PFS PbP Master of the Fallen Fortress (The Humans) (Inactive)

Game Master Revvy Bitterleaf

That was why I did her DD roll, above; I'm pretty sure that's what she'd do, and I wanted to cut out one back-and-forth with Revvy.

I agree, That's why I let Khabash do that

Lilly after taking her time and going over every possible way manages to unlock the door in the end.

Door is unlocked...will anyone actually open it? ;)

Get ready, here goes.

Ezekias opens the door, rapier in hand.

A living, moving fabric seems to cover the ceiling of this half-collapsed chamber, which stretches northwest into darkness. The pungent smell of ammonia rises from the droppings that litter the floor. As you open the door a bat detaches itself from the ceiling and flies towards you, followed by another..and 2 more..and 4 more..and then 8, 16, 32..a whole swarm of them

Bats: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Zahir: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Samuel: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Ezekias: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Khabash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Lilly: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Velinov: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

roll of between bats and samuel, on a 1 samuel wins: 1d2 ⇒ 1

init
Samuel
Bats
The party

Samuel slams the door shut, pushing his back against it.

"A swarm of bats, my steel is no use against those. Unless one of you bought an alchemists fire?"

Samuel remains against the door, unless one of the other Pathfinders has something to deal with the swarm.

*cough, cough* Khabash still has 5 bombs left for the day along with a pair of acid flasks, and he adds his INT bonus to damage with splash weapons.

Samuel slams the door shut.
You hear some screeching and flapping of a lot of wings from the other side of the door

init
You guys
Bats

"Did you see anything of interest besides the swarm? If not, best we continue elsewhere and come back when we have explored the rest of the fortress."

2d20 ⇒ (1, 11) = 12

Neither Ezekias nor Samuel saw anything other then a whole lot of bat guano and a whole lot of bats. Other then the hole in the outer wall that is formed by the crack that runs through most of that side of the tower

Excellent idea, fellow shave-pate. We can deal with the bats later, if we so choose.

Samuel just doesn't like things he can't stab to death. Nothing stopping you guys going full alchemist against these things.

Just let me know where you guys decide to go, we'll pick it up from there

"Back up the stairs? There are those two doors we haven't been through yet."

Right, off we go.

You arrive back at the room you barricaded 2 doors in. Which door do you go for, NE or SE?

Samuel approaches the north east door, shield in hand and ready to breach when the others are ready.

Samuel opens the door:

Cracks in the walls and ceiling of this chamber have allowed rainwater to collect here, flooding the room and giving rise to a profusion of mold and fungus along the walls and ceiling.

In the middle of the room is a giant frog it's tongue flickers out of his mouth and it tries to hit you with it!

Zahir: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Samuel: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Ezekias: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Khabash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Lilly: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Velinov: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Frog: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

init
All of you
The giant frog

Ezekias creates a shimmering object to distract the frog's attention.

Casting Daze (DC 14).

I'm pretty sure that Ezekias will remember that daze works on one humanoid creature and that a frog no matter the size they might be are not humanoids, right before he starts to cast daze - unless you have some way to effect an animal with it?

Did I say Daze? I meant Flare (DC 14). Thanks for the help.

Ever the hero, Samuel raises his sword and charges towards the giant frog.

"For Andoran!"

Charge with longsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 111d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Hopefully it's flat-footed AC is 11 =S

While Samuel charges, Khabash takes a quick shot at the frog.

Light crossbow to frog, incl. PBS: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
Damage, if applicable, incl. PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Velinov unleashes a barrage of exploding lights at the frog to blind it.

blinding ray: 1d20 ⇒ 20

ezekias sends some dazzling lights towards the frog.Fort save vs Flare: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 The frog blinks once, then twice..and then seems to have no negative effects from the lights

Khabash shoots a crossbow bolt as Samuel charges in, having to shoot past a doorway and Samuel means his aim is off by a bit and the bolt flies over the frog

Samuel then is able to hit the giant frog with his sword.

Velinov send a blinding ray at the frog who blinks a couple of time and seems to be seeing sparks (He's dazzled and not blinded, he has more HD then Velinov)

init:
Zahir, Lilly
Giant frog

Damage Giant frog: 4

Following Samuel, Zahir moves forward into the flooded room and swings his mace at the frog.

Attack mwk mace: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Zahir boldy walks in and swings with his mace..but misses

Not sure if Lilly's back yet..so NPC-ing her in so to not slow things down too much

Lilly walks in the room, shooting at the frog with her bow to hit frog: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14 hitting it in the side damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 1 = 6

In return the frog opens his mouth wide and tries to close his jaws around 1s2z: 1d2 ⇒ 2 Zahir's leg To bite Zahir: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 1 = 13 if hit Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

init
You guys
Frog

Damage Frog: 10

Impressed that the frog survived the groups initial assualt, Samuel rallies himself for another attack on the creature.

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Longsword Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The Andoran weilds his longsword with a flourish, almost taking the creature in its bulbous throat, but the warriors aim is slightly off. and only manages to pierces deeper into the creatures fleshy bulk.

I'm guessing the 22 hits, but I doubt the 7 confirms. Nevermind, it's still damage.

Reluctant to do acrobatics on a wet ground, Zahir simply takes a step aside around the frog and strikes at it once again.

Attack mwk mace: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Velinov will try to keep the frog distracted.

blinding ray: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Ezekias moves in, charging his rapier as he goes.

Rapier, Arcane Pool Enhanced: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Did you hear that whiff? That's enhanced!

Samuel get a good hit in on the frog The 7 does indeed not confirm
Zahir is able to follow that up with a mace against the frog's skull..dropping it to the floor..right before Ezekias walks in and swings his rapier over it's head...but that's logical because it's head is a bit lower now.

You didn't use your blinding ray or arcane pool enhancements

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Samuel moves towards the statue, scooping it up.

"It appears to be a statue of an angelic creature, could certainly be considered 'treasure'."

Where do you want to go next?

Back into the other room and try the door to the south?

I forgot to mention there is another door in the room with the frog. I'll assume you'd check that one out first

Lilly checks the door but doesn't find any traps..or a lock. Samuel opens the door and sees that part of the room is collapsed and you can even look down on part of the floor below it through the crack in the side of the tower. Nothing else can be seen here although you smell the faint scent of bat guano coming from below.

You close the door and move back to the other room, Lilly again checks to the door for traps and doesn't find any.

Samuel opens the door;
A brazier of glowing coals sits in the center of this room, its acrid smoke mixing with the ever-present troglodyte stench. A few knives, pokers, and other metal implements lie atop a rusty iron box nearby.

In the room next to the brazier is the biggest troglodyte you've seen so far. He's wielding a club in one hand and an javelin in his other, around his neck is a cord with a key dangling from it.

Zahir: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Samuel: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Ezekias: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Khabash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Lilly: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Velinov: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Troglodyte: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

init
you guys
Troglodyte

Springing once more into action, Samuel darts across the room to engage their foe and prevent him closing on the Andorans lighter armoured associates.

Just a move and attack on this one, no map access due to being at work so I'd appreciate if someone could move me up to the enemy.

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 91d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Unfortunately, the warrior's aim is off as he swings down with his blade.

Perception check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9

"Must be the boss" Zahir says upon seeing the hulking troglodyte. The nimble Osirion man casts a protection spells and walks to the brazier. Fortunately, this time, he can stand the stench of the scaly humanoid.

Casts Shield of Faith
DC 13 Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Ezekias moves into the room to engage, again charging his rapier as he goes.

It looks like we're flanking. If not, please adjust accordingly.

Rapier, Arcane Pool Enhanced, flanking: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

I _think_ your thinking that you're flanking the brazier..the yellow circle thingy..the troglodyte is next to it..but even without flank you hit him

Samuel boldly walks into the room but is unable to get through the creatures though hide with his sword.

Zahir walks in protection himself with some divine magic

Ezekias moves in with a charged rapier and manages to stick the tip of his weapon into one of the softer parts of the creature

init
Lilly, Velinov,Khabash
Troglodyte

Damage Troglodyte: 5

Khabash mutters imprecations to himself at the shortsightedness of his fellow Pathfinders, rushing in before he can use a bomb. Instead, he draws his curing wand and steps up behind Ezekias, anticipating that the oracle may take damage from the hulking troglodyte.

Velinov will try to distract the brute while everyone else swarms.

blinding ray: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Khabash moves into position in case healing will be required while Velinov does not manage to blind the troglodyte.

No clue if Lilly is back yet..so NPC-ing her in for now

Lilly moves into the room and takes a shot at the troglodyte 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 4 = 7 but the shot goes wild.

In return the troglodyte opens it's mouth and hisses 1s2e: 3d2 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3 and decides to attack Samuel full on, dropping his javelin so he can swipe his claw across Samuel's face
Club vs Samuel AC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Claw vs Samuel AC: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (16) - 3 = 13
Bite vs Samue AC: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (1) - 3 = -2
but it seems all of his attacks harmlessly bounce of Samuels armor

init
You guys
Troglodyte

Damage Troglodyte: 5

Samuel smirks at the troglodytes failed attack.

"I'm afraid you're biting off more than you can chew if you think you can best a soldier of Andoran."

Confident in his abilities, the warrior strides onto the creatures flank, opposite Ezekias (provoking an attack of opportunity) and swings down again.

Longsword flank: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Another possible crit, this makes up for all the terrible rolls in my other PbPs.

Longsword flank crit confirmation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 101d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

AOO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 As Samuel moves into position the troglodyte takes a swing at him but it misses

Samuel then get's a solid hit in (does not confirm)

init
Everyone other then Samuel
Troglodyte

Damage troglodyte: 10

Ezekias casts a spell as he stabs at the troglodyte.

Rapier, Arcane Pool, flanking, Magus Spell Combat: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 12 Damage, Arcane Pool: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9
Shocking Grasp (touch), flanking: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 (+3 attack bonus if the trog is wearing or using metal items.) Edit: I probably don't need it.

Don't you need to make a Concentration check to cast in combat?

@Samuel, yes, you're right I think. I'm not used to this class yet. With GM's approval, I'll retroactively use Defensive Casting.

Concentration DC 17, Combat Casting: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 4 = 22

Totally understandable mate. I only noticed cause I GM a game with Magus PC and we all had trouble adjusting to some of the rules.

Khabash continues to hold in case he needs to cure someone.

You rolled your concentration before I got here..so no problem here ;)

Ezekias fails to stick his rapier into the troglodyte but he's able to deliver a massive shock by simple touching the creature, dropping it to the floor.

Out of combat

The troglodyte had a club, a javelin and a key hanging from a cord around it's neck.