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

Game Master Vahanian 89

"Like Ludovico, I'll be happy for the society to meet its goals. But I am …" Gruugdúrz sighs "… so disappointed, I am! All we fought were milksops from Galt who weed themselves under my gentle questioning. And a few scrawny wolves."

"The Society didn't need to send us all the way from Absalom just for that, did they? This all seems way too easy!"

"Confusing for me too. Especially all this political talk."

Gruugdúrz is pouting a bit. Like a little kid who didn't get to play with all his favourite toys.

"So you give me the girl, i talk to her father, you get the money and support you want and Andoran keeps functioning as it should. Everyone wins. Even Thalia, in the long run." Koriana says.

Gruugdúrz scratches his head in confusion.

"What do the rest of you think about all this?"

"Fighting is what I do best. Not politics."

Thallin sits quietly as the conversation is taking place. After taking in the different perspectives, he finally pipes in with a comment.

"Your offer is quite tempting. We are obviously considering it, seeing it sounds like it ends with a result that favors our primary objective. I would like to take some time for us you discus this matter in private, then return with our decision."

Thallin waves for the group to follow, and begins moving away from the alchemist's shop.

"Lets head out and decide what we want to do next."

"From my point of view Thalia is not ours, thus we cannot give it to you. It is very simple woman." Eldon looks at the girl "We were to take you to your home Thalia, but if you prefer to stay with this woman or go somewhere else, I would like to hear your considerations"

"I'd rather do what feels right, even if it goes against our mission. I agree Thalia's life isn't ours to decide and she should make the choice."

Dylara lets out a deep sigh. "Stupid politics..."

"I'm still confused! Whose side is the alchemist on?"

"My dear, I am on her fathers side. And yes politics can be stupid but, I'm afraid they are important. I will need your answer before any of you leave." With that she motions behind her and 2 men come out of the back and stand in front of her. "I would hate for this to come to violence, as I am a firm believer in healing wounds and not causing them. But I cant let her leave here and return to her home. She would set about ruining everything. And oerhaps not only for us but you as well. Despite her intentions." Koriana says.

"Of course I don't want to stay here. I need to bring my father to justice" Thalia says.

Give me a know history or nobility

After the lady proclaims that a decision has to be made before leaving, Thallin moves into a position where he can see one of the thugs. Not liking the threat of the alternative option, Thallin pulls and arrow and fires at one of the thugs (Blue).

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17 (Hopefully on a flatfooted target.)
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Saarai turns to Thalia.

"Maybe we can work something out. Isn't there a place you've always wanted to live? Wealth...ease...something?" the tiefling asks, perhaps not bound by the need to always do what is legal that the others are.

Round 1
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara
BG
Eldon
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1

Missed 2 people on init. Unfortunately Saarai Thallin drew and fired his bow which started initiative. So yea. Bold may post

Guess I was trying a last-ditch diplomacy. I do, however, always act in the surprise round, so I'll go ahead and post.

Seeing things go south in a hurry, Saarai conjures a trio of fiery shurikens to launch at the store's proprietor.

"Sorry, I thought we might work something out. Looks like I was wrong!"

3 shurikens, each needs its own attack roll

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 181d8 ⇒ 6 sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 91d8 ⇒ 4
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 231d8 ⇒ 8

"Now THIS I can understand!"

Gruugdúrz goes into a bloodrage and attacks the nearest guard with Kagaz (his masterwork falchion):

Kagaz (falchion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 132d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1) + 13 = 17
Bloodrage and power attack; and hoping his armour is as pathetic as the aim on that one! :P

@ GM V:
I assume his shield spell wore off by now and his AC is down to 16.
I won't use Demonic Bulk, because there probably isn't the room in the shop for that one.

Did my first shot hit (Blue)?

Thallin quickly draws power from his inner arcane pool and then releases the power into his bow. In a blink of an eye he draws two arrows and fires them in succession at his original target (Blue).

(Swift action) Enchant bow with arcane pool, (Full attack action) Fire two shots at (blue).

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 24
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 22
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Nope. And yes the shield would have worn off.

Gruugdruz moves up but misses his attack, Thallin however sinks 2 arrows into one of the men.

Round 1
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara
BG [blue -23]
Eldon
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1

Dylara is up

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Dylara moves inside the building while drawing her longsword. She makes sure to stay clear of the men as she moves and climbs onto the counter. As she stands atop the counter, Dylara swings her longsword at the alchemist.

Adamantine Longsword, High Ground: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23 Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (6) = 14

"Melon, attack!"

One man steps taking a swing at Dylara to protect Korina.
The other Attack Gruugdurz.

Attack Dylara: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Attack Dylara: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attack Gruug: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack Gurug: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Then Saarai's spell flicks out.

Round 1
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-4]
BG [blue -23]
Eldon
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-22]

Eldon steps to the side flanking with Gruugdúrz and calling for his arcane power to boost his rapier, he attempts to stab the man in the middle with all his strength.
arcane pooled rapier+flanking-PA: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 - 1 = 28
Cold iron/Magical/Piercing damage+PA+sneak attack: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + (3, 6) = 22

Hellfire!, Ludovico shouts out, We gave our word!

Despite his strong instinct to adhere to the agreement with Tercio, Ludovico sees that the time for that has past, and he attacks, calling upon arcane power to aid his strike.

Swift action: Activate Arcane Stike for +1 damage; attacks blue

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Just a heads up the shelves that are there do inhibit movement. And you count as squeezing to move in those squares.

AoO Eldon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Round 1
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-4]
BG [blue -45]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-22]

Fly, Hover: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Melon flies into the store and hovers just above Ludovico's head, from where she attacks the nearest enemy.

+1 Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Koriana steps back and throws a bomb at Dylara!

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 4 = 14 Touch
Damage: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 5 = 18

The flames seem to bend around her ally. And suddenly from the shelf behind her Stuff: 1d4 ⇒ 4 items begin to sparkel and shine!

Need reflex Eldon and a fort from Dylara Eldon and Saarai

Round 2
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-22]
BG [blue -52]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-22]

GM, is there a reason why Koriana's not listed with the other names?

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Dylara 5-foot steps off the counter and takes a moment to study Koriana's movements. She then grabs her longsword with two hands and swings it at the alchemist.

Adamantine Longsword, Studied Target: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15 Two-Handed Damage, Studied Target: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

Seeing his previous target move off to the side of the room, the magus focuses on the other thug (Red). Carefully, Thallin observes the man's movements, in an attempt to predict the best time to fire.

Drawing back the powerful longbow, the sound of the well crafted wood creaks loudly under the pressure of the magus's draw. Finally, with deadly focus, Thallin releases the arrow, sending it whisking through his comrades and deep into the thug.

(Move equivalent action) Study target on the red thug, (Standard action) Attack the red thug.

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 28
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 11

(Critical Conformation) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17
(Critical Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 10

Gruugdúrz will attack the (red) bad guy (red).

He's trying to knock him straight back into Koriana to try and knock them both prone in these tight quarters.

Kagaz (falchion): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 182d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14
(bloodrage, but NOT with a power attack)

She's BG 1. Also you need to make an acrobatics check when you hope down or run the risk of falling prone.

The hired hands swing at the party!

Dylara: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Dylara: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Eldon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Eldon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Round 2
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-32]
BG [blue -52] [red -11]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-22]

Ludovico attempts to inspire courage in his comrades by reciting some verses of the heroic saga of Valkinor.

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. (9/13 rounds left)

Ref (evasion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 Depending on the effect evasion might help Eldon avoid all the effect

Eldon maneuvers as fast as he can trying to avoid his enemy attacks while piercing precisely in the hired hands man just in front!
arcane pooled rapier+flanking-PA+Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 - 1 + 1 = 30
Cold iron/Magical/Piercing damage+PA+IC+sneak attack: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 + (4, 2) = 20

Crit?: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 - 1 + 1 = 14
Cold iron/Magical/Piercing damage+PA+IC: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 14

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
This should do! :)

Waiting with my post for Melon till it's clear if Eldon's dropped blue, which I expect he has.

Eldon not only downs the enemy, he caves the poor mans skull in.

Round 2
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-32]
BG [blue dead] [red -11]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-22]

Saarai stabs at the blue-clad enemy with her rapier.

"Surrender!" she calls out.

MW rapier (cold iron), sneak attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 141d6 ⇒ 5

Fly; move less than half speed and remain flying (DC 10): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Melon charges at the woman Dylara's also focusing her attention on, attacking the alchemist from the air directly above the red thug.

+1 Bite, Charge, High Ground: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 20 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

-2 AC till next turn

AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

The woman steps back, drinks a vial and vanishes!

Round 2
Thallin
Gruugdruz
Dylara [-32]
BG [blue dead] [red -11]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-30]

Cats Defensively: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Dylara heals some of her wounds before taking her wooden shield from her back. She maintains her position in front of the door behind the counter.

"Ludovico, make sure she doesn't slip outside!"

I can't currently access the map from work, so I can't currently tell if I have a BG in line of sight or not. If I do not, please adjust Thallin to where he can get a shot off.

After carefully observing his next target, Thallin draws his bow and fires another arrow.

(Free move action) 5' adjust if needed, (Move Equivalent action) Study target on the next available target, (Standard action) Fire a shot at that target.

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 7

Gruugdúrz takes another swing with Kagaz at the enemy in front of him (BG RED)

Kagaz (falchion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 232d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 3) + 13 = 19
(bloodrage & power attack)

Gruugdurz scores a good hit but Thallins arrow misses. Then he swings back!

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Round 3*
Thallin
Gruugdruz [-4]
Dylara [-32]
BG [blue dead] [red -29]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-30]

Saarai frowns as the woman vanishes.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are!" she says, then blankets the area she last saw the woman in glittering dust.

glitterdust, DC 16 Will

Everyone in the building needs to make that will save vs glitterdust as its a 20 ft spread.

Koriana Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Dude Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Round 3*
Thallin
Gruugdruz [-4]
Dylara [-32]
BG [blue dead] [red -29]
Eldon [-5]
Saarai
Ludovico
Melon
BG 1 [-30]

Sorry, I can't see where she used to be. Can I not put the center of the spell in a corner so it doesn't affect everyone? If that won't work, let me change my action. I'll cripple a lot more of us than do any good.

Even in the corner of the room it will get everyone but you and eldon. But you can. She now has a maroon outline.

Will (rage): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
I'm not having much luck against Glitterdust!

"AGHHHHH!"

On the plus side there is a glittered covered person outline.

True enough.

Will DC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Eldon resists looking at the glitterdust closing his eyes in the last moment. He then jumps over the table and attacks at the red dressed minion "So these is how you solve things in Andoran? Good, let's play!"
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

The elf swings then his rapier skilfully against the human enemy "Surrender!"
arcane pooled rapier+high ground-PA+Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 17
Cold iron/Magical/Piercing damage+PA+IC: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 14

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Fly; move less than half speed and remain flying (DC 10): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Melon's not the least bit bothered by the glitterdust. She 5-foot flies to the west and goes all-out versus the invisible yet outlined alchemist.

+1 Bite, High Ground, IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 21 Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
+1 Talon, High Ground, IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 12 Damage, IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
+1 Talon, High Ground, IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 27 Damage, IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Melon can't understand the verses, but does Ludovico's familiar voice being all soothing and pleasant count?

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

"What...?! I can't see anymore!!"

DC16 Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Momentarily surprised by the sudden burst of glitter, Ludovico quickly recovers, reciting another verse of the Valkinor epic.

He then mutters a short prayer, My prince, give me strength.

Free action: continue Inspire Courage, Standard Action: invoke "Calling" power (from his Order abilities).

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. (8/13 rounds left)

After the bite Koriana falls to the ground screaming "Curse you meddling kids and your little Roc too." Seeing his brother dead the last man falls to his knees dropping his weapon.

Combat over! What do you do now?