[PFS]GM Dennis - Heroes for Highdelve - Table 4 (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Muldoon

As she approaches, Brialla can see some footprints going in and out of the hut, though they are quickly lost in a stony patch of ground just outside. They look like they were made within the last 24 hours. She sees no other movement around the valley.

Torgen follows the others and is looking for the children.

Meraina likewise follows the group heading to the hut.

Seeing the tracks in and out of the cabin, Brialla steps up to the door of the cabin- giving a quick listen before she checks the lock.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Assuming all is clear and the door is unlocked, she enters.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Mace at the ready, he looks into the cabin, hoping his ability to see in the dark will be of use
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Perception

The outside of this dilapidated shack is moldy and has walls full of holes. Its rotted doors hang open on broken hinges. Not hearing any movement within, you enter to find it unoccupied, a dirty bedroll in one corner along with three daggers and 6 days' worth of trail rations.

"Well," Meraina says, wiping her finger along a surface coming away with dust and filth "what a lovely place we've discovered. Any possibility this is the place we need to be to find them, or just a stop in the road?"

PER: 1d20 ⇒ 9

"I think there is nothing here. Let us move on!" Torgen says and moves out to check out the area around the house.

As the others depart, Brialla lingers a bit longer to take a closer look at the daggers. Picking one up, she examines the craftsmanship and looks for any distinctive marks or engravings.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

She pockets the daggers, and then heads out back out of the cabin and towards the campsite. Specifically, she looks at the fire pit for signs of a recent fire, bedrolls, or other indications of recent inhabitation.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Torgen perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Just as he's about to walk out the door, Torgen spots a suspicious hole in the wall near the bedroll. Upon examination, he finds a small bundle containing a journal, a scroll, and four potions.

When you get out to examine the campsite:

A rusty metal pot sits over an extinguished campfire in this hastily prepared resting stop, which seems to have been used in the last 24 hours. Three logs are pulled near the fire, and in between are several marks scrawled in the dirt. The marks scrawled in the dirt are crude drawings of a two-headed stick figure that's shown emerging from a cave and running toward some houses.

Perception Potion DC 16: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

"Guys, look what I found! Four potions of cure light wounds. Here everybody take one! Especially look at this journal. There is a monster in the cave that somebody wants to unleash on the village. It seems as if the monster also has the amulet!" Torgen shouts.

Meraina sees the scroll her cousin found and attempts to read it.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"I don't know what the scroll says."

I wonder what sort of monster it might be he queries outloud.

Where to?

"Let us go to the cave immediately! Who knows where that could be?"

That might be wise he says

"The cave appears to be the root of all of this, and it IS where the amulet is." She pulls out an arrow and knocks it into her bow. She slides one of the daggers she took into her belt, and then looks at the rest of the party.

"Ready when you are" as she begins to creep along the path, further into the clearing.

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"The lead the way dear cousin."

I'm going to assume you're all moving up, following Bralla toward the cave entrance.

But of course, got to keep my cousin safe...

You! Behind the rock, show your self he says holding up his mace.

"You don't scare me! Go away!" A teenage boy steps out into sight, bow drawn. When he sees Kiliuk with weapon raised, he fires at the half-orc!

longbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

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Initiative:

Torgen does not draw his weapons and shouts "We are not here to fight you boy. Let us talk."

As the arrow goes whizzing by, Brialla is immediately concerned about what will happen to this boy. She relaxes her bowstring in an attempt to appear non-threatening.

"Tolwin? Is that you? We were sent from the town to check on you!"

She continues to move up the right flank, keeping her distance until she sees how the boy responds.

Meraina moves forward to aid her cousin. Seeing the arrow fly over her head she instinctively casts MAGIC MISSILE.

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Put down your bow, Pup. Else you garner trouble you cannot handle he says, his voice rising.

"Ow! I said go away!" This time he aims and returns fire at the source of his pain, his shot landing harmlessly at Meraina's feet.

longbow vs. Meraina, point-blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
damage, point-blank: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

...

Just then, two more figures rush out from behind the rock! One, a teenage girl you matching the description of Richelle brandishes a longsword and swings at Brialla!

longsword vs flat-footed Brialla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The other is an exceedingly pale man with horns brandishing a short-sword. He too rushes Brialla from his hiding place.

short sword vs. flat-footed Brialla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Amazingly, even with the element of surprise none of them are able to connect.

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Initiative:

"No one attacks my cousin and gets away with it."

Cast Hypnotism on RED

The newcomers surprise Brialla, but she keeps her head enough to dodge both swings. Dropping her bow, she draws her longsword and swings instinctively at the closest threat- realizing mid swing it was the girl she was sent to find.

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

To try and do non lethal damage it is -4 to hit correct?

That's correct.

Meraina begins casting a spell (Hypnotism has a one-round casting time), while Brialla switches to a sword but is unable to connect.

Torgen and Kiliuk may act.

The half orc moves up and tries to smack the lady to knock her out
1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 = 9

That was a warning he says.

*BZZZT* "Botting for Torgen."

Torgen double-moves forward, drawing his weapons as he goes.

Seeing Meraina block his shot at Kiliuk then begin to cast a spell, Tolwin yells "Don't do that! You're gonna turn me into a newt or something!" and fires his bow at her.

longbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Oh no!
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

confirm?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
crit damage: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Meraina, please make a DC 18 concentration check or lose your spell.

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Richelle, meanwhile, continues swinging her sword at Brialla.

longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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The devil-man deftly tumbles between Brialla and Torgen to get into a flanking position, then attacks with his short sword.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

short sword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 4

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Initiative:

Is the devil man the man in orange?

Concentration Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Wounded though she may be, Meraina makes her concentration check, and successfully casts Hypnotism.

As I have never played a spellcaster I don't know what other action(s) I am allowed to do other than finish the spell.

GM, if he has these other players around him and he fired a bow, wouldn't they get an AoO on him?

He is going to try to smack the lady again with his mace
This isnt the person the hypnotism was cast on was it? it it is can he move 5' ft and smack the devil man?

Lady, if not the target
1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

if not he attack the devil thing
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Tolwin (orange) isn't threatened

Moving slightly, Brialla forces red into an uncomfortable position between her and Torgen. She strikes her sword toward the devil man.

Attack, Longsword, Flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Is the devil man the man in orange?

The devil-man, the pale one with horns, is in red. Tolwin, the human teenager with the bow, is in Orange. He is not threatened, currently. Sorry, should have been more clear.

As I have never played a spellcaster I don't know what other action(s) I am allowed to do other than finish the spell.

Your spell finishes at the start of your turn, then you can take a full turn as normal.

Meraina concentrates on her spell, despite the pain of Tolwin's arrow. Suddenly, the demeanor of both Richelle and the devil-man changes. They both stop and stare blankly at Meraina! Kiliuk, Brialla, would either of you like to change your action based on this?

Brialla will step out of flanking and beside BLUE. Will ready an attack if BLUE attacks.

The half orc will run up to the archer.
1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 4 = 10

Seeing her friends in danger, Meriana casts MAGIC MISSILE on RED>

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Seeing her friends in danger, Meriana casts MAGIC MISSILE on RED>

Since it's your spell you would know, attacking a fascinated creature breaks the effect. The devil-man (Red) and Richelle (Blue) were both fascinated by your hypnotism spell, so attacking either of them will snap them out of it. Do you want to change your target, or continue as posted?

Go to Green then.