PFS PBP Gameday 4 The City of Strangers—Part I: The Shadow Gambit (Inactive)

Game Master Vahanian 89

"Goblins, sounds like your problem, pal." Azuk says, shaking his head. As he goes to turn around and leave, he almost runs into Warden, who is standing obstinately in his way.

"COMPLIANCE WITH PATHFINDER GROUP INITIATIVES IS MANDATORY," it bellows from somewhere deep in its hollow chest.

Sighing, the half-orc turns back around and wipes his hands down his face. "All right, all right. What else do you know about this leader? How many goblins are we talking about here?"

"Hey um... Dekar? Can I keep the hood?"

“Try not to die, Pathfinders. I like cashing in favors
that are owed to me.” He says as you leave. His men put you back in the hoods and take you back into the city in another long cart ride. Taking the hoods off they give you directions to the theater.

Its late afternoon. Are there any purchases that you would like to make before the final fight?

Nothing here; I'm ready to rock.

I'd like to buy a CLW potion (50gp), 2 flasks of acid (2x10gp), and 1 flask of alchemist's fire (20gp). I'll be backup alchemist. Oh, and does he let me keep the hood?

No they dont. They are worth a lot of gold. Plus its society so you couldnt keep it anyway. I'll get the next map up later tonight.

Yeah, I know I wouldn't be able to keep if after the scenario. Was just hoping to land a dirty trick with one.

Hania is ready to go whenever everyone else is.

...For a marchand...Ti-jean is pretty peniless. he as a something to transform oil to alchemist fire but...

Shall we go?

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Before you stands a run-down, wooden facade with the words Naderi Theater” painted across the top in faded letters. The painting of a young, pretty woman soaked to the bone with water and carrying a tiny dagger in one fist splashes across the front of the theater beneath the sign, though this mural is as faded as the lettering above. The ticket window is boarded up, the walls are covered in graffiti, and the doors are chained shut and have a sign that reads “Closed for renovation” nailed across them.

A perception or Disable device check please

Warden steps forward and examines the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Disable Device: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

disable +1 if trap: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

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"Do any of you believe this ruse about it being renovated? " he asks with a raised eyebrow

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"heu...nadari... She's is the goddess of destructive romance, i think?" perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

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Searlas in a hushed quick tone looks at the party and says "Everyone on your A game, if we found out about them I wouldn't be surprised if they knew we were coming.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

You notice that the chains on the door aren't real and it looks like the door will just open.

Searlas begins speaking rapidly in a hushed tone. "Well well well... This may be most fortuitous. Illusory chains on the door... Such a simple way to keep people out. These folks may be easier to get the drop on than I thought. We should go in quietly, let Ti-Jean scout, I'll follow and keep on the lookout for more illusions. I need not speak or move to cast my spells so I shouldn't blow our cover. Once we find out foes we should be able to have the heavy hitters do their thing before they realize what hit them."

Warden, sensing the illusory chains, shatters the silence with his booming baritone voice. "THERE ARE NO CHAINS. YOU ARE FREE TO ENTER. NO LOCAL OR UNIVERSAL LAWS WILL BE BROKEN DUE TO THIS TECHNICALITY."

Azuk covers his face with his hands and sighs.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 stealth.

Searlas casts detect magic and keeps on the lookout for more illusion auras.

Spellcraft to identify illusion that made the chains: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

They're not a spell they look like stage props.

"Who's first?" Azuk asks, looking up and down the road to make sure no guards are watching.

"You see, these chains aren't really realistic looking. They aren't colored correctly... don't have the normal superficial damage from exposed chains. A clear sign of a silent image spell. As you can see, I can pass my ha..."

Searlas reaches out his hand to touch the chains and find that they are in fact physical. He turns back with a sheepish grin.

"Erm. As I was saying, they aren't colored correctly... they don't have the normal superficial damage from exposed chains. A clear sign of a poorly made replica, like a stage prop. Easily removed without breaking them. I believe Ti-Jean should lead the way and signal us at the first sign of trouble."

Harison looks at the warden. His eyes a bit unbelieving. Who would send such a thing on this kind of mission

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So we are going in by stealth rather than just walking in? If so, I should hold back, for I do not sneak well. I do not in general approve of sneaking, but in this case I cannot object, for we are dealing with evil creatures who are without honor or beauty.

"I don't think we really need to make this a stealth mission, however getting some up front intel from Ti-Jean would give us a better idea where to strike. We should make sure we get the drop on them and land a quick and decisive blow. Last time we were ambushed it almost didn't end well and I would hope we don't repeat that. We should probably hang back just a bit, but make sure we aren't too far from Ti-Jean. As soon as we know what we're dealing with, you, warden, and Harison run in and do what you do best. Beat up the bad guys. Azuk and I can follow on your heels and lay down suppressive spells. That is assuming Azuk doesn't turn and bolt as soon as Warden is occupied" Searlas finishes with a pointed stare at Azuk.

Azuk shrugs. "He'd just find me again. It's inevitable. Like it or not, I'm here until the mission is over."

"Good. Lets make sure this evil Shadow Lodge is brought into the light."

Hania silently pulls out her sword and waits. She would prefer to redeem the goblins than fight them, but expects they will probably attack her, and is prepared to defend right from their evil.

Searlas listens at the door and takes a quick peek around for guards, then removes the fake chains.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Ti sneaks in and when he gets a ways into the building suddenly chimes, bells and gongs begin to go off and you see a man on stage and 3 beetles (the goblins).

The man on the stage looks at you and begins to clap slowly, "“Vadoma failed to killed you, I see. I’ll have to take over.”

Init
BG 1
Azuk
Warden
Harrison
Ti
Hania
Searless
BG 2
Gedulan

The man casts a spell and tells his beetles to attack.

Ass glitter falls around you I need a will save from everyone in the box. Not mind effecting.

Azuk will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Warden will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

If that effect is a stun or something, just disregard these actions.

Azuk taps Warden on the shoulder as he casts an arcane spell. "You're up, slugger."

Enlarge person.

As it thunders down the central aisle, the automaton doubles in size, its enormous metal feet shaking the floor.

"PREPARE FOR EXTERMINATION."

Warden readies an action to attack anything that gets within arm's reach.

Warden Fails the will save and is blind

will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

uggh!

"If you surrender, evildoers, you will be shown mercy!"

(I don't think there's much Hania can do other than speak, considering that will save...)

Warden only does a half move then. Do we get new Will saves at the end of our turns?

WS: 1d20 ⇒ 3

He groans as he covers his eyes. His eye were all dark. Magic was making him angry at this point!

full defence

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Harison and Hania are also blind. Yes you do.

Second will save at end of turn: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

I keep forgetting that enlarge person has a 1 round casting time. Warden stays near Azuk and readies his action to attack.

Warden will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

The DC is 18.

Round 1
BG 1
Azuk
Warden
Harrison
Ti
Hania
Searless
BG 2
Gedulan

And for the rest of my turn other than my will save...

"Lets clear out the front line so we don't become overwhelmed. Keep an eye on the man on the stage for whatever he does next..."

He composes himself, focuses intently on the man on the stage, and his eyes glow with power as he casts Deja Vu.

"...he will feel compelled to repeat, even if impossible."

Ti-jean walks in the chair row using the cover they give to hide and do a sneak if an enemy comes close to him.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

dommage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
sneak attack: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The bug move forward, seeming to be getting ready.
Its know planes on these things btw.

Round 1
BG 1
Azuk
Warden
Harrison
Ti
Hania
Searless
BG 2
Gedulan

knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

I thought Gedulan dropped out... he hasn't posted in the gameplay thread a month.

I gave him the option because he hadnt missed combat to continue but i guess he just dropped.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

The man on stage casts another spell.

Azuk Will save please

Round 2
BG 1
Party
BG 2

Man, I gotta stop speaking up, gets me targeted by the boss bad guy! :)

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Typo, that's Azuk's will save bonus in there numerically, not his Spellcraft skill value.

Welp, GG. Can't make all the will saves, folks. I was wondering how he was targeting me, as I'd previously ducked behind the door outside, and I see now that someone moved me forward into the room. Thanks a lot, whoever made that executive decision for me. :)

You cast a spell. You dont know what the spell is. Still need the save