[PFS] GM Skipper's Low-level games (Inactive)

Game Master SkipperD

???: 2d20 ⇒ (12, 8) = 20

The rope ladder leads up to a store room filled with an assortment of boxes and crates. A closed double door leads south.

Can we take 10 or 20 in climbing? What would be the DC?

Climb, AP: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 1 = 13

Leb starts climbing the ladder, a slight smile on his lips

Lizbeth smiles at Balfour and pats him on the shoulder, Kneeling she laces her fingers so that he can get a hand up the ladder.

"There you go Balfour mi lad! I ain't got much left in me so I'll let you take the lead eh? Just save some for me."

Once the Dwarf is up she sets to scaling the ladder. Examing the doors she decides to see if they are locked before they attempt to enter.

perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

"Sure thing, my lovely Lizbeth; I feel like I can crack three thousand more criminal skulls! Now about the "saving some for you" part, I might have a slight problem with that."

Balfour chuckles and adjusts his sword on his back, then takes a deep breath and starts scaling the ladder.

Climb (Take 10): 10 + 6 = 16

Having not tried to lift his weight in a long time, Balfour was certain his more frequent nights of feasting may result in an unbearable burden; however, this is a gross misestimate as he swiftly and easily makes his way to the top of the ladder and examines his surroundings.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Non-elves. Even with such short lives they take forever to do anything.

From her position, Rilia opens the eastern door.

The numerous crates may hold items of interest, but it would take hours to sort through them all.

Lizbeth spots no locks on either door, and Rilia's cantrip reveals the clean alley between the warehouse and curiosity shop.

Huh. The forum ate my post. Too bad, I rolled 37 on my d20!

Kara listens at the double doors.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

If she hears nothing, and no one objects, she opens the doors.

Kara opens the door, and everyone except Lizbeth immediately spots the thug crouching behind one of the display cases. Lebraerio and Rilia's keen eyes also see that Mistress Robella herself is also a part of this, somewhat botched, ambush.

Surprise Round
Bold may act
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Balfour, Kara, Lebraerio, Rilia
Rogue, Robella
Veilblade, Lizbeth

"There you are!" Rilia says pointing them out dramatically.

Inspire courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

"AHEM! I said: THERE THEY ARE!" Rilia says more pointedly than before.

Inspire courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Balfour shoves Lebraerio into the room, pointing at the clearly incompetent thug trying to hide himself.

"C'mon, Lebraerio! You have a sharp wit and a sharp blade, go use 'em!"

Where's my post? I was sure I have posted two days ago..

Lebraerio moves into the room to let the rest of the group come in
And because I have a sharp wit, I suspect he isn't our most powerful foe. We should spread a little so as not to be an obvious target. Hey, miss Robella, catch this!

Leb uncorks a small round vial and throws it at Robella

Throw, inspire: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18
Alchemic Fire damage, inspire: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Not sure if Inspire adds damage on this kind of splash weapon

Lebraerio hits Robella with his flask, and she returns the favor.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Fire Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 = 11

Reflex, Kara: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Combat Round 1
Bold may act
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Balfour, Kara (5 damage), Lebraerio (11 damage), Rilia
Rogue, Robella (3 damage)
Veilblade, Lizbeth

Kara moves in where she has a good line of sight to Robella and some cover against the thug, then activate a wand. She heals a tiny bit of her burn damage.

Wand of Infernal Healing, charges 49/50, 9 rounds remaining. HP 4/8

"Listen, you blood-sucking outlaws! You are outnumbered, outwitted and outgreatsworded; whence does your will to die come from I do not know, but I can help you get there!"

Intimidate: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

However, Balfour's threat is muffled by his beard, and he flies into a rage, dashing towards the nearest thug.

Two move actions, and entering rage.

Kara starts mending her wounds, while Balfour fails to make much of an impression.

Combat Round 1
Bold may act
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Balfour, Kara (4 damage, IF 9/10), Lebraerio (11 damage), Rilia
Rogue, Robella (3 damage)
Veilblade, Lizbeth

Waiting to see if Lebraerio needs help putting himself out.

Inspire courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

still here. The gray thing is ready to split some heads

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Leb chugs a potion and spits a sticky substance to Robella, aiming at her arms so she can't throw anything more

Uses adhesive spittle on Robella, DC 14 Ref save or be grappled

Rilia draws her peculiar wand, a thing shaped like a belaying pin, and moves toward the doorway. She stops next to Lebraerio and whispers into his ear. "You look hot."

Then she firmly gooses him with the stout, black lacquered truncheon. It sizzles as it touches him, probably because he may still be on fire.

suggestive-looking wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Inspire courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Robella avoids Lebraerio's sticky spit and retaliates with another bomb.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Fire Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

Reflex, Rilia: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Reflex, Kara: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 = 15

The thug tries stabbing Balfour.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may act
Buffs: Inspire courage +1
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Balfour, Kara (6 damage, IF 9/10), Lebraerio (13 damage), Rilia (5 damage)
Rogue, Robella (3 damage)
Veilblade, Lizbeth

Kara heals a little more. HP 3/8, Infernal Healing 8/10 remaining

Hey Robella! Stay frosty!

She casts a spell, and a ray of bluish light stabs out at Robella.

Ray of Frost, ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 cold

Evoker bonus doubled my damage. Yay, me!

Wincing at the barrage of flame from behind the group, Lizbeth curses as she darts into the curios shoppe and realises she can't close in on either the Alchemist or her thug guard. Seeing Balfour foaming at the mouth she smiles. Well, he ain't gonna last long with my Balfor around! she ponders as she draws a chakram.

Aiming at the alchemist she tosses it overarm, looking to hurt her.

"Heads up!"

Chakram, inspire: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18 for damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Activate Dragoon style

Kara and Lizbeth both hit their marks.

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may act
Buffs: Inspire courage +1
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Balfour, Kara (5 damage, IF 8/10), Lebraerio (13 damage), Rilia (5 damage)
Rogue, Robella (13 damage)
Veilblade, Lizbeth

"My, Kara can be frosty." Rilia says to Lebraerio with the air that there might be more to that than Rilia would care to let on in mixed company--for reasons of decorum of course.

She holds up the curiously shaped wand. "Did you need another-" She smiles very close to Lebraerio's face. "I know I could when this is all over."

And then she rushes forward.

She tries to vault the display case in front of her assuming it is the usual 3-1/2-foot-tall sort.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Inspire courage or something +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Balfour watches Robella's bomb fly towards his friends, but manages to dodge the thug's attack. He smiles at Lizbeth as he swings his sword backwards, gaining momentum for a great big chop at his adversary. However, to the dwarf's dismay, at this very moment Rilia leaps over the display case, revealing a bit too much of her underside to not distract Balfour.

Greatsword, Inspire Courage, Rage, Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 11, Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 5) + 9 = 17

I should have 13-7=6 dmg after Rilia healed me

Thank you for your healing, Rilia, it's much appreciated. We should try to get close to that girl, so she can't throw anymore explosives. You should show her what being a real bomb truly is, don't you think?

He winks
Maybe you will finally be able to put those manacles to good use.

Leb takes his bow and tries to shoot the alchemist
bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I think you got hit for for another 9 after spitting at the woman. You were at 11 down before I healed you. So the moral is 'never spit at woman holding an incendiary device'--especially when Kara, and I are standing so close. ;)

Rilia clears the counter with ease but has more difficulty with hitting Robella. Balfour also fails at harming his foe, and Lebraerio joins in by missing his mark as well.

@Lebraerio: As Rilia said, you've been healed once and bombed twice.
Botting Veilblade:

The gray thing moves forward and takes a stab at the rogue with his polearm.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12

The rogue drops to the floor with a bloody gash across his chest.

Now that she's up close with the alchemist, Rilia can see that she looks quite feral; something that becomes very obvious as she lays into the bard with tooth and nail.

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Her bloody work done, she then steps backwards.

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
Buffs: Inspire courage +1
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Balfour, Kara (5 damage, IF 8/10), Lebraerio (13 damage), Rilia (12 damage)
Robella (13 damage)
Veilblade, Lizbeth

Kara heals a little more. HP 4/8, Infernal Healing 7/10 remaining

Hey Robella! How about a cold one?

Another ray of bluish light stabs out at Robella.

Ray of Frost, Inspire Courage, ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 cold

Watching Robella fight literraly with tooth and nail, Lizbeth throws back her head and laughs, wishing she still had the energy to tap into her own bloodline to fight on equal terms. Making do with her fists, the Vishkanya darts around the front of the store and lays into her with a kick to the stomach, trying to wind her.

Kick, inspire: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 for nonlethal: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

.... Making do with her fists, the Vishkanya darts around the front of the store and lays into her with a kick to the stomach, trying to wind her.

Moved you.

*SMACK!* "OW!" Well, I can't back out now. How inspiring would that look?

Inspire courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

She let's the claws spin her completely around hoping to give a little oomph to her stab. I just hope I remember which hand holds the rapier and which the wand.

mwk rapier: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Balfour roars happily when Veilblade drops the thug, then runs across the room to meet Robella from the back. He readies the hilt of his sword, then when the alchemist is pushed back by Rilia's attack he gives her a powerful blow to the back of her head.

Greatsword, Inspire Courage, Rage, Power Attack, Flanking, For Nonlethal: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 + 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 23, Nonlethal Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 2) + 9 = 16

Confirm?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 3) + 9 = 18

The fierce shadowy thing circles the shelves and closes in behind the Vishyanka.

double move

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After Kara, Lizbeth and Rilia fail to hit Robella, Balfour storms in and knocks her out cold.

-----Combat Over-----

We're basically done with the module combat-wise, so it's time for tying up loose ends. Where do you want to start?

Whooping, Lizbeth gives Balfour a pat on the shoulder before throwing her arms around the Dwarf. She smiles to her companions.

"Well well Balfour Baby, way to go! Knew you were a good 'un as soon as you came around!"

Breaking off her celebrations, she pauses to rummage through the Alchemist's pockets to see if she had any evidence on her, or failing that, anything expensive.

"Well, i suggest we tie her up and then investigate the Locked door. Then we have our Dwarves, Robella here and the whole smuggling cove as evidence to see 'em locked up and the Sphinx go free. Whaddya say?"

The gray thing nods in satisfaction at bringing down this dishonorable crime circle.

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Kara claps her hands excitedly and kisses Lebraerio on the cheek.

Fantastic! What an adventure!

Lizbeth's plan sounds good to me.

Balfour is at first surprised at Lizbeth's hug, but quickly returns a warm dwarf hug, patting the Vishkanya's back and chuckling to himself. He wipes the hilt of his greatsword and mounts it on his back, rubbing his hands and beaming with pleasure.

"And I knew you were a fine bunch as soon as I took a seat next to you. Now, without further ado, let's deliver some bastards to justice and save a carnival. I still need to show you I can win that strength minigame!"

That was a great challenge. I'm glad we managed to avoid too much bloodshed. That sphinx is a riddle all by herself.

Searching the unconscious alchemist turns up, among other things, a key that unlocks the vault. Inside, you find several items of value and interest (a handy haversack, a key of lock jamming, 1,600 cp, 640 sp, 300 gp, 40 pp, four uncut peridot gemstones and a silver chalice set).

Turning your impressive collection of evidence, witnesses and captured culprits over to sheriff Feldane not only exonerates yourselves and the Umbra Carnival entirely, but also results in the sheriff rewarding you with 800 gp for breaking up a thieves' guild that had operated right under her nose. Mistress Delisen upholds her end of the bargain as well, paying you 1,200 gp for a job well done and gifts you with a family heirloom as well; a silk scarf embroidered with all the colors of a flame and tasseled in tiny beads. The Gearwright Brothers are not quick to forget the service you rendered upon them either, and they vow to be of service if you're ever to visit the city of Kaer Maga.

And we're technically done! If there's anything you want resolved/have explained in or out of character, go right ahead.

Wishing the two Dwarves the best of luck and promising to catach up next time she is in Magnimar. Throwing her arm around their own mighty Dwarf Lizbeth runs the scarf between her fingers but letting the others have it.

"So Balfour Baby! Show me that you can master the hammer and bell now you have shown your prowess with the blade!" she laughs, gently but firmly leading himt to the strength game.

"Then let us get Drunk! If Kara and Leb can stay upright that long!"

Wooo! Well done all!

Turning your impressive collection of evidence, witnesses and captured culprits over to sheriff Feldane not only exonerates yourselves and the Umbra Carnival entirely, but also results in the sheriff rewarding you with 800 gp for breaking up a thieves' guild that had operated right under her nose.

Well, it is an impressive nose. You could hide a small army under just the left nostril.

Mistress Delisen upholds her end of the bargain as well, paying you 1,200 gp for a job well done and gifts you with a family heirloom as well; a silk scarf embroidered with all the colors of a flame and tasseled in tiny beads.

*sniff* Ugh. Mothballs.*

"You see carnivalism was just a red herring."

"... and Leb can stay upright that long!"

Don't laugh out loud. Don't laugh out loud. Don't smile. Think about the weather. Just don't giggle.

Leb looks at Kara with a rare intensity

Oh, truth to be told I'd rather spend the hours until dawn to get drunk of the taste of Kara's skin under my lips and tongue, and to let my hands learn every inch of her splendid body, how it love to be touched, how it longs to be touched. I'd love to lost myself in her beaming smile, to look in the heaven of her eyes, to be breathless in her mouth, to understand every word, every moan, every silence she dares utter. But that's not for me to decide.

That was quite a bold sayin"...

Hope this isn't getting too far for anyone of you..^^

"You realize you said that out loud, right?"

Having acquired a brightly colored shirt over his toga, dark glasses, cocoa nut with a straw sticking out of its top, and a tan, Archimeles arrives with his luggage. "Well, I'm back from the symposium. Did I miss anything?"

That's quite all right, Leb.

Kara takes Leb by the hand and leads him away to celebrate their success.

what an enthusiastic response! Haha

The gray thing looks at Leb and Kara with an impenetrable gaze and then settles down for a beer.

he would ride off into the sunset on the wolf, but we haven't returned the diadem to the VC yet, so his real mission isn't finished yet

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