[PFS/DMK/YSK] 6-12 Scions of the Sky Key I (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

That makes 21 :)

Grimaldus keeps his bow out as they continue. He does ask to inspect the wyvern's carcass before they set off, as a talon or tooth would make for a great story back at the Lodge!

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Marra skips along, "Wow, that was a dragon that we just defeated! That makes us dragon slayers. Wonder if we can use the hide to make dragon armor? Not too damaged just a few holes. By the way Jhalan that was an excellent shot earlier. The audience is going to love the telling of this story, assuming we survive!"

Survival aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

"Dragonslayer? It has a nice ring to it, I think I could get used to it." marvels the Keleshite. "Oh, and thank you Marra, believe it or not it's the first time I actually use my bow in combat. Maybe I was wrong about my calling, and should have trained as an archer instead?"

Tha party takes a moment to gather up dragon trophies, and manage to salvage a usable pieces of hide, which will surely fetch a good price.

The journey then moves onward to the edge of the valley in which the kobold settlement is supposed to be located. The ancient valley nestled in the Bandu Hills is well hidden, being almost impossible to spot from more than a mile away. Ancient megalithic stones—most of which are toppled and partly buried—ring the border of the deep valley. These stones, long since weathered by time and encrusted with vegetation, serve as the only indication that humanoids may have at one time settled this region. The thick forest canopy of the valley below hides any sign of civilization—ancient or otherwise— from outside observers.

Pitbull discovers a switchback trail hidden by overgrowth, that forms a safe path down.

At the bottom of the valley, the trail of kobolds is easy to follow.

The dense forestation of the valley jungle thins here, opening up enough to reveal the sky through the canopy. Beneath this opening, an ancient ruin consumed by the jungle is barely visible. Vines and leafy foliage encrust toppled blocks of quarried stone, tall grass grows up between derelict paving stones, and squat statues depicting dwarves in heavy armor stand crooked or fractured entirely from the infiltration of twisting roots. Among the more notable features here are the exotic flowers—tall, pitcher-shaped, golden blooms with seven petals, the interior of each a deep red. The soothing fragrance of the flowers fills the valley, and motes of pollen drift lazily in the air.

There's a wounded miner amidst the foliage in the ruins. The plants around it seem to be rustling and moving...

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Grimaldus
Holman
Marra
Jhalan
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Topiary
Xtabay
Xtabay
Xtabay
Xtabay
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Cacumattus
Pitbull
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Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

"Hold on, we're coming to save you!" shouts Jhalan to draw the attention upon himself while he hurries to help the miner. He quickly descends the stairs and slashes at the nearest xtabay. The one to the south.
Silversheen Fauchard, PA, sneak attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 211d10 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + (6) = 24

Marra speaks Dwarven

The halfling read the symbols on the megaliths, "Welcome to the beautiful scenic Valley of Broken Blood and city of Ashkurhall! Dwarfs have an interesting way of naming things."

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 pass

Pointing out the several skeletal humanoid remains tucked away within the vegetation, "I'm not wild about how they decorate the gardens. Can't they use gnomes like everyone else? Oh wait I wonder if those were gnomes?"

K(Nature) 1st: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 fail

K(Nature) 2nd: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Pass w/bonus

Seeing the plants, Marra excited comments "Do you know what those plants are? They're Xtabay carnivorous plants! See the pollen in the air it puts their prey asleep so they can digest them. Have you every seen such a neat hunting adaptation! I so want to take a cutting home."

Marra starts a battle chant as she pulls out her crossbow once again.

Bardic Inspire courage +1 to hit, damage, and resist fear

Now that we're rushing up to save the dwarf: please make a DC 14 will save if you're within 10 feet of the Xtabays (the flowery creatures)

I'll roll it for Jhalan here, for expedition's sake.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Marra points out the danger of the plants, but Jhalan is already off. He moves forward under cover of Marra's inspiring song, sneezes in the cloud of pollen, but manages to successfully bite through the ensuing drowsiness. Violently so. Het cuts through the closest xtabay, cutting the main stem of the plant.

The remaining plants rustle and move. Apart from the xtabays, one of the bushes - it is shaped roughly like an elephant - looks to be part of the threat as well.

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Grimaldus
Holman
Marra
Jhalan
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Topiary
Xtabay
Xtabay
Xtabay
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Cacumattus
Pitbull
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Pitbull looks at the Dwarven writing "It's all Nexiam to me" She grunts thanks to Marra for the translation.

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Know Nature for the missed check of Marra 1d20 ⇒ 12

"The other plants are are heart-eater blossoms, a breed of inanimate carnivorous plants that feed on the blood and marrow of cadavers. These flowers are typically found in northern Avistan and were most prominent in the lost nation of Sarkoris.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Grim was close on Jhalan's heels - even though the odd flowers gave him a nagging half-thought that he couldn't quite bring to the front of his mind...

Hearing his companions name the plants as carnivores, and seeing Jhalan strike one, he grabs his greatsword and strikes at another plant on the way to the fallen miner...

PA + Overhand chop: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23

Holman charges the nearest plant, trying to make his way to the dwarf.

Full-round action: Charge xtabay
Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Inspire Courage, Charge): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Inspire Courage, Sneak Attack (Scout's Charge)): 1d3 + 1 + 1 + 3d8 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + (4, 4, 5) = 18

Grimaldus and Holman continue the pruning of the xtabays, each of them chopping at the bush near the dwarf, and ensuring it doesn't threaten the miner again.

The living topiary moves up to Holman, and tries to bludgeon him with its trunk, while the xtabays creep closer and ensure the air remains filled with pollen.

Slam, Holman: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I need another DC 14 will save if you step within 10 feet of either of the xtabays

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Cacumattus
Pitbull
Grimaldus
Holman
Marra
Jhalan
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Topiary
Xtabay
Xtabay

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Handle Animal 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 4 = 24
Pitbull orders Asbo to circle and flank as she rushes in...

Attacking the topiary

Asbo
PA
Attack 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 1 = 23
Damage 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Pitbull then moves in to lock the flank...
(assume last square is difficult terrain = 40')

Raging+PA+flank
Attack 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 - 1 + 2 = 31
Damage 2d4 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 16
Convert 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 - 1 + 2 = 18
Add Damage 2d4 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 16

Edit:
Will save Asbo:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Just noticed with 10' and stopped there... does that mean will save each round?

Faced with a plant version of an elephant, Grim decides a little pruning is in order!
PA + Overhand chop: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 = 20

Jhalan moves forward and becomes wary of the xtabays, following Mara's instruction. He slashes at the topiary guardian with sheer might!
Silversheen Fauchard, PA, inspire: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 271d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20
Confirmation: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 101d10 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21 Obviously not a crit.

"Hey!" Cacumattus says indignantly as he runs past Marra, "we do not stand around in people's gardens. Not for free, anyway," he adds to himself.

Double move per map

No, the will save is only once for each plant. Once you make it, it has no further effect

Pitbull and Abso surround the topiary. As rustles through the leaves, and distracts the Topiary enough for Pitbull to be able to land a massive cleaving strike. Twigs and leaves fall to the ground as he cuts through the bush.

Grimaldus then moves in with a powerful overhand cleave, and chops off the topiary at the stem.

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Cacumattus
Pitbull
Grimaldus
Holman
Marra
Jhalan
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Topiary - Dead
Xtabay
Xtabay

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If the topiary was dead before I acted, may I retcon, please?

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The topiary taken care of, Holman throws a thankful glance at Grimaldus and charges the nearest xtabay plant.

Full-round action: Charge xtabay
Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Inspire Courage, Charge): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 17
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Inspire Courage, Sneak Attack (Scout's Charge)): 1d3 + 1 + 1 + 3d8 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + (1, 2, 4) = 11

Holman charges up to the plant, but the blanket of pollen is so thick that the halfling immediately is...

no longer...

able...

to stay awake...

And he falls to the floor, fast asleep.

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Cacumattus
Pitbull
Grimaldus
Holman - ZZzzZZ
Marra
Jhalan
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Topiary - Dead
Xtabay
Xtabay

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Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Jhalan takes a step forward, but falls asleep as well...

Continuing her bardic performance, Marra moves 20ft east and cast an ear-pricing scream {link} at the closest Xtabay.

Ear-pricing Scream DC 12 save negates the daze effect and halves the damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Continuing Bardic Inspire +1 to hit and dam

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

While Jhalan join Holman on the floor, Marra inaudible alarm rips through the leaves of one of the xtabays, and proves fatal to it.

The final xtabay moves a little closer to Jhalan, and releases a cloud of pollen.

Again, will save to get close

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Cacumattus
Pitbull
Grimaldus
Holman - ZZzzZZ
Marra
Jhalan - ZZzzZZ
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Xtabay

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Asbo the shirty owlbear lumbers in shrieking its anger at the plant.

Will 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Apparently not phased by the pollen.

Asbo
PA
Attack 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 = 24
Damage 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Pitbull then moves in a u shape to come in from the rear once more...
Will 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13

But falls asleep just short!

Go Go crazy owlbear!

Asbo rips at the plants, even though PItbull is overtaken by drowsiness from the pollen. The big half-owl, half-bear picks at the leafs, and makes a strange, squawking sound as it's claws unroot the plant, shaking yellow flocks of pollen from it, and leaving it harmless on the floor

Combat over!

Among the skeletons some precious equipment can be found: a masterwork scimitar, and two potions of cure light wounds, and a set of studded leather armour (which is magical).

The dwarven miner is unconscious, but doesn't seem to be bleeding out.

"Well fought, everyone! Now, let's wake our companions and attend to this miner. Perhaps he will be able to shed some light on this area and what has the kobolds all worked up..." Grim says. He will shake Holman, Pitbull, and Jhalan until they wake from the plants narcotic effects. After that he will scout the area for any additional intel...

stopping her bardic chant, Marra puts her crossbow away and checks on the unconscious miner to make sure he is not in danger.

heal check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Once that is done, she begins shaking her napping companions awake.

If the dwarf is injured, she uses her wand of cure light wounds to bring him around, but only after everyone else is away.

The dwarf is severely injured, but nothing that some magical healing cannot cure. I was left for dead, for sure. he says We were marched off by the kobolds as prisoners. I was exhausted when we came to this valley and down here I just... I must have fallen down, everything is blank after that.

I don't know what the kobold want with us. It wasn't a simple attack, they were trying to keep as many of us alive as possible. I've never experienced this.

A loud, embarrassing snore echoes in your ears, as Jhalan seems to be experiencing a sound, satisfying sleep. Woken by Grimaldus, he'sstartled at first, almost panicked.

"Wha- what? Yesmastertimetomanthewheelagain..." Then realizes where he is, and shakes his half-conscious memories off. "Did I go to sleep? Just a little while? I guess we'll go now."

Pitbull looks around as she awakes, laughing heartily at the scene and partly from the shame.

"Must have been planning on eating you all" Pitbull comments from the side.

Marra muses "What could the Kobolds be needing with so many prisoners? Mines or selling slaves?"

The halfling looks around at the ruins of the city of Ashkurhall trying to determine how long ago it was abandon and what race the skeletons are that decorate it's garden.

k(engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
K(local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Trying to determine if Ashkurhall was one of the city's recently attacked and if any of the skeletons were recent kobolds and/or dwarfs

Marra ask the dwarf "Do you feel well enough to return to the mine site, there are a handful of your fellow miners there? We need to head after the Kobolds."

I'm not... I'm not sure I'm in good enough shape to make my way back, nor would I be of any help against kobolds right now. I'll wait here, and offer my prayers that you're victorious.

Pitbull goes will go and recon the bridge.

Stealth 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28+Scent

Seeing Pitbull approach the bridge, Holman also scouts ahead.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"Well, that does not look safe," Cacumattus complains quietly, moving into cover behind one of the statues to wait, crossbow drawn, for Pitbull and Holman to check the way ahead.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Grim takes up a position opposite Cacumattus with his own compound shortbow drawn and ready, watching the far side of the ravine for hostile movement...

Marra shrugs quietly "If the kobolds and there prisoners crossed this way then odds are it would hold up for our crossing, but it pays to take precautions maybe a safety rope and cross one at a time?"

Moving cautiously, the halfling looks it over.

stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
k(enginering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Pitibull distinctly smells wildlife in the area, and there seem to be several traps on the other side: a snare, and some traps involving sharp spikes.

Signalling the withdrawal, Pitbull returns to the party to tell them what she saw - "I dunno much about bridges, maybe holds kobolds and dwarves, maybe not some big man wrapped in iron" she gestures to Grimaldus "I have grapples and ropes, so we can make a safe crossing, but reckon there must be something on the far side - something hunts around here, or maybe kobolds set a sentry, maybe the traps are an alarm and then they drop the bridge" she shrugs.

"I'll get in with Asbo and we can rush the bridge, dodging the traps - we move fast so can get across in a hurry, Holman comes across too and hooks in a grapple onto the north east statue whilst the rest cover us with bows in case something jumps out, Grim makes sure hes tied onto the rope and then he can cross too"

"Any questions?" Pitbull seems happy with her plan.

Pitbull explains his plan, and finally manages to smell out the creatures: earless, panther-like beasts. One of them snarls as the skin of its face twitches, then peels back to reveal the bone and flesh beneath.

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Pitbull
Holman
Jhalan
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Wildlife
Wildlife
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Cacumattus
Marra
Grimaldus
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Holman moves forward, drawing his daggers.

Full-round action: Double move, as indicated, drawing daggers.

Warned about the traps, Jhalan moves forward, his fauchard ready to strike.

10 feet range and Combat Reflexes (up to 3 AoOs per round), so rolling AoOs in case they come into melee range with me.

Pitbull grunts and draws her sword as she legs it across the bridge and around the traps followed closely by her angry owlbear.

The pair of them close in on one of the creatures, already beginning the process of surrounding it, hearts set on dishing out a beating.

The cornered cat tries everything in its might to bring down Pitbull, but the flurry of claws and bites has no effect. The other cat moves up, and tries to pounce on the owlbear from behind, but only manages to ruffle some feathers.

Bite, Pitbull: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Claw, Pitbull: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw, Pitbull: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Bite, Asbo: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 = 181d6 ⇒ 1

Grimaldus has a clear shot at one of the creatures, and neatly lands an arrow in the black pelt of the cat-like creature, causing the big cat to hiss and contort in pain.

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Cacumattus
Marra
Grimaldus
Pitbull
Holman
Jhalan
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Wildlife
Wildlife (9)
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Jhalan navigates between the spaces Pitbull warned about and comes to flank one of the beasts with Asbo, then strikes it.

Silversheen Fauchard, PA, flank, sneak attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 111d10 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 + (1) = 20

Marra move 20ft across the bridge drawing her scimitar, and starting an inspiring bard battle chant.

inspire courage +1 to hit, damage, and fear save

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