[PFS] Forged in Flame by VentureT PbP (Inactive)

Game Master Curaigh

I was waiting for
Milton (11): <--here now and ... & Adeah's R3: <--here now

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 19, Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 3, Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 3

"Stop miscreant!" one of the guards shouts as he sees Fendel messing with the lock. "You can not escape justice. Get away from that door!"

The paladin of Asmodeus closes with the nearest guard, producing his 'holy symbol' as he does. standard action remaining if you want to retcon

The gunslinger finds another stoneware discus and readies to loose it at the salamander threatening Nivik. or whatever you would like to do for R3.

Nivik steps back from the guard, but the table is in his way. Instead he cautiously works his fingers through some arcane gestures and unleahes bolts of force at the salamander. going off your previous post, but if you are around, feel free to retcon. Con: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24, magic missile: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) = 7

The guard strikes back, his long tail wrapping around the wizard before cutting into the human with his spear. tail slap: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19, 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 1 = 6 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5; spear: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6; spear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The second guard steps into Sai and also tries putting its muscular tail to crushing use. tail slap: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21, 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 = 5 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5; spear: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4; spear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

R3
Nivik (22): casts toppling magic missile retcon?
Adeah (20): improvised weapon(?) retcon?
Grog (19/7): withdraws
Salmander guards (18): R v Nivik, O v Sai
Basira (12.7): attacks Awen out cold
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): <--here now
Milton (11): <--here now
Awen (7): <--here now
... & Adeah's R4: <--here now

"I don't wish to kill you. This will hurt, but you will live." she says simply to the nearby guard.

With the dim light surrounding her, Sai strikes out at the adjacent guard with another ki fueled flurry of blows. Not wanting to kill the creature, she continues to refrain from lethal blows. Should he fall, she halts any further attacks.

dim light from Awen's spell is 20% miss chance, blind fight re-roll once per miss.
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 Miss chance 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 41
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31Miss chance 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 77
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36Miss chance 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 51
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27Miss chance 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 74

I messed the bonus damage up last round. Str(Dragon Ferocity makes this +12 first attack, +9 for others), Divine favor +3, Quain Martial Artist +1, Amulet +1.
Non-lethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 6) + 17 = 26
Non-lethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (3, 1) + 14 = 18
Non-lethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (3, 3) + 14 = 20
Non-lethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 6) + 14 = 22

"Let the elf and the rest of us go free, and no further harm will come your way. You have Basira to attend to." Sai says to the remaining guard threatening Nivik.

Sorry for the disappearance-- I cant access the site at work, and Wayfinder crashes every time I try to open this thread (anyone else having that problem?)

Adeah whirls and lets the discus fly.
Improvised thrown weapon: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d?

Now I'm headed to Seattle, but this action seems to be just fine.

Wayfinder crashes on this thread (and only this thread) for me as well.

@Venture Teller: Do I need to make another roll for the door?

Trusting the monk to handle any immediate physical threats, the detective takes a quick look around the room before he continues to unlock the doors.

Perception: 1d20 + 28 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 28 + (5) = 39 {+2=41 for traps}
Disable Device (just in case): 1d20 + 26 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 26 + (5) = 50

wayfinder was crashing for us all it seems. I figured it was some element on that single page so I waited till we got this new one and *presto chango* everything is fine again for wayfinder. Try it kids. I'll bet it works for you now too.

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Huh. So it seems. That page must've had it in for Wayfinder.

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Milton is not particularly useful in non-lethal combat. I'm fine with making a couple swings at -4 to try and drop guards. I'll flank if I have a buddy, otherwise...

Round 2

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 - 4 = 6
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17 Nonlethal

Round 3

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 - 4 = 15
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17 Nonlethal

Huh. So it seems. That page must've had it in for Wayfinder.

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You Android people, with your cool Wayfinder app! I've been hoping for a similar iOS app for a while!

Sai will flank for you next round if the guards don't let us go, and that will actually give you a +4 instead of +2 because of the menacing enchantment. It will offset your -4 for non-lethal.

The crowd seems quite pleased at this new entertainment and the musicians quickly improvise some battle music.

Fendel what are you trying to do? I assumed you were locking the doors and then blaming on Basira. What else is the disable device for?

The sacred fist lays into the guard who suddenly decides the stars in her head are way more interesting than anything else. She closes her eyes to watch them and slumps to the ground.

I missed the grab check vs. Nivik grab: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33, Success, which is probably what Sai's comment was about.

"Let you go? a voice from the crowd stops laughing at Basira's demise and addresses the mortal. It is the commander of the hired salamanders. "You just slayed a man in his own home and you want us to let you go?" He laughs again.

Milton closes on the remaining guard but fails to smite the outsider.

Awen, Nivik & Adeah are up! Only Red guard remains.

"We didn't slay anyone. He'll sleep it off. Now stand down or I'll--" She reaches for the nearest object and grabs... a dropped handbag. Well, if the point of this was to look ridiculous...

Readying an action to throw at the guard if he attacks Milton or Nivik.

Readied improvised throw: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d? -1

OK, so from what I see I'm grabbed and have taken 6 points of damage (I have fire resistance 5).

aye, both spear attacks missed, do you have another shocking grasp?

I think when Basira said "Lock this place down" to his guards, Fendel took that to mean they locked the doors.

Indeed

Basira flies into a rage and shouts for the guards. "lock this place down!

aye, both spear attacks missed, do you have another shocking grasp?

No, I'm a fire wizard not a shock wizard. I do have Lightning Bolt but that seems a bit much.

Indeed

GM Venture Teller wrote:

Basira flies into a rage and shouts for the guards. "lock this place down!

Not a literal command. Basira just wanted to keep the sabotage suspects confined. He also knew who the culprit & was just putting on a good show. Your perception would have told you noone moved to the doors to enact the cammand in any case. Would you like to retcon?

Hoping to shield Milton and Nivik with his concealing darkness, Awen darts forward and attacks the remaining guard. "Let him go.. NOW!!"

Attack, nonlethal: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 = 23
Confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 4 = 15

NL Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Crit Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

As a retcon, I would open the doors wide.

So are we ready to leave? We're on a plane, lots of outsiders have darkvision, so who knows how effective that is, but I'm ready to withdraw if that's the plan. Milton is not a "real" Paladin to need to be last out the door! He's happy to go first!

Wait? What? Milton is NOT a 'paladin'?!?! Are you sure? I was SOOO convinced.

yea, I totally didn't even think of that when I cast darkness. I was thinking that the concealment chances for us would help, but it was pretty pointless..

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not totally pointless. It gave me a chance to use my blindfighting feat. :)

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Silver linings!

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Since we are not suppose to "win" the fight a retreat is definitely appropriate for the villains, wouldn't you say? Of course, being grabbed makes a retreat difficult...

Wait? What? Milton is NOT a 'paladin'?!?! Are you sure? I was SOOO convinced.

It's all in the role playing!

Since we are not suppose to "win" the fight a retreat is definitely appropriate for the villains, wouldn't you say? Of course, being grabbed makes a retreat difficult...

Fine, fine! Milton is at least enough of a Paladin not to leave a companion behind in a fake fight.

On my action:

So, if needed, Milton will charge the remaining guard and attempt to lay him low and free Nivik, crying out "By the Prince of Darkness, thou shalt unhand my companion, weak fool though he be!"

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 15
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17

If not needed to save Nivik, Milton will withdraw.

Having the wizard firmly grasped, the guard takes to the nearest material planar with his spear. "Drop you devil half-breed! he curses.

salamander Red v Milton: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31, splotch: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2
salamander Red v. Milton: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8, spoltch: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2
EDIT: confirm?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31, splotch: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 + 4 = 16
plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6 *ouch*

The feathered serpent runs up to Basira and looks him over. "The godling is correct, our host is merely unconscious."

The mercenary captain nods. "Detain them. We will let the authorities deal with them."

Nivik, concentration to cast DC is 25+spell level. you can point a lightning bolt into the ground to avoid hitting anyone else.
R4
Nivik (22): delay? or retcon?
Adeah (20): hits the old lady with her purse(!)
Grog (19/7): withdrawn
Salmander guards (18): R v Milton, O v Sai
Basira (12.7): attacks Awen out cold
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): <--here now
Milton (11): <--here now
Awen (7): <--here now

Moving swiftly up and around the guard grappling Nivik, Sai strikes from it's flank with an effort to stun the creature into dropping her friend.

I don't think Sai's movement will provoke since the guard is grappling Nivik, but it may have a special ability I am not aware of.

Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike/stunning fist+menacing flank: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 22

Sorry I missed. Anyone that hits the creature from flank will hit with +4 instead of +2. They don't have to be flanking with Sai, just in a flank position on the same creature she threatens. Not sure if Nivik threatens or not. This fight could be over if Milton pulls out the big inquisitor stuff(still doing non-lethal of course) like bane or a judgement. If not Fendel has plenty of arrows that are non-lethal, since the door is open, though he will have a 20% miss chance with the dim light from darkness. We just really need to free Nivik and leave.

Realizing the guards are not in on the fictitious nature of the combat, the detective attempts to disable the guard holding Nivik.

Merciful Longbow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 for Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (2) = 9 non-lethal if it hits Miss on a 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 25

Merciful Longbow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 for Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + (1) = 15 non-lethal if it hits Miss on a 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 97

Merciful Longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 for Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (6) = 18 non-lethal if it hits Miss on a 20 or less: 1d100 ⇒ 1

The pathfinder connect with two of three blows, but the guard continues to fight for his employer. Still up, though this non-lethal is messing with his morale stat.

Sounds like fun, even though its pretty unlikely. We'll give it a go.

Conc: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Holy... lightning!

DC 20 Reflex for half: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 1, 5) = 15 Eh, not the greatest damage output.

A couple questions. 1) Is the Salamander doing triple damage? If not, I'm confused why you then rolled another 2x of damage? 2) The fire damage shouldn't multiply on a crit, right? How much damage should I take of which types? I am resistant to fire after all, so that initial 2 fire damage on the original damage roll would be ignored. But you then rolled another 2d6, so I'm confused. I think your first damage roll (1+4), and then your first fire roll (2), and then your 1st damage roll confirming the crit (2+4) would give me 11 physical damage, and 2 fire, of which I'd take only the 11 physical damage.

I have certainly been trying to NOT pull out the big Inquisitor, err Paladin stuff, however, Salamanders are not to be trifled with!

Milton will active a Judgement of Protection, +2 to my AC. It should now require a 19 or 20 for the Salamander to hit me, let's hope he doesn't continue getting lucky.

Milton will attack the guard again (or if Nivik handled the guard, Milton attacks the Salamander).

Was there a flanking bonus? I'm not accounting for it if there is.

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 2 - 4 = 12
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 6 = 15 Nonlethal

That seems unlikely to hit, but if it does...

Intimidate: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23 as a free action against the one I hit to demoralize. Cornugon Smash feat

I'll break out bane next round, but I wanted the AC boost first. How many Salamanders are there? Other guards? We can smoke them now, and my blood is up! I'll wade into legions with a 30 AC! And once I start demoralizing them, they can only hit me with 20s.

For Milton there is a flank because Sai moved to the opposite side so he specifically would get one. There is only the one salamander remaining on the map, but more could possibly pop up. Even with the flank bonus being bumped to 4 I don't know if you hit. Fingers crossed. This one salamander has both rolled well and had poor rolls against her so she is surprisingly durable. And in case it isn't clear the guard and the salamander are one and the same. She is a salamander guard.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 = 23
Sizzling arcs rush over the creatures scales though it manages to twists it ophidian body to avoid a direct hit from Nivik's arcane might.

odd that a grapple doesn't affect a Reflex save beyond the penalty to Dex (unless I missed something?)

The salamander guard has a spear which is a 3x weapon. I incorrectly multiplied the burn on a crit. Total damage is 21 piercing +2 burn (resisted). As Sai said, Milton does has +4 to flanking, making the total a 16 which fortunately connects with her grappled AC. :)

Asmodeus' power the arm of his barrister as the devil-kin strikes back. The blow sends a shiver through the creature. The shaking continues much longer than the blow implies. successfully intimidated.

Awen to finish R4, then Adeah & Nivik at the top of R5

Not sure if Nivik counts as a flank buddy, so if he does, add in the +4.

Awen continues to try and slap the salamander with his dagger. His first swing gets through, but his second misses by a mile!
Attack, NL: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 4 = 21
Attack, NL: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 4 = 9

NL Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ahhhh, got it! With a flank, and me turning bane on next round, we'll smoke that guard in no time. Milton is pissed, he's not used to getting thumped in quite that fashion! At least the guard has lots of penalties now!

Huh. Adeah watches Nivik's spell go off with surprise and a little confusion. Are we trying to kill them now? Because that definitely wouldn't have just left them unconscious. "Well, if you're bringing out the big guns... I'll bring out mine." Adeah yanks the two pendants off her neck and tosses them to the ground, at which point they expand into a normal-sized musket and ammunition bag. She picks up the musket and aims.

Not sure what sorts of actions are involved here. Picking up the musket is obviously a move action, but shrink item doesn't specify what kind of action it takes to toss something onto a solid surface. Would it just be a free action, like dropping something?

If I've still got a standard action:
Called shot vs guard's leg: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27
Damage: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Oh s*** guys...
Confirm crit?: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 11 - 4 = 23
Extra damage: 3d12 + 6 ⇒ (8, 9, 9) + 6 = 32

This was going so well for the disaster it could have been. Once, just once, it would be a welcome change to avoid armed confrontation whilst on a mission. Don't these people know any restraint?

With a tired sigh under his breath, "Damn!"

Good news is that you only have to get the lethal damage below the non-lethal damage, not below 0, & not negative Con. Dropping an item is a free-action. The spell says 'toss' which might mean standard, I will poke around before making a ruling. :)

EDIT: just to tease you. Without the crit, she is still up, (by a single hp :)

The last guard drops and the guests cheer. Alshost Inkur warns the attackers that the authorities have already been called. Unspoken, he implies you only have a minute to escape before imminent arrest.*

In either case, Basira’s humiliating loss of composure—and being bested by mortals—is an embarrassment he and his guests do not soon forget, assuming the efreeti survived at all.

*after the escape/trial/prison interlude

By the time the party has completed Qalkami’s final task and report back to her. Calm and poised, she asks you about a couple of incidents.

“You did a good job getting Carlin out of trouble with that inevitable. I fear your efforts may have been wasted, though: I received word that he’s been arrested. Odd, they seemed to have some detailed information about his illegal activities. You wouldn’t have any idea what happened, would you?”

and after that is sorted...
“I reviewed the signed contract you brought back, and I noticed that there were a few adjustments made. Can you enlighten me as to why?" she asks about the water contract.

So that is three things you can and should address. Address any any or all three individually, but at least one person should cover each. Everyone should include a d20 roll for each. Leave it blank if you do not know what skill to use.

As the last guard falls, Awen grabs hold of his nearest companions and pushes them towards the door. "Out! Lets Move!" he cries, following his own advice. Something catches his eyes though, as he moves through the dining room, and he grabs a deck of cards from a servant. He tries to lead the others into the shadows to keep from getting caught by the guards.

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Stealth to avoid guards?: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

Considering we are being asked these questions because I screwed up, how do you want me to answer these? I am more than willing to take the fall, but I don't want to completely sink what is left of the mission either.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24

If no one else grabs the decanter, since Awen already got the deck, Sai will quietly point it out to Adeah and Nivik since the perception 15 check is automatic for everyone else. And if still no one has interest, Sai will "collect" the decanter herself.

Not wasting time, knowing the authorities will be there soon, Sai heeds the warning and leaves quickly.

"Agreed. Now it is time to leave."

As soon as she exits the building she relaxes the controlled fury in her blood and a familiar fatigue sets in, though only for the next 20 seconds or so. She still manages to keep up with her team as they escape the scene and head back to Qalkami's place.

When Qalkami questions the group, she remains silent, waiting to see what the others will say. If no one speaks up, I know exactly what Sai will say... but she is patient.

I only see two issue she points out; Carlin's arrest and the modified contract. Does she have an issue with our actions at the party? Just want to know before I post anything.

Oops. Hitting the guard in the leg, Adeah does far more damage to it than she had intended. Probably why he fell unconscious... if he's going into shock. She makes to leave the room as fast as possible so as not to be here when the authorities come sniffing.
To leave the room:
Acrobatics?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Adeah has no bonuses to any Cha-based skills, so I'll try to respond (for now) in ways that don't require a roll.

To Qalkami's first question:
"Was that a secret?"

To Qalkami's second question:
"Hm." Adeah looks at her allies. "Who was it that did the signing, again?"

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Relative to Carlin's other secrets getting out...

"I am not aware of what may have transpired with respect to that. To what other things are you referring?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20 +3 vs Hellknights

Relative to the water contract...

"As your agents, it was incumbent upon us to get a signature on the document for you. As a barrister, I was aware that to force a signature would not necessarily have been considered binding upon the signatory. And thus, in order to fulfill what we understood from you was required, we were forced to make minor allowances in the contract which could be agreed upon under the time constraints expressed to us. quod erat demonstrandum" With appropriate local legal mumbo jumbo thrown in that Milton knows, and I don't.

Profession(barrister): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

All I know is that we accomplished the tasks as required. Regarding anything that might occur afterwards is not of importance or of our concern from where I see it.

Diplo Aid to Milton: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

Yeah, I knew that would go over well.

I only see two issue she points out; Carlin's arrest and the modified contract. Does she have an issue with our actions at the party? Just want to know before I post anything.

None, indeed she is quite pleased with the nights end.