PACG 0-1E: Nature's Wrath (Inactive)

Game Master jduteau

I've got nothing and it seems that just Jirelle does, but she is like me - not much left in our draw pile.

Nothing I have can help either. Have at it and good luck.

Fingers crossed!: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Whew!
random other location move: 1d5 ⇒ 1
Going to the Jungle.
Can't explore again, so:
Acolte, Augury, Sling, Arcane Armor, Force Missile, Lightning Touch

yeah, Feeling very tired here ;)

Turn 25
Blessing: Blessing of the Gods
26/4
Koren

Locations:

Jungle
At This Location: The difficulty of any check to acquire a boon is increased by 1.
When Closing: Succeed at a Wisdom or Survival 6 check.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, if more than one location is not permanently closed, shuffle a random barrier into each open location.
M:0 Ba:0 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:0 Bl:0 (Total: 0)
Vika, Koren, Ezren

Tempest Cay
CLOSED

Mangrove Swamp
CLOSED

Pinnacle Atoll
CLOSED

Sea Caves
CLOSED

Fringes of the Eye
At This Location: The difficulty of checks to defeat barriers is increased by 3.
When Closing: Summon and defeat a random barrier; if undefeated, each character at this location random chooses a location and moves to it.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.
M:0 Ba:3 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:2 Bl:2 ?:1(Total: 8)
Jirelle

Although I could try to close the Jungle, as it is a 50/50 chance for me, I actually think Jirelle has the better chance, so I'm going to go over to the Fringes to work on closing that.

Fringes of the Eye - Koren

Large Chest

Checks
Strength/Melee 13 (10 + 3 for the Fringes)
Dexterity/Disable 12 (9 + 3 for the Fringes)

Hmmph, even with my Strength spell, I'd only have a hair's chance of breaking open this chest!

I leave it alone and banish it.

Next!

Turn 26
Blessing: Blessing of Pharasma
27/3
Jirelle

Locations:

Jungle
At This Location: The difficulty of any check to acquire a boon is increased by 1.
When Closing: Succeed at a Wisdom or Survival 6 check.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, if more than one location is not permanently closed, shuffle a random barrier into each open location.
M:0 Ba:0 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:0 Bl:0 (Total: 0)
Vika, Ezren

Tempest Cay
CLOSED

Mangrove Swamp
CLOSED

Pinnacle Atoll
CLOSED

Sea Caves
CLOSED

Fringes of the Eye
At This Location: The difficulty of checks to defeat barriers is increased by 3.
When Closing: Summon and defeat a random barrier; if undefeated, each character at this location random chooses a location and moves to it.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.
M:0 Ba:2 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:2 Bl:2 ?:1(Total: 7)
Jirelle, Koren

I will stay in this filthy, grimy, insect ridden, humid Jungle. Thanks Obama

I will stay in this filthy, grimy, insect ridden, humid Jungle. Thanks Obama

I'm slightly confused as to what you wanted to do. ;)

If you're moving to the Jungle, make your Survival 6 check to close it.

Oh Right I'm at the Fringe

Gents, should I attempt to close the jungle?

Yep.

I missed that the Jungle was empty when I moved there. Since I closed Tempest Cay from the Henchman during the exploration step I can try to close the Jungle during the close location step.

Closing Jungle: 1d6 ⇒ 4

OK going for a six!

Survival: 1d8 + 3 - 0 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 0 = 11

I never roll average on here always max or a 1 :)

end of turn!

Okay, the Jungle is closed. Just the Fringes left and the Villain(s). We have three turns left to find them!

Vika's up!

Turn 27
Blessing: Blessing of Pharasma
28/2
Vika

Locations:

Jungle
CLOSED
Vika, Ezren, Jirelle

Tempest Cay
CLOSED

Mangrove Swamp
CLOSED

Pinnacle Atoll
CLOSED

Sea Caves
CLOSED

Fringes of the Eye
At This Location: The difficulty of checks to defeat barriers is increased by 3.
When Closing: Summon and defeat a random barrier; if undefeated, each character at this location random chooses a location and moves to it.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.
M:0 Ba:2 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:2 Bl:2 ?:1(Total: 7)
Koren

PS CHange title to Vika Up

Acquire the BoG.
Explore with the BoG.
Can't do the Lookout's check.
Use Parrot to Explore.

Fringes of the Eye - Vika

Check
Wisdom/Survival 8

Powers
Bury this card to add 1d6 to any combat check to defeat a monster that has the Aquatic trait; if you are on a ship, put this card on top of your deck instead of burying it.
Recharge this card to examine the bottom card of any location deck.

Not sure what the card name is, but what the hell...

I went through the Shackles with a Card with no Name: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Oh well. I'll end and draw up.

Hand: Lucerne Hammer, Longsword, Helpful Haversack, Blessing of the Gods, Benevolent Buckler

Deck: 8 Discard: 8 Buried: 0
Note: At Fringes of the Eye. BoG available for all.

it's a Dolphin :)

Ah, sorry, forgot to put the card name. Jirelle was right, it was a dolphin.

Turn 28
Blessing: Blessing of the Gods
29/1
Ezren

Locations:

Jungle
CLOSED
Ezren, Jirelle

Tempest Cay
CLOSED

Mangrove Swamp
CLOSED

Pinnacle Atoll
CLOSED

Sea Caves
CLOSED

Fringes of the Eye
At This Location: The difficulty of checks to defeat barriers is increased by 3.
When Closing: Summon and defeat a random barrier; if undefeated, each character at this location random chooses a location and moves to it.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.
M:0 Ba:2 W:0 Sp:0 Ar:0 I:0 Al:0 Bl:1 Villain:1(Total: 4)
Koren, Vika

Noting that Ezren has an Augury in hand, I'm assuming that he is using it to find the Villain and put her on top (or looking for Barriers and putting them on the bottom, it ends up being the same). To defeat her, you have to face the Whale first.

Whale

Check
Combat 11

Powers
If undefeated, succeed at a Constitution or Fortitude 6 check or discard the top 1d4 cards of the blessings deck.

Brinebrood Queen

Check
Combat 13 (15 if using Ranged or Attack spells)

Powers
BYA, summon and encounter the villain The Whale. If you defeat the Villain, the Brinebrood Queen deals 1 Acid damage to each character at your location.
If the check to defeat has the Ranged or Attack trait, the difficulty is increased by 2.

I have two cards in my discard pile, so I can offer you 1d6+1 for each of your Combat checks. Vika can recharge her Hammer to give you 1d6 to one of your Combat checks and has a BotG in hand. Jirelle has a BofErastil in hand.

Just got Vinst in the other campaign and now I'm going out to see Zoolander. I expect to work out the combat either later or tomorrow.

And yes, I'll use Augury to put the villain on top.
augury: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Okay, let's do this. Thanks for the rundown of helps.
The Whale
Force Missile+Koren+Hammer: 1d12 + 2d4 + 3 + 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (3, 1) + 3 + (6) + 1 + (1) = 20
Everyone but Jirelle takes an acid damage, mine is Arcane armor.
The Queen
Lightning Touch+Acolyte+Koren+blessings: 1d12 + 2d4 + 3 + 1d4 + 1d6 + 1 + 2d12 ⇒ (3) + (2, 2) + 3 + (1) + (3) + 1 + (11, 6) = 32

Yay!

That's a relief. I was worried I wasn't able to contribute that much to this scenario.

Discarding Blessing and Buckler (for BYA Dmg).

I reveal the Paladin's Helm to take the damage.

And the Whale and Brinebrood Queen are defeated and the scenario is over:

You’re heroic. You’re dangerous. You’re deadlier than the Brinebrood Queen, and more importantly, you’re a threat to any pirate who would sail in the same waters as you. Captain Redclaw’s crew has been whispering about the reason for this dangerous voyage: they’ve sailed south in search of treasure. Your uneasy truce can only hold for so long. After your lengthy voyage, it’s only a matter of time before you can reach port, find provisions, and plan out your next expedition, but when that happens, you’ll still be surrounded by scoundrels. Some might be willing to sign up with your crew, but others may see you as competition. Jemma Redclaw brought you here, but watch your back. If you get in her way, she may decide to take you out.

Scenario Reward: Each character chooses item or ally and draws a random card of that type from the box.

Does Ezren have to do the following?

When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.

Nicely done Ezren

For our deck upgrade, here is what I have as the list of acquired cards:

Cutlass x2 - Weapon B (one from Ship Plunder)
Arcane Armor - Spell B
Chain Mail - Armor B (from Ship Plunder)
Benevolent Buckler - Armor 1
Parrot x 2 - Ally B
Acolyte - Ally B
Turtle - Ally B
BotG - Blessing B
BofGorum - Blessing B
BofAbadar - Blessing B

If this is right, then we have:

Weapon B x2
Spell B x1
Armor B x1
Armor 1 x1
Ally B x4
Blessing B x2

I'm intrigued by the Armour.

Does Ezren have to do the following?

When Permanently Closed: On closing, add 1d4 random barriers and 1d4 random blessings to this location deck without looking at them, then encounter the top card.

Ah yes, he does. I forgot about the Permanently Closed part.

#Barriers: 1d4 ⇒ 2
#Blessings: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Encountered Card - Pirate Hunting

Powers
Summon and encounter a random ship.

Summoned Ship - Man's Promise

Check
Wisdom/Survival 6
Charisma/Diplomacy 8

Powers
If any check to defeat Man's Promise has the Swashbuckling trait, add 2 to it.

Since we don't have to reset our hands after the Ship encounter, I'm assuming that we will handle any Ship structural damage if needed. So Ezren's roll is really to determine if we get an extra Plunder card or not.

Unless the Ship Encounter changes anything, I went ahead and started the outro process.

I chose Item, and drew Topaz of Strength.
I'd be interested in a Weapon B (for a Greatsword!)

That will be
Diplomacy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I can discard one, Jirelle reduces by one, just need one more.

I don't think I have any useful upgrades to take, so I won't change anything.

Discarding Helpful Haversack.

Jirelle can have the Armor, but I do have a nice one in Eagle Knight Dress Uniform. But I can also just upgrade one of my BotGs so I'm fine doing that.

I chose Item for my reward and drew Horn of Battle Clarity. Since it works well with Hireling/Soldier allies and since I don't actually get any allies, I won't be taking it.

KOREN
Deck: Mace, Sagacity, Strength, Paladin's Helm, BotG, Lance, Longsword, Detect Evil, Full Plate, Magic Scale Mail, Holy Water Grenade, Sage's Journal, Gods, Sarenrae, Iomedae
Note: +1 Con, 1d6+1 when discarding a card

We can roll off Koren I'm easy

Sidebar, once you complete the scenario win conditions the game stops immediately. So the when closing wouldnt be triggered on the final location.

We can roll off Koren I'm easy

Nah, go ahead and take the Armor. We've got one more 01 scenario so there will be another chance for me to get the armor.

Sidebar, once you complete the scenario win conditions the game stops immediately. So the when closing wouldnt be triggered on the final location.

Actually, you do have to close the villain's location first. In this case, because none of us had to reset our hands after we were done, it wasn't going to be a problem. It is after you close the location, doing the "When Permanently Closed" effect, and discover that the villain has no where to run to, that you win.

In this specific case, all it ended up being was a chance to get another blessing or another plunder card.

While I love Helpful Haversack in theory, I always forget to use it, so I'll be replacing it with the Topaz.

I think since Koren and Jirelle aren't taking a Weapon, I should be good to take one: Swapping in Greatsword for the Longsword.

Deck: Greatclub, Warhammer, Lucerne Hammer, Greatsword, Mace,

Elven Breastplate, Chain Mail,
Staff of Minor-Healing, Crowbar, Topaz of Strength,
Master-At-Arms, Quartermaster,
Blessing of Gorum, Blessing of Cayden Cailean, Blessing of the Gods

Note: +1 CON, +1 Hand Size

I could take Acid Arrow, but does Acid/Lightning/Force make much difference?

Deck: Sling, Augury, Augury, Detect Magic, Force Missile, Force Missile, Lightning Touch, Magic Weapon, Sphere of Fire, Arcane Robes, Eye Patch, Sapphire of Intelligence, Acolyte, Fox, Sage

Notes: +1 INT, After playing Arcane spell may put top of deck in hand if spell