[PFS]{Gameday VI] A Case of Missing Persons (Inactive)

Game Master yogadragon

"One troll leaving you alone. Check." Fade says with an exaggerated click of his tongue and cheek. Then under his breath he says to Xen, "Getting a troll to leave someone alone pretty well spells it out...bring fire, and burn the body."

"Thanks for understanding Pfeffernusse!" Fade says with a wink and a nod to the little gerbie. "Now tell us where this troll of yours is likely to be so we can get going."

Once the location of the troll is known, Fade starts to leave, pausing only if his group fails to follow.

While hunting the troll...

perception to notice troll, before it notices the party: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 22 Oh joy! Add +2 if it hearing it helps.

"Trolls are nasty buggers. I'm not getting anywhere near it if I can help it. Just saying, I'll be staying back and beating on it from a distance and you folks can burn it's wriggling bits after. Deal?" he says quietly.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Right. I think we can take care of that little problem for you. Can you lead us to where it lives, or at least give us good directions?

She gives you some pretty simple instructions on how to find the troll. The party heads out on a troll slaying mission! I'll need two perception checks from each of you (one from Fade as he already made one).

perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

What troll? where?

Perception #1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Perception #2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Xen looks about, but mostly seems to be fixing her hair.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

perception : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

perception : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

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perception#2!: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40

Roderick agrees to the plan with a nod and puff of his pipe.

Perception : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Perception : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

The party sets off down the trail. After a bit, you believe you are nearing the area of the forest where the troll lives. You spot a few mangled deer carcasses, and what you think is a human arm in the undergrowth. Suddenly, you all feel a slight telekinetic tug on your backs. As the party stops, Fade points far in the distance, at a particularly thick copse of trees. Watching for a moment with his instruction, you see some shifting and moving from within the trees. It appears you've located your troll!

You are currently ~180 feet away from the troll (not reflected on the map currently, because there isn't enough space). He does not seem to be aware of you, so you are free to buff or plan. Do note that spellcasting kind of makes a ruckus, so if you want to cast spells and remain unnoticed, you should probably go a few hundred feet more back before doing so (or use the metamagic rod of silence that Respani gave you to use). Link to the map is below my name if you want to see what the terrain looks like. Anything covered in trees is considered difficult terrain.

Once the group has a plan Xen will cast Mirror Image on herself. She uses psychic spell casting so there is no noise.

Mirror Images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Kali anoints herself with a potion of armoring, and concentrates to further toughen her flesh.

Mage armor potion and 1 Ki to use my barkskin Qigong Power. No incantations here, either.

Kyra uses the metamagic rod to silently cast fire shield (hot) on herself.

While the troll is currently unaware of your exact presence, he does seem to be hiding and laying in wait for the party. Fade thinks that he will probably burst out at some point if you get too close. Once you are done buffing and start heading back up the path, how close do you want to get before taking any overtly offensive actions that would tip the troll off?

Basically, if you get too close he'll jump out and start the combat with no surprise round as everyone is aware of each other. If you start lobbing bombs or casting spells at him from far enough away, there will be a surprise round from you guys, as he thinks you are unaware of him and is not expecting you to attack him.

Also feel free to arrange yourselves on the map in whatever order you deem appropriate as you approach.

As melee heavy i would be in front... i cant move myself atm
.. also if i am in front, i take a neg 8 to stealth

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Fade silently offers potion vials from his stash to the front liners. He leans in to each and whispers, "Shield of faith."

He points to the troll, and then to each of the front liners before making hand gestures of walking briskly. He points to the troll again, and makes to pound his fist into his palm before giving a thumbs up sign and a forced smile to the melee team.

He then takes a very large step back... and waits...

Noticing no one seems in a hurry to engage a troll, he makes a shooing motion with his hand.

He has 3 potions of shield of faith(+2 deflection). I doubt this is the only fight we will get in, but it's a troll so he wants you to have it. Really. ;) Use them or save them, for the rest of the scenario, they are yours.

Kali accepts the potion, but saves it for later.

"Do we rush it, or make it come to us?" She asks the others.

Xen shoulders her crossbow and nods that she is ready. I need to be within 30 yards to really hurt it.

"I need to be closer as well... We could prepare ourselves and approach it's location pretending to be unaware of it, then start to barrage it with spells from 30 meters or so."

Troll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Fade: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Kali: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Kyra: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Rogar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Roderick: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Xen: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

The pathfinders nonchalantly approach the troll that they know is waiting for them. Once everyone has closed to within 30 feet, Fade starts things off by firing a telekinetic blast. You hear a crack and a yell as it connects with the trolls thick skull, leaving his nose slightly askew and bleeding.

Xen
Rogar
Roderick
Kyra
Troll (-22)
Kali
Fade

Bold have surprise round actions left (so 1 standard or 1 move action)!

Xen initiates her hypnotic stare Swift Action and then casts a spell at the troll. Hideous Laughter Will Save DC 19 After she steps back 5'.

Note the Xen's Hypnotic Stare gives a -2 penalty on Will saves and causes Disorientation ((Su) Hypnotic stare penalty applies on attack rolls.) Also the first damage that the troll takes this round after the stare is increased by 3 and the troll begins to bleed from its eyes. 92 bleed on its turn.

And suspiciously Xen looks about for potential other threats.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

will save: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 = 21

The troll listens to Xen's joke, then bellows Dat's not very funny!

Kyra lays a holy smite on the troll... doing damage and hoping to blind it.

holy smite damage: 4d8 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 4) = 13 that was crap! i hate you, rng!

will save dc 19 for 1/2 damage and not blinded

Then she charges forward, drawing her scimitar... "IF it's blinded, it only lasts about 6 seconds... hit it with everything you've got as quickly as you can!"

Roderick takes a look at the troll.

Well, if that did not make you laugh, I have another which may really get you cooking.

Roderick will move to the corner of the wood, mix a coctail and hurl it over Kyra's head, directly at the troll.

Nothing personal, mind you.

Bomb, range, pb: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 vs FF Touch?
for Explosve dmg : 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 4) + 3 + 1 = 15 10' radius splash and burn fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4, or 7 fire dmg (DC14 for half) on a miss.

Meh! Roderick will exclude any (2) allies if they close to melee before the bomb...since Kyra's post just crossed his.
Burn: Creatures that take a direct hit from an explosive bomb catch fire, taking 1d6 points of fire damage each round until the fire is extinguished. Extinguishing the flames

Kali focuses her ire until it comes out her fists as two focused lances of red-hot energy!

scorching ray: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 1) = 17

scorching ray: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 6) = 13

The first damage the troll takes triggers the extra 3 damage from HypnoticStare. And with that the -2 to hit and the 2 bleed, which will take place on his turn.

Rogar will charge in for the swing

also want to make sure it doesnt base the ranged party

charge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23

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will save: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 = 7

Kali, you can change your action if you want, but when Roderick's bomb connects with the troll, a shield appears around the troll and seems to absorb the damage.

Posting from my phone so Kali can change action if she wants. I'll make a more thorough post later.

Changing action....

javelin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The party launches a withering barrage of spells, javelins, and steel at the poor unsuspecting troll. Roderick finds his efforts stymied by some sort of spell effect and the troll does not share the same sense of humor as Xen. However, Kyra's holy smite lands home and blinds the beast. Kali's javelin sticks in its side and Rogar charges in to slash at the creature.

Those in bold may take their first round action!

Xen
Rogar
Roderick
Kyra
Troll (-66, blinded, bleed 3)
Kali
Fade

I moved Rogar up on the map...was not sure if 5' or 10' reach weapon for the charge.

Well, well. A neat trick I must admit. Although not one I expected. I doubt you do as well this time.

Roderick adjusts his mixture and hurls a different type of bomb at the blinded troll.

Bomb, range, pb: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22 Shock dmg : 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) + 3 + 1 = 13 5' radius splash, 6 elec dmg (DC14 for half).

He against excludes 2 allies from the blast

5ft and thx

Rogar will swing and try to bring the creature down

atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 13 = 21

crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

crit dmg: 4d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 4) + 26 = 37

58 total

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

The troll is protected from fire. She calls as she stares even harder at the creature.

Intimidating Glance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 She maintains her stare and intimidates the creature as s swift action. It is demoralized and stays demoralized for one round + one round for every 5 by which she beats the DC. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier. It is shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Not this is a total of -4 to hit for the troll.

She then fires her crossbow at the creature.

+1 light crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d8 + 1 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4, 2) + 3 = 12

Kyra is going to delay to heal after the troll goes if needed. I'll ghost her properly tonight if she hasnt posted.

The troll is again barraged by the Pathfinders. Bombs, crossbows, and swords cut into his flesh, leaving him battered and bruised. When Xen's crossbow hits, his eyes roll back into his head, and he drops.

Not knowing anything about trolls, Kyra drops her guard. However, a few moments later, the beast's eyes flutter open.

Finally able to get his wits about him, the blind troll let's out a guttural howl, and his muscles bulge as he unleashes a flurry of attacks at the paladin.

bite attack: 1d20 + 16 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 4 - 4 = 21
miss chance,high hits: 1d100 ⇒ 38
Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

claw 1 attack: 1d20 + 17 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 17 - 4 - 4 = 15
miss chance,high hits: 1d100 ⇒ 54
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

claw 1 attack: 1d20 + 17 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 - 4 = 20
miss chance,high hits: 1d100 ⇒ 27
Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Rogar the Paladin bravely stands in front of the trolls assault, and his looks upon him, shielding him from harm, as all of the troll's blows fail to connect.

Troll (-146,prone, raging)

Rest of Pathfinders are up! Not posting whole initiative bc I am posting from my tablet. You should be able to put him down this round.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Boot to the head!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Belier's Bite bleed damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

If he is warded from fire we must use acid to prevent his regeneration. Hope that is general enough knowledge for a group of up to 7th level PCs. Or do enough fire damage to exceed his protection. Does anyone have acid?

Xen loads and fires her crossbow again, stepping 5' to line up a better shot if needed.

+1 light crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 131d8 + 1 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 1 + (3, 1) + 3 = 15

That is likely a miss, especially against a prone enemy so the next person to hit the troll will add 3 damage. It should still be Shaken but Xen will try to intimidated it again as a swift. Best keep it intimidated. It will continue to bleed out of its eyes 2 points a round, helping to offset its regeneration.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

"Indeed. I have two flasks of acid I am more than happy to contribute to the demise of this creature ."

Roderick will dig out the flasks and move closer to offer them in hand to anyone able to apply them.

Kyra moves up and tries to slash at the prone raging troll...

to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Rogar will swing hard trying to drop monster creature

atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

dmg: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 1) + 12 = 14

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Fade takes a shot at the thrashing beast.
TK Blast point blank: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
blunt damage: 3d6 + 11 ⇒ (1, 3, 5) + 11 = 20
Edit: Just was able to look at the map. Had to move to get a clear shot so no empower.
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Kyra charges into combat, and scores a blow against the troll. Rogar rears back and strikes again at the Troll with his massive falcata. The blade connects with the troll's neck, severing bone and sinew, but fails to fully sever the head. The troll's head flops to the side, and you see a malevolent grin cross the troll's face as it prepares to get some revenge for the damage Rogar has inflicted upon it. As it's claws are slashing forward, the party hears a loud crack, like the sound of bone hitting stone, as Fade's telekinetic blast connects with the troll's head and sends it flying twenty feet into the thicket. The troll's body wavers, and then falls, never to rise again.

Combat over!

The party searches the area, and finds little of note. The troll is wearing a magical chain shirt and a magical pair of gauntlets.

There is also an empty vial, which Roderick is able to identify as an expended potion of Protection from Energy.

Let me take a look at that gear.Xen offers and spends a moment studying each piece. She identifies the gauntlets but not the armor.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Gathering the troll's gear, anything the party doesn't use, Fade offers to carry. The group then hustles on back to the gerbie and Lofton.

"Hey, Fluffer Mouse! We're back! Your troll trouble is over!" Fade says upon the groups triumphant return.

Fiffernetter comes trotting out when you arrive in the clearing.

Oh that is good news! Thank you! And, as we all know the execution of contracts between free peoples is the foundation of any free democracy, so you may take Lofton home. And, as I promised, I will tell you how to switch him back into his correct body. You must find the other person he was switched with, tie them together with vines. Then toss them in a source of pure water before cutting the vines.

And with that, she turns around and scampers back into the forest, leaving you standing in a clearing with Lofton's mind in Venza the Nick's body.

I assume you're heading back into town, but where to exactly?

"We've got to find Venza now..." Kyra sighs. "Let's hope he stayed put."

Vines? Any specific vines? Xen calls after the retreating Fiffernetter. And the she starts looking for vines. The only thing I know about nature is that its dirty. she offers. Who knows about such things?

Fiffernetter stops, and turns to answer Xen's question.

Oh, any old kind of vines will work. Long grass would probably do the trick. Tree branches. Really anything green and planty.

With Lofton in hand, and instructions on how to reverse the mind swap, you head back to the city. It takes several more hours to travel back to the city. When you arrive, it is quite late, around 11 PM. Returning to Lofton's office, there is a notice on the door.

This property is hereby seized by the Grey Gardeners and its owner arrested for crimes against the people of Galt.

The door looks like it has been kicked down and then hastily repaired.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

Xen asks the few neighbor in the area and finds that shortly after we left the Grey Gardeners showed up and hauled Lofton off. There was an incredibly quick show trial in the afternoon, it seems that Lofton has been sentenced to death via the final blade tomorrow at sundown.