PFS PbP Gameday: GM Beman's Mists of Mwangi
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Game Master
Deane Beman
(HP 22/22 | AC 18 | T 12 | FF 16 | CMD 17 | F +5 | R +5 | W +2 | Init +2 | Per +6) Male Human (Ijo) Ranger 2
Dasiji follows hot on the heels of the human, half-orc and rhino.
3. The Offices
Map of the West Exhibit Hall
The door to this chamber was once a pane of expensive frosted glass, which now lies in broken shards on the floor. Within, several desks lie overturned, papers in disarray, and chairs smashed to kindling. A sturdy steel cabinet sits against the back wall, its doors much battered and dented. The mist here roils near the floor and ceiling, creating a strange patch of visibility stretching from knee-height to a few feet overhead. The smoky tendrils flow up and down the walls unnaturally and savage visages swirl to life, fanged mouths agape, before dissolving into mist once more.
Two crazed apes are beating their chests and howling in a menacing fashion while an obese man cowers before them, futile attempting to fend them off with a small ledger.
Initiative Order
Archibald
Eldak
Thanar
Ape 1
Ape 2
Leil
Dasiji
Kassandra
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
You may need to DMPC Thanar... He is getting married tomorrow :)
Eldak runs at the one straight in front of him. "Spike! We must save this man! Get the other ape!" The rhino seems to smile as he follows the commands of his companion.
Eldak: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11
Spike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
(HP 22/22 | AC 18 | T 12 | FF 16 | CMD 17 | F +5 | R +5 | W +2 | Init +2 | Per +6) Male Human (Ijo) Ranger 2
As if puzzled by the scene that greets his eyes, Dasiji freezes for a crucial second. Just RPing his low initiative.
Archibald delays momentarily while Eldak and Spike fall upon the apes and inflict a substantial would in each as Thanar slope into the room and hurls a ball of acid toward Spike's target.
Acid Splash: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7, Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
The two apes slam into Spike and Eldak.
Slam vs. Eldak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20, Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Slam vs. Spike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15, Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Initiative Order
Archibald
Leil
Dasiji
Kassandra
Eldak
Thanar
Ape 1 (-11hp)
Ape 2 (-10hp)
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Putting this in now in case Archibald posts before I can get back
Leil runs into the room, beating her fists against her chest. With a loud growl she slams into Ape 1.
Don't know the modifier on the slam, is it just CMB? Please feel free to roll for me.
HP 11/11, Init +4, AC: 19, T: 14, FF: 15, F: +2, R: +6, W: +2 Perception +4, CMD: 14 , Female Human Bard (Arcane Duelist) 1
"Aye Laddies! let us move quickly against these crazy monkeys and save Peter Griffin!"
Kassandra begins to sing a Loud hymn to Sarenrae, increasing everyone's competency in battle and moves into the room.
Everyone get a +1 Competency bonus to attack, damage rolls, and fear effects. She then moves 30 feet.
(HP 22/22 | AC 18 | T 12 | FF 16 | CMD 17 | F +5 | R +5 | W +2 | Init +2 | Per +6) Male Human (Ijo) Ranger 2
Dasiji runs down the length of the room. "Don't kill the apes! They could be people like Leil!" Double move south.
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
Responding to Dasiji Archibald shouts as he runs forward. "Aye, but we'll need to sort that out later!
Archibald closes the gap to the apes.
Back to Eldak and Thannar....
Thannar calls forth another blob of acid...
Acid Splash: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2, Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
I apologize for my absence. My wife went into labor Saturday afternoon and delivered our baby boy yesterday morning! I am just dotting for now, will post later tonight
Congrats again...and my condolences on your future lack of a good night's sleep!
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Congrats Eldak! Babies are OP.
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
Thanks!
Eldak: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7
Spike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Eldak and Spike trade wild blows with the apes, no one is able to make any contact in the chaos of the battle. PCs are up!
Initiative Order
Archibald
Leil
Dasiji
Kassandra
Eldak
Thanar
Ape 1 (-11hp)
Ape 2 (-10hp)
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
I'm assuming that less than 2 minutes have passed since fighting the skeletons, but if it's been longer than Shillelagh would have ran out.
Swinging his hardened staff with all his might, Archibald attempts to crack one of the apes on the side of the head.
Attack1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
damage1(shillelagh and Divine Warrior in effect: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 2) + 5 = 10
Attack2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
damage2(shillelagh and Divine Warrior in effect: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil steps up and attempts to slam the nearest ape.
Slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Archbald's blow knocks Ape 1 unconscious and the ape-like features fade away; revealing a tired and beaten man.
Stabilization: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Successful
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil watches the transformation curiously.
(HP 22/22 | AC 18 | T 12 | FF 16 | CMD 17 | F +5 | R +5 | W +2 | Init +2 | Per +6) Male Human (Ijo) Ranger 2
Dasiji grabs a sap from his belt and attempts to club the other ape unconscious.
Melee attack (inspire courage): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9
...for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 nonlethal damage.
HP 11/11, Init +4, AC: 19, T: 14, FF: 15, F: +2, R: +6, W: +2 Perception +4, CMD: 14 , Female Human Bard (Arcane Duelist) 1
Kassandra continues to sing and moves to flank
Map of the West Exhibit Hall
Eldak and Spike continue their assault on the remaining ape, beating it into unconsciousness.
Combat over
The quivering man rises and introduces himself as Saldak. He names his two coworkers currently lying on the floor as Yannis and Kadarnik. Saldak is a scribe, his jowls quaver and shake with terror as he recounts his tale.
"The offices suddenly flooded with a strange mist early this morning, and that tendrils of it seemed to pour down Kadarnik’s and Yannis’ throats moments before they went stark mad!" Nigel was examining some artifacts in another area of the museum and Saldak is certain that these Tik Taan idols are responsible for the museum’s current predicament “I smelled something wrong with those hideous monkey-faced things as soon as Lugizar brought them out of his pack. I’ve a nose for trouble, I do! No one listens!”
Saldak rummages through one of the desks and produces some scraps of Mwangi cloth inscribed with strange writing. He interprets the script on the cloth which reveals not only a warning against the idols’ corrupting powers, but also a powerful chant that dispels their influence over men. (Treat as a scroll of break enchantment.)
As Yannis and Kadarnik regain consciousness Saldak quickly offers to escort them to safety, not wanting to spend another moment in the museum. "Take these as well..." he says as he hands you three scrolls. (A scroll of cure moderate wounds, a scroll of false life, and a scroll of dispel magic.)
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
As the man hurries away, Archibald muses to himself. "Useful chap that one. I suggest we search for more survivors as it appears this museum is in rather worse shape than we expected."
3518-11 Male Dwarf Sorcerer 1 - HP 8 - AC: 13/T: 12/FF:11 - Perception -1 - F: +1/ R: +2/W: +1 - CMB +0- CMD 12 - Speed 20ft- Init +2
"I agree with the tall one here. There are more apes to beat into humans around here I hope. Is that how humans are made?" Thanar laughs at his own joke even if no one else thinks it's funny.
Assuming up is north
Thanar moves to the door in the eastern wall and listens at it.
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
Turnign to his ape-ish companion, Archibald holds up the cloth. Now Leil, would you like me to try and un-ape you? This scroll should do the trick.
4. East Exhibit Hall
As Leil mulls over whether or not she wants to continue being an ape the party moves across to the East Exhibit Hall. A large placard above the entryway to this hall reads “Hunting the Beasts of Legend” in great block letters. This gigantic chamber is relatively free of mist, and darkness is held at bay by braziers of radiant light. Behemoths occupy these halls, great taxidermy nightmares such as a two-headed bear easily taller than an ogre; a great desiccated beetle, its carapace larger than the face of the clock tower of Absalom’s Clockwork Cathedral; a massive specimen of chimera, its jaws open in a mock roar; and an assembled skeleton of a tyrant lizard. The walls here are studded with strange masks, staves, spears, and other implements of long forgotten cultures, most likely used in ritual hunts of the beasts preserved here.
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil grunts at Archibald and nods, miming a scroll reading motion with her large hairy hands.
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
Eldak and Spike stare at the assembled monstrosities, awe etched clearly on their faces.
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
Archibald nods to Leil, then attempts to cast the scroll.
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
DC5 Wisdom Check to avoid Mishap: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5
As Archibald attempts to cast the high level spell, he suddenly feels as though he has lost control of the scroll! However at the last minute he regains control.
Yeesh, I'm not sure if Archibald is allowed to use the scroll again or not. Although I'm not even sure if 'mishaps' are used in PFS. Break Enchantment is a level 5 spell, so I think he needs to make at least a DC10 caster level check.
(HP 22/22 | AC 18 | T 12 | FF 16 | CMD 17 | F +5 | R +5 | W +2 | Init +2 | Per +6) Male Human (Ijo) Ranger 2
When Dasiji sees Archibald about to use the powerful scroll on Leil, he interjects. "No! That is our best weapon against the idols. A simple protection from evil potion or spell should be enough to bring her back, as it did for Thanar."
3518-11 Male Dwarf Sorcerer 1 - HP 8 - AC: 13/T: 12/FF:11 - Perception -1 - F: +1/ R: +2/W: +1 - CMB +0- CMD 12 - Speed 20ft- Init +2
While the others are arguing over a piece of bark, Thanar heads over to the south door across the hall to check out that place.
As Archibald reads the words on the scroll the words disappear...and so does the plethora of body hair on Leil, who quickly returns to her normal self. Suddenly two of the stone faced helms hanging on the eastern wall begin to crackle loudly as shards of stone begin breaking away from what appears to be flesh underneath.
Map
Round 1
Archibald
Eldak
Cassandra
Leil
Dasiji
Thanar
Vargouille 2
Vargouille 1
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
"Spike, there are all kinds of strange things here!" Eldak exclaims. "Let's attack that one!"
HandleAnimal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Eldak moves forward to attack the closest... thing. On his way there he looks back to see if Spike is following. Upon realizing that he isn't, Eldak says exasperatedly; "Come on, Spike! Come help me!"
Once he reaches the thing Eldak swings with his chain.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
Archibald drops to a defensive crouch and casts Shillelagh again on his quarterstaff.
HP 11/11, Init +4, AC: 19, T: 14, FF: 15, F: +2, R: +6, W: +2 Perception +4, CMD: 14 , Female Human Bard (Arcane Duelist) 1
"What witchery is this! Avast, let us kill these dreaded beasts."
Kassandra begins to sing a Loud hymn to Sarenrae, increasing everyone's competency in battle and moves into the room.
Everyone get a +1 Competency bonus to attack, damage rolls, and fear effects. She then moves 30 feet.
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil shakes her head as if to clear it. “Glad to be less furry here!”, she says, then quickly studies the creatures.
Knowledges on the creatures: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 +1 for arcana and local, +2 for dungeoneering
She finds her rapier (Did I keep my weapons? Never was clear on that.) and moves towards them.
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil shouts, “Careful friends, the vargouille can disable us all with their cries and turn us into one of them!”
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Given the knowledge of the creatures, Leil did not run close and keeps some distance.
Heeding Leil's warning Thanar and Dasiji choose to fight the winged beasts at range.
Dasiji Longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21, Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Thanar Acid Spash: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19, Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
The first Vargouille takes significant damage as they both break free from their stony facade and fly toward the center of the room....hovering just a few feet above everyone's head. (...and a few feet further over Thannar's head!)
Round 2 - - - Map
Archibald
Eldak
Cassandra
Leil
Dasiji
Thanar
Vargouille 2
Vargouille 1 (-14 hp)
The party may act in any order.
Male Human - 56434-3 Oracle 2 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 19/19 | F +2 R +2 W +1 | Init +8 | Perc -2
Swinging at the Vargouille above him, Archibald attempts to crack the first Vargouille.
attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13
I'm not sure if the map is up to date, but Archibald will move if he needs to to get into range.
3518-11 Male Dwarf Sorcerer 1 - HP 8 - AC: 13/T: 12/FF:11 - Perception -1 - F: +1/ R: +2/W: +1 - CMB +0- CMD 12 - Speed 20ft- Init +2
Thanar looses a ray of acid at the same vargouille.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
"Bah, durgen numbins, acid go!", Thanar curses and shakes his hand as if it hurt.
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Humming loudly, and vaguely in tune with Kassandra, Leil moves towards a vargouille & stabs with her rapier...
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
and misses.
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
Eldak growls at the strange beings and drops his chain, pulling a throwing axe from his belt and throwing it at the closest beastie.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Archibald smashes one of the winged beasts to smithereens as the rest of his party flails about wildly; Kassandra continuing her inspiring song. Dasiji hopes his luck with his longbow will continue as he aims at the remaining Vargouille.
Dasiji Longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
The remaining Vargouille easy dodges Dasiji's arrow as it takes flight toward the center of the room and emits a deafening screech. A sense of lethargy washes over everyone; most are able to shake it off. Dasiji & Spike appear to be paralyzed.
Round 3 - - - Map
Archibald
Eldak
Cassandra
Leil
Dasiji - paralyzed
Thanar
Vargouille 2
Male Half-Orc Barbarian 1 | HP 15/15 | AC 13 |T 13|F 13 | Fort +4|Ref +3|Will +1|Perc +4, Darkvison 60'| CMB +4| CMD 17| Init +4|Speed 40
"HOW DARE YOU ENSLAVE SPIKE!!!" Eldak roars, throwing another axe.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Female Half-Elf Fighter 3 (Lore Warden) - 1/28 − AC:18/T:13/FF:15 - Perception:+8 - F:+5/R:+3/W:0 - CMB:+6 - CMD:19/FF:16 - Speed:30 - Init:+2
Leil runs at the other monster and attempts to stab it!
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
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