[PFS - Outpost] GM Rinaldo's Murder on the Silken Caravan (Inactive)

Game Master The Great Rinaldo!

Graves isn't going to worry about 2 hp =) Just a scratch!

From what I can see, Egg Fu has 5 points and Mr. Graves has 2. If we can rest overnight, I will channel, otherwise I will just burn 2 charges off my CLW wand. Let me know if we can rest or not.

Gina probably could have carried the kid down, but I've been swamped and missed the chance.

Gina makes use of the rest of her spider climb to map out the rest of the statue to write down and draw. She climbs in the other eye caverns, and even hangs upside down, joking, "Hey, look at me, I'm Caught!"

I almost forgot, I fired 4 Durable arrows. I assume the hit can be recovered and re-used, but I would like to recover the 3 misses as well, please.

Phosdlon: You weren't in a sandstorm this time, so recovering arrows is no problem.

It is only mid-day, so it's not really a good time to stop for an overnight rest, though you could if you really wanted. It would mean stretching your rations a bit if you don't catch up to the caravan. Party decision.

I see no reason to stop here. Lets keep on the trail!

phosdlon collects and cleans his arrows before putting them away. He then takes out his wand and touches Mr. Graves and Egg Fu.

CLW wand on Mr. Graves: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW wand on Egg Fu: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

bah!

Using his Wayfinder and the map, Egg will try to keep the party on track and keep his eyes alert for trouble...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Meester Greeves, you 'ave zis, 'ow you zay, funny look on your face like you smell a smell zat is very unpleasant, yes? You believe in zometing smelly about ze items found back in ze cheek-kin nest of death?"

We still need to resolve who can best use that amulet of natural armor. I think we can all agree it will be needed.

"It all smells, that's for sure." Graves replies, nodding. "Though the amulet at least had some leftover magical properties. A protective charm, if you will."

"Probably wasn't ugly enough for the harpy to wear." He adds.

Graves could wear it, but not overly worried about it one way or the other.

"Perhaps ve need more information about zis Gaspar," Solitaire says in low tones and points to Hokama, "and perhaps ve should see vhat our traveling companion knows about him."

"Oh, and maybe you should take ze protective amulet, yes? When you grow beeg like ze giant, zat makes you somewhat beeger target to hit."

"I agree with Solitare. I think it would be wise for you to use it."

I see some conversations going on, so I won't move forward just yet. If you want to talk to Hokama, you can.

"Vell, no sense in vaiting for answers, let us see vhat he might know," says Solitaire as he turns from his assembled allies. "'Okama, 'ey 'Okama! Come here, ve vould like to chat vith you for a bit," he shouts.

"We can talk on the move, Hokama." Ginadori gets back in the mindset of moving on as she sees the things taken from the harpies. "At the very least, it seems that someone in the caravan is trying to keep us separate from the main group. We need to catch up, and hurry."

just noticed the lack of equipment listing. I had sent my inventory sheet to the GM, but this is the first Gina's online, so it didn't all get into the character page. I'll work on it later.

Your first PBP online? I never would have guessed, you are doing great.

Yep, first time, here and for Organized Play at least. I used to be one of those silly people that posted in roleplay forums for the early generations of MMOs. And I also had a while where I could play and GM regularly at tables, so that’s how I got Gina to 5. Have to say this is the best of the 3 tables I’m at in OutPost for actual roleplayers.

Asked about Gaspar, Hokama shrugs. "I am afraid I only met him as we prepared for this trip. I admit a Taldan selling weapons in Qadira is strange, but he has been travelling this Silken Way for several years now. His dead companion and his own items found here are troubling, but I don't really know any more than you do."

Any other preparations before you resume your travel?

Nope. I'm ready.

Just patiently waiting to wander off into the desert! (hopefully in the right direction)

I'm ready for more sand!

Ready...

Following the Kamawgyar Shrine trail, you soon reach the main route of the Silken Way as it leaves the western flank of the Zho Mountains. The smell of water in the air as you leave the mountain pass indicates that the Shat-al-Qadr River runs somewhere nearby. You have found your heading again.

Near nightfall as you cross a slope, you discover something altogether unexpected. The very caravan you have sought waits before you, the merchants and drovers kneeling with their arms bound behind their backs and the camels clustered nearby. Among these captives walk a dozen or so armed warriors wrapped in the dark robes and helms of the desert bandits you fought before. Standing with his back to you, is the armored form of the Taldan knight, Gaspar du Mer. He holds his wide-bladed sword in one hand and clutches the tied arms of the caravan mistress Jamila al-Shafah with the other as he shouts orders to the brigands.

The warriors are all watching the prisoners or Gaspar, so the only figure who appaars to notice you is Jamila.

You each have time for a single surprise round action before you are noticed. I wasn't provided a map, so enjoy my makeshift terrain. ;-) You are currently slightly above everyone else, and the slope between you is difficult terrain due to being a sandy slope.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Solitaire steps forward, draws out his cards, and stares intently at Gaspar before intoning a quick spell and flinging one of the cards now sparking with electricity at the turncoat. He then focuses his gaze on Jamilia, flashing at her a cheesy smile and an overly pronounced wink.

Five foot step to get within 30 ft of Gaspar, cast shocking grasp and throw a card at him per Arcane Strike/Deadly Dealer. Free action- cheesy smile/wink combo.

Ranged card attack, shocking grasp, on Gaspar's flat foot, touch AC, point blank shot, precise shot, 1range increment: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7

electricity damage: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 1, 2) = 18

Nope, nope, nope, not going with that nat 1, using my Player Folio/multitude of Gencon GM volunteer t-shirts reroll with four GM stars.

Ranged card attack, shocking grasp, on Gaspar's flat foot, touch AC, point blank shot, precise shot, 1range increment, plus 4 GM stars: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 + 4 = 23

"'Shocked' to see us again, yes?"

That's a lot of hobgoblins!

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

"That explains the previous bunch." Mr. Graves growls at the sight of Gaspar and all the hobgoblins. "Must'a been plannin' this for a while."

He quickly consumes his extract of enlarge person, then steps forward, ready to wade into the fray!

consume extract, 5' step.

AC currently 16, with +1 from the amulet, and -2 for being big

Egg will move 5' north and fire at the yellow - (dash) brigand...

Longbow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Phosdlon whispers: "Yuelral, please place your blessing on my bow"

blessings(su): standard action: 3+1/2L/day; GOOD: weapon glows yellow-gold for 1 min; deals 1d6 vs. evil; counts as good-aligned weapon. Also: swift action: I am adding shock to my bow (sacred weapon bonus +1)

Once again Gina is unable to figure out subtle clues via perception. She's already encountered these creatures before, this is just habit.

knowledge local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Gina moves forward again, drawing her rapier. Knowing these are Hobgoblins, she prepares her oratory again, and watches for the best ones to put to sleep.

As everyone else prepares, Solitaire and Egg Fu launch first-strikes and do some damage.

Jamila reacts along with you, dropping to the ground and twisting a ring on her finger. Immediately, a swirl of clouds emerges from it and a Djinn appears. Jamila calls out to it, "Mümkün olduğu kadar çok düşman çıkarın!"

The Djinn's laugh booms across the camp as it forms a gigantic whirlwind, and scoops up nearly a dozen of the hobgoblin brigands!

One group of hobgoblins near you starts moving up, though one discovers his wound was more severe than he realizes, and passes out. Another manages a swing at Solitaire, but his footing on the slope isn't solid enough and he misses.Yellow dash takes 1hp damage from attempting strenuous action while staggered. The remaining Yellows move up to attack; only Square has enough movement to attack this round.
Y-Square vs Solitaire: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Mr. Graves, Egg Fu, and Ginadori are up! Gina has successfully identified the opponents as one human and a crap-ton of hobgoblins. The Green hobs are looking at you, but the Gray ones are watching the Djinn rather nervously...

The large version of Graves, steps down the slope with relative ease, bring out his shovel and eyeing the large group of hobgoblins ahead.

Without a word, he swings it at the the nearest, aiming for its head.

Single move. Swift action study. Single attack (with studied strike)

melee vs green-: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23, for 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + (2) = 14 damage.

Egg moves back 5' SW and fires at the yellow X brigand first and then the red circle...

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Oops, that "red circle" should have been yellow. Fixed it on the map. All of the actual red and blue hobs are currently enjoying the spin cycle.

Graves smashes one hob, while Egg drops one and wounds another.
Green dash and yellow circle are down, yellow X is hurt.

Gina begins reciting more fun facts, this time about hobgoblins. +1 atk, AC, and saves vs them.

She slides down the slope to get up close to threaten Gaspar. If that’s 5’ of difficult, I make it to flanking (if Jamila is threatening), if 10’, can still make it to threaten one square left. Prepping to parry/riposte.

Jamila is tied up, and not currently a participant in this combat beyond activating her ring to summon the djinn.

Gaspar steps away from Ginadori, not even acknowledging her presence. He pulls out a vial and drinks from it, then points his large sword at Mr. Graves. "You there, I challenge you to a one-on-one duel! Take me on alone, if you dare!"

Solitaire and Phosdlon are up!

There is going to be SOOO much murder for that.

Phosdlon takes a 5' step and fires two arrows.

point-blank, precise, and rapid shot feats. Please apply any cover that may be applicable.

[dice=ranged attack vs. "yellow x"]1d20+9-2[/dice]
possible piercing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
[dice=possible "good/holy" if evil]1d6[/dice]
[dice=possible "electric"]1d6][/dice]

[dice=ranged attack vs. "yellow square"]1d20+9-2[/dice]
possible piercing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
[dice=possible "good/holy" if evil]1d6[/dice]
[dice=possible "electric"]1d6][/dice]

Solitaire sidesteps the approaching hobgoblin and flourishes his fingers in various obscene gestures in its face.

"You vant to get in my face, hoob-goob-leen? YOU vanna get up in MY face, eh?! You just got dealt a bad 'and of cards, my smelly friend, and should 'ave folded vhen you had ze chance!"

Five foot step and standard action to misfortune yellow X, DC 16 will.

Phosdlon drops two more bandits with arrows as Solitaire stares down another.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Solitaire, you specified a 5' step but didn't move your token. I moved you back. You then targeted a hob that is already dead, so I'm redirecting that to Yellow +.

The squad of hobgoblins nearest Mr. Graves hesitate as they hear Gaspar call out the large man for single combat. Two of them move up the hill to engage Solitaire, while the other two watch Mr. Graves warily.

Plus and Square use Withdraw actions to avoid AoO and give Graves room to engage Gaspar. Circle and X move around and attack Solitaire.
G-Circle vs Solitaire: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
G-X vs Solitaire: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Solitaire takes 6 damage.

G-Dash stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

The squad of hobgoblins near the camels see the approaching djinn and decide to run. They find that a whirlwind is faster than they are, and get swirled up as well. The djinn continues flying off into the distance. The Gray hobs all take a Run action and leave the map, where they are picked up by the djinn.

Y-Plus vs Egg Fu: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15Misfortune: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
The last remaining hobgoblin on the other side moves up to attack Egg, but seems to be seeing double. He misses both versions of the archer.

Y-Dash stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Y-Circle stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Y-X stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Y-Square stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Egg, Graves, and Ginadori are up! Gaspar has challenged Mr. Graves to a duel.

Mr. Graves just snorts, at Gaspar's words.

"Cowards do not deserve honorable combat." He calls back with contempt. "I very much doubt you gave any of these people the same choice."

He ignores the man, turning instead to swing his shovel at the nearest hobgoblin.

Studied target on Gaspar, just in case he comes to me, then whacking a hobgoblin.

Melee vs green square: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Egg moves back 5' NW and fires at the yellow plus brigand first and then the green X...

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ginadori looks to Jamila, "Any reason I shouldn't murder him, right now? Or should I untie you first?"

Gina moves over towards the opposite side of Jamila, acrobatically in case Gaspar decides to lash out.

acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Gaspar AoO vs Ginadori: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Ginadori dodges around; Gaspar takes a swing but it misses her badly as his attention is on Graves.

Jamila smiles at Ginadori. "Oh, I'm good for now. My weapons are over with the supplies, so I wouldn't be much good to you. Carry on!"

Gaspar primary vs Ginadori: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26damage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Gaspar secondary vs Ginadori: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Gaspar scoffs. "Well, if the giant won't take me on, then I shall have to demonstrate my power on the fox!" He steps around Jamila and swings his bastard sword twice, demonstrating amazing speed with such a large weapon. The first swing is solidly on target, but the second doesn't quite connect.
Ginadori takes 9 damage.

Solitaire and Phosdlon are up!

Solitaire takes a step away from the two menacing hobgoblins.

"'Ey Chuffy, Reta! You two should not have messed vith me, zat is very unlucky for you! You dim-weets don't know vhen you should hold zhem and vhen you should fold zhem!" he exclaims angrily as he slides a card from his deck and casts a spell onto it before flinging it at one of the hobgoblins.

Five foot step back, cast Vampiric Touch, ranged touch attack on green circle.

ranged touch attack, point blank shot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Any damage from a successful hit comes back on me as temporary hit points.

Vampiric Touch

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"My friends, look! Gas-bag over zhere did not dress vell for his stroll in ze desert today! Ha-ha! Vhat a deengle-berry! Yes, Gassy, I said you are a deengle-berry! A deengle-berry on a smelly camel's arse!"

”Aww, poor baby, Gaspar. And here I was, about to change into Graves for your sake. Now how about that verbal sparring? Are you going to go off about the glory of Taldor versus these desert cultures, or is this personal? By the way, your hobgoblin pals wear light armor, it breathes easier, but leaves openings for good weapon hits.”

Just adding in some free actions, like continuing oratory, and taunting like a good swashbuckler.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Phosdlon move 5' west, 5' nw, then 15' north then fires at Gasper

ranged vs. Gasper(point-blank and precise shots applied): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
possible piercing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
[dice=possible "good/holy" damage if Evil]1d6[/dice]
possible electric damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Wow! a possible crit?

possible critical confirmation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
possible piercing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
[dice=possible "good/holy" damage if Evil]1d6[/dice]
possible electric damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

possible piercing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
[dice=possible "good/holy" damage if Evil]1d6[/dice]
possible electric damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

I forgot if the good/holy and electic is also 3x for a bow crit or not so I added it just in case.

Solitaire taunts Gaspar as he flings a magically empowered card at another hobgoblin. As the card hits, the hob's skin pales while Solitaire's flushes. 6 damage taken, 6 temp HP to Solitaire

Phosdlon takes careful aim and fires an arrow that finds a gap in Gaspar's armor covering, causing the villain to bleed profusely. He gasps and calls back, "Scoundrel! An arrow is a coward's weapon! I shall kill you after I dispose of this creature before me."

Green Plus Acrobatics vs AoO: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
One of the hobgoblins that had stayed back runs up to Mr. Graves, trying to duck under the large man's shovel, but to no avail. The gravedigger strikes the creature down for his temerity. Graves' AoO used.

Green Circle vs Phosdlon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Another steps toward Phosdlon and takes a swing, then finds that he just doesn't have the energy to carry on. Failed attack; attacking while staggered, he takes another point of damage and falls.

Green X vs Egg: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
The last one steps up and manages to land a blow on Egg Fu, realizing that it is very likely the last thing he will ever do.

Green Dash stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Green Square stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Yellow Circle stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Yellow Plus stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Mr. Graves, Egg Fu, and Ginadori are up! Get your bets in folks, this is probably the final lap!

Graves brings his shovel down on the head of the last hobgoblin that's still standing nearby.

melee vs green+: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30, for 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14 damage.

confirm?: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11, for an additional 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14 damage.

Then takes a few long strides towards the man that has caused all the problems.

Attack green+, then move 10' north to be flanking with Gina

Mr. Graves casually clocks the head of his last brigand before moving up to Gaspar.

Green Plus is down.