[PFS] 2-24: Shadow's Last Stand—Part II: Web of Corruption by GM Upaynao (Inactive)

Game Master Upaynao

"Alright, then." She takes a look at Trixalana. "Well then, you're the boss. You're looking to buy some merchandise, and we're here with you. You're trying to identify who the boss is. If it's who we want we get close, drop the ruse and hold her hostage until we get some answers."

Rogar nods in agreement to Aquavius' plan and fidgets with his holstered axe.

Waiting on Trix. If she hasn't posted by tonight, I'll move things forward a bit. You might want to consider who is speaker #2, just in case RL gets in people's way.

If Trix is still AWOL, Constantin will sub in

Bluff: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Trix smiles and approaches the ship with her most manageable smile. "Hello! We're interested in examining your wares if you have anything for sale currently."

Inwardly she winces at the terrible attempt of subterfuge...

Well crap!

Bluff (Aid): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

"Yeah, boss, I heard this place has the good stuff!" Aquavius seems pretty excited about the sale.

Krolmnite watches the action, nervously bouncing from foot to foot.

You may place yourselves at your leisure on the boat.

The two sailors on deck Greet Trixalana and the Pathfinders with nods of their heads and begin babbling in a foreign language, with one motioning to a chest the other opens with gusto, pulling out carpets from the Orient which they enjoin you to touch and look at.

Anyone here able to speak Khatapeshi, speak in the next 24 hours or forever hold your peace :D

Do they really run a renegade ruggery?
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

I'm pretty sure there is no Katapeshi language - I speak Osirian, though, and I think that's one of the languages commonly spoken in Katapesh.

What are they saying!? I bet I don't know, it's not Sylvan that's for sure. Krolmnite heads for the gang plank, but waits to see if the others plan to board.

Aquavius takes a look at the ship, over the railing and at the wheel. One day I'll have a ship like this again!

She hears the men babble on. "No need to by shy, boys. We're all friends here."

Sense Motive (via Perform Oratory): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Then Osiriani it is! (Wonder how I missed that though)

Khana can understand them clearly. "لطفا، لطفا، می آیند و اجازه دهید ما شما حمور خوب ما نشان می دهد. پرده های نقش دار از امپراتوری پد حرکت از تو لس ساعت! پرده های نقش دار از الانم شیر کا! متأسفانه ارزان، توهین به این بردگان که آن را بافته! مگر در مواردی که شما به دنبال ندارد لطفا حواس خود را با هنر ما و به جای به دنبال ذهن خود را ..."

Because of the language barrier Constantin is unable to deduce much, but their body language is enough to put him on edge.

Aquavius has a split second of insight: the Pathfinders are about to be waylayed.

"Heh." Aquavius reaches for her trident and grins. "I guess it's gonna get loud! Prepare yourselves!"

She likes it loud.

Trix looks to her companion Pathfinders to hopefully translate the rapid-fire speech, but then... "What? Oh my..."

Rogar strains to understand the sailors' fancy southerner lingo, but Aquavius' warning cuts through the nonsense.

"Hurry up and fight me, then, you moon-kissed pansies!"

He'll draw his axe, if possible, before the fightin' starts.

Risibly reckless of them, really.

Does anyone understand them? Surely one among them speaks the common tongue, can't be many in Almas that speak this gibberish!
Krolmnite looks to Khana as she looks like she is understanding what they say.

Khana do you understand them?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

"I do. Calm down, they're just trying to hawk their goods...."

"The most permanent kind interlopers!"

Crossbow vs Rogar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage!: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + (3) = 11

A bolt punctuates violently the statement coming from the foredeck, where a previously hidden figure rises, himself looking very pale.

Looks like negotiations have failed.

Round 1

Constantin
Aquavius
Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar
Krolmnite
Khana

Battle Map

To arms, my ambushed allies!
Constantin begins Inspire Courage and 5's to the space right above Ivar (though the map appears to not be editable at the moment)

I'm providing a +2 to hit and damage as well as a +1 to saves against Charm and Fear in a mix of Competence and Morale bonuses

Aquavius clutches her trident.

"Haha! Time for a good old ship battle! The naval captain thought he captured us, but it was all part of the ruse! We ran in, slipped through the loosened bonds, and drew our weapons, catching them off guard!"

Drawing my trident, beginning Inspired Rage and 5ft stepping NW. The map is view only right now.

Whoops! Changed that.

The man up above shoots at Rogar again!

Crossbow vs Rogar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage!: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (5) = 10

But the bolt bounces off his armor. Meanwhile, one of the sailors attempts to go after Constantin, rapier drawn!

Rapier vs Constantin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

And with great elegance his blade sinks into the Azlant's chest.

Round 1

Constantin
Aquavius
Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar
Krolmnite
Khana

Battle Map

Glenn will move a 5 foot step while drawing his net and toss it at the nearer of the enemies.

net throw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

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The net misses the sailor in blue, as her counterpart goes after Rogar!

Rapier vs Rogar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Rapier vs Rogar (Crit Threat): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Die foreigner!" hisses the sailor, narrowly missing an artery.

Round 1

Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar 3 dmg
Krolmnite
Khana

Round 2
Constantin 7 dmg
Aquavius

Battle Map

Khāṇa draws her axe, a fine thing many a Galtan executioner would envy, and runs screaming at one of the sailors...

Accepting Inspired Rage.

masterwork greataxe vs Blue: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

...nearly pitching herself overboard.

Trix notices several of her companions take grievous wounds. She calls out as a warm, golden glow spreads from her outstretched arms and encompasses all her companions. Strangely, though, the glow avoids all their nearby enemies. She then pulls out her crossbow and prepares to enter the battle.

Channel Positive Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Channel w/ Selective Channel to exclude Red and Blue.

Constantin pales as he's stabbed, Rogar, rescue me!
He backs away from his assailant, continuing to inspire his comrades, and reaches out with magic and music to confound his attacker. Daze at Blue, Will DC 13

@Khana: Not that it would have helped that roll, but don't forget I'm giving you (and everyone else) a +2 to hit and damage that stacks with Inspired Rage

"Trust me, this isn't my first time raiding a ship. Why don't you surrender, nice and easy. If you're cooperative, I'll kick you off the ship. otherwise, I'll run you through, gut you like a fish, and feed you to the sharks!" Aquavius tries to put the fear of death into the blue-booted sailor.

intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

She then approaches the sailor, ready to show her the pointy end of her trident.

"Hehe! That's the way I used to do it. Left the navy quivering in their little booties!"

Continuing Inspired Rage. Moving and Intimidating.

Rogar draws his axe and takes powerful, raging and courageous swing at the red-clad sailor.

Attack, PA+FF, IC, IR: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage, PA, IC, IR: 1d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 16

He then sics Ivar on the sailor as well.

Ivar lets the various songs rush through him and takes a bite at Rogar's target.

Attack, IC, IR: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 11
Damage, IC, IR: 1d4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 7

Oh a fight on a ship, I bet this will make a great tale!

Krolmnite gets inspired by Aquavius and Constantin. Stepping back, he gathers the power of earth, it swirls around him. He then unleashes an earth blast with extra umph!

move: 5' step, gather power (-1 burn); standard:pushing infusion (1 burn) earth blast

pushing earth blast + pbs + Inspire Courage - into combat: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 7
damage + pbs + IC + inspired rage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 12

If hits:

Pushing Bull Rush: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Yep my typical rolls

A certain... Aroma begins to seeps into the sea breeze as the sailor in blue takes a step back from Aquavius and attempts to stab Khana.

Rapier vs Khana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Meanwhile, with the confidence given by his position, the man in the back shoots, this time at Constantin!

Crossbow vs Constantin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage!: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Both miserably miss, the same swell that sent Krolmnite's shot wide affecting their aim.

Round 2

Blue Sailor & Ruovarn Blue Shaken
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar 3 dmg
Krolmnite
Khana
Round 3
Constantin 7 dmg
Aquavius

Battle Map

Perceptionm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

What's that smell, I bet it's...

Krolmnite starts to say sniffing in the air.

When one net fails, try, try again

Net Throw, +2 via inspire vs blue sailor: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

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Trix draws her healing wand and comes up behind Constantin, tapping him with it!

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The other sailor takes a cue from his fellow and tries to skewer Ivar!
Rapier vs Ivar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
However, fighting is clearly not their forte.

Round 2

Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar 3 dmg
Krolmnite
Khana
Round 3
Constantin 7 dmg
Aquavius

Battle Map

masterwork greataxe, rage, courage vs Blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Khāṇa wrenches her axe out of the side of the ship, only for it to nearly embed itself in the deck.

Rogar takes another swing at thered-clad sailor.

Attack, PA+FF, IC, IR: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 14
Damage, PA, IC, IR: 1d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 15

Ivar tries the same as Rogar.

Attack, IC, IR: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 10
Damage, IC, IR: 1d4 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 8

Well, at least the dice-bot hates everyone in this combat...

"Don't say I didn't grant you mercy. Those naval captains refused to. I spent half the day parleying with them to grant my crew mercy."

Cold Iron Trident, Inspire Rage, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 5

Aquavius 5 foot steps toward the blue sailor but is unable to dig her trident into him. "Hmpf. I'm getting soft, here."

Any update on that smell, did Krolmnite place it?

Krolmnite takes a step to his left, gathers the very earth around him and tries once more to blast the blue sailor with dirt and rocks.

move: 5' step, gather power (-1 burn); standard:pushing infusion (1 burn) earth blast

pushing earth blast + pbs + Inspire Courage - into combat: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 19
damage + pbs + IC : 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 9

If hits:

Pushing Bull Rush: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Constantin continues his chorus, and lashes out with his whip to tangle up Rogar's foe.

Aid Another: 1d20 - 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20

I'm providing a +2 to hit and damage as well as a +1 to saves against Charm and Fear in a mix of Competence and Morale bonuses

While most of the blows miss Krolmnite's blast of manifested earth takes the red-clad sailor by surprise.

"You will pay for that" exclaims the captain, as he nonetheless focuses on bringing down the vicious looking animal on board before moving onto another target.

Crossbow vs Ivar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Unable to get into a flanking position with his comrade, the other sailor attempts to stab Khana!

Rapier vs Khana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The blade darts in and out of Khana's ribs. "Clumsy orcish runt!" taunts the sailor.

Round 3

Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor 9 dmg
Ivar
Rogar 3 dmg
Krolmnite
Khana 6 dmg
Round 4
Constantin 7 dmg
Aquavius

Battle Map

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Trix sees her companions taking several wounds and quickly sends out a wave of healing energy!

With a snarl, the other sailor attempts to undo the healign Trixalana has done!

Rapier vs Ivar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

However, it seems that noone on the boat today is capable of hitting anyone else so far.

Round 2

Blue Sailor & Ruovarn
Glenn
Trixalana
Red Sailor
Ivar
Rogar
Krolmnite
Khana
Round 3
Constantin 3 dmg
Aquavius

Battle Map

masterwork greataxe, rage, courage vs Blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 You're f!+&ing kidding me....

Khāṇa had a good hit waiting in her this time - she REALLY DID! - but she's badly off-balance after her injury.

"Now then, let's do this again, with feeling!" Aquavius five foot steps into flanking with Khāṇa before lunging with her trident.

Cold Iron Trident, Inspire Rage, Inspire Courage, Flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 7
Ugh, finally

"Just put your back into it and go with the ship's flow. This ship will be ours soon!"

Krolmnite bolstered by his last success, takes yet another step to his left, once gathers the very earth around him and tries again to blast the blue sailor with dirt and rocks.

move: 5' step, gather power (-1 burn); standard:pushing infusion (1 burn) earth blast

pushing earth blast + pbs + Inspire Courage - into combat v. Blue: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 13
damage + pbs + IC: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 12

If hits:

Pushing Bull Rush: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Glenn Simmons a poison dart and tosses it at the lead enemy.

Ranged touch; 1 hit on damage dc 16 fort save or be nauseated: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

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