[PFS] PbP Gameday 5 - Scenario 7-00: The Sky Key Solution subtier 1-2 (Inactive)

Game Master Scott Young

Marika's lightning narrowly misses the flying snake, which hisses at her.

Round 1

The flying snake launches into the air, staying 20' above the ground, and flies across the room. It spits more venom at Uhtread, but misses. ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Everyone is up - initiative order: Uthread, Kageko, Sees-Far-Ahead, Osten (blind), Marika!

Marika growls as the thing ducks around her. "Hold still or get down here!" she shouts, probably uselessly as she switches back to her lesser shocks.

Lightning orb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"I doubt it'll be that considerate, Milady," Kageko comments as she sheathes her katana and snaps her wrist, dropping a sharp-looking blade out of her sleeve and catching it between her fingers before flinging it at the critter.

Shuriken: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 ... Bleh.

Uthraed strafes right and takes aim at the flying lizard.

Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21+1 if within 30 feet which I think I am
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7+1 within 30 feet

I am also using a Wayfinder clipped to my pack as my light source.

Ripping the canteen off his belt, Osten vigorously attempts to wash the venom out of his eyes.

I am using snake venom for my light source. So, why is it so dark?

Our lady in furs has a prismatic crytal, and if she needs to hold it for light, she will put away her spear and wield Clanky's Arm.

Seeing the snake spitting on her friends, the lady in furs impels a pile of rubble at the beast, hoping to knock it out of the sky.

I will cast telekinetic projectile on the flying snake.

Attack roll: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Round 1 (continued)

Uthread hits the snake with an arrow, drawing blood and a hiss from the flying beast.

Kageko hurls a shuriken, which misses and clanks off the stone ceiling.

Sees-Far-Ahead impels a pile of rubble at the beast, hitting it with a few pebbles but not doing major damage.

Osten tries to wash the venom out of his eyes. Fort DC 15: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 He fights off the Con damage of the venom, but remains blinded.

Marika unleashes more lightning, but misses.

End of Round 1!

Round 2

The flying snake flutters across the room and unleashes another spray of venom at Uthread the archer! ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18Fort DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Uthread's vision goes dark as he feels the venom burning into his eyes. (1 Con damage as well as blinded.)

Everyone is up - initiative order: Uthread (blind), Kageko, Sees-Far-Ahead, Osten (blind), Marika!

"...I'm getting annoyed." She says, launching another bolt of lightning at the ceiling while she reaches into her pouch to withdraw a scroll.

Move action to withdraw scroll of Burning Hands, then casting her spell again

Lightning Orb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Kageko declines to comment as she draws another blade from wherever she got the first and flings it at the creature.

Shuriken: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Another clump of rubble is impelled at the flying snake.

Another telekinetic projectile

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The Pathfinders have allied with a group of Azlanti Rebels! They're joining up with Pathfinders as they make their way into the Serpentfolk Temple!

Each table now counts as one subtier higher for the purpose of calculating what benefits they get from Aid Tokens. Subtier 10-11 tables increase the Aid Another bonus to +5, the Allied Offensive option deals 4d8 points of damage, and Burst of Healing heals 6d6 points of damage.

Pulling a chakram off his belt, "Where is the blasted thing?"

Perception (listening): 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 4 = 8

Oh, god now I am blinded. This place keeps getting better.

Uthraed frantically attempts to wipe venom from his eyes with his free hand and backs up against the wall, shielding himself with his bow arm.

I am not sure how combat would work or what kind of offensive penalty I would take so instead I will attempt to get the stuff out of my eyes and go full defensive.

Round 2 (continued)
Uthread (blind), Kageko, Sees-Far-Ahead, Osten (blind), Marika!

Uthread goes defensive and tries to remove the venom from his eyes, to no avail. (When blinded, you really can't attack unless you konw what square they're in, which is pretty impossible at range.

Kageko's shuriken clinks off the ceiling again and falls to the floor on the far side of the room.

Sees-Far-Ahead scatters some more rubble at the snake, hitting it again for minor damage.

Osten can't locate the creature well enough to throw his weapon.

Marika hits the creature with more lightning, then withdraws a scroll. (Note: the creature is 20' up, so you may have range issues with that scroll.)

End of Round 2!

Round 3

The snake flies around the room, targeting the lightning-thrower Marika with its venomous spittle. ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16Fort DC 15: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 Marika is hit by the venom but manages to keep ti out of her eyes.

Everyone is up! Initiative order Uthread (blind), Kageko, Sees-Far-Ahead, Osten (blind), Marika!

Kageko's supply of shuriken seems untapped.

Shuriken: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Pose-free die rolls for if my plan on the discussion page doesn't quite work - just shooting another AcidLightning Orb

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Burning Hands damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I need bigger rocks.

Another rock is psychically impelled at the flying snake.

TK Projectile: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Maybe we should go back into the hallway to take away its advantage in the air." Until he hears something to the affirmative, Osten continues to rinse his eyes in an attempt to restore his vision.

Still unable to see Uthraed takes out his water skin and squeezes it spraying his eyes with the water.

Round 3 (continued)

Uthread pulls out his waterskin and sprays his eyes, trying to clear the burning venom.

Kageko hurls another shuriken across the room.

Sees-far-Ahead projects a larger rock at the flying snake, but it easily dodges the missile.

Osten continues to wash his eyes as well.[/ooc]

Marika moves forward under the flying snake and reads her scroll, unleashing a cone of fire straight up at the creature! Ref save DC 11: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 The flames singe the snake's feathery wings, but seem to do only a little damage.

End of Round 3!

Round 4

The flying snake hisses at Marika, circling around and unleashing another gob of venomous spittle at her face. Marika dodges the loogie easily.ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Uthread (blind), Kageko, Sees-Far-Ahead, Osten (blind), Marika are up!

Yay, cold dice + low level combats!

"Fall already," escapes her lips, more a plea than a command, as another cluster of rocks gets impelled towards the flying snake.

TK Proj.: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 4

I can get attack rolls or damage rolls, but not both.

"Just...just go away!" Marika adds, this time taking Osten's suggestion to heart and trying to lure the snake into the hallway with her, as long as it's focused on her anyway.

Moving 'off the map' behind Kageko and Sees, going total defense this round just because it seems rather fixated.

You`re the only one who has hit it for significant damage and isn't blind...

Kageko backs up to let Marika pass, her hand dropping back down to her hilt. "I pray this works, Milady, for to be honest I'm out of better ideas..."

[ooc]Holding action, ready to pounce and slash at the lizard if it comes down to pursue Marika into the hallway.[ooc]

Uthraed slings the bow over his arm and uses his left hand to hold open his eye and sprays even more water in, wincing from the pain of the the venom and of the sudden water blast.

I'm not sure what to do, I feel so helpless.

Round 4 (continued)

Uthread slings his bow and keeps trying to clear his vision.

Kageko readies an attack.

Sees-Far-Ahead hurls more rocks, but can't quite connect.

Osten delays.

Marika darts down the passageway, trying to lure the creature lower.

End of Round 4!

Round 5

Missed some saves for poison from the blinded folks... we'll ignore the ones I missed in previous rounds, but here they are for Round 4. They don't remove the blindness, it's just for further damage.
Fort DC 15 - Osten: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Fort DC 15 - Uthread: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

The flying snake ignores Marika and instead dives at Uthread, alone in the room. bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24damage: 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0Fort DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 - 1 Con damage.

Everyone is up!

Marika growls. "Well, that didn't work..." She charges her body with electricity and then rolls into place underneath it.

Casting Shocking Grasp, holding the charge and moving into position underneath the snake again.

The Pathfinders have worked their way through the Temple Interior, and have discovered that the serpentfolk are performing some kind of ritual in a basement level called the Ophidian Rectory. Perhaps if you rush there you can learn all about the serpentfolk's ancient sacrificial techniques.

…

Oh, also potential save some people. That could be important too.

The Temple Interior is now claimed and the Ophidian Rectory is now discovered! Can we stop the ritual in time? The map is now updated with both the district unlock and the recent aid token transfers. Remember, you still count as one subtier higher for the purpose of your aid token benefits!

Maybe I'm approaching this from the wrong angle.

The lady in fur creeps into the room and impels more rubble; this time aiming from the snake's left side.

TK Pro.: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Something has to work.

Ow! Uthraed yelps more surprised than hurt. Then starts to feel Ill again.
still unable to see his foe. Uthraed crouched like a snake and readies himself to grab the snake if he comes within striking range.

Uthraed will attempt to grapple with the next thing that touches him.

grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

perception, sound: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 4 = 17 includes blind

Hoping that is good enough to know the square.

These people need protecting! I cannot fail them.

Osten moves along the wall toward the sound of combat. I'm not making more than a half move, but just to be safe.

acrobatics: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Axe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

miss chance <50%

miss %: 1d100 ⇒ 54

Kageko darts forward as the snake moves into melee range, hoping to strike its flank before it flutters back out of range.

Katana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9Sneak attack if appropriate: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Just one decent attack roll this adventure, is that so much to ask?

Round 4 (continued)

AS you ready your various attacks, a group of Pathfinders runs into the Temple from the north. "There's a ritual going on down here - Shane says we need everyone!" shouts a man in gleaming armor. "Stop playing around with that seru, and let's go!" He points at the creature and mutters a prayer, and a bolt of electricity blasts the creature against the wall where it crumples and falls to the stone floor.

Combat over! Also, we got an aid token back, which behaves is if it were for subtier 3-4!

You follow the group downstairs and along a series of passages. Ahead you can hear a faint sound, as of air leaking out of a container. The hissing grows until you can distinguish syllables and cadence, and you realize that it is the serpentfolk equivalent of chanting.

As you enter the massive, domed chamber, some heavy presence within claws at the chest and weighs the air itself down. Strange glows emanate from the cardinal points of this massive, circular chamber. In the center of the room, an elevated, spiraling staircase entwines a column of stone, atop which sits an altar.

On top of the altar lies a bound figure, and standing above is a hideous serpent-man holding a sacrificial knife. Your view of this figure is slightly impeded, however, by the dozens of serpentfolk and snake-like abominations filling the room. With a cry, the assembled Pathfinders charge, and the battle is joined!

Your way is blocked by a cadre of once-human skeletons, wearing shreds of clothing in ancient Azlanti style. A large boa constrictor has also taken notice of you and is slithering in your direction.

Initiative order: Orange, Yellow, Sees-Far-Ahead, Snake, Marika, Red, Green, Uthread, Kageko, Osten.

Round 1

Orange hoists its broken sword awkwardly and stumbles in your dircetion, slashing at Osten and drawing blood. sword: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Yellow moves forward as well, attacking the same target. sword: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1 Its ancient sword shatters on Osten's armor, and it drops it in favor of its unnaturally-sharp claws.

Sees-Far-Ahead, Marika are up! (Delaying the snake to make initiative go faster.) Remember, you have an aid token.

Aid tokens are better if they're used- -after last fight, I suppose we ought to get ourselves a bard.

Sees-Far-Ahead takes a swing at the closest skeleton.

This does not include the theoretic aid-token-bard.

Clanky's Arm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Nothing here has a mind I can explode, does it?

Marika groans. "This day's getting ridiculous." She pushes the charge through her body again, waiting for the proper moment to move in.

Casting Shocking Grasp, waiting behind the line for the moment.

Quick question on behalf of the visually impaired. Are we still blind, or has that condition changed?

Hmm, that part didn't cut'n'paste... Blindness persists, but only for 1 minute. It's clear now.

Round 1 (continued)

Sees-Far-Ahead swings her oddly-shaped club at a skeleton, but misses. Alas, the skeletons are mindless, but the snake is not immune to your magic.

Marika casts a spell, waiting for the right moment to unleash it at the enemy.

The boa slithers forward, seemingly more aggressive than a normal snake, and heads straight for Sees-Far-Ahead. bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5grab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 The serpent bites her and holds on, wrapping itself around her in a tight embrace.

Red moves forward mechanically to the nearest foe, clawing ineffectively at the grappled seer with a bony hand. claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Green, unable to reach anyone, stands dumbly behind its fellows.

Uthread, Kageko, Osten are up. Please weigh in on the possible use of the aid token or not.

Osten realizes that this is why he is here, to take the brunt of this assault. He slides into his bloodrage and attacks.

flail, orange: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

flail, orange: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 <---folio reroll
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

I vote bardy inspiration for the AID TOKEN, I think we could use it.

If 'orange' goes down, Osten takes a 5' step southeast into its square.

Kageko draws and slashes the boa, attempting to force it to release the Seer.

Katana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Oh come on...

Yeah, aid token.
EDIT: Alternate possibility since we're doing so badly. Can we use the Aid Token's channel energy function for a damaging channel? At that point odds are good we're only dealing with the constrictor if that works. Don't know if that even works, but if it does I vote for that instead of Inspiration right now. If not, inspiration it is.

I am not sure if I can see anyone from where I was or if I can move to where I moved myself to. If not I will have to rethink everything but for now this is my move.

He feels sick but at least he can see again. Uthraed moves up grabbing an arrow and drawing his bow as he does. He fires at the serpent.

I grow tired of battle I do wish I had a good book to read.

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Crit Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

As for the aid token I like Markia's idea to take out the skeletons.

Also I don't know how to roll crit, as I have never crited before...

Alas, aid tokens are for aid, not attack... so aid it is.

Uthread: it's -4 to hit there due to cover, but a nat 20 will do!

Round 1 (continued)

Uthread fires an arrow and skewers the serpent through the head, and it slowly unwinds from Sees-Far-Ahead and drops limply to the floor.

Kageko tries to get through the throng blocking the passage, but can't, and so delays.

Osten shatters the orange skeleton into shards and advances forward.

End of Round 1!

Round 2

Yellow attacks Osten with its claws. claw #1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4claw #2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19claw #2 - damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 One claw rakes the raging warrior, scratching his arm.

Sees-Far-Ahead, Marika are up!