[PFS] GM Blake's 5-08: The Confirmation (Inactive)

Game Master Blake's Tiger

Ironleaf follows, but before he does, as noone else wanted them, he quickly puts on the amulet and cloak. "Come on Stripes, lets keep them out of trouble."

Kyunjiro's sensitive whiskers lead you to a crop of fungus that hides a fold in the stone that further hides a deeper tunnel. The tunnel stretches for several dozen feet before it curves out of sight.

"Let us take the lead, you guys follow, please."
Leading the way, weapon drawn, Ironleaf and Stripes make their way around the bend, confident that the remainder of the group will be following.

Sira follows right behind Ironleaf as to have proper positioning for his attacks, punching dagger drawn.

"In what two ways are being seduced by a druid and sentenced to death alike?"

Ironleaf, Father and I were rolling off for the ring and the amulet

Gorehard followed along, once again drawing his weapon, just in case, keeping pace. Listening to Sira's question, he thought for a moment, before shaking his head "And what might that be?"

"In both cases you're "invited" to walk The Green Mile...and in both cases, the distance is highly exaggerated."

Father Conflict takes rear guard, keeping an eye on the darkness beyond his allies' ability to see.

Kyunjiro draws his weapon as well, always on the lookout for anything...strange.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

But is still wondering about the thing about "armies" in the journal. surely they would not last against a whole horde of skeletons...

You begin to hear the faint sounds of combat and a familiar woman’s voice half shouting and half reciting, “As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!"

"Sounds like our cue, though I'd like to take the time after to make sure that other cavern is safe for the gillmen."

"Agreed there Father, but we can't always get what we want, correct?"

"True that, Ironleaf. And as it sounds as if there is someone trying very hard to stay alive up ahead, we should show them that, sometimes you get what you need!"

"sounds like we're all in agreement then!" Gorehard grinned, glad for the chance to pay back the Halfling for saving them, running alongside his allies into the fray that lay ahead

As the party exits the tunnel Father Conflict activates his War Blessing.

Oops. Forgot to mention: Skip to Slide 8.

The light of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below, and light illuminates a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains. A ledge to the west rises up to the nearby forest canopy.

Under the dim light of the moon, you see Janira battling with a relentless minotaur on the other side of the river. The minotaur's axe looks cracked, and they both look to be flagging under the strain of their chase and battle.

Janira shouts, “You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”

Combat! Round 1. Bold may act.
Gorehard
Kyunjiro
Ironleaf & Stripes
Sira
Urzaia
Janira (-17 hp)
Minotaur (-7 hp, axe shattered)

Prevailing light conditions: Dim Light (20% miss chance).
River: 10 ft wide, 5 ft deep. Requires DC 15 Swim check.
Log: DC 7 Acrobatics check to cross at half speed.
Green terrain is Difficult Terrain and Concealment (20% miss chance).

Recalling his lessons on mobility during an engagement Father Conflict calls out a prayer asking for Callistria's blessing as he approaches Janira and the minotaur.

"Janira! This way! Across the river."

Using the War Blessing, War Mind, Father Conflict increases his speed by 10 ft this round. He also casts Divine Favor on himself.

Ironleaf and Stripes run at their full speed to the river, ready to aid Janira as much as they both can.

"Janira, lead it over to us, we can help you take it down!"

Sira double moves up into the greenery.

"I can't wait to light this guy up"

Kyunjiro, seeing that he could not reach the minotaur in time, takes out his shortbow and loads it.

"Janira! Over here!"

Gorehard ran, blade drawn, as close as he could get to the log, also crying out to Janira

"Quickly, this way!

Janira glances to the edge of the river. In the moonlight, you think you see a flicker of relief slip across her face. She seems to be weighing her options as she dances defensively in front of the minotaur. Finally, she makes a decision and carefully breaks away from the beast. She retreats into the cover of the woods near the river's edge.

You faintly hear her reciting encouraging stories of past Pathfinders.

The minotaur snorts and follows, but stops at the forest edge. It grips the half of its axe and eyes the tiger warily.

Combat! Round 1. Bold may act.
Effects: Inspire Courage +1
Gorehard
Kyunjiro
Ironleaf & Stripes
Sira
Urzaia
Janira (-17 hp)
Minotaur (-7 hp, axe shattered)

Prevailing light conditions: Dim Light (20% miss chance).
River: 10 ft wide, 5 ft deep. Requires DC 15 Swim check.
Log: DC 7 Acrobatics check to cross at half speed.
Green terrain is Difficult Terrain and Concealment (20% miss chance).

Ironleaf finally makes it to the bank of the river, running as fast as he can.

"Keep leading him away, we can support and flank for you!" Ironleaf yells to Janira.

Stripes makes his way to the river, and, being a cat, thinks better than to get himself wet. Running south at his full speed, he makes his way across the log, ready to assist and flank the beast.

Acrobactics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Gorehard continued towards the log, cursing under his breath, wishing he'd gone with lighter armor. Still, he was closer to the log-which meant he was closer to being of use

Sira moves up, as much as he can through the greenery-as much as Gorehard is cursing himself about his choice of armor, Sira is cursing himself for his choice of Sacramental Cognatogen,

"Didn't think we'd encounter some terrain issues, now did we?"

In a few deft movements he produces a volitile concoction, and hurls it, just outside his normal range.

BOMB vs Touch (second range increment): 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 2 = 7

FIRE!: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

And immediately starts questioning his life choices...

Refocusing on his defensive lessons Father Conflict moves up to the river bank ready to engage the minotaur.

Choosing +1 AC from War Mind this round. Double move to the bank.

Kyunjrio moves to where he can see the beast, his arrow already nocked in his bow, draws back the string, and shoots.
Shortbow attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Shortbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
I have low light vision, BTW, if that would affect anything.

It helps increase the effective radius of Ironleaf's light for your purposes. Unfortunately, you're still shooting through the obscuring brush.

Sira's bomb flies too high and lands far behind the minotaur in a fiery but harmless--unless you're a plant in the area--explosion. Kyunjiro manages to fire an arrow between two saplings and strike the minotaur's arm just before the beast turns on the tiger and swings its mighty axe. Once. The tiger takes a glancing blow that manages to drive him onto the ground. Twice. The axe swings wide. And then the bull-man tries to drive its sharp horns into the tiger, but aims too short and scoops the dirt instead.

Janira waits until the minotaur is distracted and then snaps her whip out toward the axe, but she can't quite snag it.

Combat! Round 3. Bold may act.
Effects: Inspire Courage +1
Gorehard
Kyunjiro
Ironleaf & Stripes (Stripes -7 hp)
Sira
Urzaia
Janira (-17 hp)
Minotaur (-7 hp, axe shattered)

"What is it a gambler says at this point...I'm due?"

I believe with a 10' reach I expect the minotaur to have I am now throwing into melee combat as well...

Sira moves up and throws another bomb...possibly determined to rebuild himself at the first season and never throw one again if he misses.

BOMB vs touch(into combat): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1
FIRE: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Yeah I'm done with this ...here i come Brawler

Gorehard rushed through the trees, then looked to the log, then across the way "Just hang on Janira!" He looked to Sira speaking about gambling and dues, then grinned, running at the log at full speed.

Acrobatics Check, +1 from Dex -3 for ACP: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6

Heh, wouldn't have made it slow or not. Do I fall into the river, or not even get started on the log?

Gorehard slips on the log.

Reflex Save vs. DC 13. Success = prone on the log.

Pausing for a moment to focus on his attack, Father Conflict decides to follow Janira's example. He takes a step up and attempts to knock the axe from the minotaur's grasp, thinking the beast will be far less dangerous without its favorite weapon.

War Mind for +1 to attack

Disarm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

I feel like we're the stooges with all these botches

Kyunjiro then loads his shorbow again and shoots...

shotbow attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
shortbow dmg.: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Gorehard grunted as he lost his footing on the log, but managed to hold on. Feeling like a fool, he looked to his left at the battle off to the side, hoping he doesn't arrive too late to help.

Gorehard catches himself on the slippery log and holds on tight. Kyunjiro fires another accurate arrow through the brush. The minotaur gives a roar of pain as it burrows into his flank. Sira's bomb slices left and nearly takes off Janira's eyebrows when it explodes, but it catches the distracted minotaur and leaves several blistered wounds.

Combat! Round 3. Bold may act.
Effects: Inspire Courage +1
Gorehard (prone on log, Acrobatics DC 7 to stand and move, or crawl at 5 ft per move action without check)
Kyunjiro (fired arrow)
Ironleaf & Stripes (Stripes -7 hp)
Sira (burning down the forest)
Urzaia (disappointing his deity)
Janira (-17 hp)
Minotaur (-22 hp, axe shattered)

Shocked that his bomb actually hit the minotaur after his arm spasmed when hr let loose of the explosive projectile, Sira manages,

"Crap! Oh...uhhh...yeah, take that you foul abomination! I totally hit that thing exactly how I intended. Told you
i was due!"

"Sheesh that was lucky! I gotta get a new profession before I start killing my fellow Pathfinders."

Stripes takes a free 5' step forward and initiates a full attack...

Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
I assume Inspire Courage works on companions

And it appears that the beast was at least scratched.

Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Ironleaf tries to cross the stream, but is unable to do so, the current being to strong. However, is his fast thinking he casts ENTANGLE on the Minotaur.

The tiger leaps onto the minotaur and begins to maul the giant. Choosing life over pride, the beast withdraws. Unfortunately, it is unable to cover its entire escape into the wilderness.

Stripes can take an AoO if he chooses--remember, this is a single attack, not a full attack.

Stripes AoO...

Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Of course, Ironleaf can flee the water quite well, but not much more. To top it off, he gets out on the wrong side of the river...

{ooc]Of course he's fleeing lol[/ooc]

As Gorehard inches his way across the log, he groans, watching the minotaur flee. Questioning why he never put more effort into training to be nimble, he presumably, eventually, will reach the other side.

of course, I forgot lay on hands is a level 2 ability. I made my way over here to cross in an effort to heal her. I've played clerics too much. *sigh*

"HA! Good riddance, you big milk machine!"

The tiger's bite just barely fails to penetrate the minotaur's tough hide, and so the fleeing beast escapes what would have surely been a fatal blow.

Barring longbows or magic missiles, the minotaur will be able to get away.

"Thank Desna you all came when you did!" Janira cries with great relief. "I was at the end of my rope, there! You all were great!"

The halfling subconsciously avoids eye contact with Gorehard as she says the last bit.

"Now, saving my life is a really, really good thing, but you did have a mission. Have you completed it and learned why the gillmen come to these caves?"

"We have. These caves hold an ancient shrine to Aroden. Even more so because the shrine still holds a fading trace of Aroden's power."

"According to the gillman we met, Oracles of the Azlanti people make a pilgrimage here every month to bathe in and listen to the pure waters in this cave for their wisdom. It's a pity if the power of Aroden is truly fading as he said...I would have liked to find a way to restore the conduit. Mortal beings' connection to their own source of divinity is one of the most important assets one can have in this lifetime. Heck, I would be willing to go through the Test of Starstone just to restore theirs!"

"But there were some skeletons we had to fight, and a dead person with a journal, and the journal said something about an army of skeletons, so I'm assuming he is a necromancer. Also we have not explored all of the cave."

"We learned I can't swim, Sira is great for jokes. Oh, yah, there were some well worn carvings in the tunnels that, if we did what they suggested to a miniature city, well, buffs were granted."

And I learned I need to maybe not just rush in, to think before leaping. Or trying to run across a log. And at least the Gillman weren't up to no good, which is a relief-though if there's a fight to have happen against more zombies, I'll do my best to help, if I can...

"Fascinating!" Janira enthuses. "Self-discovery is at least as valuable as discovery of lost places and relics, don't you think? Well, maybe the Decimvirate doesn't think so, but it's still important!"

Janira is able to guide you to a safe campsite where you rest your bones. The return to Absalom is uneventful in comparison, though your halfling guide is eager to point out plants and birds that she finds interesting along the way.

In the Grand Lodge, Kreighton Shane receives you.

"Well? Let me see your notes," the Master of Scrolls requests.