[PFS] GM Skipper's #3-02 Sewer Dragons of Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master SkipperD

"What is it with kobolds that they are so eager to kill the rest of us. I would think such a noble race would be more amenable to discussing trade agreements that could be mutually beneficial. Tell us, are you open to such a discussion? And where is the one we should be talking to?"

Beating him up probably isn't helping with diplomacy, and since we figure someone higher on the food chain is around, let's just try some good ol' intimidation.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Well, that is less than intimidating.

"I'd rather die than betray me father, street walkers!" the kobold hisses.

"Listen you pathetic worm. We were sent here on a mission of diplomacy, and actually looking for somewhat of a truce. So how about you drop the attitude, and take us to him? That way we can have some what of an intelligent conversation with some one who is actually in charge."

"My father is far to powerful to bow to your demands! You will regret this attack on our tribe..."

"If i remember correctly, your tribe ambushed us multiple times. You decided to throw your little bombs before even letting us speak. So who attacked who? Hopefully your father has more brains than you.

At this point Deyno is going to lift up the kobold and lead him to the door and kick lead him through it.

I'm starting to regret now. Such foolhardiness and nonsense. We've been sent to negotiate with people who can't even reason. It's going to be a mess.

When Deyno starts to lift the kobold Jhon moves toward him, to help the bloodrager. Then he remembers it's not the way a hero will behave and he stops letting Deyno go on without his help.

With the Kobold dropping to the ground from a well placed bolt, Ronin looks at his Katana in awe, surprised by the lack of blood on the blade. Tricky creature, I must be more careful when I next face its kind the Ex-Samurai thinks unhappily as they watch the Bloodrager's odd display of false bravado.

"Negotiations will not proceed well if we must slaughter the Kobold tribe, Deyno you help not at all with sch foolishness. Jhon, maybe you should lead our group in negotiations?"

Brunhilde heals herself with her wand of infernal healing

Brunhilde nods to Deyno.

Aye! Leave the negotiating to the sissies!

"We should leave him bound for now, and let's see if his father is more accommodating."

Fuzzfoot checks the door before proceeding.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Sissy you say?

Jhon's voice changes a little, trying to sound like a woman's one. Then he moves toward Brunhilde swinging his hips and uses his scarf to caress her arm.

Darling, I know I can be more feminine than you, but don't be upset for this. You too can learn how a proper girl behaves, if you wish.

Perform act: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Changing his demeanor and voice again Jhon excuses himself. I know, I know, the perform could be better. But without my stuff and after fighting in the sewers, what do you expect?

Fuzzfoot finds no traps on the door, and you enter a cavernous space. It’s clear that at one point this was a grand theater. The gold railings still gleam despite years of sitting unpolished, and plush red velvet covers the walls and cushioned furniture. The cushions are mostly brown now, covered with mold and dirt. The damp, pervasive scent of moldy fabric and rot fills the air. There are two large balconies on each side of the theater about twenty feet above the orchestra level. Kobolds occupy nearly every seat on the balconies. The floor slopes down slightly, ending at a theater pit at the base of the stage. The stage itself sports a comfortable-looking chair in the center, illuminated with an ingenious system of magical lighting and mirrors. In the chair, lounges an elderly kobold, and beside it, a blue scaled dragon slowly extends it's wings.

The elderly kobold cackles for a moment before addressing you.

"Where is my tribute!?"

Map updated.

"We bring you great riches, King Kobold! We come with offers of trade agreements than can make you wealthy for all time, assuming we can strike a deal. Is this of interest to you?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 5 + (4) = 25

The old kobold thumps his fist on the chair's armrest, causing a small cloud of dust to rise up.

"No trade! Only tribute!"

Changing his demeanor and voice again Jhon excuses himself. I know, I know, the perform could be better. But without my stuff and after fighting in the sewers, what do you expect?

You to be a siisy... Brunhilde replies unphased by whatever theatrics Jhon was attempting to perform.

Brunhilde steps into the king Kobold's chamber and looks like she's trouble, hoping intently that these negotiations will fail as have those before them.

"What about the blood money you owe us for our dead pathfinder sister?" Snarls Demarius intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

what is it with the social tolls using reroll
intimidate: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 3 = 30

he turns to his fellow pathfinders "Show him the wayfinder"

The kobold's eyes narrow at the sound of Demarius' threat and turns to the dragon beside him.

facepalms I did not notice the dragon
know arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
"A Mighty Blue Dragon I thought it was an operatic set design . Beware its special attacks and it is immune to immunities"

Demarius moves forward drawing his extend metamagic rod and readies a ray of enffeeblement if it comes within 35 feet of him

GM please fill in the details in italics from the knowledge check

[b]"Hmm. Dragons are highly intelligent. Perhaps this dragon will parley where the kobold will not?"[b]

And if not, run!

Deyno pulls a flask from his bandolier and chugs it down. He then starts to grow. Potion of Enlarge Person

Jhon activates his scarf one last time and moves to protect Brunhilde and Demarious.

I`d lika to parlay with the dragon, but does he wants to talk with us?

The dragon swoops in menacingly, prompting attacks from Demarius and John.

Will, John: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Will, Demarius: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Though John thinks he landed a solid blow on the dragon, Demarius realizes that it is an illusion.

The kobold moves up to the edge of the stage and casts a spell, causing a bolt of lightning to spring from his hands.

Reflex, John: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Reflex, Brunhilde: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Reflex, Ronin: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Luckily, those hit by the lightning are quick to react and dodge it somewhat.

Electricity damage: 6d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 3, 4, 4) + 6 = 27

Combat round 1/2
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Baddies
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (11 damage)

I should be at 8 damage, I ignored the 3 cold damage of the bomb with resist 5 Cold and 8 from the 13 lightning bolt ^^

Ronin shrugs off the worst of the lightning bolt, a blessing of is accursed heritage meaning he took little of the damage the Kobold chief wished to inflict upon them. Unable to charge through to the Kobold Chief, Ronin darts forwards his Katan singing in the air as it leaves it scabbard.

Katana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 for damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Will, Ronin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Ronin realizes that he is cutting through thin air where the dragon should be.

Combat round 1/2
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Baddies
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

"Its not real" Say Demarius stepping in front of Jhon and Ronin where the dragon appears to be He pulls out a scroll and attempts to cast dimension door caster level check dc 7: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Ronin and Jhon suddenly appear behind the kobold chieftan with Demarius behind them. Marmie is is left where the "dragon" is

After hearing Demarius shout about the dragon, Deyno decides not to waste is time, and double moves towards the kobold.

Jhon has charmed life to give him +3 to a save when something bad happens to him, like a lighting bolt hitting him
We can consider one has been spent and use the other 2 for the next bolt, or save against any spell he decides to throw at me

It is, Demarius? says before realizing it is indeed an illusion. Then he focus his attacks on the kobold chieftain.

Disbelieving: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 4 = 23
Rapier: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 271d6 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Bite: 1d20 + 4 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 5 = 161d4 ⇒ 3

Demarius hits the aging kobold with his rapier, but now that you're closer, you can see that it's skin seems to have a stone-like quality, and it ignores some of the damage.

Combat round 1/2
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (2 damage, 10 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Fuzzfoot is starting to believe the dragon is an illusion.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Assuming that is the case and the save made it, Fuzzfoot runs for the stage area.

Realizing that the dragon apparently is no threat Brunhilde makes her way up the stage as the Kobold is clearly dangerous.

Double move

Dammit! The board swallowed my post from yesterday... Here we go again then.

The kobold steps down from the stage and starts casting a spell, assuming it's ward will protect it. John is a better swordsman than it expected, and he lands a blow on it.

Concentration DC 16: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

To the kobolds dismay, the spell fizzles.

Combat round 2/3
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (5 damage, 20 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Move up to striking distance, free action to enter rage. Then taking a swipe at the kobold.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Stepping in to the Kobold leader, Ronin places himself behind as Deyno strikes him, using the distraction to his best advantage. Hissing a curse at the stubbornness of Kobolds, the Tiefling strikes.

katana, flank: 1d20 + 2 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 11 = 20 for damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

can't move myself right now, 5' diagonal step

Deyno and Ronin both hit the kobold, but it's stony skin bears the brunt of the damage.

Combat round 2/3
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (9 damage, 40 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Brunhilde moves in and with a roar slams the Kobold with her shield but trips and only hits thin air.

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Damage 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Demarius moves up to play the old game of grab the caster

grapple check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

a game so old hes forgotten how to play

Fuzzfoot takes a shot at the kobold with his hand crossbow.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Brunhilde and Demarius stumble about the kobold, while Fuzzfoot hit his mark, though the bolt shatters upon impacting it's stony skin.

Combat round 3
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (9 damage, 43 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Why he's resisting so many attacks? Asks Jhon trusting one of his companions knows something about sorcerors and magic.

Rapier: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 171d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

I was just in the middle of botting you, John. To bad my rolls were better than yours :P

John narrowly misses the kobold, who in turn tries to cast a spell defensively.

Concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

At the end of it's incantation, it disappears.

Combat round 3/4
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (9 damage, 43 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

spellcraft for hardened skin: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 5 = 8 assuming it's a transmutation effect

spellcraft for disappear : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 plus 2 for necromancy -5 for evocation or transmutation

"Nope no idea why his skin was so stone like

assuming kobold has cast invisibility

"He's cast invisibility or true spell name Let me see if I can grab him"

Hopeless grab attempt the second: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 miss chance 1-50 is miss: 1d100 ⇒ 24

Obviously 100 per cent miss chance if he has moved or I keep rolling badly

Unable to see the Kobold or to use any magic in which to counter his cowardly spell, Ronin steps away from his allies to avoid being ina clustern and holds his Katana ready, preparing to strike should the Kobold coward reveal itself.

"Base Coward! Scaled rat!" he hisses.

If the Kobold appears in range, doubtful I know

readied Katana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 for damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Demarius correctly identifies the spell as Invisibility, though he doesn't know what the stony ward is. Trying to catch the kobold, he grabs hold of nothing but air.

Ronin, go ahead and roll a confirmation roll, just in case.

Combat round 3/4
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (9 damage, 43 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Delaying in the hopes that someone has magical tricks up his or her sleeve

Fuzzfoot targets the square that the kobold disappeared in, selecting to avoid the squares that contain friends.

Target AC 5: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Splash Damage: 5

Isn't that typical, first time I roll well he is invisible! :p

confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 for damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Judging by the lack of reptilian cries of pain, Fuzzfoot probably didn't hit the kobold.

Combat round 3/4
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (3 damage), Demarius
Kobold (9 damage, 43 ?)
Brunhilde (13 damage, delaying), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Jhon readies himself to attack the kobold if it reapears near him.

readied attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 111d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Ok, now we can`t see you says Jhon to the air where the kobold was, And now what? Are you going to run away and we will need to track you again? Or can we use this time to talk? We don't want to fight with you, but to negotiate.

But you'll use your invisibility to stab us in the back... Badies never stop to think in the situation at hand.

Pass

Botting Deyno.

Deyno readies a swing in case the kobold reappears within his extended reach. Not that it will result in anything...

The kobold pops back in the aisle as he launches a bolt of lightning from his hands.

Reflex, Deyno: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Reflex, Brunhilde: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Reflex, Demarius: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Deyno dodges the blast somewhat, but Brunhilde and Demarius aren't as lucky.

Electricity damage: 6d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 4, 2, 3) + 6 = 25

Ouch... Demarius, and especially Brunhilde, do you have any tricks up your sleaves? Now I remember why two characters ended up dead when I played this one.

Combat round 4/5
Bold may act
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John (13 damage), Deyno (15 damage), Demarius (25 damage)
Kobold (9 damage, 43 ?)
Brunhilde (38 damage), Fuzzfoot, Ronin (8 damage)

Cursing his luck at being at the far end of the room to the Kobold, Ronin darts across the dais of the Kobold Lord's throne, unable to reach the Kobold, The Tiefling drops one of his Katana and draws his Wand, calling the magic forth to heal his comrade.

"Deyno, while you are clear, Kill it!" Ronin shouts in desperation.

Not sure if anyone is Dead, but Ronin has Deathwatch so knows if they are, I will try to heal Brunhilde as a priority for worse, but will et Demarius if it is too late.

Clw wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8