[PFS] GM Lithrac's The Elven Entanglement (#5-05) (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

Sry I missed the day's travel thing.

Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

"I don't think all of us have the ability to fly, speaking of flying there's a vulture demon hanging out up there. I dont think he's spotted us yet though and it prob wouldnt if we went through instead over. My vote would be to go through."

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Ace feels the poisons and diseases invading his body, but the myriad of drugs he has consumed throughout his life has seemed to have blunted the onset of infection.

Lead the way... Ace offers.

Fendahl and Kirrah are fine with going through and will drink their anti tox potions.

"I can usually pass through thorns without issue. Kirrah has not yet mastered the skill ."

Perception : 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

fendahl Fort : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 +antitox

Kirrah Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 +antitox

Jarlgur shrugs. "Lead on. Time is of the essence, I would wager."

Fort: 1d20 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 5 = 19

Osric frowns a bit.

"Yes, we'd best hurry if we can."

Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Grimtooth Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

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Darius burns another charge from his mage armor wand before continuing on..

UMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

Survival: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

Traveling through the briar proves a difficult task, and a painful one as well. Cecilla leads you around patches of poisoned thorns, sickly trees and tainted groves for more than an hour. Luckily, her expert guidance in that sorrowful place allows you to come out of it mostly unhurt.

Time spent in Tanglebriar: 2:40 hour (2 saves) - Time to make a new save! Fort DC 14 (1d4 strength damage on failure)

Once you are in sight of Kethalia, the next step of your journey, Cecilla takes her leave. "I must leave now. Best of luck in your rescue mission, Patfinders. We are in the outskirts of Kethalia, a ruined city we used as a hiding place. Be careful, for none is safe within Tanglebriar."

What was once the settlement of Kethalia is now a vinechoked ruin. Shattered white marble structures now stained with sap and filth still reflect what little light filters in. Rubble from collapsed levels obscures much of the ground, and, like ghouls from a grave, trees have tenaciously clawed their way through the debris, their roots expanding in all directions to buckle paving stones and crack mortar.

You quickly understand why this ancient settlement was used as a hiding spot by the Uprooters. Here, the poisonous fumes and lacerating briar cannot harm you. There is a lingering aura of peace and rest surrounding this eerie place.

Are you going to explore the settlement, or simply go through it using the quickest way possible?

Can't do both, but...

"This place...it seems so peaceful, untainted even. Surely we can spare a few moments to take a closer look?"

Osric gets a faraway look in his eye.

Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Grim Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

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Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Ace yawns deeply. Whatever you say, Ozzy. Ace tunes his guitar as the muggy atmosphere is causing some strange notes to be produced by his signature instrument.

Fendahl save fort : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Kirrah save fort : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

"Hrrmm, we should at least check for any missing elves."

"We can have a quick look I suppose. We need to hurry though if we're to save the commander.."

Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

Darius will drink an Anti Plague and Antitoxin before continuing. He'll also cast Extended Shield and reuse his Mage Armor..

UMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40

I hate these burn all urs buffs off missions..

"Right, we can't stay very long. But we are explorers too. A quick look then"

"Grim, scent!"

Osric follows after his wolf as the big canine sniffs ahead, alert for hidden dangers.

Osric Percep: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

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Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Jarlgur nods and begins looking around.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Waiting for Julian before moving on.

Julian hasn't given any signs of activity since Wednesday, so we'll move on.
Fort (Julian): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

As you explore the ruins of Kethalia, you stumble upon a strange scene. In the middle of a courtyard overrun by vegetation, a gnome is quietly sitting on a stump, reading a large book with great interest. So great an interest that he hasn't seen two demons who seem about to ambush him from behind!

Initiative - round 1 - bold may act!
1. Darius, Fendahl, (Julian), Ace, Osric
2. Gnome
3. Demons
4. Jarlgur

Fendahl and Kirrah delay for the artillery before they act.

Know Planes: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25 Resistances, Special Abilities..

Darius will move to intercept and use a swift to make his weapon +4 keen, eob.. He'll make a single two-handed attack as he reaches the Babau..

Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39 Weapon is +6 vs demons
Confirm: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31

Damage: 1d6 + 33 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 33 + (6, 5) = 50
Extra: 1d6 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27

It looks like the second Babau has cover relative to me, due to a column or something. As you know, I'll take my shots against anything with less than total cover. Just wondering if I need to move.

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Seeing Darius attack one of the Babau's with overwhelming force, Ace will begin his specialty song that he crafted after he spent some time with a Razimiran holy woman and his bandmates. It has become quite popular in Cheliax...

Hen, I hear you callin'
But I can't come home right now
Me and the Puppets are slayin'
And we just can't find the sound

Just a few more fortnights
And I'll be at the pub with you
I think I hear them callin'
Oh, Hen what can I do...

As soon as the song begins, the Pathfinders are filled Inspire Courage.

+2 to hit and damage; +2 to saves against fear and charm effects

Osric, thanks to Improved Precise Shot he won't get any cover bonus against your shots, so you don't need to move.

The Babaus are resistant to acid, cold and fire, like all demons. You also know that their skin is coated with acidic slime, damaging weapons that strike babaus.

Darius goes straight into melee and kills one of the babaus with one clean strike! The demon falls on the ground, decapitated.

Acid damage to Darius's blade, Ref DC 18 negates: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Initiative - round 1 - bold may act!
1. Darius, Ace, Osric, Fendahl, (Julian)
2. Gnome
3. Babaus
4. Jarlgur

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Thanks!

Rolls include favored enemy, deadly aim, and bard song

Osric takes aim and sends a flurry of cold iron at the second babau.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 20 + 4 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 20 + 4 - 3 + 1 = 40
Damage: 2d8 + 8 + 8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 8 + 8 + 12 + 4 = 43

Second attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Third attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

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Osric's volley almost takes down the other babau!

Fendahl, do you wish to delay more, or act now?

Seeing how bad the last one looks, Fendahl will fire a couple CI arrows at the remaining babau

attack : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
attack : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 for 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Did you have a bow in hand? If not, you can only make one attack.

Fendahl shoots an arrow, taking down the babau before it can act!

End combat

The gnome looks horrified when he sees the presence of the babaus behind him, then motions you to come to him.

Ace hates those pesky little bastards and never trusts them... True story. Ace hates gnomes.

Sense: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41

I caution any approach. Gnomes are a wily bunch. He hasn't said a word. Let him approach us or we leave him to his fate... Ace warns the group.

GNOME! WE AREN'T HERE TO AID YOU! Ace yells. IF YOU NEED AID, THEN SAY SO AND APPROACH US CAUTIOUSLY, OTHERWISE WE LEAVE YOU HERE!

The gnome's mouth is agape, but no sound comes of it. A look of shock still shows on his face.

Not that is appears to have mattered this time, but yes, Fendahl carries his bow with his katana sheathed while traveling outdoors.

Osric holds his Shining Wayfinder, and activates its detect evil power.

He tells Grimtooth to scent, the big wolf searching for anything unseen.

Wayfinder needle points to nearest evil aura, if any.

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Darius has seen demons ability to shift forms before.. He stays on guard till the gnome proves otherwise..

He will cast detect magic and examine the area though..

Perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

You quick! You act before Maul can get his claws on bad guys!

There is no evil or magic aura in the area. Apart from the oddly-acting gnome, nothing seems out of place.

Let us leave. We don't need to deal with further trouble. It is likely some trap or some other demon troubles that I don't need. Ace says with derision.

What are you doing here gnome? What is your name?

Despite many strange mimics and attempts, the gnome is unable to produce any sound.

"Yup.. Weirdo.. Lets split." Darius moves to leave. He doesn't let his guard down.

Jarlgur watches the gnome warily. "I could summon an eagle or something to approach the gnome...."

"Hrrmm, Master Jarlgur, I was thinking the same but with a pony. If the gnome can climb aboard, he could ride it to us . Otherwise we leave the gnome to his own survival in this place."

I am not sure if this is feasible since Fendahl does not have speak with animals prepped but can handle animals...depending on the DC.

"Well, time is short. Grim and I won't leave a good creature behind, if he is one. He could be dominated magically. Grim, go over and smell him."

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The big wolf pads over, getting no closer than necessary to scent the gnome. Osric stays immediately behind him.

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As Grimtooth comes closer, tentacles surge from the stump upon which the gnome is seated, and lashes out at the wolf!

Tentacle of Doom (tm) vs FF: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 261d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Grab: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (6) + 26 = 32
Constrict damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Initiative - round 1 - bold may act
1. Darius, Jarlgur, Ace, Osric, Fendahl
2. Gnome with tentacles!
3. Julian

Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Resistances and immunities please.

"Blood and ashes! I'll get you out Grimd"

"Wolf in sheep's clothing! You guys were right!"

Osric doesn't wait and shoots everything he can at the thing.

Manyshot Rapid Deadly Aim PB: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Rapid 2: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
2nd attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
3rd attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

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Confirm 3?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Damage Manyshot, DA, PB: 2d8 + 22 ⇒ (2, 1) + 22 = 25
Damage 2nd rapid: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Damage 2nd attacl: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Damage 3rd: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Crit dmg?: 2d8 + 22 ⇒ (6, 1) + 22 = 29

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Ace will Inspire Courage while simultaneously telling Osric I told you so.

Jarlgur curses as he immediately commands Grim to be liberated! "Unhand that wolf!"

Immediate action, Liberating Command. Grim gets a free Escape Artist check with a +16 to the check.

Jarlgur then casts a spell, creating a booming sound behind the tricky creature!

Sound Burst, DC 16 Fort or stunned for round.

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Osric: Neither resistances nor immunities! It's your lucky day!

Fort: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

The wolf-in-sheep's-clothing shrieks in pain as Osric's second and third arrow find their way into its flesh, but Jarglur's spell seems not ot have stopped its frenzied appetite!

Initiative - round 1 - bold may act
1. Jarlgur, Ace, Osric, Darius, Fendahl
2. Wolf-in-sheep's-clothing
3. Julian
On top of Jarlgur's granted Escape Artist check, Grimtooth gets an action too, by the way.

Ok, just wanted to see what hit. If I somehow managed to kill it, no escape necessary! Did the crit confitm, btw?

Grim tries to wriggle free!

Escape Artist : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

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Yes, it did!

Grimtooth's efforts almost manage to break him free of the creature's dire tentacles, but the wolf remains grappled.