[PFS_Aerondor] 05-21: The Merchants Wake (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Pooka sees the skeletons advance and sets his jaw, gripping his halberd in both hands.

This blasted weapon cuts flesh, so I am going to have to swing harder to break these bones...

As the Skeleton advances, Pooka prepares to swing.

Luna, Sic!

Attack, Halberd: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 for Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack, Luna's Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Aramil takes a 5 ft. step to the side and attacks the nearest skeleton.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 1 = 10

as I recall Hakime was healed before this encounter started, so she was fatigued with no damage, not 6

will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

looks like she takes 4 dmg from the channel, right?

She takes a slash at the only skeleton she can reach.

to hit skeleton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
dmg if hits, slashing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Then, before she finds herself surrounded by skeletons and to make room for someone else to come down, she takes a single step to stand between Pooka and Aramil.

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Whew, if I didn't make that I was out of the fight. Casting infernal healing on myself this round because I believe I am at 0 hp right now.

Maybe I mised up the healing Aramil and Adriana got, anyway, you'll need the hp, so I'll assume Adriana started on full.

Pooka strikes out with his Halberd, but the blade passes between their ribs.

Everyone is aware they have DR5 against slashing weapons, so if you have an alternative weapon, now is a good time to pull it out

Luna misses with her bite, as does Aramil with his strike.
Can you make it clear what weapon you are using. That helps when working out Damage Reduction

@Hakime, yeap, you'll note the status table in the second post had just the channeling damage on it

Hakime slashes at the same skelton as Pooka. Her weapon catches a bit of a rib, but really what should have been a fatal blow is just a scratch.

As Harlynne starts to cast her spell, she realises that Umut looks like she is about to strike her with the scythe.

Okay, the nice old lady turns out to be not so nice. Harlynne can try and cast defensively if she likes, or take a move action away - but if she moves she won't get a standard action. Also note she is only on 4 damage after making that save

Status: Bold may post
Aramil 10 damage, fatigued
Adriana, 4 damage,
Harlynne, 4 damage, fatigued (choice about casting defensively or move)
Hakime, 4 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 9 damage, #will dc13 to reduce damage by 5) fatigued
Umut
Skeleton1 - 1 damage
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield)
Skeleton 3 - controlled
Skeleton 4 - undamaged

The nice old lady behind us? Assuming Gutter notices, he hops up on the sarcophogus and moves in on her ...

Alter self has also worn off ...

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
- Current HP: 5/9

Swift Judgement (The to hit one)

Spiked Chain: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11

Since Hakime ended her action with a move, can she have dropped her sword (free action) and drawn her flail as part of that move action? I mean seeing as she would have seen how little damage the sword did, she'd know she needed to change weapons.

Adriana curses and activates her Raise the Dead Revelation, summoning a second Skeleton to her side (1 HD Skeleton), before urging it into battle, quickly pointing it out as a friend to the to her party members.

Tactics wise, if I am aware that Umut turned against us, I'll send it up the stairs, but if I don't, then I'll send it up with my own Skeleton. If its the latter, I intend to have my controlled skeleton and my summoned skeleton 5 foot into flanking positions on the skeleton standing to the right from Armamil.

The folk at the bottom of the stairs don't really know about Umut yet, Gutter being still 'upstairs' does. Hakime can drop and draw.

Adriana causes another of the dead bodies to rise and join the ranks of the Pathfinders.

Gutter jumps back up the stairs and then lashes out with his chain.

Lets get a DC 10 acrobatics check for this - no taking ten. You are half way down a set of stairs, and trying to jump up onto a sarcophogus. Fail and she gets an AOO, but you still get your attack - effectively you are rising from prone in a square next to her.

Status: Bold may post
Aramil 10 damage, fatigued
Adriana, 4 damage,
Harlynne, 4 damage, fatigued (choice about casting defensively or move)
Hakime, 4 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 4 damage,
Umut - 11 damage
Skeleton1 - 1 damage
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield)
Skeleton 3 - controlled
Skeleton 4 - undamaged
Skeleton 5 (friendly) - undamaged

@Harlynne - just waiting on confirmation as to your action. If I don't get one by tomorrow morning my time, I'll have you step back to give space to cast the spell next round.

Harylnne steps back, down the stairs to give herself some room to cast her healing spelll

sorry, out of time for full update

Nooo problem, Gutter's acrobatics is awe inspiring

like a leaf in the wind the Gutter maneuvers up the stairs and leaps unto the sarcophagus ....

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (16) - 5 = 11

Sadly a leaf really has no semblance control of where it goes ...

That's fine. I would have done that anyways.

[ooc]just worked 15 hours. Got another day like this. Next round will summon

Adriana’s undead army strikes without any real effect
Friendly skeleton attacks against skeleton#2

Umut, an evil glint in her eye calls out to "Urgathoa eat their souls!" as another wave of toxic black energy spills out of her.

damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 (will DC 13 for 5)
Will save DC 13 for half for Gutter, Harylynne, Adriana and Aramil

The western skeleton attacks Pooka
skeleton attacks on Pooka: 1d20 ⇒ 2
claw: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (3) - 3 = 0

The middle skeleton attacks Aramil
skeleton attacks on Aramil: 1d20 ⇒ 17
claw: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (11) - 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
And badly hurts the rogue.Whether he is still standing or not depends on that will save

The bottom skeleton moves to attack Aramil, giving up AOO to the other summoned skeletons.

Status: Bold may post
Aramil 18 damage, fatigued [will DC13 save to reduce damage by 2]
Adriana, 7 damage, [will DC13 save to reduce damage by 2]
Harlynne, 6 damage, infernal healing 1/10, fatigued [will DC13 save to reduce damage by 2]
Hakime, 4 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 7 damage, [will DC13 save to reduce damage by 2]
Umut - 11 damage
Skeleton1 - 1 damage
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield)
Skeleton 3 - (controlled )
Skeleton 4 - undamaged
Skeleton 5 (friendly) - undamaged

Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Aramil tries to dodge out of the way...
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 1 = 15
...and pulls a potion from his bag.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

If the skeletons cannot actually do damage to the other ones, then I'll send them up the stairs to take on the evil channeler.

I also cast Forbid Action on the Channeler, forbidding her from attacking (is channeling counted as attacking?).

Based on the spell description, you can stop her from hurting us with what you described Adriana: the spell states "Attack: The target cannot take any action that involves an attack roll, or uses a spell or ability that targets a foe or an area that includes a foe.

Pooka growls in frustration at the predicament the group is in. Cursed skeletons, and me with no blunt weapons. Realizing he is going to be useless against the skeletons, he turns and runs up the stairs where the more fleshy threat. His small size and the agility of his mount allow him to easily duck and dodge around his companions on the stairs. When he reaches the top, he doesn't hesitate launching Luna into a full out attack on the old, evil woman.

Your treachery will not go unanswered this night, vile woman! Pooka yells, challenging the evil priestess.

Pooka will make Umut the target of his Cavalier's Challenge

Luna, Sic!

Attack, bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 for Bite Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

He grips his halberd tightly with both hands, hoping to end the source of this threat as quickly as possible.

Attack, Halberd: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Hakime steps to the side and attacks the skeleton before her, this time with her flail.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

... and misses by a mile, and can't seem to even put much force behind the blow which strikes only air.

In theory the skeletons can hurt each other, but it would be a bit like watching guys in sumo suits bat each other with padded sticks. It would take a long time

And yes, forbid action would work vs channeling

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 HP: 5/9

The Gutter strikes the woman, stepping off the coffin if he can without penalty.

Spiked Chain: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11

The chain wraps around her and he pulls back raking it across her skin ...

"Die vermin!

O.k, I'll definitely use Forbid Action then, which is a DC 15 save.

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

disrupt undead: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d6 ⇒ 6 against random skeleton of your choice

Aramil pulls back from the battle, easily avoiding the first skeleton, but leaving himself open to the second. The skeleton hits him hard, and the rogue goes down, potion bottle close to his lips...
Athletics check goes up by 2 for each extra oppoent you are avoidng

Adriana looks up the stairs and tries to stop the powerful waves of destructive energy coming down.
willDC15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Umut, at the top of the steps cackles with glee.

Pooka and Luna charge up the stairs. Luna doesn't do much, but Pooka scores a shallow wound with his Halberd

Back downstairs Hakime trades blows with a skeleton, but even with her flail, can't see to land a solid blow.

Gutter lashes out with his chain, sending Umut to the ground, unconscious.

Harlynne targets the skeleton that is still facing Hakime and accelerates it's descent into dust.

The two skeletons under the control of Adriana continue to try and rip apart another of the skeletons.

Umut bleeds stabalize: 1d20 ⇒ 2

The remaining skeletons go in search of new living targets, inciting attacks of opportunity from your own skeletons. One hits, scoring another small scratch.

They then attack
attack on Hakime: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
attack on Adriana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Adriana is hit and falls unconscious.

Status: Bold [may post
Aramil 19 damage, fatigued, dying.
Adriana, 10 damage, dying
Harlynne, 5 damage, infernal healing 2/10, fatigued
Hakime, 4 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 5 damage,
Umut - dying 29 damage
Skeleton1 - dead
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield) (faces Hakime)
Skeleton 3 - (uncontrolled, last order to attack other skeletons )
Skeleton 4 - 1 damage (next to Adriana)
Skeleton 5 (friendly, two rounds, last order to attack other skeletons) - undamaged

Hakime attacks the skeleton that came at her this round.

to hit with flail: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 1 = 15
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 1 = 2

Stabalize check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

They are falling around us! Pooka shouts, directed at his companions, but he isn't specific enough as he says it. Seeing Adriana fall behind him, and the vile priestess in front of him, he wheels his mount around and bounds past Hakime to put himself in between the skeleton and the dying Oracle, urging Luna to attack the walking bones.

I am assuming I can be in Adriana's square since she no longer tactically controls it...

Attack, Luna's Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Once in position he angrily swings his ineffective halberd again at the stubborn skeleton.

Attack, Halberd: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Ugh... Finally some good damage rolls, coupled with awful attack rolls. Can anyone here use wands? I think both Aramil and Adriana carry them... and we could use them back on their feet!! /grumble stupid skeletons /grumble

Stabilize check: 1d20 ⇒ 17

The Gutter moves to where he can see a skellie and disrupts undead ...

ranged tough: 1d20 ⇒ 2
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"I can heal them if I can get to them!

Disrupt undead
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 ⇒ 4

Hakime attacks the skeleton with the pathfinders shield, but it catches the blow of the shield. Nearby Aramil continues dying.

Pooka charges back down the stairs, and stops the skeleton there from finishing off Adriana, but can't land a solid blow on it. He is careful with the feet of Luna and Adriana seems to be in an okay state for someone knocked unconscious by a skeleton.

Gutter and Harlynne both try to disrupt the undead, but the foul air of the tomb interferes with their concentration. And they rolled badly

Adriana's harmen of skeletons continue to bat away at the one that threatens her but without effect.

The skeleton with the shield attacks Hakime, giving her a nastly cut.
scimiatr: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16
claw: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

While the other one attacks Pooka
scimitar: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
claw: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (10) - 3 = 7

Status: Bold may post
Aramil 20 damage, fatigued, dying.
Adriana, 10 damage, unconscious
Harlynne, 5 damage, infernal healing 2/10, fatigued
Hakime, 8 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 5 damage,
Umut - dying 29 damage
Skeleton1 - dead
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield) (faces Hakime)
Skeleton 3 - (uncontrolled, last order to attack other skeletons )
Skeleton 4 - 1 damage (next to Pooka)
Skeleton 5 (friendly, two rounds, last order to attack other skeletons) - undamaged

No one is in bold ... we may be in an infinite loop. Or really the opposite, awaiting input and none will ever come.

Bahh humbug. My bad for posting from work. You are all up and everyone can post.

If I get out of this, I'll be buying a blasted warhammer when I get back to Absalom! Pooka curses, and swings his Halberd again.

Attack, Luna's Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 for Bite Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack, Halberd: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Fire me... that's awful...

Hakime attacks the skeleton that wounded her.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 1 = 15
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

gah a decent to hit roll (not sure if decent enough though) and only one for dmg??? bad dice bot.. bad!

Unable to move further in Gutter releases another burst of disrupt undead at the one in front of Pooka ...

ranged touch: 1d20 ⇒ 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Pooka and Hakime miss their targets, but Gutter utterly destroys one with the power of his god.

The remaining harem of Adriana try to destory the skeleton with the shield. They cast aside their scimitars and just use claws.

Status: Bold may post
Aramil 20 damage, fatigued, dying.
Adriana, 10 damage, unconscious
Harlynne, 4 damage, infernal healing 3/10, fatigued
Hakime, 8 damage, fatigued
Pooka, 0 damage fatigued
Luna 2 damage
Gutter, 5 damage,
Umut - dying 30 damage
Skeleton1 - dead
Skeleton 2 - undamaged (has shield) (faces Hakime)
Skeleton 3 - (uncontrolled, last order to attack other skeletons )
Skeleton 4 - dead
Skeleton 5 (friendly, two rounds, last order to attack other skeletons) - undamaged

Actually with just the one skeleton left, and me flying out tomorrow, I'm going to call this a wrap.

Harlynne directs a ray of positive energy at the final skeleton and sends it back to the ground.

Gutter quickly checks on Aramil and stabilises him.

Aaqir al’Hakam sends some help and you are all taken back to the mansion, where the final parts of the funeral happen without any further discord.

It takes a bit of divination, but eventually Aaqir manages to learn a bit of what happened.

Umut was not actually the real Umut, but rather a foul cleric of Urgathoa who killed the real Umut and took her place with the aim of performing necromancy in a temple of Sarenrae (which she did).

As for the merchants, the Pathfinders managed to suffiently impress three of the merchants with the Pathfinder soceity. Aaqir allows the pathfinders to keep the shield as thanks for a job well done.

I'll try to get chronicles out tonight, but on the off chance I don't, your characters are now free to play another scenario.
2PP (just!)
514GP