Outpost: Perils of the Pirate Pact (Inactive)

Game Master Awenydd83

Pferryn nods back at Mykel, "Offer accepted!"

Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

The wayang then proceeds to get lost in daydreams about drinking himself under the table while oblivious to all the hazards that surround him.

Alaric follows ponderously, gently spinning the head of the dorn-dergar as Thurismund follows, nostrils wide, snorting impatiently. "Let the damn fey-lovers come to us. LET THEM. I'll make them weep blood."

Survival Alaric #1: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Survival Alaric #2: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Survival Thurismund #1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Survival Thurismund #2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Somehow keeping up with the trail and their current position, Alaric speaks softly. "This is very much the like of forest of Verduran. Many trees. Many danger to have."

"With any luck there will also be dirty trickster fey" adds Thurismund, whose hold upon the instincts of old tell him much about their path.

The team tries to stumble through the forest.. and about half of you manage to do it with some amount of ability! Others though.. well, its a good thing that this time 3 members of the group simultaneously see and call out warnings about the trap ahead!

As you pass through the woods, you see additional corpses hanging from webs and in the trees.. but see no sign of their doom. Nothing stirs beneath the leaves of this forest, and the air hangs heavy and humid as the day drags on!

Ok guys.. two more Survival checks. If one of your checks last time passed, you may use that opportunity to aid another this round. Essentially, everyone needs 2 DC 15 survival checks to find your way out of the labyrinth.

Aleric: Pass/pass: Good
Pferryn: Fail/fail: Need 2
Ashara: Pass/Fail: Need 1
Fatham: Fail/Pass: Need 1
Mykel: Fail/ Pass: Need 1

Alaric pauses and looks to the wayang as they narrowly miss falling into a thorn bush.

"I is think... Excuses. I think you maybe need the help. I once was good at seek in nature."

Survival aid #1(Pferryn): 1d20 ⇒ 17
Survival aid #2(Pferryn): 1d20 ⇒ 13

With infinite patience, Alaric points out certain species of trees he is familiar with from his youth; certain vines and mushrooms. He explains how their growth gives some indication as to where one is, and how one can use them to guide themselves.

Survival check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Ashara keeps searching for a way to get out of the maze while avoiding spiders as well...

survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Fatham looks around carefully, but this terrain proves very tricky.

survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
survival aid vexer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Just make the first with Vexer's aid.
survival aid vexer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Aleric takes the lead and helps to push the others through the difficult spots with his seemingly thorough knowledge of the intricacies of woodcraft! With his help, Ashara is able to follow along the trails, while Mykel also keeps up. Fatham has trouble at first, but Vexer is able to aid him through some of the worst of it to keep up.

Pferryn 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Pferryn 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Pherryn drags up the rear, unable to keep up the strong pace of the group.

This time around, Pferryn and Mykel both spot the pit trap before anyone falls into it. Setting out from there again, everyone is able to help Pherryn through the last stretch of the labyrinth.

After much cursing and trudging, you finally make it out of the cramped passageways of the labyrinthine trail through the trees and into a clearing. The web-covered trees here are still as ominous as they were in the labyrinth and dead leaves cover the ground. A few hundred yards beyond, a low hill bare of any vegetation rises from the sea of green. But what catches the party’s attention is a man in tattered clothes laboriously crawling in their direction. He doesn't cry out, simply begins to jerkily move slightly faster towards you.

No map was provided for this part, so please excuse my pitiful attempts at creating one!! I set the map up showing all of the little things hidden within the spoilers, figuring yall are going to talk about it and point everything out to each other. However, please keep in mind what your character does and doesn't know prior to the individuals actually stating things in character! (This mostly has to do with the creature to the south!!

"Beware!" Fatham warns the group in hushed tones. "There's an Ettercap in the bushes controlling this poor man with webs!"

dungeoneering: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 weaknesses?

Before Fatham has the opportunity to issue his warning Thurismund begins stomping towards the bushes next to them. "COME OUT, WHATEVER YOU ARE he roars as he slams the flat of a ghostly blade against his insubstantial armor. "YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH PEOPLE? COME HERE SO I CAN SHOVE MY FIST UP YOUR A@# AND MAKE YOU MY NEW MEAT PUPPET."

Alaric coughs, embarrassed. "What is ettercap?"

Meat puppet??!! Oh, dear...
FYI: If you make a knowledge roll and ask something that gets you no new information, I will automatically revert to the opposite to save time and prevent a useless back and forth. ie no weaknesses, so I will tell you strengths or attacks etc.

Fatham calls out a warning of the creature hiding in the brush to the side, but before he can do much of anything, Thurismund takes off, screaming in rage at this possible target!

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Ashara
Fatham
Ettercap
Mykel
Alaric
~Thurismund

hey...Mykel's initiative is actually +8 when he has panache points...sorry i didnt make it clearer

Fatham casts rime frostbite on his falcata.

"Vexer, let's get the thing in the bushes!" he says.

The pair circle around the side of the clearing, ignoring the 'meat puppet.' Cast spell + move. Can we tell if the guy is dead, or alive and being controlled?

Ashara steps near Mykel and touches his shoulder, the nimble warrior shivers as he feels something deadly passing from her to him and then to his weapon:"These abomination's evil has no place in this world or any other, Mykel! For all that's good and just, rid this place of their foul taint!"

Ashara uses 2 of her channel energy charges to give Mykel Bane(abberration), it lasts 3 rounds

Pferryn mutters a few quick words and then vanishes from sight.

Cast Vanish (5 rounds) and move 20' east

Sorry for the silence, life has been a series of emergencies this past week.

Sorry about that, Mykel. Order adjusted and gave you a move action.. I assume you as well would join the fight.
Fatham: Now that everyone is aware of all parts of the situation it is reasonable to assume that despite the sailor appearing to move under his own power, that it is in fact nothing more than a macabre marionette.

Fatham casts a spell empowering his sword before disappearing into the bushes, while Ashara casts a helpful spell over Mykel before he dashes off after the creature as well! Pferryn Vanishes from sight, but his companions see some bushes and blades of grass move, suggesting he too is on the move.

As the team moves into the clearing and advances on the Ettercap while ignoring the puppet, the creature gives up the farce and drops the "strings" he was using to lure you in. Instead, he disappears into the foliage behind him, quickly disappearing from sight as he runs off.
Full round withdraw action, creature is 120' away and moving fast!

Out of Initiative

"Seems like it run away... At least now we know what we are up against. Let's keep exploring this place. I don't relish the idea of having to fight those things by night"

Alaric nods in agreement with Ashara, as Thurismund roars and curses at the creature as it retreats. "COME BACK HERE FEY! COME BACK HERE AND LET FACE A REAL MAN! WHEN I AM DONE WITH YOU, YOUR SCREAMS WILL BE A REMINDER TO YOUR KIND OF WHAT WE DO TO YOURS!"

Upset and enraged at the foiled trap, the team moves past the set up and to the other side of the clearing where the gaping mouth of a tunnel opens into a bleak, cairn-like mound. Down the dark passageway, you find a grisly scene.

The tunnel opens into a large cavern. Thick layers of sagging webs choke the room from floor to ceiling. Beyond the mass of tangles, jade flames burn about a rough pyramid-shaped dais, bathing the whole chamber in an eldritch green glow. Gruesome carcasses and human-sized cocoons dangle from ghastly strands. In places, walls are covered with worn-out bas-reliefs and faded markings. The air smells of dust, decay, and death.

Gm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Moving through the first of the tunnel and into the main part of the cavern, Mykel and Fatham both easily pick out yet another trap in the middle of the floor, covering the path between the far wall and the nearest web.

Hmmm...religion seems to be the one knowledge I don't have...

Fatham, still holding the spell charge from the previous combat, looks around curiously.

"I don't suppose anyone could have survived still..." he says as he examines the human-sized cocoons.

perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
perception vexer assist: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"I don't like this place but I can't tell you why... just a gut feeling I guess..."

Mind your step...there is something there..likely a trap or alarm. I will jump over it...or you can cut the webs to get around it. I know some of you can't move well in armour... Mykel says as he moves to beside the trap and readies to jump across when his friends get close to it.

Mykel: Moved your marker to reflect your post.

As Mykel moves forward, he looks over his shoulder to check on the progress of the others as they stand fast. Turning back to the front while calling out to them, he is surprised as two purple skinned ettercaps rush him! One drops out of the webbing across the trap, while the other steps out from a hiding place beside him!

Surprise round:
A blue tinged ettercap rushes down from the webs across from the trap and hurdles the pressure plate with ease. Meanwhile, the second one steps out from webs concealing it and bites at Mykel! Luckily for the man, the creatures beak clacks off his thick armor.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel
Ettercap
~Red
~Blue
Fatham
Ashara
Alaric

I knew there was something amiss...die, mongel!Mykel spits as he slashes at the creature's midsection. He then readies a parry and riposte maneuver.

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11
p/r: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 261d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 301d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13
crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 112d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 3) + 10 = 21unsure if the bane from Ashara is still active or not...if it us add it in please...also moving 5 ft step in front of red so purple can't flank me

Unfortunately, the Bane is not still in effect.

Mykel lashes out with his falcatta, drawing a line of blood across the creatures midsection before setting up to defend against the impending attack.

The ettercap lunges out with its mandibles, but is rebuffed by another slash of the falcatta!
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

As the beast rears back bleeding from another deep wound, its two claws flash in. Luckily, they both miss.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

The other ettercap charges in from around the trap on the floor and bites at Mykel but his luck continues to hold.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel
Ettercap
~Red- 24 dmg
~Blue
Fatham
Ashara
Alaric

Still holding a spell charge in his blade from the previous battle, Fatham attacks the wounded ettercap with his frost-covered sword.

+1 falcata: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
rime frostbite: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 If hits, Target is fatigued, no save. Also, DC 15 Fort save or the target is entangled.

Ashara moves between her friends and then casts a spell to increase their accuracy and courage...

Move and cast Bless

odd...i posted last night....oh well...if the wounded one is down, ill go after the other one...then 5 ft step to get flanking next round

Mykel presses his attack and slashes at the beast. He then readies a parry and riposte if attacked.

Die, curs!he spits angrily

attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 = 291d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11
p/r: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 191d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 191d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13

Fatham charges forward and slashes his weapon at the wounded Ettercap. It strikes the beast and elicits a cry of pain as the creature falls to the ground, frost forming over the newest wound.

Ashara moves up and calls out for the blessing of the powers of life in this deadly struggle.

Mykel spits a curse at the remaining ettercap as he slides his blade into the creature eliciting another squeal of pain from the remaining bug-man.

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel
Ettercap
~Blue- 11 dmg
Fatham
Ashara
Alaric

Active: Bless

We are sooooo close to the end, everyone!!

Pferryn and Alaric hold back for a moment, and the blue tinged creature continues its rampage!

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Claw 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Claw 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The beast darts in with gaping maw at Mykel, but the nimble man is no where near danger as he parry's the beasts attempt and returns the favor with interest! With a roar the ettercap swipes left and right with its claws.. the first a complete miss, the second very nearly catching Mykels throat. Luckily, he is able to turn the blow aside with his shoulder and only suffers a glancing blow!

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel- 3 dmg
Ettercap
~Blue- 24 dmg
Fatham
Ashara
Alaric

Active: Bless

Mykel spits at the creature and slashes at it, trying to fell it in one blow.

attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 261d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12p/r: 1d1 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 121d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 311d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16

Ashara reaches Fatham and once again uses her powers to increase his accuracy and damage potential against the loathsome enemies he's facing.

Ashara moves and gives Fatham Bane(Abberration) for 3 rounds at the cost of 2 channel energy uses

With one last swing, Mykel ends the threat of the ettercap!!

Ashara, he fell before your post, so keep your channels.

With the Ettercaps down, you move into the cavern, keeping your eyes peeled and your weapons ready. Your sharp eyes find the ettercap nest suspended about 20' in the air.. considering the problem for a moment shows you that it would be possible to climb up there with a bit of work.

Moving deeper into the cavern, you find the remains of an old alter. Behind it are stacked person shaped silk wrapped bundles, and you can see bit of hair or an arm hanging out here or there. Quickly, you move in and examine the bundles.. it seems that you have found the crew of the Handspur's Luck. Sorting through the bodies stacked like cordwood, you find two that are just barely breathing still. An old Osirion and a one eyes grizzled old pirate.

Ashara approaches the two wounded sailors and channels positive energy, healing their wounds:"Do not fear! We are here to save you!"

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) = 14

Anyone who needs healing just needs to stay near Ashara as she channels

Fatham begins cutting the webs from the two with his dagger.

"It is a miracle any are alive," he says.

Mykel helps cut the men out of their webbed shells.

Yes, surprising to say the least... he offers as he looks about for more trouble

We should check the area...might be more...or trouble... perc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Alaric fitfully snaps out of the silence he has wrapped himself in as Thurismund shakes with rage. "Dead. So many dead. Again the fey ..." He begins to shiver uncontrollably, and begins to hum a strange carny tune as Thurismund begins tearing at the walls, seemingly anxious to find an opponent.

"WHERE ARE THE REST OF THEM? LET THEM COME! LET ME RIP THEM APART! SHOW YOURSELVES! FEY, FEY LOVERS... I WILL MUTILATE YOU EVEN AS YOU STAND BEFORE PHARASMA FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!"

Perception (Thurismund): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ashara moves over to the two unconscious men and channels her holy power trying to help wake them up as the rest of the group cuts the men free.

The elderly Osirion man wakes up and groggily introduces himself as Zukka Nephmet. The other is a close friend of the Black Marquis: a pirate named One Eyed Farl. After giving his name and gratuitous thanks, Zukka weakly lies back while Farl takes up the tale of what happened.
"Aye, twas that scurvy broad Riverbane that led us 'ere.. She led us 'ere then fell back as the spiders an the Ettercaps fell on us. She called out in some strange language afore the attack and was gone when we turned around. Had ta be her!!!" He spits to the side then falls back, exhausted and broken.

Mykel peers around the area and catches the glimmer of something shiny up in the nest above the groups heads.

Mykel carefully slashes at the webs to get to the item.

The cave grows noticeably colder as Thurismunds rage grows stronger. "SHE. DID. WHAT?" he screams, at the edge of apoplexy, ectoplasmic spittle flying from his mouth.

See? I knew she wasn't to be trusted...we must do something about her. I say we feed her to the fish.

"That is disturbing," Fatham muses as the man implicates Riverbane.

"But why would she hire us to investigate? Perhaps there is something here she is looking for..." he adds as Mykel tries to reach the item.

"I never trusted her. She's probably abandoned us here, hoping these unholy critters finished us. Unfortunately for her, she was gravelyu mistaken and will pay tyhe price for betrayal!" Ashara states sounding indignant. Then she turns towards the pirates:"You were lucky your Black Marquis wanted to learn what happened to you and asked for our help. We saved your hides before those things devoured them. You should reevaluate your life choices and abandon piracy for more honest endeavors"

Mykel, Can I get a climb check please?

The team reacts with rage as the pirates tale falls upon your ears. Meanwhile, Mykel starts trying to get up into the nest to find out what may hide up there!

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 6

how high up is it? i might be able to make it with a good acrobatics...i have +13

Doesn't really say, it just stipulates Climb

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Mykel tries to climb up once, but doesn't make it very far. With a second attempt though, he makes it up there and comes back down with an assortment of goodies.

When you finally exit the loathsome shrine, it looks like the sun itself decided to celebrate the Pathfinders’ victory over the evil denizens of the mound. But the sun didn’t come alone: Lady Riverbane and four of her rough pirate flunkies also await the party.

“Well,” says the jet-haired pirate woman, lips twisted in a grin. “Shiver me timbers! Look who made it out alive. I hoped the crawling horrors would be the end of you, but I suppose vermin don’t eat each other.”

Riverbane spits on the moss covered ground before continuing. “Why do Pathfinders always have to meddle in what doesn’t concern them?” Pulling out an ancient-looking tome from a pouch, she throws it unceremoniously in the mud. “Fools! All this for a book …” She errupts in laughter. “Bazzak dies tomorrow and you die today! KILL THEM!”

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel
Pirates
~Red
~Orange
~Yellow
~Green
Fatham
Alaric
Ashara
Riverbane

I think not, wench! We'll send you to the depths where you belong!Mykel shouts as he rushes the brigand directly in front of him. He slashes at the man in a low arc and readies himself to return a blow if attacked.

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 121d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 = 17p/r: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 291d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 301d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 = 17
ripostecrit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 272d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 2) + 10 = 18

I mean, I know that boxed text is necessary, but Thurismund wouldn't let her get through half of her first sentence before trying to split her head in two.

With a quick laugh, Pferryn disappears and begins to make his way to the southwest.

Std Action: Cast Vanish (5rds). Move Action: Stealth Movement SW

Stealth (Invis): 1d20 + 23 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 23 + 20 = 51

LOL Alaric. I quite agree.. but needs must when dealing with the vagaries of PbP vs sitting around a table!! Personally, I was chuckling when I wrote all that because I was thinking the same thing!

Pferryn disappears from sight as Mykel charges forward. His blade lashes out and just barely misses its target.

THe first two pirates take aim at Mykel, who quickly parries and ripostes, ending the pirates miserable life. The second one comes in from the side, slashing Mykel across the side.

Red: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Orange: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Confirm?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The other two rush forward at the rest of the group, but miss their mark!
Yellow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Green: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Bold May Post"
Pferryn
Mykel- 5 dmg
Pirates
~Red
~Orange
~Yellow
~Green
Fatham
Alaric
Ashara
Riverbane