PFS First Steps II - To Delve the Dungeon Deep (Inactive)

Game Master Derek Weil

As Ebon advances in a rage, the kobold warriors lash out with their spears!

Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Attack 3: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Damage 2: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
Damage 3: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Two of the spears connect, each piercing Ebon's legs. Ebon then cleaves the kobold leader in two with a tremendous blow!

Draco trips kobold #3, and Mez steps in, killing it with a powerful blow from his rapier!

Norine's healing washes over the party.

Next up - Calanthe & then Targost. Only the top two kobolds are alive, and the lower one was wounded by Targost earlier.

Updated map, if needed, after kobolds' next turn.

Reeling from the pain in her head, Calanthe hobbles back behind the front-line fighters, not wanting to face more attacks from the offended kobolds!

Withdraw action back to along near where Norine is.

Targost again makes the mystic gestures that produces the acid missile, flinging it at the same kobold he struck last time.

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The third kobold falls, screaming in agony. The last one turns and runs away, through the door to the north, shouting in Draconic.

You hear some scuffing sounds through the door, but nothing comes through the opening. The door stands open, and as you approach, you can see into antoher room, but don't see the kobold through the doorway.

The Map

Is the first door closed after the kobold ran through, or can we see down the hall and the first closed door is at the end?

Good question! Sorry it isn't very clear. You're in the square room. The first door is open. You can see a closed door at the other end of the hallway/room. You can tell it's not a 5' hallway, but the doorway is such that you can't really peek around the corner without going through.

With the escape of the Kobold, Mez sighs audibly as he picks up a few loose stones from the floor. Casting light on each of them, and Shield of faith on himself, he defensively creeps out in front of the hall and tosses his lit pebbles every few feet down the tunnel, hoping to illuminate any would be ambushers.

AC is now 22, full defensive makes it 26. Step to the square in front of the tunnel entrance, and toss light stones down the hallway

The patch of light widens, and you can see that the doorway opens up into a large room. Near theback of the room, you can just make out the shape of a kobold. Before you move, you notice light glinting off metal on either side of the door, just inside the next room.

Norine gets everyone in view and releases another wave of healing.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Who still needs healing? If the answer is yes, I'll use my 4th of 5 Channel Energy healings and then see again. If not, I'll save it.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"It went to tell its friends and leader! Should we rush it or should we search this room?"

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8Can I make out anything about the metal? Door frame? Ballista? A dozen axes?

Calanthe cautiously re-enters the room, looking sadly upon the bodies of the kobolds and looking for any hints that their souls still remained on the mortal plane. (Using deathwatch.) If any are still alive, she kneels down beside them and places a gentle hand on their head, muttering a prayer to keep them alive. (Casting stabilize on them.)

Norine's healing power washes over the group, mending their injuries.

With both channels, Ebon is back at full strength - he was the worst off. I think this only makes 3 channels used today?

The light is reflecting off something small, like a dagger blade or spearhead, perhaps.

The kobolds here are all beyond Calanthe's aid.

Dracothis sighs in relief as the healing wave washes over him. "Truly Norine, you are a miracle worker," he whispers to the gnome.

"I'm heading in before they can muster much of a defense and we get swarmed with Kobolds." says Mez as he defensively creeps down the hallway, shield up.

AC is 26, Touch:21, Flatfooted:23

Wait, how the heck is your AC so high, Mez? *blink*

Calanthe appears mournful upon determining that all the kobolds have perished, and whispers an apology in Draconic before following after the rest, crossbow loaded and in hand.

"This 'Fire Speaker' could be dangerous... maybe a spellcaster of some sort? Be wary..."

Scale 5, Dex 2, shield 2, Dodge 1, Shield of faith deflection 2, Full defensive 4= 26 I built him to be tanky if need be. He has like a -1 to hit at this point, but for breaking through any readied actions they may have, it's about as good as a level one can get.

As Mez passes through the doorway, two kobolds appear on either side. They both thrust their spears towards him!

Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

In their rush to strike, both spears miss.

Mez sees three other kobolds around the room. Out of the darkness, a voice hisses:

The other kobolds, with their weapons out, advance on Mez, but do not attack yet.

The Map

Initiative:

Targost: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Ebon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Calanthe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Dracothis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Mez: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Norine: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Kobolds (5): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Shadow Voice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

The order: mysterious foe, Targost, Dracothis, Mez, kobolds, Ebon, Norine, Calanthe.

You hear or see nothing from the shadows. Targost, you are up!

Yes, three times. Once at the well, once during the kobold fight, once after.

Can Ebon wait for my Gift of Luck touch, perhaps by signal or our earlier arrangement?

Norine will also shout, "We only want the jade katana!"

I forgot about using one in the well! If we leave it at three, Ebon has 11 HP - might be better off saving it in case anyone gets hurt more in this fight.

Ah, yes, I was unclear as to whether the 2nd after-kobold Channel was necessary and used, which would have made it 4.

Dracothis calls through the door, "Majak udoka caex. Pamon itrewic ouith."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

At the moment Targost will hold his action as the creature do not seem to be attacking. If any of them do decide to attack, he will use his intimidate action and cast another acid dart at the nearest kobold.

The kobolds still appear quite hostile, and are readying their weapons. Mez, you're next!

Mez stabs out at the one in the corner, but his swing goes wide. He then steps back to limit the number of Kobolds that can get to his sides. "Cayden protect me so that I shall see these Kobolds repent for the blood their kin has spilt"

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Whiff, then 5' step back into the doorway, just in front of Ebon. AC down to 22, stat block +2 from the Shield of Faith. Swift action: Activating Judgement ability, granting me DR 1/magic. For the remainder of this fight, Judgement is active, and I can switch types once per round as a swift action.

Ok..sorry I read the last post as they had their weapons ready but were not attacking....in that case Targost will attack

For the 3rd time today, Targost holds out his hand and fires a glob of acid at one of the kobolds.

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Targost's acid ball just misses a Kobold.

Soft cover from your allies gives them +4 to AC. The only place I could move you for a clear shot would subject you to two AoO's.

Dracothis' offer goes unheeded by the bloodthirsty kobold warriors.

As Mez steps back, the two by the door strike again!

Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Both strikes miss again.

Now a third kobold closes in, blocking the dorrway. All three by the door try to stab Mez.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Attack 3: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

They stirke hard, but cannot penetrate Mez's defenses.

Ebon. Norine, Calanthe, you're up!

Norine touches Ebon and says "May the luck of Desna be with you!"

If Ebon waits a moment for it; if not slap him on the back anyway for the next round.

Ebon will wait for Norine to cast her spell on him. Then wait some more as Mez blocks the doorway. He will step to the side of the door, and raise his sword high.
" Step back into the room with us Friend Mez and I will slash them as they come."
Move action to door, free action to talk, readied action to slash first non Mez to come thru the door.
By the By, my health is an issue, but not soo much. with Diehard, I am somewhat functional to -14. ( of course then I'm dead but ...XD)

I'm unsure if I can see any of the kobolds right now, but...

Calanthe maneuvers her way to a position where she can see through the doorway, or otherwise waits patiently until a kobold comes through the door (and survives Ebon's readied strike). Upon seeing a kobold, she immediately reaches out in the empty air, grasping for the weak-willed kobolds' spirits and tearing them ever-so-slightly away from their mortal frames...

Using daze on the first kobold I can see within 25 ft. (that isn't killed by Ebon's readied strike that is!) - DC 14 Will save or dazed for 1 round.

Unfortunately, there are too many bodies in the way for Calanthe to get a good look through the door.

Current Map

The mystery foe took his turn, but you can't see him right now.

Targost, Draco, Mez, you're up.

Mez stabs at the nearest Kobold, but the strength he puts behind it forcing the blade wide. Then he takes a step back and to the side, allowing them to approach.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

If that wasn't clear, I was moving in to position with a readied action if I couldn't see anyone at that moment.

Ok, Calanthe - I'll make sure to let you cast as soon as one pops through the door, assuming it survives Ebon's blow!

Ok..without getting big negatives to hit, I really cannot do much from where I am...I think we should move back and funnel them through the door way...like they are doing to us!

Targost tries to get into a good position to strike at the kobolds, but is not able to find one.

Sorry, but to keep things moving along, I'm going to GMPC soem of you just a little bit. We are very close to completing the mission!

Dracothis steps up beside Mez and readies his whip for a trip attack. He will wait to see if the creatures are hit by Ebon or Calanthe first.

Seeing Mez step back, the center kobold rushes through the door to attack Norine.

Ebon swings his sword down, bent on slashing the creature clean through.

Ebon's attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

I didn't add rage, but you hit anyway.

Ebon damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11

Ebon's blow indeed does kill the kobold warrior.

Seeing his companion meet an early demise, the next kobold rushes through in a fit a fury.

Attacks of Opportunity for Ebon & Mez.

Ebon's AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Mez' AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Ebon lands another blow, while Mez can't get enough force behind his thrust to puncture the beast's armor.

Ebon's damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 4 = 10

Again Ebon's attack is so mighty that is rends the kobold nearly in two.

A third kobold, seeing his friends fall to a flurry of baldes, relaizes he has a chance to exact some revenge - he runs up to Norine to strike!

Calanthe casts her spell and the kobold pauses for an instant.

Will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

He is unfazed by the spell.

Dracothis then lashes out with his whip!

Trip is v. CMD, right?

Trip attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The whip does not quite wrap around the kobold's ankle.

Kobold attack v. Norine: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

The spear cuts into Norine's side, but just leaves a scrape.

The remaining kobolds hold their ground.

Ok, so now it's: Norine, Targost, Mez, Ebon, Calanthe, Draco, kobolds.

I totally forgot to add flanking bonuses to Mez & Ebon's attacks! the result is still the same - you killed the first two coming through the door and didn't have an AoO to hit the third.

Current Map

Norine takes her shillelagh and strikes at the kobold in front of her, hoping to at least return the favor...

Shillelagh attack and damage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

... but is unable to connect, perhaps lacking the killer instinct of her reptilian foe.

"Ebon, take care of this one and I will get to their back lines!" says Mez.

Delaying until after Ebon

Now with a clearer shot at the scaley little beast, Targost fires another acid ball at it.
He will take a 5' step to get a clear shot. He is now standing beside Calanthe

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

If Targost's Acid ball drops the Kobold between Mez and Ebon.
" Gorum!"
Ebon runs through the door (drawing the AoO's) and slams to a halt just to the left of the northern kobold. ( move action, then attack) He then thrusts at it with his Greatsword.
" Yap. Yap. Yap. Stupid lizard dogs."
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12

If it doesn't....
" Die! Lizard Mutt"
He yells as he swings at the kobold in front of him.
attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12

Norine, Targost, and Ebon target the kobold that rushed through the door. It doesn't survive the onslaught, with Ebon delivering the finishing stroke.

Calanthe readies her crossbow in case another kobold appears.

Mez, Draco go ahead!

Mez, seeing his opening, steps back into the doorway, before charging past the Kobolds, aiming for the shadowy creature at the rear of the room. Slashing at the wall, creating a shower of sparks, he adds, "Give up the Katana, and you may live!"

charge attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 91d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

2 AoO on Mez

Drac will hang back, not wanting to get too deep into melee.

The kpbplds lash out at Mez as he storms thorugh the door.

Aoo 1: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14
AoO 2: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 2 = 18

Both thrusts are strong, but Mez's shield and aromer prove their worth in deflecting the points aside.

The two creatures follow Mez, and resume flanking positions around him.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11

This time their jabs are more hurried, and completely ineffective.

Mez, pick a kobold and take an Attack of Opportunity.

Current Map

At the back of the room is a statue of a draconic humanoid in front of another large well.

I am going to GM my first-ever table session tonight! Because you guys are so close to the end, and becuase I like you ;) this will be the only group I post back on today.

Clearly #2 since he’s been rolling higher ;)
AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

When able:

Norine rushes in after Mez and casts her spell of Doom on the mysterious creature.

Move 30 to 3 spaces south of Mez, cast Doom (DC 13) on the creature.

The shadowy figure slahes at Mez with his dagger.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Confirm crit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

He hits Mez, and leaves a nasty gash on his arm.

Norine casts her spell.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The creature seems [i[shaken[i], as though he can't quite decide what to do.

A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Spell lasts for 1 min.

Now up: Targost, Mez, Ebon, Calanthe, Draco, kobolds.

As a note, with the DR from Judgement, it was only 3 damage.

”You hit me, well done.” says Mez coldly as he runs the creature through that just wounded him. A look of focus washes over Mez’s face, and his light wound immediately begins to mend. ”Cayden says you can’t kill me!”

Attack on S: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Confirm?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 171d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Using swift action to convert judgment from DR to Fast healing 1, HP now at 10/12

On his turn...

With the way into the room cleared, Dracothis cautiously enters and moves to a position out of direct conflict, but where he can use his whip if necessary.

When she can, Calanthe cautiously follows the others inside and eyes the shadowy figure. She will once again reach out, seeking its black and shadowy soul and grasp it tightly, not allowing it to escape.

evil eye hex on the shadowy figure. DC 14 will save or -2 penalty to AC for 7 rounds, 1 on a save.