[PFS]PbP Gameday IV: GM Brew's 5-08 The Confirmation (Nubicon Arc)

Game Master Wicked Brew

Iris whispered to Satsu and Auryn just loud enough for Bregolas to hear, behind a shy hand and blushed cheeks with a smile and fluttering eyes He... tends to be always cranky, I think.

The Pathfinders leave the intricate miniature city to further proceed with the mission to explore the cave heading east down the passageway. They find the caverns covered with bioluminescent fungi that lights their way. The passage narrows to between 3 to 6 feet and branches off in several areas only to narrow further preventing forward progress. After about 20 minutes, the party manages to navigate the narrow passage. The persistent glow of the bluish fungi dimly lights the way deeper below the Kortos Mounts. The tunnels broaden to reveal a shallow river that bisects an immense tunnel stretching to the north and south. To the east a small passage exits the chamber at a steep incline.

Map updated.

"Oooo...pretty!" Auryn exclaims as they look at the glowing fungi in the distance. Her companion circles around her, and her long hair turns against the wind the creature generates.

"We've been in here a long time!" she says.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Iris' voice became that of a mouse's as she quietly pointed out Auryn... I think we're going to be in here a while yet...

Kn. Geography: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

"Really?" Auryn asks. "How much longer? Are we almost there?"

Iris tried her best not to laugh, but yet again a giggle escaped You're crazy, Auryn.

Satsu, leading the party single file along the narrow passageway, sees the passageway open into a larger chamber. He holds the line some 10 feet from the opening as the glowing fungi reveals the presence of an underground stream. The party can hear the gentle rush of water echo through the cavern.

Perceptions checks and actions, if any. Map has been updated.

Iris resisted a curse as she re-lit up her scimitar, holding it up once more and went to take a closer look for the stream near Satsu I wonder if this is another place they pay homage to, these Gillmen.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Satsu is a bit curious about the bio-luminescent fungi. At least until such a time that something more interesting makes itself known

Auryn looks into the dark cavern.

"Why don't you go check it out, bud," she says to her Eidolon.

The creature moves quickly forward like a gust of wind.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
perception Cyclone: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Floyd looks around to see what he can see

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Floyd makes his way forward to get a good look at their situation. Before Satsu enters the wider cavern, he taps the nagaji on the shoulder and points out something that does not seem right in the area just west of the river. He believes it to be a trap of some sort.

Ok, the party has found a trap and cannot see what lies on the other side of the underground stream. The group can either investigate this are further or turn back and investigate another part of the cave. If the party wishes to explore the current area, please go ahead and move you tokens into the chamber and include any actions (like trying to use stealth or a spell to mask your movement if applicable) you take as you explore the cave.

Before stepping forward, Iris sheathed her scimitar and let its light diminish so should could be hidden by what little light remained in the cavern unsure of the lighting but she has low-light vision

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Knowledge Rivers/Geography: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Iris would like to know, to the best of her knowledge, the peril of attempt to cross the river, the width of the river, and if there appear to be any enemies nearby

wow... or just tell me nothing... because what horrible rolls

Bregolas examines the fungi as they encounter it. He remains quiet as they carry on, and as the chatty women get distracted by what he perceives to be nonsensical antics. His focus remains on his surroundings.

As the rifleman notices something out of place in the path ahead, he nods knowingly. The elf makes his way up to the front of the group to have a closer look... and to prevent the children from going anywhere near the trapped waters with a firm hand and a disapproving scowl.

What do I know about the fungi?
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

What's indicative of a trap in the river?
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Regnel curiously moves forward into the chamber with the underground stream. He tries to see what exactly everyone seems suddenly so worried about... but almost certainly doesn't notice anything interesting...

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Auryn slides forward with her Eidolon.

"What do you think, bud? Anything out there?"

perception Auryn: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
perception Cyclone: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Iris whispered to the others
Anyone see anything? I've got no luck, and don't want my scimitar to reveal us to anyone else...

Though it may work against me, perception dc 15

The party cautiously moves into the bigger chamber. Both Satsu and Bregolas take a closer look at the strange glowing fungi that lights their way. The fungi is something neither of the curious agents have seen, Bregolas recalls that the phenomenon is not unheard of in certian subterranean areas of Golarion.

As the party fans out into the opening, Auryn's Cyclone swirls and rushes about Auryn, clearly warning her of danger. From the darkness, the party can hear a few excited barks and yips as they can make out two kobolds in the dim light. They motion to the party furiously and growl.

Initiative Order:

• Iris
• Floyd
• kobolds
• Satsu
• Auryn
• Bregolas
• Rengel
• Cyclone

Game on! Iris is first up.

Iris closed her eyes for only a moment, wishing that she had left her Scimitar lit up, before pulling out her flute and fore-going all stealth I believe I've only used 1 performance round so far?

She played the flute as a praise and call on Sarenrae to boost the others

Performance/ Inspire Courage +1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

The flute was synched with her as she played an upbeat almost warning call as her first performance on the flute.

In preparation for my turn, does the river seem shallow enough that I'd be able to cross it? How does difficult terrain like that affect my movement speed? Thanks!

The party springs into action!

Iris tries to stay out of sight of the kobolds but bravely plays her flute to bolster the party spirits even though the act betrays her position. The act of courage, as well as the expertly played music, fills the party with resolve. All party members are under the effect of Iris' inspire courage while she maintains the song and the party is withing hearing distance.

Rengel is unable to judge the depth of the stream, but assuming it was shallow enough to cross, crossing the stream is difficult terrain effectively halving Rengel's moving speed while traversing through the waters.

Floyd is up.

The party continues to square off against the kobolds!

Floyd moves into the cave and tries to get himself into a good firing position. Sorry Floyd, had to bot you in order to keep the game moving along.

The kobolds attack!

The northern kobold draws a sling and fires a stone at Rengel, but misses the occultist by a mile.

The southern kobold fires a stone at Iris, perhaps to silence her song. The little humanoid similarly misses the mark.

Satsu up next. Please note that you may post your turn out of order. Posting combat actions out of order happen often in pbp games due people's random ability to post. I will, however, resolve the turns in order and attempt to match the desired action if at all possible. If actions taken prior to your turn drastically effect the action, I will usually allow you to re-post the action. Now, on to the fight!

With everyone still crowded around and unable to see who's throwing stones Satsu will move up front and cast Bless. The closer Kobold should now be within his vision.

Should stack with Inspire courage for attack, but not saves vs. Fear.

Round 1

The elvish warrior springs to action. With a wordless grimace that speaks volumes about his opinion of lowly kobold creatures, the trained archer draws his bow and takes swift aim. Poor Satsu hears the sudden whiz of an arrow flying past his left ear, towards the nearer of the two kobolds.

The arrow's shaft jiggles a moment as it settles into the surprised reptilian creature's chest...

5 ft. step [free act], draw bow [move act], then shoot an arrow at the nearest kobold [std act]:
Attack, shortbow: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
mods: +1 morale (bless), +1 competence (inspire courage)

Pending Auryn's turn... and assuming 18 beats the kobold's AC.

Regnel draws his longsword and calls upon the spirits of the warrior who once wielded the ancient blade. Regnel uses a standard action to spend one point of mental focus that was assigned to the longsword to active the Legacy Weapon ability, which makes the longsword function as a longsword +1 for one minute. He has 5 points of mental focus left in the blade.

He then charges towards the kobolds. He moves up to the edge of the river and wades in, hoping that it won't be too deep and the current isn't too swift.

Auryn looks surprised at the small creatures.

"Critters! Get'em, boy!" she asks her Eidolon. The summoner takes a vial of acid from her bandolier, and uses it for a focus for an acid spell she lobs at the closest one.

ranged touch, acid splash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 181d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The party fights on!

Satsu draws upon his inner power, releasing divine magic over the Pathfinders. The energy bolsters the agents' efforts.

Auryn invokes her arcane might and launches a globe of sizzling green acid at the nearest foe. The acid strikes home, burning the little lizard causing it to screech in pain.

Bregolas deftly maneuvers himself for a clear shot. His arrow strikes true, piercing the same kobold damaged by Auryn. The shaft digs deep and the kobold falls, blood pooling about it as the creature lies motionless.

Rengel readies his ancient weapon and springs into action. He begins to wade into the underground stream. Upon reaching the river's edge, he discovers he can, in fact, wade into the stream, its depth being only a few feet at this location.

One down, one to go. Cyclone up then on to round 2.

Round 2 Action

Iris continued her praise of Sarenrae through her flute
Performance/ Flute: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Afterwards, she cast Flare DC 12 after the second Kobald with a quick mutter Sand in your eye, bow down to Sarenrae.

Cyclone, following Auryn's instructions, swirls toward the kobolds as quickly as it can.

double move

As one kobold falls, the other carries on the fight!

Auryn's otherworldly companion turns and flows toward the lone enemy. It glides into a position ready to strike at the kobold, rising menacingly toward the little humanoid.

Iris continues to pour her innate gift into her song, lifting the party's spirits. She snaps off a spell at the remaining foe but the sudden flash only serves to anger the little dragon.

Floyd aims his rifle but is unable to line up a shot.

The remaining kobold drops his sling and draws a spear from its back. He stabs at the air elemental hovering ominously over him. The kobold actually manages to stab Auryn's cyclone but was unable to muster enough strength to harm the conjured outsider.

The fight continues...

Satsu up.

Satsu continues up the direction the Cyclone was headed to try and get a view of the combatant he's been unable to see, and then wades into the water looking to get closer.

Double move

Regnel slogs through the river as fast as he can and eventually emerges on the other side. He closes into melee range with the remaining kobold. Double move, unfortunately. So close...

Round 3

Iris ends her flute's performance, instead drawing her bow on the remaining Kobold

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Waiting on Bregolas, Auryn and the Cyclone.

Round 2

Bregolas dashes across the stream, swiftly leaping from shore to boulder to shore whilst sheathing his bow. As he lands upon the other side, his gaze does not shift away from the remaining kobold as he draws his impressive Elvish sword from his back, pointing its tip in the reptilian creature's face as he moves into melee with it.

Double move, jumping across the stream as part of his movement (with a 10 ft. head start), sheathing his bow and drawing his curved blade as part of those move actions.
Acrobatics vs DC 5?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Acrobatics vs DC 8?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

My next move.
Floyd moves 20ft along the river bank towards the kobolds and reloads with gun
P.S. could someone move me that distance as I'm not at a pc

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@Floyd - You got it

Almost there, need Auryn, the windy fellow and Iris can go ahead and post for round 3.

Cyclone lashes out at the kobold with his airy strikes while Auryn runs up behind.

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
claw1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
claw2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Already have my move up for round three! If the thing dies, don't worry, I'll change it xD

The party closes in on the lone kobold!

Satsu moves closer the little dragon, ready to strike!

Auryn joins her scaly companion in moving to engage the kobold.

With noticeable flair, Bregolas dashes across the underground stream, dropping his bow at his feet, leaping deftly as he draws his blade ready to cut down the defiant foe.

Rengel wades through the stream and makes it the little hummanoid, ready to swing the old blade once again.

Meanwhile, the Cyclone attacks its prey, striking a fierce blow on the kobold, drawing blood as it opens a cut across the thing's chest.

End Round 2, begin Round 3.

Iris draws her bow and takes aim. She looses an arrow, but is unable to find her mark, the arrow striking high off the cave wall. There is a -4 penalty to attacks with ranged weapon for firing into melee unless you possess the precise shot feat. Additionally, as your allies are surrounding the target, it also gains cover (+4 AC).

Floyd can take a shot before the kobold's next action.

Floyd tries to line up the kobold in his sights, but he is unable to find the shot.

The panicked kobold, surrounded by foes, flees in terror! The tiny dragonkin is able to slip most of the party, but Bregolas is able to take a swing at the fleeing humanoid. His elven blade cuts deep, slicing the kobold across the chest as it tires to flee. The dungeon denizen falls in a heap from the wound.

Out of combat.

The stream continues on to the east until the way becomes blocked by cave wall. As the party explores the area, they can make out the faint sounds of a female voice, shouting at what must be the top of her lungs As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu! Iris recognizes the voice to be that of Janira Gavix, their mentor and scout.

The party finds their progress hindered, but feel they may find a way in a different portion of the cave complex.

Bregolas Attack Of Opportunity: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
dmg: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

After a silent blessing of Sarenrae over her now re-drawn Scimitar Light on Scimitar Iris recognizes the voice of Janira Gavix

Did you all hear that? That's Janira. Sarenrae, guide us!

Iris peered around for any possible way that might lead the group to Janira-

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

FINALLY

And moves in that direction immediately with haste and hand waving to the others.

The elvish swordsman wipes his blade clean before sheathing it. He looks at the slain bodies with naught but cold resolve upon his face.

...

Bregolas' brow creases as the sound of the halfling's raised voice can be heard in the distance. He nods his head in agreement with Iris, then tilts his head as he concentrates on the location her voice came from.

Perception, pinpoint Janira's location: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Soundsss like we may need to double back to the other wing of the cave to find our way out to Janira. I don't know I could be wrong, it's hard for me to see around these larger cavernsss. Anyone have a better idea or see a way through?

"Janira! We have to help her!" Auryn exclaims before rushing off toward where she thinks the sound is coming from. Once again, it is the wrong direction.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Sensing urgency, the party quickly heads back into the main cave to see if they can find away to aid their brave expedition leader. Unable to find a direct route, they attempt to explore the eastern cavern. Bregolas leads the party into the cavern that narrows as they party walks further. The cave’s damp air becomes increasingly stale as the Pathfinder recruits continue down through the tunnel, and as they approach a turn in the way, the stench of decay grows increasingly evident.

Map Updated.

Satsu takes a look around and assuming he isn't threatened continues to move forward.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

is the flying dragon/lizard enemy?

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