[PFS] GM Brew's PFS Archons

Game Master Wicked Brew

Nodding in agreement I reach out to grab my compatriots and prepare to move forward as a team as Tarek suggests. in a hushed tone: ok...let's do this

Seeing the mist appear where he last saw his companions, Isador is unsure if the party is pressing an attack or just looking to move within range.

He removes his shortbow and takes aim at the guard observing the situation from the tower. If man makes any movements indicating his intention to fight, he will release the arrow.

The agents hold on to one another and slowly make their way toward the wall of the monastery. Havelock reaches the edge of the mist and can see the hazy form of a pile of collapsed wall rubble. He believes the group can climb the ruble, but is unsure of the pile's stability.

Isador, from his hidden position, draws a bead on the nearest guard.

Does the group climb the rubble? If so, climb checks please.

Isador keeps his ebony shortbow trained in the direction of the guard who is peering at the strange cloud of mist that is concealing his companions.

His eyes follow the slow moving cloud trying to determine where it may be heading. After a moment, he understands their intended destination and is worried about their ability to scale the rubble especially if the guards attack.

If anyone from the party attempts to climb the rubble, Isador will loose his arrow at the guard.

Dropping down, I slowly into a squatting position, I reach out and examine the rubble, and I then inch forward with my lowered center of gravity.

climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

ouch!! so much for any sense of skill on that one

The pile of rock looked much smaller from back in the tree line. I may have a better success with trying to fly than climbing the rubble. If we want to give it a go then I will do my best.

Brew, are you able to tell us the DC of the check before we attempt the climb? I want to determine if Tarek would know if it is even possible for him to climb in his armor

The Archons begin their move against the ruined monastery...

The climb DC is 15. I will resolve all actions after Tarek and Caiolte post their actions.

I think a climb check can be made unskilled but if I am wrong then let me know. Tarek is in +1 Banded armor with an armor check penalty of -6 and his shield i strapped to his back. The armor is masterwork so that should be reduced by 1. With a +2 strength modifier, Tarek should have a net of -3 to the check. Tarek will cast guidance to give a +1 to his skill check and as a move action, he will attempt to climb the rubble

Climb Check: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2
Tarek murmurs a quick prayer for divine aid and attempts to ascend to rock pile in unison with the Magus. It appears they both have ill favor with the gods this day

Isador sees Havelock and Tarek stumble out of the cloud as they attempt to crawl up the rocky hill on the north end of the compound. The wily rogue is sure he hears Caoilte utter a familiar curse as both Tarek and Havelock fall prone. Shaking his head, Isador lets his knocked arrow fly, catching the nearest sentry off guard. The arrow lodges deep in the man's shoulder. The archer yelps loudly and yells a general alarm. The rest of the guard spring into action to investigate the cause of the ruckus.

BEGIN COMBAT

Round 1
Isador acted in surprise round

Havelock

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Archer 2
Archer 1 (-14)
Archer 4
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Caoilte
Isadore
Tarek
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Archer 3

'lock is up!

I'll give the climb one more try, and then I'm running for the entrance.

Caoilte slings his shield onto his back and makes another attempt to climb.

skill : climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Looks like I made it. Brew the roll is +4 climb skill, +4 for strength, -6 armor (-7 for half plate but fighter armor training reduces that to -6) leaving a balance of +2.

If I can slip my shield back on this round then I will, if I can't then my AC is reduced to 19. I'd use any remaining options for action to redon the shield. The next round I'll move and attack the archer on the NW corner. That's NW per the map, with N pointing to the right.

Shaking my head at the general alarm, I spring up to my feet hoping I don't make myself a target.

I take aim at the archer and I fire off a salvo of Magic Missiles.

Defensive Cast: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
MM Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 2) + 3 = 11

Brew, if I can see the archer with the green box around him, that already was hit by an arrow, that is who I plan to hit, if not, then the archer in the purple box is my target, assuming I don't get hit as it appears I may have failed my defensive casting.

Havelock gets to his feet and fires off a spell at the nearest archer. Three globes of magical energy slam into the already wounded man. The archer grunts and topples from the keep wall, landing in a crunchy heap not far from Isador.

'lock uses a move action to stand up and a standard action to cast MM. As 'lock is not in a threatened area, he does not need to cast spell defensively.[/occ]

The archers respond to the sudden violence!

The eastern archer, having just watch Havelock blast his fellow, fires an arrow at Havelock. The man, likely still a bit surprised, misses badly, clanging the arrow of the stone around Havelock.

The closest western archer fires an arrow at Tarek's prone form. [ooc]Note that Caiolte has not acted yet and is still in the obscuring mist. The arrow lands home, striking Tarek in the shin. The arrow glances off the stone, otherwise the missile would have pinned Tarek to the ground. Tarek takes 6 damage.

Caoilte emerges from the cloud and deftly ascends the pile of rocks to hoist himself upon the catwalk. Too sexy!

Tarek and Isador are up! 'lock can post action for round 2 subject to last archers action.

Round 1
Isador acted in surprise round

Havelock
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Archer 2
Archer 1
Archer 4
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Caoilte
Isadore
Tarek (-6)
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Archer 3

Brew, I have a few questions about the rubble. Was the check made to climb the rubble allowing us entry into the courtyard or to the top level of the wall? I am trying to determine options for Tarek when it is his turn. I assume that his failed check meant that he lost his footing and ended his turn where he started in the rubble. He would also need to make another climb check to continue moving through the debris. Can he step out of the rubble, without a climb check, once he stands?
If the mist is close enough could Tarek crawl into the mist as a move action on his turn and then stand on his next turn?

Tarek would have to make another climb check to climb the rubble but could make it to the mist cloud by crawling.

I will post Tarek's actions as hidden so it won't change what Isador will do

Isador winces when he see's the arrow pierce Tarek but a wide smile crosses his lips as Havelockk's magic blast the archer from the wall. His eyes flash across the ramparts as he identifies the next threat.

He dashes towards the monastery's eastern wall in an attempt to close the distance between him and the next sentry. Pulling up close to the wall, he swings his ebony shortbow in the direction of the guard. He smiles as he assess the distance and reassures himself that this was close enough.

He draws a bead on the sentry and whispers a quick prayer Desna, grant me favor

Isador moves for a better shot and manages to graze the southern archer. He yelps in pain and draws a bead on the rogue.

Tarek fights through the pain and launches his chakra at one of the archers, missing the mark.

The south western archer moves toward the invading Archons, stopping to fire an arrow at the menacing looking Caoilte! The arrow bounces harmlessly off the stone near Caoilte's foot.

The fight continues!

Round 2

Havelock
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Archer 2 (-5)
Archer 1
Archer 4
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Caoilte
Isadore
Tarek (-6)
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Archer 3

Let's dance

I move 20' to the archer on the NW wall and work with my axe.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack

forgot damage.

Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

I take aim at the grazed southern archer, and I fire off another salvo of Magic Missiles.

Azarath Mentrion Zinthos!!

Magic Missile Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 1) + 3 = 11

time to secure one flank and crush the remaining two!

Havelock call forth another barrage of magic missiles, taking advantage of their wounded foe and unleashing an arcane barrage. The archer staggers but does not fall.

The archer sneers and returns fire. He takes aim at Havelock, then at Isador. Cursing under his breath at his misfortune, the archer decides the magic welder is the more dangerous opponent and lets an arrow fly at the magus. The arrow once again clanks harmlessly off the surrounding stone.

The northwestern archer fires off an arrow and the formidable fighter now staring at him from down the catwalk. Caoilte can see a bit of panic in the man's eyes as he fires his arrow. The NW archer acts before Caoilte, just FYI. An arrow digs deep into Caoilte's armored shoulder, finding a space between the plates. Caoilte takes 8 damage.

Caoilte sneers and engages the archer in melee. The axe lands with a crunch and slices a hole the the archer's tunic and torso. Blood spurts from the wound as the man cries out in pain.

The Archons' assault on the monastery continues.

Tarek and Isador up

Round 2

Havelock
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Archer 2 (-16)
Archer 1
Archer 4 (-13)
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Caoilte (-8)
Isadore
Tarek (-6)
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Archer 3

Tarek gives up on any attempt to scale the crumbling wall. He sets his shield and makes his way in the direction of Isador.

Tarek is taking a full move action. I don't think he can run because of the rubble, but if he can then he will move another 20 feet. I counted a rubble space as 10

Isador looks up at the approaching guard. I hope this next shot finds a vital organ.

He swings his ebony shortbow in a sweeping arc trying to get a bead on the monastery guardian. Leading the man's movements, he lets the arrow fly.

Isador takes aim once more and looses an arrow. He hits the mark, driving an arrow into the man's shoulder. The archer is bleeding badly, but remains standing, pressing the fight.

Tarek, wisely seeing he is under fire, tactfully withdraws to assess his next move.

Fearing that he may hit his fellow engaged with Caoilte, the archer looses another arrow at Havelock. He once agin misses the magus badly.

Soldier on!

Round 3

Havelock
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Archer 2 (-21)
Archer 1
Archer 4 (-13)
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Caoilte (-8)
Isadore
Tarek (-6)
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Archer 3

'lock is on the clock.

Looking at the troublesome Archer, I point once again at him and unleash a second salvo of magic missiles.

Azareth...Mentrion...Zinthos!!

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 3) + 3 = 13

I smile as I watch the missiles impact on the archer's head and chest.

Havelock gorges more raw magical energy sending arcane might into the the nearest foe! The archer, hand on his sword, jerks violently as the missiles strike. The archer falls, eyes rolling back into his head.

Seeing yet another compatriot felled by the magus, the archer draws and takes careful aim at Havelock, loosing an arrow at the pesky magic user. The arrow bounces off armor plates, saving Havelcok.

Caoilte, Izzy and Terek up!

Round 3

Havelock
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Archer 2 (-21)
Archer 1
Archer 4
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Caoilte (-8)
Isadore
Tarek (-6)
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Archer 3

Hearing the death of another archer brings a quick smile to Isador's lips but he knows the fight is far from over. He slides forward a little to get a better view of the archer on the rear rampart. Seeing the look of determination on the man's face, even after the death of his companions, means he is not likely to surrender.

Whispering under his breath, he swings the ebony shortbow towards the guard and takes a hurried shot before moving back towards the wall.

No quarter..

Caoilte seeing only one target nearby moves at a run to engage.

Full move action on this round to put me right next to the archer, I guess he's archer #3. No attack, but if I get an AOO before my next turn I'll roll it now.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

And just because it feels good, I'll roll the crit confirmation and damage.
Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
x2 Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization
x3 Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Tarek moves quickly, while the archer has his sights on other targets, and runs to the base of the wall.

Tarek is moving 60 feet to the base of the wall just in front of the archer. I am unable to move his token from my phone but can do it tomorrow from my computer

Caoilte wastes no time and rushes to engage the western archer as the archer before him falls to Havelock's arcane missiles. In a veteran flourish, he brings his axe down on the archer in an arc, severing the man's head. Body and head fall together in a bloody heap.

Isadore sizes up the last archer. He drives an arrow into the man's neck, felling the last monastery perimeter defender.

End of combat.

The Archons finish off the wall archers and make their way into the compound.

This open courtyard is paved with flagstones and relatively free of debris. Statues ring the central open area, each depicting a tiger-headed man in a martial arts stance. Behind the statues are four sets of stairs. The stairs to the north descend into darkness, and the stairs on the south side once led upward, but have collapsed in a heap.

What do you do?

Watching as the last Archer drops, Tarek decides to tend to his injured leg
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Slowly, Tarek enters the crumbling temple with the other Archons. Perhaps we should have a look around before making a decision on which way to go. Anyone see anything unusual about these statues or footsteps leading in any direction?

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Tarek pulls out the wayfinder to see if it will locate the planted object the brigands stole from their caravan

I activate another charge of "shield" from my wand and I walk into the temple behind Tarek, moving around cautiously, inspecting the area tot he best of my ability.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

I am pretty sure they sounded some form of alarm,....perhaps a quick look up and it might offer is a position of advantage should anything come up the stairs, as I have a hunch out path will lead us down, instead of up.

Havelock and Tarek explore the courtyard while Caoilte stands guard. Isador begins to make his way to an opening into the courtyard.

Tarek and havelock enter the inner courtyard. tarek wisely checks the wayfinder and finds the arrow pointing to the center of the courtyard. As Havelcok makes his way, Tarek looks up to report only to see what appeared to be two seeming grey statutes are actually alive! The two formerly meditating monks suddenly open their eyes and spring to life, stepping down from their perches to confront the Archons.

Isador and Havelock up, Tarek saved you all from a surprise round. Izzy, note you are still outside of the courtyard and need to make your way inside.

Round 1

Isador
Havelock
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monk2
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Caoilte
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monk1
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Tarek

One of these days Tarek will actually get a roll not in the single digits

I am coming. The heavily armored fighter yells as he races down the wall then back to the courtyard.

Full round move for me.

Hearing Caoilte's booming voice coming from the interior of the courtyard, Isador glances about quickly looking for signs of immediate danger before advancing to the entryway of the monastery.

Whispering to himself. I hope I don't miss anything..

Looking at the two two monks, I reach into my arcane reserves and recall Magic Missile and launch a salvo of missiles at the Eastern most monk.

MM Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 3 = 9

Once the third missile leaves my hands I maintain a defensive stance, waiting for the rest of the team to get into the fight while not allowing Tarek or I to become easily targeted.

Isador runs around the walled monastery to the main entrance. Luckily, the main gate is open and Isador can see into the courtyard, though he does not see any of his fellow Archons. He assumes they are in the structure in the center of the complex.

Havelock once again reaches into his reserve of arcane power, sending missiles at one of the monks as the masked foe climbs down from his meditative perch. The magic bullets slam into the monk, but the monk presses the attack. Note, 'lock is out of MM spells so I assumed he was using spell recall to cast. Subtract 1 from lock's arcane pool.

The eastern monk flies at Havelock with uncanny speed. The man's fist are a blur of motion. The monk slams Havelock in the face with considerable force, ringing the magus' bell. 'lock takes 4 damage and needs to roll FORT save v DC 13.

Round 1

Isador
Havelock (-4)
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monk2 (-9)
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Caoilte (-8)
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monk1
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Tarek (-1)

Tarek and Caoilte are up.

Brew, I was waiting to see what Monk #1's actions were before posting. If he is staying at his current location, then Tarek will assist Havelock

Hearing the sound of Havelockk's magic but not seeing any signs of his companions, Isador picks up his pace as he advances towards the center structure.

Botting Caoilte for this round.

Caoilte steps into the courtyard and swings his mighty axe at the monk assaulting Havelock. He drops the man with a slash. The monk falls bleeding on the stone floor.

The remaining monk flies at Caoilte after seeing him cut down his fellow. The monk shakes his hand as it bounces off Caoilte's armored hide.

Tarek steps up and swings his falcata at the remaining monk, giving him a nasty slash.
I know Tarek, just trying to line up actions. As the situation changed, I assumed Tarek would take same action on monk that is left.

Isador runs into the courtyard and discovers his companions engaged in a fight with resident monks, though they seem to be faring well.

Round 1
Havelock needs FORT save

Isador
Havelock (-4)
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monk2
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Caoilte (-8)
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monk1(-10)
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Tarek (-1)

Brew, directing Tarek's attack at the other monk works just fine for me.

Nodding to Caoilte as he takes dow the first Monk in a bloody swing I maneuver to a point of advantage on the remaining Monk and swing the black blade, charge with arcane power at him.

will use a point from the arcane pool to charge up AeeDee Ate, which will be the second Arcane Pool point used, the first as Brew stated was for the MM attack
Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
88 Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 5 = 20
88 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9