PFS PBP The Stolen Heir High Tier And the Green Market (Inactive)

Game Master Vahanian 89

Gruugdúrz walks into the room with the guards who surrendered. Glowering at them. With a sneer, he says:
"I'm not interested in your politics. But we're here to do a job we are. Since you delicate flowers won't fight, tell us all about this kidnapping. And that means telling us EVERYTHING - RIGHT NOW!!"
intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Gruugdúrz will punctuate this by expending one rage round and using his Demonic Bulk feature. He'll flash his claws for that much more emphasis. But he won't actually attack them.
When he does this, he'll stand at 11 ft 4 in tall, and weigh about a ton, as per the Enlarge Person effects. Just doing this to try and boost his Intimidate result and get them to tell us all. I've enlarged his icon on the map too.

"And whom are the oppressors according to you" states Eldon calmed while trying to support Gruugdúrz with a kinder position.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Thallin moves up to the entrance of the building and stairs at Gruugdurz for a moment. After catching the better half of the conversation the magus raises his eyebrows and adds in his 2 coopers worth. "I would tell the big guy what he wants to know, before he gets angry."

Intimidate (Aid Gruugdurz): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9

Ludovico adds, Look here, we are on a rather tight schedule, so I advise you to speak quickly.

Intimidate (aid Gruugdurz): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"We dont know nothing! We're just waiting for instruction from the person who hired us. We just want to go home now. Been here to long. We miss Galt. Enderios might know more. Hes wither here in there." One says.

Thallin glances at the rest of the group. "Let me guess. He's going to have a blade to her throat." The magus says as he slowly shakes his head.

"What about the oppressors, who are the oppressors?" insist the Eldon while he looks to the place they are pointing about Enderios.

Then, the elf has a look 'there' wherever they mean, rapier at a hand ready to finish whatever danger.
Perception (+1 vs traps): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Gruugdúrz will end his rage to get back to normal size. And address the Galt prisoners.
"That's a bit better. Tell us who Enderios is and where 'THERE' is! Be quick about it. Or I'll do more than just get a little tetchy!"

intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

"The Nobility you dolt. There are those here that want it to return. And if that happens here it can happen anywhere. Don't know much about him but he's through there." The man says with a nod behind him, weeing himself a bit.

Thallin glances over to Eldon and then over to Guugdurz. I wonder which of the two he was calling a dolt.

"We are going to have to decide on what to do with these two. This is obviously sounding political now, which we know full well the limitless ambitions of politicians. If you decided to kill them, please make it quick."

Intimidate (Aid Gruugdurz): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

Thallin slings his bow over his shoulder and then begins inspecting the stairs for traps. Taking (10) on the perception checks to inspect the stairs.

Perception: 10 + 7 = 17

Once the magus reaches the top of the stairs he begins inspecting the door for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Assuming there is no traps on the door or stairs apply the following.

Thallin begins to quietly listen at the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Ok This makes no sense. The scenario says that 2 wait inside but then sounds like this all happened elsewhere. So im confused... So we will pretend this happened outside. And not you head in. No traps

"No! Don't kill us! We told you what you wanted to know. Just let us go. We'll never come back to Andora! Honest word!" The man begs.

You move into the house.

This charred husk of a structure was probably once beautiful. Stone bas-reliefs depicting Aroden and Chelish military victories line the high reaches of the walls, though what little remains of a second floor is now sealed off by the collapsed roof. Despite the rest of the house’s decrepit state, the floor is swept clean yet water-stained, and a stack of bedrolls and knapsacks are piled just beside the stairs.

Sitting on the stairs you see Thalia, a fair-featured human woman in her thirties with curly black hair and a fashionable sky-blue Andoren dress, sits on the lowest stairs with her hands tied before her and her
captor Almant Enderios holding the other end of the 30-foot-long rope. Despite having been kept prisoner for a number of days in less-than-comfortable conditions, Thalia is in good spirits and is still healthy. She is reading an essay of some sort as you approach. A man stands guard with his sword drawn but lowered. He is an olive-skinned young man in a long red woolen coat. "Who are you and why are you attacking us?" He demands.

Ok This makes no sense. The scenario says that 2 wait inside but then sounds like this all happened elsewhere. So im confused... So we will pretend this happened outside. And not you head in. No traps

No worries. I have come across a lot of scenarios that have had inconsistencies. We will roll with it.

"You first! Who are you and why are you attacking us? Why is that woman tied up like a dog?"

Before following Thalin into the other room, Gruudúrz will address the two captives: "You two are pathetic! Run as fast as you can back to Galt. And next time you dainties try to fight, you better wear brown trousers! Just leave, NOW, before I get hungry and change my mind about not killing you!"

intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

… he will then follow Thallin into the other room.

"This looks easy. Too Easy. I don't like it!"
Gruugdúrz will cast a Shield spell on himself. (AC 24 for 5 minutes)

He'll have Magathaz, his Lucerne hammer, at the ready.

He's got Orc names for all the tools of his trades (his weapons), if anyone's wondering.

"She's my.. my prisoner. This runaway is mine to return to Galt!" He says to Thallin.

"What in the hell do you mean runaway? What is she running away from, and what makes you think you own her?"

Gruugdúrz will move closer to the guard, but just outside the reach of his Lucerne hammer, Magathaz. Then he'll address Lady Thalia: "Excuse me for asking, Ma'am. But can you tell us what this windbag … " pointing to Enderios " … is on about?"

"This still looks much too easy! They have some tricks up their sleeves. I know it! Hopefully I can drop that guard quickly if he tries any funny stuff."

He's bracing himself mentally for a fight. Especially since he's almost provoking it himself.

Eldon maintains himself at the ready without participating before Enderios answers the questions.

The elf observes cautiously the environment and Lady Thalia reactions.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Sense motives: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

While the others talk, Dylara studies the way the man who stands guard carries himself.

Using Studied Target on him.

While the others speak to the man, Saarai quickly casts a spell, detect thoughts.

She tries to subtly read the surface thoughts of both the guard and the prisoner.

DC 17 Will negates for both of them

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Hearing a spell being cast the man moves to cast one himself! Sorry but casting spells while talking to someone who doesnt like you isnt always a good plan.

Round 1
Thallin
Ludovico
BG?
Eldon
Gruugdurz
Saarai
Dylara
Melon

Ludovico draws his sword and exclaims,

Enough! You anarchist scum, release the girl or perish. I hereby challenge you

Ludovico draws his weapons and activates his "Challenge" cavalier class feature.

Thallin quickly fires a shot through the door at the thug.

(Swift action) enchant bow with arcane pool, (Standard action) Fire a single shot at the thug. Thallin will be using Point blank shot and precise shot where applicable.

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5 If flatfooted

Thallin Fires an arrow but Melon and Eldon get in the wat of his shot and it goes wide! The man then casts a spell and glitter covers everyone! Need Will saves from everyone! DC 14
"Stop! Theres no need for fighting!" Thalia screams, standing up.

Round 1
Thallin
Ludovico
BG?
Eldon
Gruugdurz
Saarai
Dylara
Melon

Will DC 14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 I guess that is a glitterdust, so... blind

"Oh! What is this! F&+~!" screams Eldon as he is unable to see.

Despite the new state, he starts reacting before the enemy can move. The elf uses his spell combat ability to cast shocking grasp on his rapier, and 5 foot steps to attack the offender at the last place he saw him.
Arcane pooled cold iron rapier-PA-Spell combat+shocking grasp: 1d20 + 10 - 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 1 - 2 + 3 = 14
Blind mischance 50%: 1d100 ⇒ 42

He just finds the air, but then follows with his normal attack connection, while still holding the charge of the spell on his blade.
Arcane pooled cold iron rapier-PA-Spell combat+shocking grasp: 1d20 + 10 - 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 1 - 2 + 3 = 16
Blind mischance 50%: 1d100 ⇒ 67
Cold iron/Magic/Piercing damage+PA+Shocking grasp electrical damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + (6, 4, 6, 5) = 34

So basically spell combat (full-round action) to cast a spell and make an attack with a -2, using spellstrike to transfer the free attack of shocking grasp to my blade. As I fail the first attempt, the charge is hold and it comes into play in the second attack.

End of turn saving throw vs glitterdust Will DC 14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Despite his bravery, Eldon's eyes keeps covered by the nasty dust and he cannot see.

Willpower save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Thallin looks confused with the announcement of the woman.

Yep its glitterdust. That does miss.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

"AAAGH!"

I can't think of anything polite he would say at this moment, now that he's blinded.

Will Save DC 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Hellfire! I can't see!, Ludovico calls out.

Dylara and Melon are up.

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"Ah, darn it!" Dylara exclaims as the glitterdust blinds her.

"Stop fighting! Listen to Thalia, we can talk!"

Diplomacy/Intimidate (What's applicable?): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

"Melon, stand down!"

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Melon doesn't seem the least bit bothered with the glitterdust. She takes a couple small steps back when Dylara tells her to stand down, and observes the pretty sparkles in the air.

Saarai is up :)

Sorry guys...I thought I might have a chance to read their thoughts before fighting this out to see what they were up to, but it ended up not working... :/

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Saarai shrugs off the spell effects, curses, then lunges forward and conjures an arrow dripping with acid, which speeds toward the man.

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

acid arrow: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Sorry guys...I thought I might have a chance to read their thoughts before fighting this out to see what they were up to, but it ended up not working... :/

I thought the idea was epic. If anything, I might have moved out of line of sight, which would have probably been to late.

Saarai score a hit while everyone else stumbles around blind.

Round 2
Thallin
Ludovico
BG? [-5]
Eldon
Gruugdurz
Saarai
Dylara
Melon

Unable to see, but clearly hearing the sounds of melee, Ludovico loudly begins to recite an inspiring passage from volume 44 of the Pathfinder Chronicles, the section where Koriah Azmeron has to escape pursuit by a Drow war band while temporarily blinded.

I already failed my will save for this round out of initiative order. Also, Ludovico begins Inspire Courage: An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Thallin moves off to one side of the building for cover. "OK, standing down! What in the hell is going on here?"

(Move action) Move off to one side of the building, (Standard action) Ask a question of the lady inside, who asked everyone to stop fighting.

The man takes a step back watch the party carefully. Thalia speaks up. "Thats better. Fighting is never worth it. I'm guessing that since your looking for me you know who i am. Would you tell him so he would believe me, when i tell him i'm no Galt runaway." Thalia implores you.

Also give a diplo check with your answer

Thallin furrows his eyebrows in frustration. Something doesn't seem right here. The magus begins carefully looking for additional thugs. "This woman is not a Galt runaway! She is the daughter of one of the citizens of this city! I personally can vouch for her identity. Now, please release her."
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Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Ludovico says, There is obviously some mistake. As my comrade said, this woman is the daughter of a local official and we've come to return her to her family. Release her now!.

aid another (Thallin's diplomacy): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Are we still in initiative? I will continue to use free actions each round in my initiative to keep inspire courage up.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Gruugdúrz tries unsuccessfully to get the glitterdust out of his eyes. Muttering an abundance of Orcish swear words in the process.

Diplomacy, Aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

"It's as they say," Dylara adds while rubbing her eyes. "She isn't a Galt runaway."

"But the contract said... Now what am i going to do? I cant go back empty handed. I told my wife this job would get us out of Galt. Pay for us to move somewhere safer." The man says, looking deflated.

In time everyone with glitter in their eyes is able to get it out and see just fine.

"Better to drop this contract then end up a fugitive for kidnapping. Or worse yet, have a bounty on your head. I would suggest you release this woman to us in order to avoid these kind of problems. If I may, how much did they offer you for kidnapping this woman?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Thalia, maybe we can make a deal? This man kept you safe. If he comes with us as we escort you home, can he expect compensation for doing so?"

"It wasnt a contract to kidnap. Just return a runaway. 400 gold pieces. I tell you what if you give me 200 gold, shes all yours." He says. If you listen carefully you can hear a little pleading in his voice.

"Shush, let the lady answer my question. Her dad's paying us as well. I don't see a problem."

Dylara gives Thalia an expectant look.

Sense Motive, on man: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Sense Motive, on Thalia: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Her dad isnt paying you. The society is doing this as a favor to gain support. The man is being truthful and really needs money. She wants to leave. "I doubt it..." She says.

Eldon looks deeply at the man while holding the shocking grasp charge in his rapier "I do not see any reason to support Galt political adventures. We are here to free Thalia. Flee away and save yourself from the ire of her father."