[PFS] #7-07 Trouble in Tamran (T3–5) Gameday V — GM Crucible (Inactive)

Game Master GM Shifty

The back entrance it is, then.

Bartholomew sneaks to the rear tunnel, seemingly unspotted.

The trapdoor is easy enough to open. Guaril mutters something about not liking being stuck underground, but follows.

The tunnel goes deep and straight (I assume you have a way to make light). Eventually, the way is barred by an iron portcullis.

You don't see any mechanism that could be disabled, but you can try to Break (Str check, you'll probably want to aid each other), or come up with some other method. Turning around is also an option.

Guaril sighs audibly, then shudders. He's clearly uncomfortable in these confined quarters.

Lolly searches the walls around portcullis in case there are any secret ways to bypass the bars of iron.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

If nothing is found.

Then Lolly goes into here convulsions, shifting Sir T from ecto to incorporeal.

If breaking it is the only option, Lolly can boost Sir T to a 20 Str for 1 round with Burst of Adrenaline; so might be best for primary check with other aiding. Thoughts?

The ghostly phantom floats between the iron bars and searches for switches to activate the portcullis on the other side.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Blueington whispers,
If he doesn't find anything maybe we can just try lifting it. A full on breaking might raise the alarm. I should have brought that adamantine wire saw.

Alexandre nods in agreement to Bartholomew's statement before digging in his bag. He comes out with his traveler's any-tool, and prepares to use it. "Not adamantine," he whispers, "But at least a wire saw, or anything else that's useful for this."

Lolly searches, but finds nothing useful.

You don't see any mechanism that could be disabled, but you can try to Break (Str check, you'll probably want to aid each other), or come up with some other method. Turning around is also an option.

As I said, you can try and break through, or you can turn around. Perception rolls won't help you here.

Alexandre forms his any-tool into a saw, but he realizes as he's doing so that it will take a very long time (probably three hours) to saw through several solid bars. of iron.
It's a viable option, surely, just tedious and time-consuming.

So, what is the party going to do?

"Whatever advantage is gained from attacking via the rear will be lost with the time it takes to cut our way through these bars. Let's enter from the front."

Alexandre nods, looking slightly annoyed that this plan failed so easily. He folds his any-tool up. "Let's go then, and end this quickly. " And he moves to get out of this back way abd back around to the main entrance.

The little halfling berates the intimidating phantom, Are you sure there's no switch or handles on that side, Try-staaas?

She over enunciates the name, indicating dissatisfaction. The phantom seems to take no notice to the halfling's jabs.

Well, this place is designed stupid, why would you design a secret escape route you couldn't escape from! Fine let's drudge around to the front.

Lolly turns Sir T back to an ectoplasm as the group begins to move back around to the front.

I was hoping for at least a Break DC check from someone, but alas. ...

Opting not to spend the several hours working on the portcullis in the back entrance, the party move around to the front.

Scorch marks mar the stones of this dilapidated keep. Vegetation hangs loosely from holes in the partially collapsed ceiling, and the floor is sunken and cracked in several places. A charred wooden door lies on the ground in front of an archway leading west. To the north, a stone trap door peeks out from behind a pile of rubble.

As you approach, you see the ghostly forms of two elves, a male and a female, and an array of ghostly, translucent line soldiers standing in perfect formation. The two elves, clearly in charge, walk quietly in front of the unmoving ghostly troops.

See map.

What do you do?

Oh no! Ghosts, tell me noble spirits how may we grant you peace?
bluff: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Bartholomew walks up slowly towards the elves. Keeping his gaze focused on the line of troops.

Wait! Weren't a couple elves seen around town. Putting her hands on her hips. What is this some ethereal jaunt or something? She says somewhat timidly.

Maybe Sir Tristan can try to get some info from the other ghosts, speaking of the good ol"days or something like that?

Kyra frowns in silence, torn between her duties to put the ghosts to rest and her duties as a pathfinder.

Bartholomew approaches the ghostly platoon. The leaders turn to face him, but the rank and file soldiers do not react.

The male elf specter responds to Bartholomew's hail. "We are at peace, invader! Depart so that we may continue our vigilant duty!"

I'll accept both Sense Motive and a Will save from Bastion, and anyone else close enough to see/hear.

Alexandre silently panics on seeing the ghostly figures, as he holds back slightly behind Bartholomew. Ghosts.... S$$%, I'm not ready to fight ghosts..., he fixates on as Bartholomew 'parleys' with the ghosts. he does his best to keep a straight face though.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 So, 19 if it's a mind affecting effect

Edit:Screw it, I can do this after the roll, Using Social Panache on the Sense Motive

Social Panache(Sense Motive): 1d6 ⇒ 3

So my Sense Motive is a 21 instead.

I have some experience with this. Lolly steps in front of Sir T.

I'm glad you are carrying out your duties; but if you were truly at peace you would pass on to the next life. She appeals to the ghosts.

I have this friend see, he is so full of despair that he just can't move on; I try to help him; but really he helps me more. Lolly realizes she's starting to ramble.

Anyway... Her face turns beet red as she loses her train of thought and runs out of things to say.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Blueington scrutinizes these ghosts whose leaders bear a suspicious resemblance to some elves he heard about back in Tamran.
Ill inspire both rolls
sense motive: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 8 + (2) = 23
will: 1d20 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (6) = 16

Things are becoming tense, as the ghostly elves fail to respond to your calls. "Leave now," the male calls, "Or our judgements will fall upon you."

They're likely to attack imminently if you don't depart. You've pushed your luck already.

Something's fishy here.....Alexandre muses for a moment before coming to a conclusion.

Wait a minute! Elves...seeking descriptions of the Shining Crusade..., his eyes looking at the unmoving line of troops, and a glamour toward ghosts here... Add it all together...

With a narrowing of his eyes, Alexandre springs forward with a cry of "Charlatans!", drawing his sword as he moves. "The elves from The Gar!"

Which I believe is initiative.

Another battle, already? Ah well...Next time, maybe we should try subtelty, just to see what happens..

/dot

Late night, but thought I'd get us moving before bed!

With Alexandre revealing that the jig is up, the place breaks into a flurry of action!

Two of the 'suspect' guards cast spells - showering a bunch of the party in glitter, whilst the other drops a flaming sphere on Lolly!

As Lolly deals with the sphere, she notes two more guards laying in wait, and they look decidedly NON ghostly!

Glitterdust
Alex/Bart/Lukaas
DC 16 Will save or be Blinded

Flaming Sphere
Lolly
DC 16 Reflex save or 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 3) = 7 Damage.

The other soldiers ready blades and await the party advance!

R1
Bart
Kyra
Lolly
Lukaas
Alex

will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
reroll!
will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Bathrolomew dashes up and flicks mud in the males eye with the edge of his rapier.
So you enjoy blinding people hmmm, why thats such a good idea I think ill try it myself.

improved dirty trick: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

I can't see, but i can sing still...

Lukaas tries to blink the magic out of his eyes, and start singing

Perform, Inspire Courage, 8/12.

Bart doesn't skip a beat, and gets a pile of mud into the eyes of a man at arms!

Lukaas is blinded!

"Gah!" Alexandre cries out as the burst of glitter and light coats him and his companions...

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Yes, What a time to get a nat 20!

But with a couple of blinks, he shakes off the blindness. With a slight narrowing of his eyes, he locks his gaze on one of the elves, and jukes around Lolly and her phantasmal knight enroute to strike.

Edit:targetting the Blue elf.

Rapier strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27So close to critting...
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 14

Lolly tries to avoid the Flaming Sphere.

DC 16 Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

She's able to dodge the flames and moves toward one of the guards, drawing her wand of Cause Fear, she points it at the guard (red) and activates it. Bježi!

DC 11 Will, fail- the affected creature becomes frightened for 1d4 round; save, shaken for 1 round. Creatures with 6 or more HD are immune to this effect.

Get 'um Sir T

The phantom lets out a miserable wail Uahhhh .

Then rushes past Lolly and engages the guard; attempting to slam the man. Assuming he is at least shaken from the cause fear

Miserable Strike (slam)+Power from Despair: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

If hit DC13 Will save or –2 penalty on attack and damage rolls for 1 round from Miserable strike.

R1
Bart - dirty trick
Kyra - TBA
Lolly - Move/wand
Lukaas - Inspires courage!
Alex - Attacked!

Lolly triggers the wand before her spectral companion engages...
Will Save 1d20 ⇒ 18
-but the fellows nerve holds!

The phantom is unable to capitalise on any anguish the victim may feel, and the blow narrowly missed...!

Lukaas sings a song of battle, inspiring his friends!

Alexandre answers the call with cold hard steel!

R
O /Blind - Dirty trick.
M 14
F

Kyra up!

Recognizing her own dwindling resources, Kyra holds her ground for now.

Delaying.

@Kyra -- we had a nights rest since the last combat. You should have all your spells back.

Appears to be the case, you rested before heading out here

Ah. In that case...

Kyra brandishes her blade at one of the guards. "Hold!"

Hold Person DC 15.

1d2 ⇒ 1
1d20 ⇒ 5

Kyra gives her command to the warrior being engaged by the spectral presence - he freezes up as a result!

The other guard wipes his eyes and lashes out at bart!
Attack 1d20 ⇒ 2
however was clearly mistiming his blow.

Alexandre's foe steps back and the flaming ball rolls onto Alexandre - the foe then showers Alexandre with even MORE flame!

Flaming Sphere
Alex
DC 16 Reflex save or 3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4) = 16

Burning Hands
Alex
DC 16 Reflex for half - 5d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 3, 4) = 13

The other 'ghostly' Elf also casts at Alexandre...
Magic Missile 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 3 = 14

They seem determined to bring the nimble swordsman down!

R2
Bart
Kyra
Lolly
Lukaas
Alex

Ow.... Your dice don't like me.

Reflex save 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Reflex save 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

... and appearantly mine don't either....

Alexandre was expecting a great many things. The barrage of fire and force that came was not one of them. In an attempt to avoid some of the fire, he ends up tripping over the ball of flame, and ends up in prime position to be picked off by the magic missile.

stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 1 - 5 = 8

With the flaming sphere in my space, I'm dead next round without healing.

Sorry yeah - you were a tasty and delicious target and did some good damage - on the upside you wont be deadybones next round...

The flaming sphere is in my space. I'll automatically take 3d6 from it next round.

Only if it stays in your space :)

With the guard held by Krya's magic, Sir Trystas moves on to the ghostly elf (blue), attempting to slam the ghostly entity.

Miserable Strike (slam) + IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

If hit DC13 Will save or –2 penalty on attack and damage rolls for 1 round from Miserable strike.

Dad! You killed my Dad! Lolly screeches as Alexandre goes down.

The little halfling drops her Wand of Cause Fear, drawing her Wand of CLW as she runs around the ruins wall. Arriving next to Alexandre she thrusts the wand at him, unleashing its healing energy.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

poopy wand

Bartholoemew binds his opponents weapon and tries to flick it out of the enemies hand.
disarm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Be good or I'll have to hurt you.

R2
Bart - disarms
Kyra
Lolly -Wand
Lukaas
Alex- 'resting'

Bart makes dislodging the sword from the mans grasp look trivial!

Lolly gets over and tries helping Alex!

Noting Alex's dire state, Kyra channels her goddess's healing grace. Ignoring up to two injured enemies.

Channel to Heal: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Kyra gets some healing out, providing some relief against the serious wounds that have begun accumulating!

Blindness save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Still blind as a bat in bright day, Lukaas continues to sing, feeling a little useless

R Held
O Disarmed.
M 14
F

Red
Will 1d20 ⇒ 18
The held man breaks free and runs to attack the phantom that was previously attacking him!
Flanking
Attack 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
To no avail!

Orange
The man looks at his weapon laying on the ground he shuffles out of the corner, trying his hardest not to get stabbed!
Total defence

Male
The caster steps back a couple of feet and rolls the flaming ball onto Lolly and casts a curtain of flaming hands upon Sir Tallance!

Flaming Sphere
Lolly
DC 16 Reflex save or 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) = 12

Burning Hands
Sir T
DC 16 Reflex for half - 5d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 4, 1) = 13

Female

The woman draws a scroll and reads it, then vanishes out of sight!

R
O Disarmed/TD
M 14
F

R3
Bart
Kyra
Lolly
Lukaas
Alex

@GM - Breaking Hold Person - Each round on its turn, the subject may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect. This is a full-round action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. So Red should not be able to act till next round.

DC 16 Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Pass

Lolly side steps the Flaming Sphere once more.

Come on Trystas!

Lolly uses the healing wand on Alex before moving up behind the ectoplasm.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

[edit: Heal Alex, instead of Sir T]

DC 16 Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Fail

Sir Trystas takes the full brunt of the burning hands, but steps forward and attacks the elf nonetheless.

Miserable Strike (slam 1) + IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6
damage 1: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Miserable Strike (slam 2) + IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
damage 2: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Reaches down to pickup the dropped weapon and moves to an enemy that is still a threat.
You're luck day. There's just so many of you I have a hard time choosing.