[PFS_CORE_Aerondor] 00-07 Among the Living (tier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Kildrek swings, but the tough hide of the zombie is more than his scimitar can manage... this time.

Status, bold may post : Bless (7 rounds left to go)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
baddies
red zombie 14 damage
Deluge
Lyana
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor

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Oh sorry... I should restrain my number of games next time. Are we have other ennemi than zombi?

Irisus retries the acid.

acid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
1d3 ⇒ 3

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I know what you mean. I'm GMing three and playing in...13 PFS and a couple of non PFS at the moment. Not Good.

The acid splash melts a hole in the floor.

"Take care ! That almost got on my shoes!" says the man in the corner.

Status, bold may post : Bless (7 rounds left to go)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
baddies
red zombie 14 damage
Deluge
Lyana
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor

I know what you mean. I'm GMing three and playing in...13 PFS and a couple of non PFS at the moment. Not Good.

I thought I was bad... and I don't GM.

I'm a junkie, I keep having to tell myself - No more Characters

Can someone post for Volar and Smiler please?

I was giving Irisus a chance to post first. I'll post something now.

Volar calls Smiler to his side while the room is crowded.

"Come on pal, we'll get him when there's room."

Smiler moves back to his human and guards him.

No room to get in so stepping back and giving space for others.

clockwise from 12: 1d3 ⇒ 2
The last zombie continues its assault on the paladin, obviously attracted by her holy aura.
slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The nearby noblemans lacky winces at the sound of the blow. The man himself suggests "You need to work on your defences a bit. Now, Sir Vrald Sehir... he would never have let a blow like that through."

Status, bold may post : Bless (6 rounds left to go)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Deluge
Lyana 5 damage
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
red zombie 14 damage

Durgan yells at the nobleman. "If you want us to save you, stop being an ass!"

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Durgan hoots triumphantly. "Take that!"

I wonder if I 'accidentally' hit the fool... No, not a good idea.

To Hit: 1d20 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 - 4 = 4
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Another sling shot lobbed too high to be effective.

I'm assumming that Durgan destroyed the last zombie.

Lyana looks to the nobleman, "Just drawing the creature to me, so that my friend," she puts her hand on Durgan's shoulder, "can destroy him without exposing himself to harm. Courage is a noble trait, please find it in yourself, sir."

Kildrek steps back and taps the paladin with his wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Durgan fells the last zombie with a powerful blow.

There is a short series of applause from the nobles as the zombie falls.
"Well done. You have had the honor of assisting Magistros Sebastus Hustavan!"

He extends a bejewelled hand for people to kiss.

Status, bold may post : Bless (5 rounds left to go)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Deluge
Lyana
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor

"Have any idea what's going on here, Hustavan? I'd expect this sort of thing in Cheliax, but not in Taldor."

"Our mutual friend was looking for an artifact around here, right? He went missing and now dead things are attacking us. I can't help but feel like those things are probably linked somehow." says Volar to the group.

"There are a lot of hysterical people in here. Can we get them out somehow? Deluge, did you have any luck with those doors over there?"

I doubt it. Those are sturdy doors.

Deluge cocks his head and listens for a moment.

I assume the rhythmic pounding of the ram can still be heard?

We did? Where is he? Kildrek looks around for this Hustavan guy. Well, we can try them doors again or look fer 'nother way outta here.

There is the faint sound of tables being slammed against doors. But that is a long way away at the other side of the theatre.

"As your superior" starts the noble. "I command you to deal to this problem." His noble duty executed the tall and thin man takes stock of the situation for a moment or two.

"Well.. what are you waiting for?"

Status: Bless
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Deluge
Lyana
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor

"What do you think we've been doing, you fop!?!"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

"Do not threaten me...dwarf. I've had men whipped for far less."
He says with his nose in the air.

"You get credit for being in a difficult situation, and probably being brought up poorly."

The lacky on the right looks somewhat more intimidated than the tall thin fop.

"I'm sure the dead will sort you out if we just go about our business."

Durgan looks around, then looks up at Lyana.

"Where to?"

"Let's check the other doors in this place. Anyone here know to to force a lock?"

Durgan looks at Deluge.

"Why are you trying to get out, Deluge? We should take this opportunity to look for Wuthers. Sure, we can kill some of these undead along the way, but don't forget why we're here."

"Can we just go to where Those "artists" went? I suppose they have a responsability here."

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"Before we focus on our mission, we must ensure that the innocents here are protected!" Lyana says in a stern, determined voice. She then heads to the eastern door and opens it, stepping through in the process.

Durgan shrugs and follows Lyana.

Durgan looks at Deluge.

"Why are you trying to get out, Deluge? We should take this opportunity to look for Wuthers. Sure, we can kill some of these undead along the way, but don't forget why we're here."

Deluge looks at Durgan with surprise.

"I was talking about all the doors, inner as well as outer. And, even if we are not leaving, having this mob blundering about is a recipe for disaster."

And no, I'm not leaving myself - I'll stick with it to the end, much as my natural inclination would be towards personal safety and comfort I'll admit. I was warned when I joined the Pathfinders that there would be times like this. I'll not turn tail and run at the first sign of a predator like a hare or mouse."

Kildrek also follows. Lyana looks to be a fine leader! We'll go with her!

Lyana leads the group into "The immortal Drunk". Lots of people are gathered in here, some trying to drink themselves rapidly into oblivion.

The irritating nobles follow you.
"Don't you turn your back on me!"

Durgan looks up at Lyana. "So you're a paladin, right? That means you can see evil things for me to beat on?"

Durgan cracks his knuckles.

Lyana uses the power of Iomedae to feel out any evil in the room as she continues to search from room to room amongst the crowd.

I'll continue through the rooms in a counter clockwise fashion until I reach room #7 or find any undead or other baddies.

There are a number of evil people in the room. But in any crowd of people some will be evil. Nobody has an especially powerful aura.

Heading onwards, the noble stop to get a quick drink to fortify themselves before dogging your footsteps further.

The next area - another entry hall, is empty of the living. However On the marble floor lie the entwined bodies of multiple combatants. The hands of noble corpses grip daggers, makeshift clubs, and even a gem-encrusted rapier. Mixed in are the twice-dead bodies of zombies, their gray skin fetid and rotting.

As you enter, a group of three other people come in from the next room. They look at you and charge, picks in their hands.

Status:
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Deluge
Lyana
Durgan mage armor
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
Pick armed people.

Durgan cracks his neck and steps forward to pummel the pick-wielding men.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Taking a chance Deluge moves in and throws his bulk on blue. He does NOT have improved grapple so this could hurt.

grapple attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Do not panic you fools. We are not zombies as you can plainly see.

Diplomacy roll anyone?

Pick... Wait.... I... Curse my memories.
religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"Dagger, hit true!"

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
1d4 ⇒ 3

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The pick is the favored weapon of the Zyphus cult. The priest you met before had one...

Durgan damages one of the men, while Deluge graps hold of another.
Technically flat footed, so no AOO

Irisus's dagger goes wide.

Status:
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Lyana
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Pick armed people.
pink - 8 NLD
blue - grappled
green

Durgan mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
Deluge grappled (in control)

Seeing that Deluge has the nearest cultist grappled, Volar whistles for Smiler to attack while pointing at the next cultist in the room. green

He keeps his healing wand ready but stays back away from the fighting for now.

Smiler moves in and tries to bite the pick armed enemy.

bite attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Kildrek will take the suggestion of talking to the enemy since no serious damage has been done. Wait! Please reconsider! Stand down!

Diplo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Isn't much else I can do this round anyway.

Diplomacy normally takes at least a minute to use, so isn't really a viable in combat choice most of the time. Kidrek can try if he likes, but he can also pick another standard action if he would prefer

Kildrek will take the suggestion of talking to the enemy since no serious damage has been done. Wait! Please reconsider!

"Kildrek, looks at this symbol
They are responsable of this. They caused this massacre. They are from Zyphus's cult. They create "accidents" that, from what they say, steal souls from the Lady of Grave. It is the bad sort of screw destiny. Mercy to them is foolishness."

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Actually, I do see a spot I can slide into combat with. I'll do that.

Seeing the symbol, Kildrek grits his teeth and moves into melee! Totally missed putting that together in my rush to post earlier.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Smiler gives the green cultist a lovely sloppy kiss. He must have been getting ideas from Deluge's wrestling with the blue one.

Kildrek joins in with his scimitar, but the blow isn't a good one.

Status:
Lyana
pink - 8 NLD
blue - grappled
green - 3 damage
Durgan mage armor
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
Deluge grappled (in control)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor

Power Attack with Falchion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 for damage of : 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12

Is Bless still running?

Lyana's falchion flashes forward in an upward swinging arc slicing deeply into the cultist with the green robes. "You have brought harm upon these people and shall pay for your crimes!"

Bless ran out

Lyana cuts the man in green down with a single slash. The one in pink stabs her pick at Durgan..
attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Ouch
crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Phew, pick crits at x4 are nasty
It cleaves into the dwarf, narrowly missing an artery.
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
The blue one tries to escape Deluge
CMB: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Status:
Durgan mage armor 7 damage
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
Deluge grappled (in control)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Lyana
pink - 8 NLD
blue - grappled

Durgan fights through the pain as he continues to pummel the cultist.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Durgan drops the woman in pink.

Status:
Irisus mage armor
(rat) mage armor
Deluge grappled (in control)
Volar 1
(smiler) mage armour;
Kildrek 3 channel used; mage armor
Lyana
pink - 17 NLD
blue - grappled
Durgan mage armor 7 damage

Kildrek tries again!

Scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

He'll then step back so that he might reach Durgan next turn.