[PFS - PbP Gameday 5] GM Skipper's Wonders in the Weave, Part 1 & 2 (tier 5-9) (Inactive)

Game Master SkipperD

The remaining goon copies Jal somewhat and pounces on Lore before moving further. He also has Spring Attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
Current buffs: Inspire courage, +2 hit/dmg and +1 against charm and fear effects
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Jal, Myrdon, Eladrian, Shamak, Jhon
Goons (blue: 13 damage)
Lore

Myrdon waves his hand, and appears to shout at remaining goon. No one seems to hear anything, but he appears to be shaken by a loud noise.

ear-piercing scream damage: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11 fort save for half, and to resist being daze for one round.

Myrdon then gestures to Aegis to attack the last target.

Aegis leaps into air, flapping his wings with a powerful buffet, and lands in front of the remaining enemy. He reaches with his talons, trying to grab him and hold him in place.

talon, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 = 13 for dmg, PA: 1d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 = 17 and if hit grab: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22 for grapple

Fortitude: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

The goon resists Myrdon's spell somewhat, and dodges Aegis' attack completely.

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
Current buffs: Inspire courage, +2 hit/dmg and +1 against charm and fear effects
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Jal, Myrdon, Eladrian, Shamak, Jhon
Goons (blue: 18 damage)
Lore

Jal darts back in, his blade flashing. ”Nice try, nathair,” he grunts as he jams his blade into the man’s body, ”but it looks like you’re out of cards to play.”

Move into flank, then CUT’CHA!
Mods: Studied Target, Inspire Courage, flank, power attack (furious focus), sneak attack
attack: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 35 <— crit?
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 6 + (6, 6) = 33
— confirm: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 37
— add'l damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 6 = 24

57 damage aint’ bad. :D

lore will send a bolt of fire at one of the enemise, hopefully one that's not currently engaged.

ranged touch to hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Shamak moves the remaining goon and slashes as hard as he can!

+1 Shock and Cruel Cold Iron Falchion, PA, Swarm Bane Clasp, IC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 = 23
for Slashing+Electricity+Swarm Bane+IC: 2d4 + 18 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 18 + 2 + (1) = 25

If he's still alive (:p) : Shamak roars to demoralize his target! Intimidate (Cornugon Smash): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32

Jal's well-aimed strike cuts down the last goon.

-----Combat Over-----

The lizardfolk peer over the crates they were formerly carrying, fear in their eyes.

Oh, good, I ninja'd the GM ^^

Jal wipes the blood from his blade, then stoops to quickly search the three goons for anything useful.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

As he searches, he glances over at the cowering lizard folk. "Someone get them out of here. I don't want them getting in the way when we move on the Aspis leader."

Once his search is complete, he stands back up, moving purposefully back towards the cavernous hallway. "Let's get this thing done."

Once the team is ready to move forward, Jal will scout ahead again.
Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Looting the goons:

Looting the room:
The crates contain several hundred ancient objects. Unfortunately, it would take a team of experts months to determine their exact value.

Jal sniffs at the potions.

Perception, DC23: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

"Moderate healing," he mutters, holding onto one and tossing the other two to team members.

Claim one if you want one. :)

MIGHTY spellcraft, Chain Shirt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

MIGHTY spellcraft, Dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

MIGHTY spellcraft, Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Shamak tries his best to identify the items.

"LOOK +1 MITHRAL CHAIN SHIRTS!" he eventually yells.

Jal scowls at him. "Could you keep it quiet, Big Guy? We still have another Aspis to ambush."

Knowing that between the twin fireballs and Shamak's shouting, Aspis reinforcements could come at any time, the Varisian stalks over to the passageway to take up sentry duty.

Using the previous scouting rolls...
Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

spellcraft daggers: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
spellcraft rapiers: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

"These are magical daggers. Slightly more accurate and damaging then normal ones. I'll hold onto one if I'm ever forced into melee."

As the others move through the dead bodies, Eladrian puts away his bow and moves towards the lizard folk and tries to communicate with them.
"It's ok.. we are here to help you! Can any of you speak common or elven?"

Aha! Someone tries to speak to the lizardfolk...

One of the fightend non-combatants steps forward to meet Eladrian.

"I talk the man-tongue. You enemy of the snakes?"

The others huddle together, not being able to understand their kinsman.

As Jal sneaks slightly ahead, he sees that the cave branches off in several directions. To the north, he can see what looks like a barracks, probably meant for the Aspis agents, judging by the bedding. To the east, the cave continues into the dank darkness.

"Yes, we are their enemy. We also understand that they have enslaved you by stealing your children. We would like to help you if you will allow us to. Can you tell us where the rest of them are? What are you doing here, and what is their mission here?"

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Emboldened by Eladrian's mention of the eggs, the lizardfolk continues.

"The book lady has eggs in the rainbow room. Is taboo for tribe to enter. She has copy men," he makes a gesture as to ward off some evil, "they're in the old hatchery. Be careful, they have skill with bows."

Glancing around at the tightly packed crates in the room, he shrugs.

"Not know where wood bags go, but they're full of treasure. The snakes take full ones four times between new moons. Snakes not tell much."

Go ahead and give a Diplomacy roll.

Sorry about that..
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"Thank you for the warning. Please, guard these items for us. If any of it belongs to your people, you are welcome to have it back.. we are not thieves. Otherwise, we will return with your eggs when we deal with the "Snakes"."

Do we want them to come with us?? Or would that be asking too much?

Edit: Oh christ.. what a time for a 1! I hope they dont kill us..

Myrdon, seeing Eladrian stumbling over his words, steps in despite the unfortunate experience earlier. "The snakes are our sworn enemies and we would do our utmost to free your people, and most importantly, your eggs, from their evil hands. I had my entire tribe lost to me. I swear I would do what I can to prevent that from happening to your people. Whatever assistance you can render would be most appreciated."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Myrdon's words win the lizardfolk over.

"I stay here. Tell clan that you're friends."

"What the hells are 'copy men'?" Jal asks from his sentry position, "And maybe more urgent, which way to the old hatchery? And which way to the rainbow room?"

Shamak scratches his head. "YEAH WELL MAYBE SHE HIDES BENEATH MULTIPLE IMAGES OF HERSELF. I'VE SEEN THAT BEFORE. AND I YELL ID I WANT TO YELL, HALF-POINTY-EARS!" he says to Jal.

Jal scowls at Shamak’s words, ”Loud and chronically stupid … I’ll bet the ladies love that combination, Big Guy.”

He shifts back to waiting for the lizard-man’s response to his questions.

For the record, my character is being an ass-hat; I'm not personally trying to be one. If his name-calling is overly annoying, just let me know and I'll tone it down. :)

Haha no probs, Jal ;)

Shamak decides to ignore the half-elf. "FINE! NO MORE BUFF FOR YOU THEN!" of course, it's only RP

Oof! That's hitting where it hurts! :D

The lizardfolk shies a bit away from the angry-sounding exchange between Jal and Shamak, but gives you directions none-the-less.

"Out of this cave, and keep to the right, then you find hatchery. Rainbow room is just beyond hatchery."

Eladrian, ever the diplomat, casts a stern glance over Jal and Shamak and whispers at them "You, be nice.. and You, please don't do that.. we need to work together!!"
LOL

With that, Eladrian bows to the lizardmen and moves back into the cavern, following the left wall.
Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

Myrdon merely chuckles and rather loudly at that. "Do boys ever really grow up?" Strangely, he says this with a rather haunted look in his eyes.

Moving along...

The lizardfolk's directions lead you further into the cave system. You pass the barracks, and a cave from where you can hear hushed and frightened conversations in Draconic. Keeping to the right, you find a small waterfall that drums over several protruding stones before crashing into a large pool. A strange, pulsating light emanating from a nearby cave mouth fill this pool with a vivid and intense rainbow of colors. Torn nets litter the water. Parts of the netting are still attached to the shore, but most have been torn off, and now circle the pool in the current created by the waterfall.

Flanking the waterfall are two identical human men, one of which looks up as you round the corner and takes a shot at Jal.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Combat Round 1
Bold may act
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Eladrian
Copy men
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Please double check my math here. these 10 ft squares are throwing me off..
Eladrian ducks as a arrow comes in at the party, then takes off at a run, trying to close the distance to the men. As he runs, he is able to study the men, marking their weaknesses.

Double move, both marked as studied targets.

Meh, close enough.

The man closest to Eladrian starts singing; mostly nonsense, but you do catch the frase "Durra, the Pathfinders have come".

His twin shifts his focus onto Eladrian and lets two arrows fly.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may act
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Eladrian (8 damage)
Copy men
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Myrdon pulls out a few strands of what appears to be hair from a bull, rubs them with his fingers, and lays them on Aegis while muttering, "ගවයෙකු ශක්තිය!".

cast bull's strength on Aegis.

He then gestures Aegis to attack the archer (that's the red guy, right?), while he himself slowly moves forward.

Receiving the command from his master, Aegis takes flight and heads straight towards the further man. He cocks his head slightly when he sees that they look identical, but the bird brain doesn't process much more than that. He lands on the dry ground right beside

double move to reach red

”I don’t see a reason not to just pound them from across the room,” Jal says as he swaps weapons, moving to the edge of the water. As he does so, he watches the nearer of the two “copy men” to get the man’s combat timing.

Move to sheath katana (map updated). Move forward (drawing shortbow on the way). Swift to make Blue Jal’s Studied Target.

Lore moves to where she can see both combatants... double move

Would like to wait until after Shamak starts his song, but posting to keep things going. Once the buffs are in place, Eladrian will let loose. Please add in the adjustments for the buffs.

Eladrian continues around the edge of the pool until the southern enemy is within good range of his bow. He sights down the arrow and lets fly.
Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 19 +Shamak
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 10 +Shamak

Shamak moves forward and inspires courage!

Inspire courage, +2 hit/dmg and +1 against charm and fear effects.

Jal, Lore and Shamak move into place, while Eladrian lets a pair of arrows fly, though they fail to find their mark. Even with the inspire courage...

Combat Round 1/2
Bold may act
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Eladrian (8 damage)
Copy men
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Jhon runs toward the same target than Eladrian, letting Aegis take care of the red "copy-men"

Pound them from whatever you want Jal, I'll prefer to resolve this kind of situations more closely

The twin who suddenly finds himself next to a rather large bird, drops his bow, draws a rapier and dagger and attacks Aegis.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

The dodges the attack with ease, though.

The other twin fires an arrow at Eladrian.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

He too drops his bow and moves closer to his target while drawing a matching rapier and dagger set.

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
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Eladrian (18 damage)
Copy men
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Myrdon continues to move closer to the two enemies. He pulls out ground mica from his pouch, tosses it at blue twin attacking Eladrian, and shouts out, "දිලිසෙන දූවිලි!"

Cast glitterdust at blue, will DC 19

Aegis reaches out towards the red twin with his powerful talons, trying to grab the target first, before pecking him with his powerful beak.

Power Attack, Bull Strength, Inspire Courage
talon: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 21 for dmg: 1d6 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 21 and grab: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 28
talon: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 26 for dmg: 1d6 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 18 and grab: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 24
bite: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 31 for dmg: 1d8 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 16

He'll attack with his talons first, hoping to grab the guy, so that the subsequent attacks are easier to hit if he is grappled. I'm new to this grappling business, so I understand Aegis would similarly gain the grappled condition? So subsequently rounds he can use standard action to try to maintain grapple and do one talon damage, or he can release him as a free action and full attack? Did I get that right?

Will, blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Myrdon attempts to help out Eladrian, but the twin resists his spell. Aegis hits with a talon and a bite, but the other twin manages to wriggle free of his grasp.

You're more or less correct about the whole grapple thing, though Aegis will not have an easier time attacking a foe he is grappling, as he also takes a -2 penalty to attack, but that is counteracted by the target's -2 penalty to AC.

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
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Eladrian (18 damage)
Copy men (red: 34 damage)
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Now that his enemy is closer, Eladrian unleashes the full might of his powerful bow. Attack : 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32 Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

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Shamak double moves forward, maintaining his song.

Did you count it, Eladrian?

Seeing the Big Guy move on the Aspis who’s quickly getting surrounded, Jal switches targets. A pair of arrows streak from his bow towards the ‘copy man’ trying to avoid Aegis’s talons.

Swift to make Red a Studied Target, then Full attack, targeting Red.
Mods: Studied Target, Inspire, shooting into melee, range penalty
shortbow 1: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 - 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 9
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shortbow 2: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 - 2 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 8

Eladrian fires two arrows at point blank range, and they both find their marks. The growling half-orc lurks closer, while Jal lands a hit with his bow.

Combat Round 2/3
Bold may act
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Eladrian (18 damage)
Copy men (red: 42 damage; blue: 26 damage)
Myrdon, Jal, Shamak, Lore, Jhon

Yes, I did, Shamak. Thank you. I have found that with Wayfinder, it is hard to set up different modifiers, and so I just roll it all into one 1d20+x instead of like its supposed to be done.. x+x+x