PBP[PFS] #5-01 The Glass River Rescue Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Valeron De Stinzite

do we have any empty barrels or anything we can hide the three in.

Shiva moves towards the entrance to the lower deck her hand resting on the hilt of ricta morti.

Wispering to her blade "just wait one more min and we will cut them down."

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Yes there are numerous barrels below deck. They are medium sized and should be able to fit anyone in the party should you wish to try and hide them. However, they are full of food and other simple supplies. If you try to use the barrels you must roleplay what you plan on doing with what is inside.

"It looks like you upset one of the Heralds or Masks to get assigned down here. We're sorry to waste your time with lack of profit. As we said our friend has problems with drink." Einn sneers at the men remembering her time as a Acolyte of the First step at the Society's behest.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
I can't roll worth anything tonight. Sigh

Obviously a good bribe is what they are looking for. Guy is above that but if one of you were to slip them a 'bonus' we could probably pass right through unnoticed.

Anibal, did you hand over that bribe?

After a bit of an awkward silence, Anibal weighs the pouch in his hand, gives the men on board a curious look, and clears his throat.

He glances at the pouch in his hand, then looks back at the men: "So... are there any *ahem* unexpected fees involved?", he moves his hand with the pouch ever so slightly towards the inspecting dock workers.

The enforcer takes the bad from Anibal and peeks inside.
"Would you look at that." The enforcer shows the friendly enforcer the contents of the bag. "These here are gold pieces. Most travelers pay with copper and silver. We must have wealthy travelers here."
The enforcer motions to the others with his hands. "Prepare to be boarded. We will search this ship and see what other treasure you have."

As the enforcer gets a plank to come onboard you notice the enforcer raise his crossbow.

What now? It seems they want to come aboard no matter what. I will get map updated tonight with their locations. We are on the dock map. There are 2 enforcers and the wolf on the dock to the left and 1 enforcer on the middle dock.

Anibal reaches for his bow, staring at the enforcers.

"Erm- that dog of yours is not boarding."

These guys need a lesson in humility.

I'll wait till later to see positions before I decide what Luurg will do. Luurg has quite a few options, but many of them involve his spear or dagger or a fruit.

Shiva will draw ricta. "time to play my precious."

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Guy mutters to Shiva, "You wouldn't happen to know the vanish or invisibility spells, would you? They can't report what they can't see."

I'm going to try to hit them with color spray. Hopefully it's still effective at this level.

Map is updated.

Do they insist on the dog?

Yes they insist on the dog. They all want to board and inspect.

Seeing that the dock workers are bringing the mut along, Anibal takes out two arrows so that the boarding party can see them. Given their attitude, he checks whether there is any damage on their uniforms, in case someone decided to dispose of a few dock guards and pose as a customs official to ransack ships, or the like.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

"If you really want to board, I strongly suggest you leave the dog on the pier. We enjoy the presence of the cat very much, and who knows what might happen? Some nearby canine might end up looking like a bad imitation of a porcupine."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

He takes a step closer to the rails: "That would be very unfortunate."

These rolls are killing me.

Seeing trouble about to erupt, Guy nervously backs up to the corner near the escape stairs, muttering as he goes, and gripping his holy symbol under his clothing.

Why!? Why does this always happen to me? Why?

Luurg looks up from his spot on the deck as he munches on the bruised apple. Dis lookin' like trouble! He finishes his apple and tosses down the core, then grabs up a small pineapple from his belt and smiles and begins to chomp on that. "Mmmm pineapples so gud! Dare skin so tick n tough, but so sweet n juicy inside." He ponders as he meanders his way to the railing near the rope holding the ship. You blink your eyes a bit and swear you see a translucent, ghostly pineapple hovering in front of the large half orc for a second before its gone.

Luurg consumes his pineapple extract of 'shield' as he heads towards the rope in case it needs to be cut. The ghostly pineapple part is merely flavor... mhmm flavor.

"Luurg be tinkin.. bag of gold sure looked big fer deez fellas to be tryin' to come back fer more." Intimidate Aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6

You didn't specify where exactly the boat was tied up so I put Luurg where I thought it could be, feel free to move him if it isn't there.

The enforcer extends a plank to board, but immediately after he sees one of the Pathfinders draw a weapon. "ATTACK!!!"yells the enforcer, drawing his sword from his belt.

While Luurg feels the bite of the wolf the enforcer slashes at Anibal.
Sword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
The enforcers sword leaves a gash on the side of Anibal.

Combat Round 1
Bold may action
Shiva
Guy
Luurg -6
Einn
Anibal -4
Blue enforcer
Red enforcer
Yellow enforcer
Wolf

"Owie! Bad dog!" He turns to see Annibal get slashed for his trouble too, but he's quite happy to see the man he gave the bribe to is now on board. No sense losin' dat phat bag o gold!

Luurg scowls at the dog before taking a step towards the gangplank and kicking it off into the harbor. "Oops, my foot slipped." He then draws out his glinting wooden handled dagger from his belt. "Here doggie..."

5' step, standard to kick plank, move to draw dagger

With the bow and arrows in hand, Anibal shouts "NononoNONONO-OUCH!" as the man runs up the ramp and gives him a taste of his steel. Once he regains his composure, he looks at the man with a look of anger and pain. Those emotions quickly disappear as he takes aim at the dog on board, and all that is visible is quiet focus.

Bow flurry, piercing, point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 231d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Bow flurry, piercing, point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 211d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

"I warned you, you fool!", are the words he utters to part with the arrows.

Guy is reluctant to show his holy symbol in these parts, so he settles for a little crossbow action and tries to peg the one on shore after stepping onto the stairs to get a better shot.

To Hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

He stands there gaping as it strikes true.

Yelling "i told you ricta it was time to play!"

i do have the feat step up just so you are aware

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Einn steps to the side, and opens her mouth and it looks like she screams, but nothing comes out.

Sonic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

Luurg, thinking fast, kicks the plank into the water. Anibal aims at the wolf and fires his arrows striking the wolf in the chest and rendering it dead instantly. Only thing left is a dead wolf carcass laying on the deck of the boat. Guy fires his crossbow at the far enforcer and his arrow lands solidly in his leg. Shiva strikes at the enforcer on the boat and opens up a gigantic hash on his abdomen. As the wolf dies Einn's ear piercing scream lands on a dead wolf.

The enforcer from afar launches a crossbow bolt at the party, but it sails over and into the water. The 3rd enforcer(red) seeing the plank kicked over, draws his crossbow and begins loading a bolt.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Combat Round 2
Bold may action
Shiva
Guy
Luurg -6
Einn
Anibal -4

Red enforcer
Blue enforcer-21
Yellow enforcer-5

Luurg looks down at the dead dog "Poor ting." He then lumbers over to the rope holding the boat and hacks through it with one slice of his dagger.

"Hey!", Anibal shouts at the man on the boat. He makes sure he has the man's his attention, and points at the dog.

"Are you satisfied? Look at what you made me do!", he screams, and attempts to get the back of his hand acquainted with the man's face.

Shiva will go for another swing on the enforcer that she already hit.

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Guy, who is inordinately pleased that he was able to hit the man, tries again. Though inwardly he is questioning the wisdom of getting into a shooting match with an enforcer.

To Hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Crit?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

But after landing another lucky shot Guy is fairly dancing with glee.

"I got him, I got him!"

Einn moves up and lets the silent scream escape her mouth again aiming it at the guard in red. He shudders with the sound.

Sonic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
DC15 Fort Save for Half

Luurg admiring the dead dog chops through the rope holding the boat to the dock. Anibal gets a syringe to the enforcer and his face begins to swell up and bleed. Shiva takes another swing at the enforcer and opens up a fatal gash in his side. The enforcer drops to the deck and bleeds out. Guy's arrow lands true once again.

The enforcer(yellow) launches a crossbow bolt at Shiva, but misses.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

The enforcer(red) seeing his companion bleed out, launches a bolt at Guy, but misses.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Combat round 3
Everyone can act

Is he dead or unconscious? My next turn will depend on that.

Anibal watches the man's chest for breathing. From the look on his face, worry is creeping in his mind.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Sorry, he's dead.

The bounty hunter sighs, realising they crew is in too deep to move back now.

He takes aim at the nearest attacker (red) and lets loose.

Shiva will move up and launch a ray of frost at the red guy.

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Guy casts spiritual weapon (scimitar) and has it wail on yellow.

To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Crit to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Guy forgets where he is and falls to his knees and starts volubly praising Sarenrae, goddess of luck.

Seeing everyone that came on board is now dead or dying, Luurg heads below deck to let the Captain know "Time to go! Get dis boat goin' er dey may send more teefs! Go Go Go!" He shoos his hands quickly at him as he does so.

Did red save from my Ear Piercing Scream last round?

Einn you hit him. I must of deleted that.

Anibal launches arrows , but they sail above the enforcer. Shiva sends a ray of frost and gives the enforcer frostbite on his face. Guy uses his spiritual scimitar and slashes at the enforcer opening up a gigantic wound. The enforcer is bleeding heavily. Luurg, thinking quickly, goes below deck and tells the captain to go.

Both enforcers, seeing the dire scene, launch crossbow bolts at the party. One launched at Should va and the other at Guy.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
The bolt misses Shiva by an inch.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
The bolt glances off Guy and leaves him with a scratch.

Metella emerges onto deck,Seeing the battle rage on, "This is what I didn't want!" Metella hisses angrily. "We must depart the harbor immediately. "She shouts orders to the sailors who have also reemerged, all of whom begin casting off .
"There is a large contingent of Razmiri brutes directing their attention to you and heading this way."
As Metella barks orders at the crew a volley of arrows begin to fall and narrowly miss the Pathfinders.

Luurg shrugs his shoulders at Metella "I sed go 'round, don't mess with teefs, dey said nope." He heads back up topside and helps the sailors get the ship moving out of the harbor, shielding them from arrows and bolts if necessary, confident in his ghostly pineapple to protect him.

Are we still in combat?

No.You are sailing away from the docks.

"Well, so much for a low profile. What the heck. I didn't like those guys anyway. It's a pity they made off with that bribe money."

Luurg gives Guy a funny look and points to the dead 'teef' on the deck next to the dead dog. "Dat dare's da one who took Anibal's gold." He chuckles a bit "I tink he not mind you take it back now heh."

Actually, Luurg will head over to the dog corpse and prepare to toss it overboard unless for some reason the crew has a particular liking to dog meat. "Last chance fer dog stew bafore I feed 'im to da fishes... " He'll also toss over the dead man once he's been liberated of his useful gear, then get some water to help wash the blood off the deck.

His mood stays the same, always cheery and happy, Luurg asks the others about what's to come. "So guess we try better to avoid deez guys? I don't tink they be too happy we left quick. We mebe watch out for udder boats comin' to get us?"

"Really? That's great news! I guess I got confused in the midst of all that action. I know Desna is supposed to be the luck goddess, but did you see those shots!? I couldn't miss!!! She has nothing on Sarenrae, that's all I can say. So, where do you think we go now?"

"I"m sorry it didn't workout as we hoped. Let's stay from the authorities if we can." Einn helps clean off the deck.

"well hopefully we can can advoide having to kill anyone on the prechers boats things."

She moves over to the dead guy and strips all valuables off him. Then she will dragg him to the side and dump his corpse overboard.

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As the Abacus sails smoothly up the Glass River, Amauhak asks ’How do you intend to perform the rescue mission, namely how do you plan on gaining access to the inn without arousing unwanted suspicion?

Metella, Passad, and Amauhak stare at you while awaiting for you to devise the plan first, as each is keen to gauge your cleverness.
”I recommend you pose as religious pilgrims seeking answers to spiritual questions that require privacy and freedom of movement. Given the recent bloodshed I suggest you take my advice this time, for our mission was almost over before it started ". says Metella.
Passad, rather deprecatingly says
”That's transparent nonsense.”a challenge that clearly offends Metella.
Passad counters “You should pose as merchants seeking a way station for a regular trade caravan, as such a cover would require unfettered access to the property in order to assess its amenities.”
Amauhak chimes in,”I strongly encourages you to stay overnight and perform your exploration under cover of darkness.” On this point, at least, Metella and Passad nod in agreement.

Time to come up with a plan and discuss it. I have a busy day tomorrow so expect an update tomorrow evening.

Back. Sorry for keeping you.

Once the ship and crew are safe, Anibal checks the body of the pouch he handed over. In all the confusion of battle, he didn't notice if it switched hands again.

"Well," - he speaks afterwards - "in retrospect, that could have gone better. Perhaps we should cover the ship's name as well?", he suggests, thinking whether any witness was left alive.