[PFS PbP Gameday VII] 08-07 From the Tomb of Righteous Repose (Inactive)

Game Master Wicked Brew

As Caoilte snoozes away, Arklore sends a forcebolt into the orc, causing him to spin twards TArek. The divine touched oracle takes advantage of the opening, splitting the orc open with a wicked slice of his curved blade. The orc collapses, blood pooling around the body.

Out of combat.

The Archons are able to wake up Caoilte and look about the chamber.

Lead sheets line portions of the stone walls, floor, and ceiling of this damp chamber; many more sheets lie on the floor, bent. Arcane runes are inscribed on the stone. Patches of fungal growth are fed by a slow trickle of water dripping into the room’s cracked ceiling.

Isador finds many useful items among the orc's effects.

Actions?

I suggest we feed Caoilte that potion if we are short on divine healing!!....somebody should wear that cloak...and perhaps the war paint....the studded leather armor is of good quality....

I would suggest holding on to that potion for now. We may need it's potent healing ability deeper in these catacombs. I can use a minor healing to aid Caoilte
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Tarek looks around the room
These markings and the lead plates are unusual. I wonder what their purpose was?

Tarek will use read magic to see if any of the markings make sense and he will also use detect magic to see if there are any lingering auras in addition to the magic items that were found

Tarek heals Caoilte using his divine powers. He scans the room but finds no other magical aura. Clearly, the orc the party faced was tougher than most, indicating there is something of value somewhere in the temple. Could is be the crypt of the fallen hero?

The Archons continue to search the abandoned temple. They encounter a troubling bit of green slime that Isador is able to steer the group clear of before coming to the last part of the dwarven ruin. As they search, Tarek's wayfinder begins to detect an aura of evil emanating from a central chamber of the ruin...

Actions?

well if its evil...it might lead to answers. How are we for a another round of rough and tumble stuff?

Thanks gents. Tarek, I needed that. It seems the orc was a bit of a slugger.

Caoilte rubs his jaw and thinks. Well if Tarek's toy there is suggesting there's a presence further in I imagine that's where we need to go. I am ready.

The Archons move into the next room to face down the danger detected by Tarek. The chamber opens up into what appears to be a makeshift barracks or sorts, dirty mattresses lining the floor. As Caoilte steps into the chamber he is greeted by another large orc with holding a very serious short bow. The orc is briefly outlined by a shimmering aura and glares at Caoile with hatred as he enters the chamber...

***ROUND 1***

Caoilte
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout
-----
Tarek

Ark, Izzy and Caoilte up!

Brew, I can't move my icon. Caoilte will do what he does and close to attack.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Seeing the orc outlined with what appears to be magical energy, Isador takes a brief moment to look for a weakness in his new foes defenses before releasing an arrow.

Attack (MW Shortbow): 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

He curses under his breath as the arrow misses it's mark.

oh my big ORC.... I raise out my hand and point and landing 10 feet in front of the orc, I hit the area with my spell WEB...that then pushes back at least 20 feet covering the orc in an attempt to frustrate his movement, entangle him, and make him easy prey to pick off!!

Ark, as Caoilte's actions fires off first, he rushes in to engage the orc and your web spell would encompass him. As Ark would see this, you may re post his action. If you still wish to cast, please include your save DC.

Caoilte rushes in to engage the orc. His axe misses the deft brute.

Isador tries to return fire but he misses the mark!

Will wait for Ark's action before posting orc's action.

OH...well there goes my brilliant idea!

Force Bolt Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I fall back on a tried and true magic...feel ing my offensive arcane energies dwindling...I do what I can to enable my friends.

Arklore sends a fresh magical bolt of energy into the orc. The hulking humanoid growls as his skin sizzles...

The orc looks about then drops his bow and draws a battle axe. He swings it at Caoilte, clipping the veteran warrior. The strike cuts underneath Caoilte's armor, drawing blood.Caoilte takes 10 damage.

***ROUND 1***

Caoilte (-10 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout
-----
Tarek

Tarek then top of the order.

Caoilte returns the favor. I can do that too big fella.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Are the 3 squares next to the orc obstacles or a barrier of some type? They look to be offset and I am unsure what they represent [ooc]

Tarek moves into the room to aid Caoilte in the fight
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

[ooc]If Tarek is unable to attack, he will move into the room and cast enlarge on himself while maintaining a distance of 10 feet from the orc

Caoilte and Tarek attempt to attack the ferocious orc but the skilled warrior is able to fend them off!

Ark up. Tarek, the squares next to the orc are just loosened stones of the temple floor. They do not count as difficult terrain.

funny, I cannot seem to maneuver my icon....

I do what can.....I fire off force bolt...knowing that pretty soon other arcane spells will have to support my friends in a more indirect manner as well as employing the use of my sword!

force bolt damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Arklore sends another missile into the orc. The green bully grits his teeth and stares at Arklore in fury befoe attending the foes before him...

The orc battles Caoilte axe to axe. The orc is no novice with his weapon and slices Caoilte clean across the gullet, opening a massive wound! Caoilte staggers from the sheer force of the blow. He is standing but gravely injured. Ouch! The orc landed a crit on Caoilte. He takes 32 damage which leaves Caoilte with 3 hp.

***ROUND 2***

Caoilte (-42 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Tarek then top of order.

Caoilte starts a withdrawal action.

I'm hurt real bad, gents.

Tarek, can you aide Caoilte?

Isador tries to reduce the threat level by taking aim at the orc scout.

MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Caoilte tries his best to hold his guts in as he tactfully withdraws from the ferocious orc.

Iasador tries to plug the orc with an arrow but again misses the mark. No doubt the near evisceration of Caoilte unnerving the rogue some.

Tarek needs to post his action for round 2, the Ark up before orc's next turn.

I had posted casting cure moderate on Caoilte but then the server crashed I guess it never went through. I will attempt again

Tarek takes a step back and calls forth divine healing energy to aid Caoilte
Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

Too funny. That is the exact roll that was made when server went down

spells used
1st: 3
2nd: 2
1 War Blessing

Tarek takes a careful step away from the orc and calls upon divine aid to help Caoilte. His magic stems some of the blood but the warrior is still hurt badly.

Ark then orc is up for round 2.

***ROUND 2***

Caoilte (-30 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

As I watch my comrades pull back, I work to buy them extra time and I now Cast my "WEB" spell at the Orc having the web land in front of Tarek and spreading out toward the orc.

Arklore tries to slow down the deadly orc scout by conjuring a sticky web from the ether that surrounds the orc and its immediate ares. The brute tries to struggle against the spell's effects...

The orc is able to avoid being stuck by the web. The orc growls and cuts his dropped bow out the web, retrieves it, then moves back into the chamber to the east, placing the web between himself and the party. He manages to escape the web and looks back , knocking an arrow. The orc growls in frustration as the web obscures the view of his targets.

The web gives the orc total cover from the party and cannot be targeted. Still in combat, so post moves and actions as normal. Please note web spoiler below. If anyone moved into the webbed area they must make a CMB or Escape artist check v DC 16 or become grappled. Also, the web is considered difficult terrain.

***ROUND 2***

Caoilte (-30 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Tarek then Caoilte, Izzy and Ark for round 3.

Tarek takes a full move action and moves into the room behind Isador and with Arklore but he will move out of view of the orc

Taking advantage of the chaos caused by the web, Tarek moves into the adjacent room to regroup.

Speaking softly once everyone is together Can we attack this brute from two sides? So far, our assault is not going in our favor. Any thoughts on the next plan of attack?

Takumi also takes a tactical retreat, joing Isador and Arklore to formulate a plan.

Top of order.

Tarek looks closely at Caoilte's wounds
I do not think that last healing spell patched you up as much as I had hoped. Before we take action, let me try to call forth some divine healing once more.

Casts Cure Moderate wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 6) + 4 = 17

Tarek smiles as he sees visible signs of the wounds closing
Hopefully, that will keep you on your feet a bit longer

Spells Remaining
War Blessing: 1
1st level: 4
2nd level: 1

Yeeesh, we are taking a bit of a brusing

Tarek heals Caoilte further, greatly easing his terrible wound.

***ROUND 3***

Caoilte (-13 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Izzy and Caoilte up!

Friends that big brute is not going to go away......wanting to conserve what magic I have left I unsling my crossbow and see if I can get a hot on the Orc...If I can...I i will.

These rooms all seem to be interconnected. Can we get in behind it and attack from both sides? If we can't then I say try burning the web and the rest of us continue our assault on the orc. We can't fire through the web but we can prepare ourselves for battle

Tarek tries to strategize as the Archons are faced with a dangerous foe.

***ROUND 3***

Caoilte (-13 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Caoilte, Izzy and Ark up!

The webs can be burned....and anyone caught in the webs will suffer burns as well...we can burn them, though I recommend that whatever action we take, we do not separate the party...that always seems to go..badly.

Isador attempts to plant an arrow in the scout. Com'on. He tracks the orcs movements before releasing the arrow.

Attack MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 4 = 14

Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Isador tries to track the orc through the conjured web but he is unable to get a bead due to the thick opaque webs.

The webs give the orc total concealment so he cannot be targeted. Izzy may report action.

Ark, Caoilte and Izzy up.

Tarek calls forth divine energies to enhance his attack. He unhooks his chakram from his belt and addresses the group
Let's get this over with. Ark, can you burn the web so the rest of us can charge in? I am moving in so let's get into place

Tarek casts Divine Favor
Tarek readies his chakram for a ranged attack and moves into the room while avoiding the web

The party plots their next move!

Need report from Izzy and Caoilte's and Ark's action before the orc and Tarek act.

Will give one more day before bot posting.

Botting

Caoilte shakes off the damage done by the orc with the aid of Tarek, he is unsure of his next move as the webbing stands in his way of the orc.

Isador releases tension on his bow as he is unable to target the orc through the webs. He gathers with the Archons to plan their next course of action.

Ark tries to figure out their next move.

The party can see the hazy figure of the orc through the webs. He retreats into the next chamber and the group loses sight of him!

***ROUND 3***

Caoilte (-13 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Tarek up then top of the order may take actions.

Tarek will stick with his last posted actions. Cast divine Favor and move back into the room

I can dispell the webs or we can burn them.....and get after his hide to track the scout .....or perhaps we leave the webs up...and see if we cannot ambush his is stinking hide!!

Caoilte flexes. Tarek, that's just what I needed. To Ark Burn the webs, maybe we'll scorch that orc a bit and make the job of cutting him up easier.

Caoilte positions himself to move in on the orc as soon as the web is cleared.

Tarek calls upon his power to call aid from the heavens

***ROUND 4***

Caoilte (-13 hp)
Isador
Arklore
-----
orc scout (-10)
-----
Tarek

Caoilte, Izzy and Ark up.

well easy enough!! I pull a torch out of my bag and a flask of oil....I put a bit on the torch to make sure it lights fast....I then...splaash the oil on the webs.....light he torch with my flint and steel kit...amnd the then set the webs afire...taking steps back.

mmm now there is a FIRE!!

I make sure I am dar enough back to not get smoke inhalation or burned.

Arklore torches the webs and they being to burn away. The webs will take at least 1 round to burn away.

Caoilte and Izzy up.

We'll never finish him off at this pace. *coughs* Burning the webs was a good idea although that smell is rank.

Isador swings his bow around and tries to find a vital spot on the isolated orc.

Attack (MW Shortbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage (Arrow): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Orc ran back into the temple. Izzy, nor the party can see him from their current postion. You may repost your action.

Still need actions from Caoilte and Izzy.