Vassago?

Vassago Swim: 1d20 ⇒ 13
*SPLASH*

I've checked the net and, while eagles are said to swim across surfaces after diving a little too far, they don't dive live humanoids would to reach underwater caves.
Sry Keera, Sobrino's going to have to wait top side.

Keera gives Sobrino the order to stay in the boat.
Remove armor, 1 no 2 yes: 1d2 ⇒ 1
And she decides that she'll keep wearing her improved light armor.
Swim Keera, ACP: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 1 = 10

All of the team eagerly dive for the submerged cavern, but the water's pull is stronger than anticipated, and each , save Vassago, are slammed against the rocks.

Nl Keera: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Nl Sele: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Nl Spenser: 1d6 ⇒ 1
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Round 1 of swim checks over.

Everyone, let's see 3 more rounds worth of swim checks.

Spenser, you're keeping your armor on?

Sure am!

Swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Swim: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Swim: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Swim: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Swim: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Swim: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Swim: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Keera heads back into the boat.

"This water isn't working for me, guys. I'll stay here."

Round 2 of swimming:

Despite his heavy armor, Spenser makes valiant effort, and emerges at the cavern's landing.

Sele is struggling, but Vassago is less Lucky, and the torrent smacks him against the rocks.
Nl: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Round 3 of swimming:
Spenser wrings out the water from his hairs.
Further above, Sele hits the rocks. 1d6 ⇒ 6
as does Vassago. Nl: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Round 4 of swimming:
Both Sele and Vassago manage to enter the landing, and join Spenser.

Much to their surprise, a lone halfling in armor stands nearby, holding a small piece of parchement with a [Missing] portrait on it.
That of the pathfinder you're looking for, in fact.

"Greetings and by Iomedae's light be blessed, this is a funny place to meet others. My name is Harlis Underbough, would you perchance be some Pathfinders also?" he says with a small bow holding out a halfling sized longsword out that blazes with light to illuminate the cavern.

After shaking the water off himself he extends a hand to shake with Harlis "Greetings Harlis, yes we are pathfinders, how may we help you?"

Reaching up to shake Sele's hand with a smile on his face Harlis answers "A grumpy Venture Captain nearly tripped over me walking in the door of the lodge and he was holding this picture of someone he wanted found. So he shoved it at me and 'requested' I make myself useful." The halfling shrugs wryly inside his armor. "So I found my way here looking for this Arik person. You might be on the same quest? Should we join forces?"

"Cor, such serendipity, good small one! Alself me to introduce mylow: Yo soy Sir Spenser Pellinore Quixote the Last, Knight-Perilous of THE STORIES! Together, most assuredly, we shalt rescue the fair lad Arik, and return to the welcome due all heroes, just as in days of Yore!"

Vassago is surprised to see someone else there, but pleased that the person is friendly, although he is curious how he got here in such armor so easily as compared to his own state.

"Pleasure to meet you mi amigo! And yes, some muscle may be of use!

Bowing in greeting to each in turn Harlis answers. "Pleased to meet you all. While I am considered strong of arm for my people, my true strength is in providing a conduit for Iomedae to fortify those around me." He pauses to look around the cavern some more. "I am newly arrived here, pausing when I saw your approach. Perhaps we should move forward upon our quest then?"

Minerals in the walls and ceiling reflect light onto the surface of the pool, giving the cave a weird, undulating illumination.
The air reeks of brine and the foul odor of death. Scattered around are skeletal remains in what is left of tattered clothing.

You hear chittering, and into sight come two large crabs.
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Crabs, round 1

Spenser & Vassago
Harlis & Sele
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Crabs
Crabs #2

"Cor! What effluvia through yonder cauldron breach? 'Tis a vicious stew, and these benthic-wights art its spiciest morsels!"

readied attack, +1 Greatsword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 3) + 13 = 21

Vassago heads to the west, and launches a blast at the green crab.

"You like water, si? I'll treat you to some."
Blast, PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13 Dmg, PBS: 3d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) + 9 + 1 = 20
Too bad, as it flies just past the crab a little too high.

Harlis & Sele
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Crabs
Crabs #2

With a frown of concern Harlis steps out from his cover to better see the situation, holding aloft his sword to reveal their foes in its light. "Blaze of light! Your sword is your not your strength, but your heart! Inheritor guide you." He calls to the new-found Pathfinders while pointing his blade forward with an elaborate flourish.

Invoking Iomedae's Divine Fighting Technique: Allies within 30 feet who can see the display gain a +2 sacred bonus on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks for 2 rounds.

Also note that Harlis' sword glows with a light spell of 40' radius, not the normal 20'.

Sele moves up to green crab and strikes at it with his sword

greatsword+bonus-power attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 232d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 6) + 13 = 20

Stupid site went down as i tried to correct my original messed up post

As Harlis fills the team with divine energies, Sele makes good use of it, and cleaves the crab in half.

Yum yum.
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The blue crab exits the water, and snaps its pincer at Sele.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Which was not going to happen, seemingly, Sele casually places his sword before the crab, blocking the movement for it.

At that time, the sound of hundreds of chitin moving comes from the east, and from the natural stairs, comes a blanket of crabs.

A swarm of crabs assaults Sele.

Swarming: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Fort Sele vs distraction: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
But Sele has seen swarms before, and it doesn't affect him right now.
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Crabs, round 2

Spenser & Vassago
Harlis & Sele
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Crab
Crab swarm

"Zounds - 'tis like unto an octopus's garden! Come hither, choicest rosebud!"

Spenser skirts the hopeless mob and advances on the one remaining crab bold enough to stand alone.

readied attack, +1 Greatsword, Power Attack, blessing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 1) + 13 = 16

<CHOP>

Spenser's attack leaves the crab on very few HP.

Vassago
Harlis & Sele
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Crab (-16)
Crab swarm

Vassago aims for a free square of swarm.
Blast, PBS: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 3d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) + 9 + 1 = 22
Dead on, 22 to the crabs.

Harlis & Sele
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Crab (-16)
Crab swarm (-22)

Thanks GM! Site stability has messed with me all week!

Frowning as he moves forward, noting his new companions seemed to be somewhat bruised from their swim into the grotto, holding his sword up again he declares. "Iomedae protect and heal!" The power of his deity channeled through the weapon.

Valor variant channel: 4d3 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 1) = 7 of healing each lethal and non-lethal.

Selective Channel. Adds a sacred +2 AC bonus for 1 round and +2 sacred charge attack bonus (which doesn't stack with the current +2 attack, saves & skills)

Sele takes a 5 ft step draws a flask of acid and drops it on the swarm

acid attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d6 ⇒ 5

acid attack crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d6 ⇒ 4

The team gets healed, as Harlis' weapon shines brightly.
In the illumination, Sele lobs acid at the swarm for another 7 hurt...and some of the seafood perish under the biting of the acid.
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Crab (-16) claws at Spenser.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Grab?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Constricting: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

While he lifts one leg to avoid the pincer, the crab grabs Spenser in the flank with the other, followed by a quick grabbing. Spenser feels the pincers painfully squeezing down on him.

The swarm (-29) attacks Sele again.
2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
Fort Sele vs distraction: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
The pain is small, but the crawling all over is still not getting to his stomach.
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Crabs, round 3

Spenser & Vassago
Harlis & Sele
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Crab (-16)
Crab swarm (-29)

"Touche! Nonetheless, thy reaving days are over!"

+1 Greatsword, Power Attack, blessing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 3) + 13 = 17
+1 Greatsword, Power Attack, blessing: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 4) + 13 = 20

Critical threat!: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Vassago decides to put more "oomph" into his blast, drawing some of the water that the crabs crawled from and using it to blast the swarm with more power!

Empowered Water Blast @ Swarm: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage on hit: 3d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) + 9 + 1 = 22 +50%

And with that, both crab threats are swiftly dealt with.

Combat over.

"And crabs, mi amigos, is why one should always use protection when entering the unknown."

Vassago then searches among the remains to see if there is anything of note. Taking 20 for a 29 Perception.

Vassago finds nothing of interest among the remains on the lower floor.

Yet once atop the natural plateau, he finds indications of a recent corpse....to be the missing pathfinder!