[PFS_CORE_Aerondor] 08-99-B Solstice Scar (Year B) (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***
@Table GMs: The Fey Allies condition on page 31 is in effect.

Ny'a impresses the queen with her ability to get animals to perform tricks, although the king still dones't look impressed. The queen smiles politely, but many of the few clap their hands, claw or wings in delight.

Jangalee then shows some of the skills he can bring to the table. The king looks on impassively, but at least without appearing hostile.

Quiselle gives you a sly smile and says, “Your proposal intrigues us. We shall consider giving you our blessing when your need is greatest.” She then waves her hand, causing a rush of oak leaves to fall from the tree and whirl around you. When the leaves clear, you and Enzial are back along the frozen lake’s bank.

Great timing with that Fey blessing. Look in the Discussion thread for details.

You have can follow the kobold tracks back toward their lair.
And taking ten also gives you another options..

Halfway along you also find a less trodden path, one that might take you to a back entrance to the kobold lair. Which route would you prefer to take?

First to get two votes - front door or back?

”One vote for the path less chosen.” Rhyfelwr states as he points toward the less trodden path.

"Going for the front door sounds more that is has the makings of a heroic tale..then again, the clever hero sneaking in through the back has merit as well"

I'm fine either way, so back foor works

I think we are about to transition to a the final phase anyway, but in case that is delayed...

The team climbs up a mountain path, going higher, ever higher into the air. The cold wind bites into each of you.

Fort DC 13 or you take 1 point of NL cold damage and are fatigued. You get +5 on this from your cold weather gear.

Eventually you find a small cave that it appears the kobolds have emerged from.

It is dark, how are you all seeing?

Fort vs Cold, Cold Weather Gear: 1d20 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 5 = 25

Darkvision and Stonecunning

Tolinath Looks into the Cave and sees if anything is out of the ordinary.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Drin trudges up the path. Everyone can hear him mutter on the way up.

"I sure hope they appreciate all the effort we've put in to give them a real surprise."

Prize lets out a periodic, low caw to let Drin know how uncomfortable he is.

Fortitude (Drin): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Fortitude (Prize): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Once we've reached the cave entrance, Drin will peer in with his darkvision.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

A narrow cavern to the east opens into a larger cave. A gently sloping ramp descends counter clockwise to an elaborately carved column of ice. A vast pile of gold, jewels, furs, and immense bones lie piled around the column.
@Table GMs: You have until April 17 to run encounter N on page 40.

The caves, when you reach them, have been throughly cleared out already by other teams. You make your way through them and press deeper into the mountain towards the lair of the dragon.

A narrow cavern to the east opens into a larger cave. A gently sloping ramp descends counter clockwise to an elaborately carved column of ice. A vast pile of gold, jewels, furs, and immense bones lie piled around the column.

You work your way through the cave and come to a large chamber with a small dragon... and some kobolds in it. Two let fire at Drin, but both miss.

Status, bold may post - Aid token availble, and each has fey gift, now would be a good time to use it.
Ny'a
Tolinath
Jangalee
(panja)
Drin
Rhyfelwr
Thran
DRagon
Kobolds (pink, yellow)
Kobolds (blue,green) - readied.

Drin has been crawling along on his last reserves, fighting back the growing desire to curl up into tight ball and fall asleep. Finally, adrenaline kicks in once the party makes contact with the enemy.

Even though he was unable to beseech the fey king and queen directly before, he calls upon their aid now to protect him. He then casts Mage Armor on himself.

"Panja, defend!" Jangalee moves up alongside Panja, using his magic to enhance Panja's jaws as he goes. Single move, cast magic fang. Both Jangalee and Panja will take the DR from Fey Gift.

Panja moves up into position, ready to attack anyone that threatens Jangalee.

Thran will take the DR from the Fey gift

Fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

"Don't worry people, we got this"

His word though simple inspire everyone who hears it

Starting inspire courage

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

DR from the Fey gift, please!

Rhyfelwr moves elbow to elbow with his comrades.

Tolinath moves deeper into the cave brandishing his axe and thanking the fey that bestowed the gift of defense that surrounds him.

Tolinath chooses DR please.

Jangalee and Panja move into the room and are greeted with a flurry of stones
attack: 2d20 ⇒ (19, 13) = 32
damage: 2d3 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
The stones more or less bounce off the big tiger without serious injury.
Thran offers words of encouragement, while Rhyfelwr moves up another with Tolinath.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available, and each has fey gift, now would be a good time to use it. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Ny'a
Drin
Dragon
Kobolds (pink, yellow)
Kobolds (blue,green)
Jangalee DR/1
(panja) DR/1 1NL
Thran DR/1
Tolinath DR/1
Rhyfelwr DR/1

Drin steps forward and grabs a bit of wool from his pouch, his hands gesticulating as he incants in Draconic. He casts Daze(DC 16) on the (pink) kobold directly in front of him.

will: 1d20 ⇒ 15

The pink kobold looks dazed.

And for those who thought the transition was slightly fast, it was...This next it a flash back to provide a bit more joined up linking from the earlier kobold caves to the dragon.

You think back to a few minutes ago...

The kobolds continue to mount a frustrating defense, luring Pathfinders into cramped and trap-filled tunnels and unleashing captive monsters on unsuspecting agents. Even so, the kobolds are losing ground with each battle. As another skirmish echoes from elsewhere in the caverns, a tremendous roar reverberates through the cave complex, rattling stalactites and causing snowdrifts to slide down the outside slopes. As the sound dissipates, the voice of a massive creature booms from deep within the kobolds’ warren.

“Long ago my ancestor Grathatonhakis ruled here, and a meager dwarf challenged his might only to become his trophy. Both were fools, and both are now dead. I am neither, and your paltry attacks shall not change that. Fall back, kobolds of the Shiverscale tribe! Let these intruders die in sight of the last fool to challenge Horralydax, the master of the Tusk Mountains. Rally to me, my children. Today we dine on adventurers!”

The kobolds kowtow to the booming voice, scramble to their feet, and begin retreating deeper into the caves. For once they aren’t covering their tracks, so the way to the dragon’s lair is clear.

-- But for now, there are still kobolds, and a dragon to face off against.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available, and each has fey gift, now would be a good time to use it. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Ny'a
Dragon
Kobolds (pink) dazed
Kobold (ellow)
Kobolds (blue,green)
Jangalee DR/1
(panja) DR/1 1NL
Thran DR/1
Tolinath DR/1
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin

Drin and Ny'a you still have a fey blessing to pick

I picked DR earlier.

Fortitude DC 13, cold weather gear: 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 5 = 17

Both Ny'a and her dog will take the ever-popular DR; thanks!

Ny'a moves up to her dog, frustrated at having allowed themselves to get separated in the marching order. She attempts to quickly mount the creature, but can't quite get the actions smooth, bumbling and taking too much time.

Don't worry about the fort saves, they would have worn off after the kobold caves anyway

Ny'a I'm happy for you to be mounted, if that is how you would normally be in the cave

The small dragon flaps forward, and coughs a gout of frozen air over the front of the group.

The pink kobold stands dazed by the power of Drin. His yellow scaled companion however offloads a sling at the enchanter. The other two kobolds unload their slings at Panga again.
Drin is protected by his fey blessing, while the ones aiming at Panja are obviously terrorised and miss badly.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Jangalee DR/1; Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
Thran DR/1
Tolinath DR/1; Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin DR/1; Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
Ny'a DR/1
Dragon (flying)
Kobolds (pink) dazed
Kobold (ellow)
Kobolds (blue,green)

I'm assuming the dragon is in melee reach..if not I'll move further to the pink kobold

"Let's go get them people!"

Thran moves forward and slashes his falchion at his target

to hit AC Dragon: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15
Magical slashing damage if hit: 2d4 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 + 1 = 15

Free to sustain bardic inspiration, move to move and standard to attack

The ceiling in the main room is about 30' tall, so, no the dragon is not in melee range

Thran advances to the recovering pink scaled kobold and ensures it will never really recover.

Jangalee reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Panja reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

"Panja, attack!" Jangalee directs Panja to attack the blue Kobold then casts produce flame, causing a sphere of fire to appear in his hand.

MRRROOOOOW! Panja leaps forward, trying to tear apart the scaly creature.

bite, power attack, magic fang, inspire: 1d20 + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 21
damage, power attack, magic fang, inspire: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8

Ny'a spurs her dog forward, urging it to attack the kobold facing them. She ducks while rushing underneath the dragon, choosing to destroy its minions before taking on the magical beast.

The dog, following her masters direction, rushes underneath the terrifying winged monster on her way to a target much more to its liking. She tears into the kobold with fury.

Ref: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Seeing the wigged beast flying in the air above the group Tolinath does what he does best. Moving up he yells to the dragon "Why wha a lovely 'Worm' ye be. Get som'on o yer size. I bet you mouth would'na even pierce me backside."

Panja leaps forward and gobbles a kobold in a single bite.

Ny'a meanwhile puts her ancestral hatred of kobolds to good use, finishing off a third one.

The dragon roars its dismay at the kobold minions being slain all around it.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin DR/1; Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
Dragon (flying)
Kobolds (green)
Thran DR/1
Jangalee DR/1; 6 cold damage
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' 3 damage;
Tolinath DR/1; 3 damage; readied attack 12/13;
Ny'a DR/1

Remember you have an aid token available

"Well this just got interesting.." Rhyfelwr moves into the room and becomes a bit awestruck by the dragon flying about. He nocks and arrow and lets loose on the flying beast; sneezing at the last second and watching his arrow drop to the ground long before reaching its mark. Well that didn't go well...

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11, Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Let's use the boosted Allied Offensive on our next attack vs the dragon and then pass it along.

Drin puts up his arms to shield himself against the dragon's cold breath.

Reflex: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

Bracing from the pain, he steps back, grabs a pinch of colored sand, and casts Color Spray (DC 16) at the thing.

While Rhyfelwr's arrow bounces off the dragon's thick hide, it has little defence against Drin, and falls to the ground, stunned.

The green kobold tries its luck again, and finds it exhausted, just like the dragon.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin DR/1; Ref DC 14 vs 6 cold (3 on save)
Thran DR/1
Jangalee DR/1; 6 cold damage
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' 3 damage;
Tolinath DR/1; 3 damage; readied attack 12/13;
Ny'a DR/1
Dragon (prone) stunned. 4 damage
Kobolds (green)

Jangalee moves forward, ball of flame in hand, and tries to slam it against the stunned dragon.

melee touch attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
fire damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Panja, quick, attack!"

Handle animal, wounded=DC 12: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Panja dashes forward ready to bite the stunned worm! He doesn't have the flank trick (this being Core), but in this case the position flanking with Thran is also the nearest square from which he can attack, so I think it makes sense that he'd go there.

bite, power attack, magic fang, flank: 1d20 + 2 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 22
damage, power attack, magic fang: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 10

Seeing the dragon drop down from the air next to him Thran grins and raises his falchion above his head before dropping it down with all his muscle behind the swing hoping to sever the dragon's neck.

I want to try a coup de grace
Crit damage: 4d4 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 1) + 14 + 2 = 22

While he does so Thran tells a story about some might dragon slayer

Free; sustain inspire, full round coup de grace

Rhyfelwr blinks in astonishment at the dragon drops to the ground, Dropping his bow he draws his Elven blade and advances on the winged beast. He waits before delivering his blow...as the others have clearly beat him to the punch.

I already passed one Reflex save for breath in my previous post, then took two damage (3-1 for DR). Is this a second save?

Seeing that his spell has successfully incapacitated the dragon, Drin pulls his falchion from its sheath and moves toward the remaining kobold.

@Thran Stunned is not helpless, you cannot coupe de grace a stunned opponent.
@Drin - I missed the first save. No need for a second. But the DR is not effective against the cold damage, just against physical.
@Rhyfelwr, it doesn't matter with those rolls whether you end up going against the dragon or the kobold, it will miss either.

Rhyfelwr takes a quick shot, but the icy air puts off his aim.

Panga pounces on the dragon and bites it viciously. Jangalee makes the most of its prone state and also burns it. The magical fire seeming to hurt it more than he expected.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Drin DR/1; 3 damage;
Thran DR/1
Tolinath DR/1; 3 damage; readied attack 12/13;
Ny'a DR/1
Dragon (prone) stunned. 21 damage
Kobolds (green)
Jangalee DR/1; 6 cold damage
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' 3 damage;
Rhyfelwr DR/1

Sorry, my bad I got a bit excited..I'll make it at attack then

to hit AC Dragon: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18
Magical slashing damage: 2d4 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 + 1 = 12

I already took my action (drew weapon and moved). I've updated my HP to remove the extra one.

Thran slices the dragon, cutting it deeply. While still alive, surely it will bleed to death quickly.

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Tolinath DR/1; 3 damage; readied attack 12/13;
Ny'a DR/1
Dragon unconscious, dying. 33 damage
Kobolds (green)
Jangalee DR/1; 6 cold damage
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' 3 damage;
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin DR/1; 3 damage;
Thran DR/1

You are still sitting on an aid token that another table could use... maybe either a boost or use it and pass it on?

It doesn’t appear as though we don’t need it for this encounter...I say pass it on unless Nya uses it.

Ny'a whips her dog around and swiftly guides it to the fallen dragon as she reaches out to Iomedae, confirming her suspicion that this must be a dragon of dark and evil bloodline. She allows the power of Iomedae's holy power to infuse her, almost glimmering as the paladin's spirit blazes. She brings her sword down with clean precision.

The dragon lets out a final breath as Ny'a slices her longsword into it, and through its neck. The head lies thoroughly dead, black blood staining the nearby ice.

The kobold, seeing no way out, throws another stone at her
attack: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Status, bold may post - Aid token available. Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage;
Jangalee DR/1; 6 cold damage
(panja) DR/1; 1NL' 3 damage;
Rhyfelwr DR/1
Drin DR/1; 3 damage;
Thran DR/1
Tolinath DR/1; 3 damage; readied attack 12/13;
Ny'a DR/1
Kobolds (green)

"Panja, get that kobold!" Jangalee moves toward the kobold, scythe in hand as Panja bounds ahead and bites.

Double move for Jangalee.

Panja once again dashes across the battlefield to find new prey, but his constant back and forth leaves him off balance for the attack. I wish master would make up his mind!

bite, power attack, magic fang, inspire: 1d20 + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 4
damage, power attack, magic fang inspire: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6

Drin closes in on the kobold and attacks it with his falchion.

Attack + Inspire - Strength: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 1 = 20
Confirm?: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 1 = 15
Damage: 2d4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 1 - 1 = 4
Crit damage: 2d4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 1 - 1 = 4

Alas poor kobold. Upset at the death of the dragon, he quickly joins the great beast in its travels toward the boneyard.

Rhyfelwr checks the balance on his sword as he retrieves his bow. ”While in a tavern I once heard a tale of a foolhardy swordsman who was unable to hit a mountain. Today I know how he feels.”