PFS Outpost PFS 13: The Prince of Augustana (Inactive)

Game Master CariMac

"These must be some of the steel wyvern. Let's take them out before they can raise an alarm."

„We ... we cannot just ... attack them, can we? Based on what ... authority?“ she silently says more to herself and then falls silent.

"I am just going to approach them and start a "conversation" with them, I promise.

The gang members notice you, and tough guys to the end they demand, "Drop all your gear, hand over your money, and go back the way you came or else." One of them moves to the platform in the middle of the sewer.

Ech'Tan will charge over to him to "comply" as soon as possible.

"You do realize that please works so much better than or else?" Valtyra shakes her head as she speaks. "Granted we are not going to hand over our gear and money to you. Now I suggest you stand aside and perhaps we will choose to forget your little "operation" here after we leave."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

I'm fine with Pai's current position on the map.

Whispering: "So they can they can get their friends and kill us later? They're clearly up to no good."

Pai is ready for a fight.

“We understand that this is your territory but we are here in a matter where we have common interests. “
Diplomacy’ aid Valtyra: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"Gentlemen, we cannot stand down at the moment. Indeed, if we may, our Liege would call on you to serve as guides. I am certain the job would pay well. Certainly more than compensate you for any trouble and time it would take. What do you say boys?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

The look confused at Azora's comment about a Liege. "What's a Liege? The one at the back sighs, "Now you've done it. You didn't listen. We don't like it when you don't listen." They attack. The red Wryven takes a step forward, and flicks his spiked chain at Ech'Tan. He misses terribly, and almost falls into the water.

Round 1 Bold May Go
Initiative Ech’Tan: 21
Initiative Azora: 20 +
Initiative Pai: 1d20 20 -
Initiative Wyrvens: 13
Initiative Valtyra: 9
Initiative Setare: 6

Pai raises both hands above her head. Suddenly, lightening begins crackling loudly all around her, drawing in towards her from about a 20' radius in all directions. (It does not harm anyone nearby, though they may feel a temporary surge of static electricity.) After a moment, she casts out her right hand, aiming a blast of electricity at the man at the back (green square).

Electric Blast (vs. Touch AC): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Aw, man.

Drat, that sounded so cool!

The ifrit feels her ire build at being rebuffed by these sewer rats. Over years of practice, the oracle has learned to stoke that inner flame until it manifests beyond her body. Her eyes briefly glow like twin candles and a hot wave gently emanates from her chest. The wave of rage hits her allies, emboldening their strikes.

Casting Bless. Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

She then jumps to the middle platform and brandishes her longspear.
Acro: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 1 + 4 = 17

The longspear has reach, so I threaten 'red' on the bridge.

acrobatics to move past man on walkway: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Clumsily Ech'Tan moves up to the man and let's him take a free shot, before swinging his estoc at him.
estoc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
[damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7
sneak damage if still flatfotted: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
crit damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7

Hello everybody, I might not be able to post for the next 36 hours so here is my action after the Wyverns have attacked so you do not need to wait for me.

Sorry for the length of the post. This is also because this is the first time I am using the 'Opportune Parry' ability so I am writing everything in detail.

Setare is one of the last to act as she is getting a grip on herself after the Wyverns attack. But suddenly she realizes the danger - she moves quickly and tries to tumble behind the thug that is standing in front of Ech'Tan.

Acrobatics check to move through thug's space (DC is CMD+5): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Acrobatics check to avoid AoO of thug if she was able to move through his space (DC is CMD): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Setare draws her weapon as a free action during the move action. If Setare makes the tumble check to the other side she attacks the Wyvern and tries to do to non-lethal damage with her Rapier.

Rapier attack roll for non-lethal damage (+4 dex, +1 BAB, +1 Weapon Focus -4 non-lethal, +2 flank): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage roll (+4 dex from Fencing Grace Feat): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

If this is a crit (18-20/x2) then:

Rapier crit confirm roll as above: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Crit Damage roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Please surrender everybody ... please ..." Setare pleads.

--- OPPORTUNE PARRY

If Setare is attacked by a Wyvern, e.g. because of an AoO or regular attack against her she will try to 'Opportune Parry' by expending the use of her AoO (please see her profile for details on this Swashnuckler ability):

Rapier attack roll (+4 dex, +1 BAB, +1 Weapon Focus): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Ech'Tan tries to acrobatics past the enemy but doesn't manage to. The Red Wryven takes his attack of opportunity. This time it his 4 DMG.

Azora Casts bless on the party, and then nimbly moves to the pillar in front of her. Pai gathers electricity in an awesome show, but her actual attack misses her target and flies harmlessly past.

The Red Wyrven takes a step back and flicks out with his chain again. This time at Azora. The alchemist throws an alchemist fire at Azora as well. It misses and splashes harmlessly into the water next to her.

Round 1/2 Bold May Go
Party Buff: Bless
Initiative Ech’Tan: 21 4 DMG
Initiative Azora: 20 +
Initiative Pai: 1d20 20 -
Initiative Wyrvens: 13 Red: 7 DMG
Initiative Valtyra: 9
Initiative Setare: 6

Bold can post. I'll go ahead and reslove in initiative order. If your action is dependent on what someone else does, you may either wait or do spoilers for if/then.

Huffing at her previous failed attempt, Pai takes a five foot step to her right and again prepares to blast the thug in back with electricity. She gathers power as before, then lets out a squeaky grunt as she releases the pent up, crackling energy.

Electric Blast (vs. Touch AC): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Yeah!

Longspear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 31d8 ⇒ 4

"Hey, are you sure you don't want to reconsider our offer?"

Valtyra looks over the situation and seeing that their foes appear to be staying back chants a few arcane words before a flash of light erupts right in the eyes of the closest Steel Wyrven (red).

Valtyra casts Flare (DC 17 Fortitude Save or be Dazzled for 1 minute).

Red Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Red manages to shake off Valtrya's spell. Setare manages to tumble past the red thug avoiding him handily, and stabbing him in the back. He drops from the damage.

Pai sends another bolt of electricity at the achemist. This time it hits. 7 DMG Azora misses with her attack.

Round 2 Bold May Go
Initiative Ech’Tan: 21 4 DMG
Initiative Azora: 20 +
Initiative Pai: 1d20 20 -
Initiative Wyrvens: 13 Red: 7 DMG 12 NL| Green: 7 DMG
Initiative Valtyra 9
Initiative Setare: 6

Before I leave today quick post on what she does on her turn. ;-)

"You are injuring my friends ... I ... I cannot allow that! I am sorry ..."

Setare's view changes to a stern impression and she moves to the Wyvern throughing alchemist fire and attacks him with her Rapier to really injure.

Rapier attack roll : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Rapier damage roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

If this is a crit (18-20/x2) then:

Crit confirm as above: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Rapier crit damage roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

--- OPPORTUNE PARRY

In case of a melee attack - 'Opportune Parry' is used to parry by expending an AoO

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

--- Reposte

In case the parry is successful a 'Reposte' is conducted as an immediate action to attack the agressor that attacked in melee by expending a Panache Point.

Reposte: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Ech'Tan moves up an attacks the alchemist.
estoc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7

Ech'Tan moves up and attacks the alchemist. The alchemist falls.

The thug in yellow tries to jump back over to the walkway. He starts to move toward Pai. He doesn't look like he's about to quit fighting.

Double Move for the thug.

Round 2 Bold May Go
Initiative Ech’Tan: 21 4 DMG
Initiative Azora: 20 +
Initiative Pai: 1d20 20 -
Initiative Wyrvens: 13 Red: 7 DMG 12 NL Unconscious | Green: 14 DMG Unconsious
Initiative Valtyra 9
Initiative Setare: 6

"A pity it had to come to this." Valtyra moves foward, points her finger at the last standing Steel Wyrven, and a ray of icy crystals shoots forth.

Move 10 feet.
Ranged Touch Attack, Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Cold damage, Orc Bloodline: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Valtrya's attack misses, and Setare can't hit him with her rapier.

Round 2 Bold May Go
Initiative Ech’Tan: 21 4 DMG
Initiative Azora: 20 +
Initiative Pai: 1d20 20 -
Initiative Wyrvens: 13 Red: 7 DMG 12 NL Unconscious | Green: 14 DMG Unconsious
Initiative Valtyra 9
Initiative Setare: 6

crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

crossbow damage : 1d8 ⇒ 4

Seeing that she cannot reach the other opponent, she makes a fast move and takes out her crossbow. She aims and shoots.

Ech'Tan drops his estoc, pulls a longbow as a move action and shoots at the last man.
bow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Once she realizes that the thug is coming towards her, Pai's expression jolts from determination to fear. Skipping the theatrical gathering of power, Pai quickly lets out a blast of electricity at the remaining thug.

"Aah! Go away!"

Electric blast: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 181d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

This time she didn't gather power b/c he is within the normal 30' range. She did for the other shots so she could use her Extended Range infusion (up to 120').

Acro: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

longspear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 141d8 ⇒ 7

Azora hops to the next platform and attempts to impale the last Wyvren.

The combined might of the Pathfinders drops the last enemy with a thud.

Combat Over

Beside the workbench is a rack of alchemical substances containing 2 Acid flasks, 3 alchemist’s fire, 2 smokesticks, 1 tanglefoot bags, 2 thunderstones, and 4 vials of filth fever tonic. Sitting open on the workbench is a large tome titled Toxins and Countermeasures, written by Giacomo d’Enzinas. The alchemical materials on the workbench constitute an alchemist’s lab, plus 240 gp worth of raw materials for Craft (alchemy).

Gear: The alchemist had leather armor (lab smock), pouch with 20 gp, and the thugs each had leather armor, spiked chain, pouch with 10 gp.

As the party moves ahead the come to a junction where a smaller sewer line once joined the main passage. The ceiling of the smaller passage partially collapsed, filling most of that tunnel with rubble. The surface of the rubble pile seems to shift strangely and closer examination reveals thousands of tiny vermin fleeing into cracks and shadows.

The sewer is dark. How are you lighting your way? The GM asks for no reason at all.

"This is a tidy little collection but makes my wary of what else might yet lay ahead for us."

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Valtyra has darkvision (60 feet) which is how she is making her way around in the dark.

"Oh dear ... oh Chaldira, you pushed us too far! I ... I just ... I hope they are still alive!"

Immediately after the battle Setare runs to the alchemist and tries to stabilize him!

first aid stabilize: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Then she runs to the last thug that the group hit and also tries to stabilize.

first aid stabilize: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Trying again ... (I now understand how the preview function works! ;-)

first aid stabilize: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Setare then walks to the first thug that she knocked out without wounding him, wakes him up and starts to speak with him slowly "Hey, wake up ... we warned you in advance to let us pass. You are still alive but your comrades are in bad shape. I would suggest that you take care of them. And ... and I hope that this is a warning for your group to be more diplomatic when negotiating with .... strangers!"

She then looks at the thug kindly and asks "Do you have any idea where we can find the Almsman? I could imagine that you know this area quite well?! Just point in the direction we have to go."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Ech'Tan will pick up the tome as he has a particular interest in toxins.
engineering: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
dungeoneering: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

I will be at a con this weekend, so my posting will limited to early morning, and late night at best until Sunday evening.

Pai has low light vision.

Pai guiltily goes through the pockets of the fallen thugs. I know it's practical, but it's just mean. I can't believe I'm doing this. If we don't need it when we come back out, I'll give it back. Right? Yeah.

Next she looks over the items on the table. "Guys, this stuff could be useful down here. We should take it. Everybody grab some." She selects an acid flask and an alchemist's fire, sad that she can't carry any more. Weight limit for a weak little gnome.

Looking at Pai with an uncertain expression Setare says "Well ... we ... we could borrow some of these things, right?"

She then grabs the tanglefoot bag and the four vials of filth fever tonic.

"We aren't going to tell you where to find that man. He's a nuisance to us. Go away!" The thugs are understandably upset with the pathfinders, and not interested in sharing information.

Do you move on?

Valtyra utterly ignores the thugs and waits for the rest to finish their interrogations so that we all might move on and get this disgusting business over with.

..Setare is very disappointed with the thugs answer
“At least we now know that the Almsman ... well ... is not befriended with ... these unfriendly Wyverns. Let us move on. “

"Yeah, I'm ready to go." Off to the dark place full of creepy crawlies we go!

Lets move on.

The group moves on to the junction where a smaller sewer line once joined the main passage. The ceiling of the smaller passage partially collapsed, filling most of that tunnel with rubble. The surface of the rubble pile seems to shift strangely and closer examination reveals thousands of tiny vermin fleeing into cracks and shadows.

Map updated. Second Slide

Is anyone using a torch for light?

Setare does not have a torch and relies on her comrades light spells and her low-light vision.

Unfortunately, because I have Darkvision, I did not take Light as one of my spells.

Seeing Setare stumble in the darkness Valtyra pulls out her Wayfinder and uses it to cast Light on her armor. "Now please be careful as you are an automatic target for anyone who sees you."

Setare is very surprised that Valtyra is so kind to help her but starts smiling and says

"Thank you so much Valtyra ... I ... I ... promise that I will ... you know ... be able to take care of myself."

"Drat. Which way do we go? I hate having to make decisions like this. Especially when they involve creepy crawlies. Uuugh."

Setare agrees with Pai with a slight nod but stays silent. She tries to orient herself and find out in which direction footprints lead.

survival: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Ect'Tan will light a torch, and hold it in his off hand so that his estoc can remain in his primary hand.
He will look closer at the ruble pile, then look for tracks.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Ech'Tan moving up to the intersection with a lit torch causes a couple of things to happen. First a swarm of spiders comes out of the rubble toward him. At almost the same time the gas floating in the air at the top of the ceiling explodes. The spiders take some damage but not enough to destroy them.

Fire Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
Ech'Tan and Setare: Reflex 12 Save for Half Damage

Round 1

Round 1, Bold May Go
Initiative Setare: 24 Need Reflex
Initiative Spider Swarm: 22 2 DMG
Initiative Pai: 21
Initiative Azora: 1 20
Initiative Ech’Tan: 17 Need Reflex
Initiative Valtyra: 3

Reflex : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Setare sees the swarm of spiders and knows that a little Rapier will not help here. She retreats behind the other party members.