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

Game Master CariMac

Pai returns from her fruitless venture (it was worth a shot, anyway) and settles on blasting their faces from the top of the stairs.

"Oh, yeah Setare, good idea. I can help move the sick and their bedding and stuff, since I can't help with the door. Where to?" Yup, she's a weakling.

I will drink my invisibilty potion when I hear them arrive, then sneak attack Randalan.

Setare will stand next to the door so that she can initiate a surprise attack on anybody opening the doors.

"Well it appears that we have some semblance of a plan. Hopefully it is enough."

Two Hours Later

Laughter and footsteps can be heard approaching from the west. A voice calls out “Almsman! What say you? Are you resisting or giving us what we want? I hope you’re resisting!” He laughs loudly at his jest.

Couple of Questions: Are the doors locked and barred? Ech'Tan are you inside or outside the crypt? Go ahead an place yourselves on the map. The shakedown is about to begin.

I am inside, and placed on the map. I will drink my potion now.

As she hears the approach of the Steel Wyverns Valtyra drops the bar in place across the doors. "That she stop them for a moment or two." Valtyra then takes her position and casts Mage Armor.

Pai scrambles atop a sarcophagus so she can have a clear view once combat starts. Her arms hang outward at her sides, the empty fingers of both hands twitching, almost like a cowboy ready to draw pistols from both holsters. She takes a deep breath through her nose, slowly releasing it through loosely pursed lips as she pins the door with the intense stare of her pale green eyes.

Pai is placed on the map.

I will not be able to post for the next 36 hours so please see here Setare's action. She would attack the first person coming out of the entrance (hopefully in a surprise attack or in the regular initiative phase).

Setare is trembling a little but she sees the first thug and attacks him with her Rapier.

Rapier attack roll (+4 dex, +1 BAB, +1 Weapon Focus): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage roll (+4 dex from Fencing Grace Feat): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

In case Setare is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry (so if the attack roll of the opponent is lower than Setare's parry then the opponent does not hit and Setare could potentially reposte)

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her by expending a Panache Point (currently 5/5 and 4/5 after potential reposte remaining).

Rapier reoste attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage reposte roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"What's this? Very funny. Do you think barring the door will save you? Men take down that door."

You hear banging on the door. It sounds much more effective than just men pounding on the door.

"Heave! With a crash the door splinters open, and the battle is begun.

Round 1, Bold May Go
Initiative Azora: 27
Initiative Pai: 12
Initiative Ech’Tan: 11
Initiative Setare: 6
Initiative Bad Guys:4
Initiative Valtyra: 3

Pai raises her arms to gather power, eyes hardened at the ruthless thugs. Lightening crackles, drawn in to her. After a moment, she casts it out, blasting at the one with the turquoise outline.

Electric blast: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

As soon as the doors crash open, the ifrit calls upon the spirits to guide their efforts to defend the Almsman.

"You'll find no easy prey here, ya rusty reptiles!"

Bless +1 to hit and saves vs fear

I am going to delay until they enter the room and I have the target I want, the leader preferably.

"We'll we do have a fight on our hands. Wonderful!" Randalan expounds on how he and his men are going to thrash you, and take your things. He inspires his men to hit harder.

The two thugs in the front pull out their whips, and both attack Azora. Then they step in to allow their fellows to get a shot in too. Only two of them connect. Cuts open on Azora's arms. "That's better. Now we're having fun." Randalan moves around the edge of the doorway. You see a foppy looking human male. Who is much better dressed than his men.

When the thug comes within range of Seatare's reapier she strikes out and does him some damage.

Round 1-2, Bold Team Up
Bless Up
[b]Initiative Azora: 27
Initiative Pai: 12
Initiative Ech’Tan: 11
Initiative Setare: 6
Initiative Bad Guys: 4 Turqouise: 6 DMG; Yellow 8 DMG
Initiative Valtyra: 3

"Oh yes we are fighting but you are fighting on the losing side."

Valtyra spouts a few arcane words and points at the well dressed man in back. An arrow of pure force launches forth and unerringly strikes him in the chest.
vs. Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Magic Missle, Orc Bloodline: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Ech'Tan has not taken his invisible attack, yet, right? Setare will attack Randalan again.

Setare looks at Randalan in contempt "You beast in human form! I will not allow this suffering to continue!" and the trembling in her voice and hand have stopped as she thrusts forward with a strange determination.

Rapier attack roll (+4 dex, +1 BAB, +1 Weapon Focus): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage roll (+4 dex from Fencing Grace Feat): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

In case Setare is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry (so if the attack roll of the opponent is lower than Setare's parry then the opponent does not hit and Setare could potentially reposte)

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her by expending a Panache Point (currently 5/5 and 4/5 after potential reposte remaining).

Rapier reoste attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage reposte roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Rapier reoste crit confirm attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage crit reposte roll - TOTAL DAMAGE: 10 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ 10 + (6) + 4 = 20

@GM_CariMac: Did you intend to have no one bold in the initiative list for this next round? Just checking.

Maybe we can have Azora and Setare take a step back to make the guys come in a step farther and possibly have a path to the leader.

Setare shouts to someone, somewhere ... "If I step back they might be able to attack me again because of their long reach! It is better to have them controlled. This way not all can attack me at once over the corner! Just wait!"

My weapon has reach, so I would have gotten a poke off at 'yellow' as he closed.
AoO Longspear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 Probably a big nope! lol

Azora focuses on the innate fire within her and calls it forward. Her weapon blazes as flames come to life up and down the length of the spear. The oracle thrusts her spear at the yellow clad thug twice before taking a step back. I hope I can draw them futher in!

Round 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 191d8 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (3) = 9
Swift action to call on the War Blessing Fire Strike, adding 1d4 fire damage for 1 minute.

Oops on the bold. Everyone could go.

Azora strikes Randalan with her Magic Missiles. He grunts in pain. 4 DMG

Azora stabs out with her Longspear, and strikes down the yellow thug. He falls to the ground. As he does he wonders how his life came to this, and he dies. Dead

Setare you can't reach an enemy. Did you want to step forward or hold your attack until one comes in range? Is Ech'Tan is still holding is action?

Setare you can't reach an enemy. Did you want to step forward or hold your attack until one comes in range? Is Ech'Tan is still holding is action?

Yes, Setare steps forward with a move action to reach the first thug available. See above for opportune parry and reposte if she is targeted by an AoO. Summary: She parries with a 19. If thug hits 19 below she repostes to hit critical AC 25 with 10 damage, confirms crit with AC 22 for another 10 dameg (total 20 damage). If that thug is dead then she attacks another thug hitting AC 18 with 6 damage.

Unable to get a clear shot at any thug from her vantage point atop a sarcophagus, Pai hops down and passes behind Valtyra to end up standing just to her left. Quick as lightening, she shoots her right hand outward and zaps the thug with the light blue outline with a sizable blast of crackling electricity.

Electric blast: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"Hm. That's right."

Pai drops the thug dressed in light blue. Blue and Red take their attack of opportunity at Setare. Blue drops as she parries his attack right back at him. Red just misses with his attack, and Setare hits him with her own attack.

He takes a step back and attacks Setare with his whip again. He misses. Randalan continues to inspire his one remaining ally. Then he tries to disarm Setare, but he misses, and takes a step to the side.

Round 2-3, Bold Team Up
Bless Up
Initiative Azora: 27
Initiative Pai: 12
Initiative Ech’Tan: 11
Initiative Setare: 6
Initiative Bad Guys: 4 Turquoise: Dead; Blue: Dead; Yellow Dead, Red: 6 DMG Randalan 4 DMG
Initiative Valtyra: 3

I thought we were supposed to lure the leader in. Where is he?
Fearing the thugs will disappear into the sewers, Azora moves up and stabs at the red armored extortionist with her flaming spear.

Pokey stabbing: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 211d8 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (1) = 3
Pokey Confirm?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 91d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Yeah, that seems about right

Round 2

"This is what I meant when I said that you are fighting on the losing side. So are you ready to surrender yet?"

If they surrender Valtyra will allow them to give themselves up. If they continue to fight on then she will move and cast another spell at them.

Ranged Touch Attack vs. Red: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Ray of Frost, Orc Bloodline: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Setare will run for the leader Randalan and will try to parry any AoO that the thug will make against her.

Setare cries out at Randalan again in rage "Chaldira is with me in battle. Give ... give up now!" but small signs of trembling in her voice are starting to return.

Rapier attack roll on Randalan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Rapier crit confirm attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage crit roll - TOTAL DAMAGE: 10 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ 10 + (5) + 4 = 19

In case Setare is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry (so if the attack roll of the opponent is lower than Setare's parry then the opponent does not hit and Setare could potentially reposte)

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her by expending a Panache Point (currently 5/5 and 4/5 after potential reposte remaining).

Rapier reoste attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage reposte roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

I will move up and attack red.
estoc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage+sneak: 2d4 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + (2, 1) = 12
Hopefully hits with AC penalty for invisibility?

Pai mutters under her breath: "Oh, come on guys, I can't see! What happened to our plan?" She moves forward to stand behind Azora, but of course still can't see any opponents well enough to get a blast in. She is afraid of getting hit, so she doesn't want to get too close. Maybe an opening will come soon...

Valkyra hits with her attack for a bit of damage. Azora misses with her pokey damage. The red thug just gives her a glare. Pai can't see to hit anything. Oh the plight of the short.

Ech'Tan comes out of hiding and hits the red thug for lots of damage dropping him dead.

Setare runs out after Randalan. Lucky for her there are no remaining thugs. Randalan takes his attack of opportunity on her as she comes around the corner. He hits for non lethal damage. 2 NL Randalan casts a spell, and suddenly moves much faster than you would think he could.

Setare takes her attack of opportunity and does some damage. 8 DMG

Round 3-4, Bold Team Up
Bless Up
Initiative Azora: 27
Initiative Pai: 12
Initiative Ech’Tan: 11
Initiative Setare: 6 2NL
Initiative Bad Guys: 4 Turquoise: Dead; Blue: Dead; Yellow Dead, Red: Dead Randalan 12 DMG
Initiative Valtyra: 3

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

"Hey! Get back here."

Valtyra moves out of the sanctuary and into the sewer. A missile of pure force zips after the fleeing leader.
vs. Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Magic Missle, Orc Bloodline: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

"What? He's getting away?! 'Scuse me! 'Scuse me!" Pai's petite form easily darts and weaves between her comrades to the front of the group so she can see Randalan. She then lets loose with a sizable blast of electricity at his retreating posterior. Ha! I zap big butts 'cause they're at eye level for me!

Electric blast: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ech"Tan will drop his estoc, and pull his bow as he steps out into the hall and fires at Randalan.
longbow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Setare will run for the leader Randalan and will try to parry any AoO that the thug will make against her.

Setare cries out at Randalan again in rage "Chaldira is with me in battle. Give ... give up now!" but small signs of trembling in her voice are starting to return.

Rapier attack roll on Randalan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage roll : 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Rapier crit confirm attack roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage crit roll - TOTAL DAMAGE: 10 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ 10 + (5) + 4 = 19

@GM: I just wanted to point out that 'Expeditous Retreat' is a standard action and that Randalan should have acted after Setare in the initiative. So Setare's critical attack on Randalan for 19 damage should have been resolved before he tries to flee. I might be mistaken though. :-)

@GM: I just wanted to point out that 'Expeditous Retreat' is a standard action and that Randalan should have acted after Setare in the initiative. So Setare's critical attack on Randalan for 19 damage should have been resolved before he tries to flee. I might be mistaken though. :-)

I don't know how I missed that. Pai and Valtyra have your spells and blast back. Ech'Tan has his arrow back.

Randalan drops with Setare's attack.

Combat Over

The Almsman is happy to see the Wyvern's defeated. He gives you two vials of oil of bless weapon. He holds up his end of the bargain and gives you directions to the Prince's home, Travel east to the next branch south, then look for a mossy, overgrown door marked “Skytower”: along the south wall."

Valtyra gives the slightest of inclinations of her head as the priest finishes speaking. She also jots down the directions provided. "Let us move along now." The less time we have to spend down here the fewer baths I have to take later.

Pai mutters under her breath: "On through the festering stink pit."

Setare tries to stabilize Randalan. After that she binds him to hand over to the authorities. After that she is very silent.

"Let ... let us move on. This bloodshed ... so unnecessary. So ... sad. I hope we ... we find something."

We will search and collect the items Randalan and the steel wyverns have.
"Let's move on."

Pai quickly searches the downed thugs for anything useful, shuddering as she does so. This is so wrong. But we can't let the wrong people get any help doing wronger things. Then she pops up and follows the group to their next destination.

@Pai. They have the same thing the other thugs had. Gear: leather armor, spiked chain, pouch with 10 gp

The Almsman’s directions lead to a heavy wooden door. A sign on the door is partially obscured by grime and moss, and the word “Skytower” is still barely legible.

The door leading into the vault of the Skytower Emporium is a sturdy wooden door (despite its age and rotted appearance) and is unlocked.

Feel free to place yourselves in any order on slide 4. I just dropped you in randomly.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Valtyra stops and listens at the door for any movement or sound emanating from beyond the door.

If she does not perceive anything beyond the door.

"I do not hear anything stirring beyond the door. Lets open it and see what lies ahead." Valtyra will then wait until someone with a bit more brawn opens the door so that they might proceed.

Ech'Tan will listen at the door, then open it if no threats are perceived.

perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

When the PCs enter, This room was once the basement of a building above, but the stairs in the far corner are now choked with charred rubble and seem to lead to a new stone foundation of the new building above. Odd furniture and knick-knacks of all description fill the remaining space, and strange winged effigies made of wood and broken pottery are arrayed in a bizarre diorama. The focal point of this display is a pair of chairs standing on different-sized piles of old crates like thrones on a dais.
A charred and shriveled corpse dressed in rotting and burnt finery and wearing a tin crown is propped up in one of the chairs while the other, lower chair, sits vacant.

Amidst the furniture is a desk with several log books and journals.

The next rooms are vaults lined with shelves thick with growing yellowcap mushrooms.

More faerie effigies hide among the mushrooms, and on the very back wall, Gandros has painted a portal, a large circle of swirling color patterns. On the floor lies an open and empty scroll case next to a slightly charred, blank piece of parchment.

Valtyra looks over both the corpses and desk. "Well, well, well, this is rather fascinating." Valtyra clucks her tongue as she reads. "Well this does explain quite a bit. I can now kind of understand the delusions that old man was having."

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Holding the blank parchment up. "This used to be a spell scroll. I just wish I knew what spell." Valtyra casts Detect Magic on the blank parchment.

"This ... this is all so sad. The man is ... is hallucinating, right?"

She takes the journal and reads through it.

"Maybe ... maybe we can just keep the old man with us ... with us for a while. After all, he is ... you know ... kin of a Pathfinder, right?"

"Kin of a agent of the Society does not a member make. Perhaps however someone will be able to find a place to send him to live out his days provided what we find doesn't lead to anything worse."

Ech'Tan will see if can recall anything about yellow cap mushrooms.
knowledge nature: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

I will also search in more detail around the room.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

The ifrit steps into the room and seek out any lasting auras that may be present. Detect Magic

"Well, this seems like the end of the road. If there is a portal around here, we better find it or confirm it closed somehow."