[PFS] PbP Gameday V: #6–06: Hall of the Flesh Eaters (4-5) (Inactive)

Game Master Michael Hallet

"This is a fool's errand," says Ezren. "We should just go through the door."

Thallin moves back out of the passage and heads over to the mundane door. After arriving at the door, Thallin stands fare enough back to allow Tarondor access to the door.

While looking over at the wizard, Thallin nods in agreement. "Absolutely."

The Restful Spirit nods in agreement at the wizard's suggestion.

Aaaaaand then we go do that.

You want I should kick it down?

"You could, but it sounds like Tarondor has it covered."

Moving to the door, ready to go.

My name is Tarondor. The character's name is Ezren.

"I have nothing covered. Doors are not my specialty," says Ezren.

"Herr Magt, if you would be so kind?"

My name is Tarondor. The character's name is Ezren.

I am aware that the pregen’s name is Ezen. I assumed that you wanted to be addressed by Tarondor seeing you inserted that name into the heading.

"This is a fool's errand," says Ezren. "We should just go through the door."

Maybe I misunderstood this. I thought you impatiently wanted to open the mundane door.

“Understandable Ezren. Herr Magt Jaeger, we have already inspected the mundane door for traps. From what I can see, it appears clean. I would recommend trying to open the door before kicking it in. If it opens easily, it might give us an element of surprise. If you would do use the honors, I will try and provide some ranged support, if there is anything aggressive behind the door. ” Thallin knocks an arrow and lines up with the door, in order to provide cover fire.

Magt reaches forward to push (or pull) the door open. Blade and teeth ready for any threat.

This large chamber has a relatively low ceiling. The far southwest wall is set at an angle, and against the center of the wall sits a heap of bones and skulls resembling a large makeshift throne. To the left of the throne sits an oak and brass sea chest, carved with images of sea serpents chasing their own tails.

Seated at this throne is another ghoulish figure. Two more stand near him, on guard. Near the far wall, two festrogs get up from mounds of tattered cloth and burlap, alerted to your presence like a pair of watchdogs.

The ghoul at the throne stands, glaring at you while speaking.

"Who defiles this tomb and destroys my servants. Approach and explain yourselves to Rajhan-Voh!"

A new map has been added.

Magt steps into the room, pole arm ready in case any try to get past him to his allies.

He calls over his shoulder, Any of you want to talk to this thing?

Jorah feels very uneasy communicating with undead such as this, but tries to hide that from his face. "We are members of the Pathfinder Society, exploring this place in search of a particular artifact. According to information recovered from a former pirate, the Orb of Stars is located somewhere in this crypt."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

The Orb of Stars you say? Perhaps we can make an arrangement? I have spent ages here with only one thing to eat and I grow tired of it. Give me something new to eat as tribute. Perhaps one of you would agree to stay behind and become my feast?

A wide grin full of fangs flashes across his face at the idea of fresh meat.

Sense Motive

Realizing what the group is conversing with, Thallin decides to move off into the distance and invokes a protective spell on himself. Once the spell is complete, he makes his way back to the group.

As the discussion continues, the rogue infuses his bow with additional arcane energy and then fires a shot at the red ghoul.

Out of range of the ghouls to hear, Thallin casts shield spell on himself and then moves back to the encounter. Assuming the doorway is still clear, he steps into the door, enchants his bow as a swift action, and fires a shot at the red ghoul. Hopefully the ghoul is flatfooted.

(Attack) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 23
(Damage) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9
(Damage) Sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 1 (If the ghoul is flatfooted.)

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

The Restful Spirit snarls in disgust at the ghoul's proposition and nods approvingly at Thallin's agression.

"We will do no such thing, abomination!"

As The Restful Spirits starts to make his feeling known, Rajhan-Vol notices Thallin raise his bow. The ghoul gives the signal to attack.

The Restful Spirit <=== UP!
Yellow Ghoul
Rajhan-Vol
Jorrah
Magt
Ezren
Thallin
Red Ghoul
Green Festrog
White Festrog
Dreggar

The Restful Spirit jumps into action and moves down behind the orange ghoul. Once in place, he takes a swing at it with his temple sword.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Extra damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The Restful Spirit makes a well-placed attack that destroys the ghoul.

Rajhan-Vol moves toward Magt who gets a passing swing as he approaches.

Magt is entitled to an AoO as Rajhan-Vol moves in.

The overwhelming stench that assaults your nose reveals that Rajhan-Vol is no ordinary ghoul, but a ghast.

Jorrah, Magt, and Thalin need to make a DC 16 Fort save or be sickened, as does anyone who gets within 10 feet of Rajhan-Vol.

Rajhan-Vol continues past him to Jorrah who the ghoulish creature bites.

The bite sinks deep into Jorrah's neck, drawing a more grievous wound than expected. (Sneak Attack)

Jorrah needs to make a DC 16 Fort save against paralysis or be paralyzed for 4 rounds.

Jorrah needs to make a DC 16 Fort save against disease or contract ghoul fever.

Save vs sickened first, as it would have happened before the bite and can affect the other saves.

The Restful Spirit
Rajhan-Vol
Jorrah (23/28 hp) <=== UP! (3 Fort Saves!)
Magt <=== UP! (AoO! Fort Save!)
Ezren <=== UP!
Thallin <=== UP! (Fort Save!)
Red Ghoul
Green Festrog
White Festrog
Dreggar

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Sickened
Fort: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 2 = 21 Saved
Fort: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 2 = 6 Diseased

Seeing himself cornered and sick to his stomach, Jorah says a prayer to Desna, asking her to heal his festering wound.

Cast defensively, DC19: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 7) + 5 = 14

You can't move diagonally across a hard corner. There is no way for Jorah to avoid an AoO by withdrawing unless you have an ability to consider more than one square as not threatened when you withdraw.

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Ezren summons bolts of eldritch force to attack the ghast.

Magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Continuing to fire upon his original target, Thallin studies the movements of the red ghoul, knocks arrow, and then fires.

(Move action) Study target on red, (Standard action) Attack Red.

(Attack) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 15
(Damage) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 14

Additional Damage
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1 (If red is still flat footed.)

AoO as it passes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8, if hits AoO damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
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fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 carp! sickened
Gah! That thing stinks worse than troll blood.
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Magt drops his horsechopper, steps behind the vile thing, and with a roar slashes into it with fang and claw.
free action drop, 5' step, rage, full attack, flanking, and sickened
bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21, if hits bite dam: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
claw 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10, if hits claw 1 dam: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
claw 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9, if hits claw 1 dam: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

wow, the dice gods do not like me today

Jorah heals some of his wounds.
The magic missiles strike Rajhan-Vol.
Despite his sickness, Thallin's arrow manages to dispatch the other ghoul.
Magt takes several wild swings at Rajhan-Vol that all fail to connect.

The festrogs charge at Magt but fail to land their bites.

Remember the DC 16 Fort Save vs sickened if you get within 10 feet of Rajhan-Vol and haven't already rolled a save.

The Restful Spirit <=== UP!
Rajhan-Vol -7 hp
Jorrah (37/38 hp, Sickened, Diseased)
Magt (Sickened)
Ezren
Thallin (Sickened)
Green Festrog (charged)
White Festrog (charged)
Dreggar <=== UP!

The Restful Spirit moves up behind the nearest festrog with a look of determination on his face and attacks it with his temple sword.

Attack, flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Spirit's sword causes the festrog to burst in a shower of fetid pus.

The Restless Spirit must make a DC 11 Fort save or contract Necrotic Boils.

Dreggar still to act.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Dreggar draws his weapon and moves in to the dread creature.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

With a careful swing he slashes at the ghast.

axe power attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
inspiration on attack: 1d6 ⇒ 3

So, 22 to hit, 9 slashing damage

The Restless Spirit withstands the foul pustules that have leaked all over him.

Thanks to a moment of inspiration, Dreggar manages to wound Rajhan-Vol.

You've managed to peg his AC at 22.

Rajhan-Vol turns around and lays into Magt with claw and tooth. Reaching for tender spots thanks to flanking with the festrog.

His bite is absolutely vicious and the claw that follows drops Magt close to death. Rajhan-Vol spins around and tries to claw Jorah again, but the aasimar is able to duck the blow.

Remember the DC 16 Fort Save vs sickened if you get within 10 feet of Rajhan-Vol and haven't already rolled a save.

Magt is dying (at -10 hp). In addition to the stabilization check, two DC 16 Fort saves are required against paralysis and one against disease. All are at -2 due to sickened. If Jorah can heal you you won't need the check since his init is higher than yours.

The Restful Spirit
Rajhan-Vol -16 hp
Jorrah (37/38 hp, Sickened, Diseased) <=== UP!
Magt (-10/31 hp, Sickened, DYING!) <=== Stabilization Check! 3 Fort Saves!
Ezren <=== UP!
Thallin (Sickened) <=== UP!
White Festrog (charged)
Dreggar (Not sickened)

Jorah watches in horror as the creature tears into Magt and he falls. Knowing he must help him, he makes his way to his side, and touches him with Desna's grace.

Moving through Dreggar's square for cover

Cast defensively DC 19: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13

Jorah probably needed to move differently.

You can move through a square occupied by a friendly character, unless you are charging. When you move through a square occupied by a friendly character, that character doesn't provide you with cover.

Assuming he's able to get to Magt to cast a spell. Magt will be conscious (3/31 hp) but prone, sickened, and fatigued for 2 rounds (due to rage ending) and may be paralyzed and/or diseased.

I always thought it did provide cover. I've been playing that wrong for years then. Guess I have to take the AoO, there's no way to avoid it. Here's a fort save for the paralysis as I'm sure he will hit me.

1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 2 = 13
Folio reroll
1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 2 = 20

Yeah, it's only of those rules I only learned about six months ago.

Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Jorah is at 28/38 hp.

fort 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
fort 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
fort 3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

p: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The Restful Spirit
Rajhan-Vol -16 hp
Jorrah (37/38 hp, Sickened, Diseased)
Magt (3/31 hp, Sickened, Prone, Paralyzed 3, Diseased)
Ezren <=== UP!
Thallin (Sickened) <=== UP!
White Festrog (charged)
Dreggar (Not sickened)

Ezren adjusts his stance to keep the undead leader in view, then summons another set of magic missiles, launching them at the ghast.

Magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

"At them, lads! Keep it up!"

Thallin observes the movement of the black ghoul. After timing his shot, he fires at the abomination.

(Move action) Study target on the black ghoul, (Standard action) Attack the black ghoul.

(Attack) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 12 (Attack includes PBS, PS, Study target, Arcane pool enchantment, and a -2 for sickened)
(Damage) +1 Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 11

Wow Magt is really having a run of bad luck!

The missiles strike Rajan-Vol, but Thallin's shot misses badly.

Rajhan-Vol speaks to the Festrog who moves closer to Restful Spirit and then tears into Jorah. It's teeth take a chunk of the aasimar's flesh.

The Restful Spirit <=== UP!
Rajhan-Vol -22 hp
Jorrah (30/38 hp, Sickened, Diseased)
Magt (3/31 hp, Sickened, Prone, Paralyzed 3, Fatigued 2, Diseased)
Ezren
Thallin (Sickened)
White Festrog
Dreggar (Not sickened) <=== UP!

Dreggar studies the ghast and attacks defensively (not wanting to suffer the same fate as Magt), then steps away carefully.

studied attack defensively: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 4 + 1 = 171d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

"Come get me, you utter failure!"

Study foe as move, attack as standard, and 5 foot step. AC now 24 since I fought defensively.

The Restful Spirit steps up behind the last of Rajhan-Vol's minions and delivers two slashes with his sword.

Attack, flurry, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attack, flurry, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

With the last of his minions down, Rajhan-Vol tries to paralyze as many of the Pathfinders as possible.

Claw Jorah, 5-foot step, claw Dreggar, bite Thallin.

Jorah gets raked and Thallin bit.

Jorah needs a Fort save vs Paralysis
Thallin needs a Fort save vs Paralysis and another vs disease

The Restful Spirit <=== UP!
Rajhan-Vol -22 hp
Jorrah (21/38 hp, Sickened, Diseased) <=== UP! (Fort save required)
Magt (3/31 hp, Sickened, Prone, Paralyzed 2, Fatigued 1, Diseased)
Ezren <=== UP!
Thallin (13/23 hp, Sickened) <=== UP! (2 Fort saves required)
Dreggar (Not sickened) <=== UP!

The Restful Spirit circles all the way around the ghast and attacks it while being mindful of his own defense.

Using a ki point to gain +4 AC. I'm assuming I'll need to make a Fort save vs stench.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Ezren uses his Pearl of Power to restore magic missile to his memory.

Using a Pearl of Power is a standard action, so he's done.

"Let's work to flank him!"

Dreggar waits for the Restless Spirit to enter the melee, then steps to the side and attacks.

studied flanking attack with dirty fighter trait: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 221d10 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 13

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Jorah tries to wince from the pain of the attack but finds he is unable to move.

Restful Spirit is unable to connect, but Dreggar has more luck.

Jorah is unable to move.

p: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Thallin needs a Fort save vs Paralysis and another vs disease

The Restful Spirit
Rajhan-Vol -35 hp
Jorrah (21/38 hp, Sickened, Paralyzed 4, Diseased)
Magt (3/31 hp, Sickened, Prone, Paralyzed 2, Fatigued 1, Diseased)
Ezren
Thallin (13/23 hp, Sickened) <=== UP! (2 Fort saves required)
Dreggar (Not sickened)