Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Prospero waits patiently while the others heal themselves.
This is Prospero's first round, so he doesn't have his own wand yet. He is down 8 hp, if someone wouldn't mind helping him out.
If asked, Teric will use wands on people. The swindler even grants Prospero a charge off his own wand. "Just be sure to keep me alive, son!" He chuckles.
Updated the map with the hold of the ship, you can position yourself on the staircase in order you want to do go down. I've put you down sort of randomly for now
Four slaves are chained to the starboard side’s iron rings. Three are Keleshite and Vudrani humans.
The fourth is a gagged female gnome she excitedly beckons for you to free her.
But not before you can move over to free them you also notice;
Foul-smelling fluids ooze from weeping sores across the scaly skin of this squat, powerful, and vaguely canine beast.
DC 13 Knowledge (Arcane):
A trollhound, it regenerates unless damaged with acid or fire. More information will depend on check result
And a half-elf with a rapier who moves to intercept you
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Thank you Teric for the CLW and Jaxal and Y'serid for the offer
Prospero follows Jaxal down the stairs.
I am not sure if I should go into more detail about my actions now or wait until initiative is rolled. My plan is to get into flanking postion with either Jaxal or Y'serid.
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Revvy, can we move through the squares with barrels and cargo in them on the south end (trollhound end) of the map? Is this considered difficult terrain?
@Prospero; There's nothing specified in the adventure about the barrels & Cargo, so going to rule it's not blocking, but it does count as difficult terrain
@Jaxal moves you down towards a location where you can actually throw anything at the trollhound (the walls around the stairs are blocking - with only one opening, to get to the stairs) And according to the rules 1 is always between you and your target when you scatter btw. not that it matters a whole lot now btw, since it will always scatter adjacent to your target and can't hit anyone else right now
Jaxal grabs an Alchemist's fire and throws it at the beast but ends up missing it and it splashes near it and start to slowly ignite some cargo that's next to the beast.
Sahba looks to Jaxal briefly, but continues without missing a beat.
She obligingly shoots fire at the dog thing, hitting it on the side of it's head
Hearing about the trollhound, Teric casts a protection spell on himself. Blue lines of force appear around him.
Prospero follows Jaxal down the stairs.
I didn't roll initiative for this one, but your turn is up, feel free to move to where you want to go and attack if you want
Y'serid moves down into the ships hold, and seeing the enemies, takes a defensive stance until he can move in further
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Carefully, Prospero moves through the cargo lashed to the deck of the ship, seeking an advantageous position.
Prospero double moves though a couple of squares of difficult terrain, hoping to get a flanking position next round. I actually moved my token on the map this time!
The trollhound slobbers and drools all over the place as it takes a step towards it's closest target - Prospero
Jaxal also remembers that these creatures carry bloodfire fever in their saliva, being bitten by one isn't general a good idea
To hit AC Prospero:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 Which I think hits, you are facing 2 opponents at this point...so that makes your AC 18 right? Damage Prospero:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 and a fort save vs disease
As the trollhound grabs hold of Prospero's leg and sinks it's teeth deeply into it he also shakes it's massive neck and tries to drag Prospero down to the floor.
Trip vs CMD:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
but it isn't able to drag Prospero down to his own level
The half-elf takes a step back and casts a spell. Suddenly Prospero's weapon is coated in a layer of slippery grease (DC 14 reflex save or drop your weapon - if you manage to hold on to it, same save each round or drop it anyway)
DC 25 Perception check:
You faintly smell smoke, it seems to be emminating from somewhere behind the closest door
Teric follows the others down into the hold where he sees the trollhound and the half-elf. Although he has heard Jaxal, he opts for his freezing spells in a flammable place such as a ship's cargo hold. Blue flames shoot out of his hand, engulfing the half-elf and the hound.
Cold Burning Hands on the diagonal, getting both of them. DC 17 Reflex Save for half. Failure also means Slowed for 1 round. Cold Burning Hands:3d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) = 4
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
You are correct, Revvy, I only get the +1 trait bonus to AC if I am adjacent to a single foe. (Expert Duelist trait, Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild Guide page 17.)
Fort Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Reflex Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
With a savage roar, Prospero attacks the Trollhound
F Human (Qadrian Keleshite) Sorcerer (Elemental: fire) 2 ~ AC 12 (t 12) (ff 10) | F+1, R+3, W+3 | CMD 12 | Init +4, Per +0 | HP 10/10
@GM:
See FAQ re grease. (I say this as I'm not the one that cast the spell!) As I understand it, the continued saves are if the first one is failed and the item is affected.
Sahba is less concerned about burning down the ship than her companion. She was planning to do it anyway, once the slaves were freed.
Elemental ray (fire), r touch, -melee:1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 4 = 13vs trollhound fire!:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
"Sorry, guess that disease information might have been more useful BEFORE you got yourself bit. We'll have to come back to that, though."
Looking for an opening, Jaxal moves around the stair and confronts the rat looking dude. Is this the half-elf? I am not sure who all these icons represent...
"I believe you have chosen a poor career, and now you must pay for your crimes." Attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
I wasn't aware of the FAQ, I just went with the spell description which mentions you need a save each round. Thanks for letting me know.
Teric follows the others down into the hold where he sees the trollhound and the half-elf. Although he has heard Jaxal, he opts for his freezing spells in a flammable place such as a ship's cargo hold. Blue flames shoot out of his hand, engulfing the half-elf and the hound, freezing them a bit and slowing their reactions.
With a savage roar, Prospero attacks the Trollhound...and misses
Sahba is less concerned about burning down the ship than her companion. She was planning to do it anyway, once the slaves were freed, but ends up missing the trollhound as she tries to not hit Prospero in the back
Miss due to cover (firing through Prospero into melee adds -4 to your to hit and provides an addition +4 to the target's defenses
@Jaxel; the 4 faces are the 4 tied-up slaves, the one wielding a sword/whole picture is the half-elf
Jaxal moves around the stair and confronts the rat looking dude, stabbing him down before he gets a change to react to the attack
As the others leap into action, Y'serid follows suit, taking his blade and rushing for the trollhound chancing targets since the other one went down already
He brings his blade down in a powerful two handed slash hitting and drawing a lot of blood,
The trollhounds wounds start to close a tiny bit as it tries to bite Y'seric in retaliation
To hit Y'seric AC:1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 1 = 25 To confirm:1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 1 = 25
savagely ripping a large piece of meat out of Y'seris leg
Damage Y'seric:2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 8) + 8 = 19 and a fort save vs disease
and tries to pull him down
Trip vs CMD:1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 = 21
which it manages to succeed at
DC 24 Perception check:
You smell smoke, it seems to be somewhere behind the closest door
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Seeing the Trollhound trip up Y'serid, Prospero once again attacks.
attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
It is not possible for Prospero to make that Perception check at this level
F Human (Qadrian Keleshite) Sorcerer (Elemental: fire) 2 ~ AC 12 (t 12) (ff 10) | F+1, R+3, W+3 | CMD 12 | Init +4, Per +0 | HP 10/10
That perception check isn't attainable for Sahba. Absent a pretty mighty circumstance bonus for being a pyro, anyway....
Sahba lets loose a ray of flame at the trollhound, then circles around to try an get a better angle, pulling her wand of infernal healing as she does so.
Elemental ray (fire), r touch, -melee, -cover:1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 15 fire:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 44 of 7 used
Prospero once again fails to connect with his attack
Sahba lets loose a ray of flame at the trollhound, then circles around to try an get a better angle hitting the hound.
Unless you have a wrist sheath from which you get the wand as a swift action you can't draw a wand while moving as far as I know. The +1 BAB to draw weapons during a move is only for weapons
F Human (Qadrian Keleshite) Sorcerer (Elemental: fire) 2 ~ AC 12 (t 12) (ff 10) | F+1, R+3, W+3 | CMD 12 | Init +4, Per +0 | HP 10/10
@GM:
My first reaction was "A wand can be used as a weapon," ... <grumble>, <grumble> ... But you're the boss.
I'll admit, you made me look it up, and I went down an Internet rabbit hole. (Thanks for stealing 40 minutes! ;^)
Interesting thread on the topic here. Who knew there were so many opinions on the subject?! I didn't! The thread was marked as "FAQ answered" (FAQ link, but still not super helpful in answering what I thought was the original question, unless combined with some other rulings.
In the end, it's not going to matter, because if you rule she can't draw and move simultaneously, then she'll draw and 5' step next round, which is enough.
Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a move action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. If your weapon or weapon-like object is stored in a pack or otherwise out of easy reach, treat this action as retrieving a stored item.
Again, bottom line for me is a) it won't end up mattering this time because 5' step works just as well, b) you're the boss, and c) thanks for forcing me to consider a new perspective!
Kitsune Medium(Relic Channeler) 5 | AC 19 T 15 FF 15 | HP 9/29 | F +3 R +3 W +3 | Init +5 | Perc +4
Sorry! Guild Wars 2 HOT released over the weekend and wife and I have sorta lost track of time.
Y'serid, caught completely by surprise at the ferocity of the beast is brought to the ground as the creature bites him deeply, drawing an anguished yowl from him as his blood spills onto the wooden deck.
Fighting defensively, he lashes out at the creature, his blade biting only air as he tries to stand.
+2 Dodge, +1 Dodge further from 3 Ranks in Acrobatics. AC 22 (18 for the standing from prone)
@Sabha; guess it would help if Paizo would put out a FAQ explaining what exactly a weapon like something is ;) But if you want to pull a wand quickly, that's why they invented spring loaded wrist sheaths. Limited choice of what wand to draw (since you can only 1 wand per arm stored) but you can draw it as a swift action. I'll admit I missed that reference to a weapon like object counting in the first paragraph and only remembered the second one that specifically mentions the +1 BAB working for weapons. It would help if they made the wording a bit more clear, or at least similar to each other.
@Jaxal, the half-elf went down already from your attack last round..you just stabbed one of the slaves ;) I'll assume you went for the last enemy - the trollhound instead
Jaxal moves up besides the trollhound which is trying to chew Prospero's leg off and with one swift stabbing ends the creatures life.
Since Teric and Y'serids attacks would have missed anyway I'll skip to the next round. Y'serid is free to stand up though. Since I don't think he'd still be on the floor if he got a chance to stand up
One of the doors opens and a woman steps outside wielding 2 kukri's (one in each hand) you can see smoke pouring out from behind her.
It is an Keleshite woman dressed in studded leather. Her black hair is held out of her face by a faded yellow bandana. She has a dark mole on her left cheek just below her eye.
@Sabha; guess it would help if Paizo would put out a FAQ explaining what exactly a weapon like something is ;) But if you want to pull a wand quickly, that's why they invented spring loaded wrist sheaths. Limited choice of what wand to draw (since you can only 1 wand per arm stored) but you can draw it as a swift action. I'll admit I missed that reference to a weapon like object counting in the first paragraph and only remembered the second one that specifically mentions the +1 BAB working for weapons. It would help if they made the wording a bit more clear, or at least similar to each other.
@Jaxal, the half-elf went down already from your attack last round..you just stabbed one of the slaves ;) I'll assume you went for the last enemy - the trollhound instead
Jaxal moves up besides the trollhound which is trying to chew Prospero's leg off and with one swift stabbing ends the creatures life.
Since Teric and Y'serids attacks would have missed anyway I'll skip to the next round. Y'serid is free to stand up though. Since I don't think he'd still be on the floor if he got a chance to stand up
One of the doors opens and a woman steps outside wielding 2 kukri's (one in each hand) you can see smoke pouring out from behind her.
It is an Keleshite woman dressed in studded leather. Her black hair is held out of her face by a faded yellow bandana. She has a dark mole on her left cheek just below her eye.
The red blob on the map is to indicate the fire that's producing the smoke
F Human (Qadrian Keleshite) Sorcerer (Elemental: fire) 2 ~ AC 12 (t 12) (ff 10) | F+1, R+3, W+3 | CMD 12 | Init +4, Per +0 | HP 10/10
Stifling odd feelings of deja vu, Sahba calls to the woman, "You there! Are you going to prevent us from freeing these illegally detained slaves?"
Not waiting for a response, she ensures the proper wand is in her hand, and uses it to apply some healing to Y'serid.
5' step. Y'serid gains fast healing 1 for 10 rounds.
Teric smiles at the kukri-wielding woman. "Ah, have you been setting this ship on fire? I think I can solve that." He blasts the woman with the cold flames, engulfing both her and the flames.
No clue if that'll actually work, but it gets her and the flames in the AOE. Cold Burning Hands:3d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) = 7
Reflex save DC 17 for half. Failure means being slowed too.
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Prospero moves into position, gliding diagonally across the deck to the space next to Teric, between the bald captive and the blue-turbaned one. He then readies an action, prepared to attack the new opponent if she advances towards Teric and himself.
Jaxal moves forward, rapier in hand, and points it at the girl with the kukri. "There have been enough deaths today. Put down your weapons, and let's engage in a discussion, if you please."
Readied action to stab if she does anything other than dropping her weapons or talking.
Sahba ensures the proper wand is in her hand, and uses it to apply some healing to Y'serid.
Teric blasts the woman with the cold flames, engulfing both her and the flames.
Reflex save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 As far as I'm aware there are not actual rules for this, but seems to make sense to use cold vs fire.fire normally does 1d6...so your 7 is more then it can "counter"
The fire goes out by the sudden drop of temperature.
Prospero moves into position, gliding diagonally across the deck to the space next to Teric, between the bald captive and the blue-turbaned one. He then readies an action, prepared to attack the new opponent if she advances towards Teric and himself.
Jaxal moves forward, rapier in hand, and points it at the girl with the kukri, ready to use his weapon if needed
Shaking himself off, Y'serid thanks Sahba for the aid as he flexes his grip on the katana.
Seeing the situation and that room to attack is very limited, he simply holds his action if any more enemies appear.
"Get off my ship!"
The woman, slow as she is by her frozen muscles slices at Jaxal who strikes just a fraction of second before she does and he misses her
To hit AC Jaxal:1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 = 12
but she likewise manages to miss
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
Prospero goes around the blue-turbaned captive, carefully moves around the cargo (difficult terrain)and gets in position to attack the new foe.
Teric feigns a bow to Sahba. "Now, my dear, may we get on with this? Something told me she would not part with these slaves you so want to free. Perhaps we can question her when she has been subdued." He shift side and shoots a bluish ray at the woman.
Jaxal's attack bounces of the woman's though armor
Prospero's attack is side steped causing it to miss
Teric shoots a magical conjured ray at the woman hitting her and ends up missing due to some cover between him and her
From your current location on the map, you are firing through her cabin walls ..so I moved you back to a location where you can actually see her..which means Jaxal provides cover which causes you to miss
Sahba casts grease on one of the kukris the woman is holding
Reflex save:1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 1 = 20 and she has no trouble holding on to it
@Sabha, unless I missed something on grease, it's only 1 object you can target (or an area on the floor)
Y'serid moves forward to attack as well, but he fails just as every other party member who attacked in melee as he walks past her she swipes a blade towards him
AOO vs Y'serid:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
The woman seems to defrost a bit, rolls her shoulders and goes on the offensive
To hit AC jaxal:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 To hit AC jaxal:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
but it seems the gods do not smile upon melee attacks in this fight
If that would miss, I will take 1 of my 2 daily free surges to add 1d6 to my attack, this can be rolled AFTER the check is known as a success or failure. Surge:1d6 ⇒ 5
F Human (Qadrian Keleshite) Sorcerer (Elemental: fire) 2 ~ AC 12 (t 12) (ff 10) | F+1, R+3, W+3 | CMD 12 | Init +4, Per +0 | HP 10/10
Revvy Bitterleaf wrote:
@Sabha, unless I missed something on grease, it's only 1 object you can target (or an area on the floor)
Yep, you're correct. I noticed it too late to edit it.
Your second post only mentioned the one anyway (which is what was in my head), and it also wasn't until later that I went back and re-read the first post that mentioned two.
Male Human (Taldane) Fighter 1 | AC 18 (19 vs single opponent) (t 14) (ff 14) | F+4, R+3, W+1 (+3 vs fear) | CMB +2 CMD 15 | Init +3, Per +2 SM +1 | speed 30 ft. | HP 13/13
With renewed determination, Prospero once again attacks.
Y'serid manages to connect a solid hit against the woman
@Sabha, only one attack when she was slowed by Teric if that's what you mean with only mentioning one
Jaxal presses the attack, knowing now that it is likely to continue until someone drops and it seems luck favors the bold as he too is able to conenct hard enough to draw blood.
Teric removes the gag from the gnomes mouth and the gnome responds
"Free me from these shackles and I'm more then willing to cooperate with you and later report on what I've been through on this explore...err..ation"
Prospero joins in on the attacks and goes for the hatrick, also damaging the kukri wielding woman
