[PFS] GM Lithrac's Destiny of the Sands Trilogy (#5-12, #5-15 and #5-16) (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

Amennekht moves swiftly over the sand, drawing his blade as he moves, trying to find a clear path to the creatures.
Double move

Ardisen dashes across the sands, springing a wand into his hand from one of his hidden wrist sheaths. With a flourish of the wand and a mutter of the command word the wizard engulfs himself in mage armor.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Buri moves into combat right behind the two warriors. double move

The gnolls remain hidden behind their rocks, awaiting you patiently.

Round 2
LFG (R)
>>> Ignatius
>>> Quarr
>>> Chasik
>>> Buri
>>> Amennekht
>>> Ardisen
Everyone can act!

I smell a trap. Pit trap or maybe spikes on the path to them.

Ignatius notices something. "Something in the sand there!" he cries out, pointing with his sword at the northwestern bank of the oasis. A trap? he thinks to himself.

He keeps clear of the area, instead choosing to move straight to the creature behind the western tree.

Moving straight diagonally. Route marked with arrow. I assume that I can't charge it because it's behind the tree, right?

How deep does the water look?

Buri follows Ignatius path a few feets behind the man.

Quarr will double move to just behind Ignatius.

Poke.

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Ignatius moves ahead, going around the palm trees to outflank the gnoll under cover. The gnoll lunges at him, snarling.
Spear, PA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

The inquisitor's soon joined by Quarr and Buri.

You're right, you can't charge him because of the palm tree and rocks. As for the water, it seems shallow enough to wade through - it counts as difficult terrain, but doesn't require Swim checks.

Round 2
LFG (R)
Ignatius
Quarr
>>> Chasik
Buri
>>> Amennekht
>>> Ardisen
Chasik, Amennekht and Ardisen can act!

Can I move up, up, up, diagonal left, then throw a javelin at a Gnoll?

Of course you can, he just will have partial cover.

Amennekht splashes through the shallow water closing on the lone gnoll.
Double move

Since Ardisen is AFK, can anyone post an action for him, please?

Ardisen sheaths his wand and moves forward, drawing his crossbow.

I'm here, just busy at weekends. Can someone move me forward on the map.

Oh sorry about that, I though you were still on your trip across the UK.

Chasik strides across the sands and throws a javelin at the gnoll, but the missile falls three feet short. Ardisen moves forward as well, passing Buri and Chasik. Amennekht, more accustomed to walking on the sand dunes, walks quickly forward to close in on one of the gnolls, but as he arrives near the northern bank of the oasis, the sands quickly sink under his feet in a deadly sinkhole. Moreover, tentacles spring from the sands and attempt to seize the dervish!

Gnoll 3's Ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Amennekht, please make a DC 15 Ref save. If you fail, you're entangled.

Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The gnolls move to flank Ignatius, striking him with their spears.
Spear, PA, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 191d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Spear, PA, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 181d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

The last gnoll, who was able to jump out of the sinkhole, wades into the shallow waters of the oasis to move around Amennekht without exposing himself to the creature's tentacles.

Round 2
LFG
>>> Ignatius
>>> Quarr
>>> Chasik
>>> Buri
DD
Amennekht
Ardisen
Ignatius, Quarr, Chasik and Buri can act!
Knowledge (dungeoneering) is appropriate to identify the tentacled creature which created the sinkhole.

Knowledge (Dungeoneering)+ monster lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Ignatius is able to dodge the spear thrusts and catches a glance at the tentacled creature. He then takes a step out of flanking to swing at one of the gnolls. Power Attack, Bless: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 1 + 1 = 9 Damage, Bless: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Bless 3/10 rounds left

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Sorry, that should be divine favor instead of Bless.

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Quarr steps back as he hurls a bomb at the eastern most of the two gnolls.

Bomb Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 4 = 13

Precise Bomb to not target 4 friendlies
Point Blank Shot

Buri moves to help Ignatius and attacks one of the gnolls.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Chasik moves to gain an advantageous position of his own and take a swing with his hammer he drew as he walked up.

move up up up left

PA flank Hammer: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

I know Ignatius already passed, but just for Ardisens own knowledge.

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Quarr lobs a bomb, but it misses its target...
1d8 ⇒ 4
... and explodes exactly between the two gnolls, also splashing on Ignatius.
Ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Ignatius also needs to make a Ref save for half splash damage (7 damage, 3 if save is successful). Both gnolls are badly burnt by the explosion.

Buri attacks one of the gnolls, but the dwarf's teeth gnaw on thin air.

Chasik, you can't get to the gnoll with 4 squares movement, please check the map. What's your move?

Round 2
LFG
>>> Ignatius
Quarr
>>> Chasik
Buri
DD
Amennekht
Ardisen
Ignatius and Chasik can act!

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Quarr, what's the DC for your splash damage? I'll take off three for now, but will update my damage when I find out for sure.

Ignatius recoils from the explosion, but he's able to keep his wits about him.

"That thing's a dust digger. It can swallow you whole if it grabs you!"

He steps carefully over to where the bomb had landed, so flanking one of the gnolls with Buri, and slashes with is sword.

Power Attack, Flank, DF: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 1 + 2 + 1 = 13
Damage, PA, DF, Precise Strike: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 + 1 + (6) = 20

Dang, I'd happily exchange my Reflex roll for my Attack roll. Yeesh.

DC is 16. I will place the DC in the ooc stats for each attack from now on. I thought I already had it in there but I guess I didn't. Not often I miss.

Chasik moves to gain an advantageous position of his own and take a swing with his hammer he drew as he walked up.

move up up up left

[dice=PA flank Hammer]1d20+9; 1d8+5

Moved the chucked a javelin, (up, up, up, diag left). Then this round I moved (up, up, up, left) to get flanking. Not near computer so was unable to edit map.

Questions?

Ah, that clears it up. I'd appreciate if you moved your token, really.

Chasik strikes one of the burnt gnolls with might, dropping him! Ignatius isn't as lucky, however, and misses the other gnoll.

The dust digger lashes at Amennekht with his tentacles.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 *miss*
Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 *miss*
Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 *hit but no grab*
Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 *miss*
Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 *miss*
Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Grab: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 *hit and grab*
Amennekht is wounded (7 damage) and grappled by the sand creature!

Round 2
Gnolls
Ignatius
Quarr
Chasik
Buri
Dust Digger
>>> Amennekht
>>> Ardisen
Amennekht and Ardisen can act!
Amennekht still needs to make his Ref save.

Caught off guard by the sudden shifting sand Amennekht fails to avoid the pit and ends up entangled.
Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

As the creature's many limbs lash out at him he shouts loudly in his native tongue.

"قد إله تدمير بيتك وبيت أولئك الذين أنجبت لك! هل زواج الأقارب ابن حمار. قد خنق على الرمال ."

He struggles mightily against the beast grip. Trying to cut its grasping arms with his blade, swinging it with one hand.
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10

Seeing Amennekht struggling, Ardisen darts forward and quickly recites the most offensive spell he can think to help his ally.

Scorching Ray vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 4 = 114d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 1) = 8

I've already factored in the -4 for shooting into combat. It's against touch AC and the damage is obviously fire.

As Amennekht's attempts prove inefficient, Ardisen shoots a mighty ray of fire that scorches the creature!

The eastern gnoll wades into the oasis's water and strikes Amennekht with his spear, but misses the dervish.
Spear, PA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The other gnoll strikes Quarr, but misses as his aim is impeded by the strength the gnoll imparted in his strike.
Spear, PA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Round 3
Gnolls
>>> Ignatius
>>> Quarr
>>> Chasik
>>> Buri
Dust Digger
Amennekht
Ardisen
Ignatius, Quarr, Chasik and Buri can act!

Ignatius steps up to the closest standing gnoll and hacks away with his sword.

Power Attack, Divine Favor: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 1 + 1 = 15
Damage, PA, DF: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11

Ignatius swings, but misses! The gnoll's toughened hide is too thick for the inquisitor's sword.

Haha. The dice just aren't rolling in my favor for my attacks.

Yes, you've really been out of luck lately...

presuming the heavy bold Gnoll is actually down

Seeing the Gnoll drop, he charges at the strange starfish creature, throwing caution to the wind and attacks the beast with all his might.

take a shot at me with the dust digger :( May AC is currently 21 from charging :)

charge+PA silver masterwork hammer: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 181d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Stepping into a flanking with Ignatius Buri fiercely attacks the gnoll.

All with P.Attk
Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 9
dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

Claw1: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 22
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Claw2: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 11
dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

Quarr hurls a bomb at the gnoll standing in front of him as he attempts to dodge the dog like creatures attacks.

Fire Bomb Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6, 4) + 4 = 20

Precise Bomb to not target 4 friendlies
Point Blank Shot
DC 16 reflex save for Splash Damage

Quarr incinerates the gnoll with his bomb!

Chasik immediately uses that opportunity to charge the tentacled sand creature, but one of the tentacles is aimed at him while the unbreakable warrior draws nearer.
AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Luckily, the creature misses Chasik and the latter is able to strik through the sand lurker's tough hide.

Buri, you may take a different action since Quarr killed the gnoll before you acted.

Round 3
Gnoll
Ignatius
Quarr
Chasik
>>> Buri
Dust Digger
Amennekht
Ardisen
Buri can act!

Buri steps forward dodging the flames that consume the dying gnoll and attacks its companion.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21
dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7

Claw1: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 1 = 18
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

Claw2: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 1 = 15
dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

They're both dead already. When the token is shifted at a 90° angle with a red square around it, it means that they're dying or dead by the way.

In other words, could you please choose another action, Buri?

Oh, sorry.

Buri charges the gnoll in the water pool.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 + 2 = 15
dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

No worries, it's actually my fault, I should have removed the token of the dead gnolls to clarify the map.

Buri charges, but the gnoll's hide is too tough for the dwarf's fangs.

The sand creature attempts to swallow Amennekht...
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
... and succeeds to gulp down the unwilling dervish, chewing on him as Amennekht is brought in the creature's large and smelly maw.
Bite damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Swallow whole damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 = 13

While you are swallowed whole, you still have the grappled condition, but can try to cut your way free with any light slashing or piercing weapon, but from your profile it doesn't look like you have any, unfortunately. Actually, if I counted well, you should be at 0 hp and staggered.

Round 3
Gnoll
Ignatius
Quarr
Chasik
Buri
Dust Digger
>>> Amennekht
>>> Ardisen
Amennekht and Ardisen can act!

Note to self: pick up a dagger.

I'm held in the tentacles, not its mouth. Unless they changed how swallow whole functions it should take 1 more action to get me there.

It can bring you to its mouth with its tentacles.

Ardisen continues shifting forwards across the sands.

"We need to help Amennekht!"

Not wanting to risk missing the creature, the wizard sends a burst of flames forward in such a way as to just catch it.

Burning Hands, DC 15 Reflex save for half.

Burning Hands: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4) = 13