[PFS CORE - PbP] First Steps, Part I: In Service to Lore (Inactive)

Game Master Cyrus9553

Hugo takes the letter opener, and sniffs it. "Silver?"

Kagar nods with respect for the woman before showing himself to the room in question and pulling the greataxe from his back. "Silver. Steel. It will all hurt in the end. But I must ask. Have you tried reasoning with it? Exerting your control?"

Roshan looks bemused at Zarta's initial words. At some point she whispers to the others, "Why does she keep talking as though she wishes to eat us? Is she a cannibal?"

She frowns at the mention of this 'servitor' who is acting up. "What is the nature of your servitor, ma'am?"

Faeria takes the letter opener studying it carefully. She walks to the door and throws it open. "Oh?! It's one of those!" She says pointing.

Fellstone looks from the dagger to the Paracountess and then in the direction of the crashing sounds. "Misbehaving?" That sounded like a serious understatement.

Before he could say anything else, Faeria had gone and opened the door. "Irorir's Blessed Backside Lass!" The Dwarf exclaimed. " Don't you be going on like that until the rest of us...ah forget it."

What was done was done. Fellstone stomped over to Faeria to see what she was looking at.

………. Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ……….

Before Paracountess Zarta Dralneen can answer any of the Pathfinders questions Faeria flings open the double doors to the west and points at a small red creature with wings which is enraged and totally out of control. The creature is throwing a box, much like the one the Paracountess described, around the room. Though dented, the case doesn’t look like it will be opening anytime soon.

Zarta says. ”His name is Kreuvus and he is an Imp. Please make sure he does not escape.”

Zarta’s bedroom is decorated in the colors of Cheliax—ebon black and crimson red. Silk, rare woods, and carefully carved marble compose every bit of furniture in the room. Goose down now litters the room, covering almost every surface and the silken shreds of the cushions that contained it lie about like flayed skin . A post on the massive screened bed is snapped in half, collapsed on the bed and drawing the screened curtains into a ripped slope of formerly fine cloth. Vials of perfume and crystal jars of other cosmetics sit smashed on the marble floor around the dresser. A prominent fixture in the room, a large “X” made of stout wood sits along the west wall, complete with leather shackles and chains. A table sits to its left strewn with various items intended for pleasure, but outwardly resembling implements of pain.

Kagar enters the room and closes the door when everyone in the party has entered. "Then we had best pile in. Shut it in. Deal with it."

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Faeria moves 10 feet forward and notes the huge wardrobe. "My mom used to lock me in one of those!" She squeals excitedly while pointing at it. --And completely ignoring the imp.

are we rollong init or just going down

init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Theoduin moves in with his bow drawn and gets ready to unleash a volley of arrows

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Once the group moves into the room the Imp snarls at you and disappears holding the box.

.......... Combat has Started!!! .......

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Silly question, but has the box gone invisible as well?

Silly question, but has the box gone invisible as well?

YES

Kagar takes one of the sashes off of him and ties the door handles together to keep them from opening.

"Oh? And there's a little devil too!" She points at the diabolic creature just as it winks out. "You probably all think I just imagined it don't you?"

Then she is struck by what looks to be an epiphany, takes a step forward and intones a few words of magic in a slightly lower registry than youve heard before.

Suddenly, a cone of psychedelic light shines from her finger tips bathing the far side of the room in an eye-jarring fuchsia, which changes to irradiated lime green and then haz-mat yellow.

Theoduin will shoot randomly in the direction of the Imp
High is good

Miss chance 1: 1d100 ⇒ 11

Atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Miss chance 2: 1d100 ⇒ 100

Atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

With a lucky shot Theoduin hits the imp in the shoulder with an arrow

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Kagar moves to secure the double doors as Faeria quickly chants a cryptic phrase and throws a hand full of colorful sand in the Imp's last known location. As the sand flies thru the air an outline of the Imp can be seen moving toward the bed as it spits sand out of it's mouth. I will give the group one round to be able to see the Imp until the sand completely falls off of him.

Theoduin sees the opening a launches a volley of arrows at the creature, one arrow bouncing off but the other sticking in but is quickly pulled out by the Imp. "Ouch, You guys mean!!" The Imp screams.

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Not knowing where the imp is, and no longer holding the dagger, Hugi does what Hugo knows. He moves to an area near the color spray, and swings his greatclub, hoping to know the little guy across the room.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
No real need to roll a miss chance...

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Hugo's massive club is easily dodged by the little beast.

The Imp shakes the last of the colorful sand off its body and disappears once again.

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

"Get back here." Fellstone snarls as he runs over to where he last saw the Imp and throws a wild punch. The beastie might be invisible but maybe, just maybe, he could hit it.

Wild Punch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Is there a 50/50 miss chance with the invisible target?

"Oh... my," Roshan says, blinking at the destruction in the room.

"Bagheera! Seek! Find the little one by smell!" Roshan says, trying to coax her panther into doing something she has never done before.

Move action - Attempting to Push animal companion, DC 25: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11

Bagheera looks at her like she's insane. Roshan pinches at her brow then concentrates hard. Then, she starts meowing and hissing to her cat. (standard to use speak with animals)

"Bagheera-- the little flying one that is now unseen-- can you smell it out? Then attack it-- it's bad!"

Understanding what her mistress desires now, the panther's tail twitches as she sniffs the air, her tongue lolling out. Bagheera move action to 'scent', as per the ability. Then a second move action to move adjacent to the imp.

Baghera growls at a point in space, her hackles raised and her tail twitching unhappily. Mistress said to attack, but the creature smells unnatural and foul....

I will move your Cat. By the way great roleplay will the scent and missing the first roll. Your cat will not attack but will help the others find the Imp much easier.

Bagheera moves slowly toward the far wall and growls in a low hum at the space just north of her position.

Seeing her spell having no effect Faeria sighs sadly. "I guess it wasn't real after all."

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Fellstone moves to corner the little beast as Roshan sends her big cat stalking after it as well. Fellstone let me know which square you are attacking

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Hugo, while not understanding much of this city, recognizes the signs of a cat stalking its prey.

He swings his club at the space in front of him (D3), hoping to connect with the hidden critter.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

No need to roll miss chance there.

Fellstones original attack was going to be at C4

Seeing the cat stalking towards a particle spot, Fellstone moves adjacent to the area.

"Alright you wee beastie," he says to the Imp "Come on out. No on needs get hurt." The Dwarf reaches into the area in front of the cat and Hugo, hoping to grab ahold of the Imp.

Move to C4
Grapple in area D3: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 13 High is a hit

Why is it I see Fellstone lunging into the path of a club right now?

Faeria mutters to herself puzzled as to how her imagination had gotten the better of her--and now everyone else. She mumbles something unintelligible.

"Is this what we came for?" Faeria says holding the box up for everyone in the room to see. Will DC 17 when interacted with.

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Both Dwarves try to hit the invisible Imp but both just get air. All of a sudden Faeria cries out that she has found the box!

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Theoduin will look for the where bagheera is sniffing and fires 2 arrows.

Atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 39

Atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 63

And both arrows miss the intended target and land in the wall

Kagar hefts his axe and awaits the imp to reappear.
Ready action to attack if it pops up adjacent to him.

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Kagar readies to attack as Theoduin fires another volley at the invisible Imp with fail to hit their mark.

Suddenly a jeweled goblet comes flying over the headboard of the bed hitting Hugo in the head and a chuckle can be hear behind the bed.

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria
Kagar
Theoduin
Hugo
Imp
Roshan
Fellstone

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Hugo runs behind the bed and swings at the imp.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15

Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d10 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10

Concentration.

Turkey in will attack the last spot the imp was in.

atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

percentile: 1d100 ⇒ 44

atk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

percentile: 1d100 ⇒ 71

Theoduin releases 2 arrows with 1 of them hitting but doing little dmg

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"Great work, Lass!" Fellstone shouts at Faeria as he runs around the other side of the bed, hoping to cut off the Imps retreat. "Now let's catch this wee Imp and be done with it."

The Dwarf reaches out to grab the Imp, hoping to also avoid Hugo's axe at the same time.

Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Abandoning his post at the door, Kagar moves in on where everyone is swinging, even getting up on the bed (I counted it as difficult terrain?) to swing his axe hoping to hit the imp.

Greataxe!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Blarg...
1d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Roshan looks very confused when Faeria picks up the box that's appeared.

"...why would the imp let it go?" she asks, mystified. "Well, if you've got what we came in here for, I suppose we could let the little monster be Zarta's problem... hm, maybe we'll get an additional recommendation from her if we can capture it!"

Did the imp become visible when it chucked the goblet? I see it on the map, so I assume so. If you'll allow Roshan's direct spoken instructions to Bagheera serve as override to the Handle Animal, then Bagheera attacks. Also, if the imp is visible, is it also holding a box right now?

Roshan purrs and mews at Bagheera, who reluctantly bounds onto the bed and bites at the flying foul-smelling thing.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Bagheera realllly doesn't want to bite the foul-smelling thing. Roshan for her part, moves back to the room doors and calls through, "Ma'am, do you want your 'servant' killed or just captured?"

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Fellstone grabs onto the little Imp as Bagheera bites at the creature but fails. Faeria stands still concentrating on something. Kagar tries to get into the fight but gets tangled in the bed linens while swinging his axe. Theoduim fires another volley of arrows bu both miss badly.

The Imp tries to wiggle free from Fellstone but the dwarf has to strong of a grip.

"Capture him if you can!!" Roshan hears from the other room.

.......... Initiative Order ..........

Faeria R4
Kagar R4
Theoduin R4
Hugo R4
Imp Grappled - 8 HP
Roshan R3
Fellstone R3 Grappled

If your name is in Bold you can act.

Theoduin will pull out his rope and tie up the imp

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Did the imp become visible when it chucked the goblet? I see it on the map, so I assume so.

If so....

Faeria reaches out a hand and fires a bolt of scintillating light at the creature's eyes.

[dice=imprecise blinding ray] (into melee)]1d20+2-4[/dice]

Roshan sighs at Bagheera's hesitation. "Okay, come here--"

She calls Bagheera off so she's not in the way of the men grabbing the little imp.

"Did anyone get hurt?"

Did the imp become visible when it chucked the goblet? I see it on the map, so I assume so.

Yes he did. Sorry to not make that clear. When you can see him on the map he is visible. When you can't see him on the map he is invisible.

With the imp grabbed, Kagar reels back a fist and lets it fly to stun the imp... or kill it. He's not really sure which.

Unarmed + Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 and DC 13 Fort save or be stunned

Confirm Crititcal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Sorry, Inigo. I don't mean to jog him so hard...

Fellstone continues to hold on to the Imp while the others try to knock it out but the flurry of activity makes his grasp loosen.

Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Hopefully Kagar stun works

Remember you get a +5 to maintain an existing grapple, so really, that's a 14.

.......... Zarta Dralneen’s Townhouse - Bedroom ..........

Fellstone loses his grip on the Imp just as Theoduin tries to tie it up with his rope and the Imp dodges both men. Then Faeria shoots a blinding bright light at the creature but just misses. The Imp gets a smile on his face thinking that it has escaped but just then Kagar lands a punch that knocks the Imp out cold. The trinket the group has come for drops from the devil's hands landing at Hugo's feet.

.......... Combat Over!!! ..........

Kagar bends down and grabs the imp and goes back to the door. He removes the scarf and tosses it back over his shoulder before exiting. "Here," he says, holding the devil out to Zarta.

Roshan looks confused, and picks up the box the imp dropped, looking back and forth between that and the one in Faeria's hand.

Faeria's box slowly fades from view.

"Oh! You got it!" She laughs clapping her hands. "For a second there, I thought I was going crazy."

"A grand blow, Kagar." Fellstone says. He pauses for a moment to look from the fading box in Faerias hands to the one that Roshan has.

With a shake of his head, he follows Kagar out of the room and addresses the Paracountess. "Well that's done and over with. You've got your Imp and we've got our box. Is it fair to assume that our business has concluded?"