[PFS][Private] GM Ilmakis Blood under Absalom CORE level 8-9 (Inactive)

Game Master Ilmakis

With Lem having a gem to go after already and arrows flying wild towards the assassins, Godfrey doesn't seem to agree with Ragnar's assessment. The archer is doing admirably at clearing the fray and if they wait too long all the gems may be gone. "Haha! Worry not, friend! Your shots are true, and we may as well gather them while we don't have to face folks like ourselves for them!"

With that he'll flick his sword blade down and catches the ruby Riddywipple has pointed to with the tip. A flick of his wrist sends it flying into the opening of his satchel where the fairy dragon is waiting.

He'll move to strike the Mantis in front of him, only to see the man collapsing to the ground as a pin cushion! "Case in point my friend!"

Move to claim the Ruby Riddywipple located, standard search for yet another ruby

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

"I don't see anymore besides the two I have and the one I pointed out to Lem."

Having gathered a ruby with his readied action, Lem will start shouting inspiring words of courage to his friends as a move action, then ready an action to grab another if anyone spots one.

"Do you see any more, or should we get out of here with the three we have?"

Inspire Courage: +2

Amina scans the field, too distracted by the chaos to notice any of the tiny gems.

Perc: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

If she has time before the party leaves, she'll try to identify a group that's trying to get more gems by force, and hit them with a glitterdust spell, aiming to simultaneously halt their offense and make their search harder.

Lasaraleen will search for another ruby

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

and then cast a healing spell on Amina to bring her up before any more fights ensure.

Hold steady, that is a nasty wound.

Convert heat metal for Cure Moderate
clw: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 7) + 7 = 17 +50% for 25hp

Ok, you have 4 rounds to recover or when one of you catch the sight of a ruby you can jump in another fight.

Now that we are not being attacked Ragnar solicits Hugsy's aid in gathering gems.

Move action look for a gem near the front door.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 4 = 32

Free action point out the gem: "Hugsy Fetch!"

Hugsy moves and grabs a gem.

Second move action point out a nearby gem.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 4 = 29

"I see one under that table right there."

Then in a loud obvious voice "Better to grab the gems we need now from the floor then off of peoples corpses later on."

"Keep pointing them out if you see more!" Lem shouts, then dashes forward, dodging around the legs of all the longshanks jostling around, grabbing the second gem Ragnar pointed out.

Then he casts invisibility on himself.

When Hugsy takes the ruby, two human warriors with aspis badge moves toward it.

Round 4 (bold may act)
Ragnar
Alvin
Amina
Lem
Badies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

No enemies on the map. Not that it effects Ragnar. Want me to put the 2 assassin tokens next to Hugsy? Hugsy probably has the gem in his mouth, If he can't keep it in his mouth and bite he probably swallows it first.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to update the map from my phone. So yes, if you could add the two assassin next to Hugsy it will be cool :)

Lem continues to look around for more gems, while maintaining his bardic performance. perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Amid his disembodied words of INSPIRation and enCOURAGEment, Lem shouts out
"Anybody see any more gems?"
He then takes a 5' step and readies an action to pounce on a gem if anybody points him in the right direction.

Inspire Courage: +2 morale to hit & dmg

Move Action
Alvin lazily takes out his Wand of Magic Missile (the low level one).

Standard Action
He aims it at one of the agents around Hugsy.
Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Go, team, go!" Riddywipple cheers from Godfrey's backpack, although Lem seems to be doing a better job.

Move Action
Riddywipple continues to look for gems.
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

"I did warn them. Some day I'd like to visit Absalom and not have to leave a pile of corpses as a parting gift. Hands off the snake!"

Starting with the agent Alvin missiled, presumably the one next to him.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 4 + 1 = 33 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 18 and dmg: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 20
Haste: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 4 + 1 = 35 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 21
Shot #1: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 4 + 1 = 35 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 22
Shot #2: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 4 + 1 = 25 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 24

If they are both dead I'll have Hugsy give Alvin the gem he fetched.

Amina rushes to the snake's defense, swinging a powerful blow at the Aspis.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 37 Flank, Haste, Power Attack, Song
Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 36 I'm guessing that confirms.

Damage: 4d4 + 38 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 3) + 38 = 44

Sir Godfrey is busy nudging his foot into the side of the last pin-cushioned foe while his fellows scoop up several more rubies, and then proceed to beat the will of Sarenrae into the heads of the new arrivals.

Since they seem to have been roughed up mightily he chooses not to add his own blade into the fray, instead walking up behind Amina and slapping her heartily on the back. "Impressive ferocity, friend! I can imagine that the Dawnflower must be extremely impressed with the way you fell evil!" The touch on her back would have the familiar feeling of their goddess's blessing.

Move to Amina, Standard to Lay on Hands her. The shadow hovers innocently nearby waiting to creepily touch any future foes.

Lay on Hands to Amina: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Amina should already be close to max hp since Lasaraleen healed 25 on her .

Yes, I'd be full. Forgot to update the headline. Thanks!

Well, other actions still stand, but I'll save the LoH! Doesn't seem to be much for Godfrey to slap at the moment, and gems are becoming scarcer.

"Lads and ladies, it appears we have six of the rubies, it might be wise at this time to extricate ourselves from this nonsense brawl while there's a lull in the activity. I'm a prolific swimmer, I could easily take our gems and jump over the middle railing and swim to shore!"

"We are eliminating potential competitors and extra gems could be sold to the rich and foolish. But I suppose this is a poor way to start a big event. Alright if we have 6 we can go."

We don't know if we actually have the one Hugsy grabbed yet.

Um, we actually haven't heard from our esteemed GM, so we don't know for certain the baddies are down--or if there were just the two hapless victims. That being said, if it was just the two of them and it's the next round:

Lem ceases his encouraging words, pockets the third gem he snagged, rendering it invisible as well, and then will attempt to silently slip out the open door that is a mere ten feet away.

stealth: 1d20 + 13 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 20 = 36

The last arrow catch one of the fight right through his eye and he falls dead.

no inspire courage for animal companion

After being bite by the snake the second henchmen is cut in two by Amina's strike !

Riddywipple sees another ruby quickly catched by Lem.

You see that several thugs have moved to the exits and stop anyone wanting to get out with rubies. Lem is unable to pass them.

A man with a mempo representing a demon's face moves towards you, trying to take Lem's ruby.

Says the masked (human) man who try to cut in half Lem.

Katana (challenge): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 32
Damages: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + 7 = 25
Katana (challenge): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 11
Damages: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + 7 = 22
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 23
Damages: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 + 7 = 20

His strike is true and he almost cut in half Lem.

Round 5 (bold may act)
Bady
Ragnar
Alvin
Lem -45HP
Lasaraleen
Amina
Sir Godfrey

You not being able to access the map will be a problem. How many baddies this time and where do you want them?

Not quite sure where the enemy is. If I can take a five foot step and full attack, please use all the rolls below. Otherwise, just the first as I'll move.

Amina rushes to the halfling's defense, doing her best to occupy the samurai.

Primary: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 18 Power attack, haste, song
Damage: 2d4 + 17 ⇒ (2, 3) + 17 = 22
Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 11
Haste: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 22
Damage: 2d4 + 17 ⇒ (4, 3) + 17 = 24

There is only one ennemy. Next to Lem

I am assuming that the samurai has some way to see Lem, as he is currently invisible.

"Lem, get out of there! This guy's dangerous!"

Move Action
Alvin flies up around the top of the room, heading to a little hallway.

Standard Action
Alvin shoots a Blinding Ray at the samurai.
Blinding Ray (Touch) (Into Melee, Haste): 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 19
Blinded for 1 round if 10 HD or less. Dazzled for 1 round instead if 11 or more HD.

Move Action
Perched on Godfrey's shoulder still, Riddywipple continues to look for gems.
Percpetion: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27

Standard Action

I'm assuming it probably doesn't help against the samurai, but Lem is invisible right now.

Lem makes a full-round withdraw action, putting as much distance between himself and the samurai as halflingly possible (which is only 20' in the current chaotic conditions in the tavern).

Godfrey's plan goes out the window with the appearance of the Samurai, and the Paladin puts consideration towards the idea of putting said samurai through the window as well. "Bad show, so much for Tien honor! Face someone your own size, you garbed, evil coward!"

The paladin steps up into the path of any attempt to persue Lem, all pride and posture. Godfrey seems to be hesitating on his swing, but when the shadow rises up from the floor behind his target he swings.

Move action to current location, standard to ready an attack when the shadow is flanking

+3 Ada Greatsword(Power Attack, Haste, Inspire, Flank): 1d20 + 18 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 18 - 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage(Power Attack, Inspire): 2d6 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 21 + 2 = 28

Reaches out from the floor, appearing behind the samurai with every intention to rake a blade of shadow through the chest of the Samurai to weaken him for its master.

Creepy Shadow Touch(Flank, Inspire): 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 24
Creepy Strength Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Strong work, team!

Lasaraleen sees her team has the new thugs pretty much under control until the samurai shows up.

By Sarenrae, these guys are ruthless...

What just happened? I did not see who cried out. Was that Lem?

She will step up and slash at the samurai, twice.

+1 Scimitar, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 24 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
+1 Scimitar, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 17 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Ragnar starts to put away his bow and leave but no such luck.

"Evil you say? Even better."

Assuming there is still an enemy left to shoot.

Including: Point Blank Shot +1 to hit/dmg, Deadly Aim -3 to hit/+6 to dmg, Haste +1 to hit 1 extra attack, Favored Enemy Human +4 to hit/dmg, Precise and Improved Precice Shot no penalties for firing, Rapid Shot and Manyshot

Manyshot: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 4 = 33 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 4 = 19 and dmg: 1d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 4 = 17
Haste: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 4 = 38 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 = 16
Shot #1: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 4 = 35 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 4 = 18
Shot #2: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 4 = 33 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 = 20

And if by some chance he still lives after that.

Hugsy attacks
Includes Favored Enemy Human +4 to hit and dmg
Bite: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 4 = 19 for dmg: 1d4 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
Grab: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 4 = 32 if successful constrict: 1d4 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 4 = 15

"Gotta buy more arrows. 100 may not be enough for this event."

Hit on 51+: 1d100 ⇒ 73

Before Ragnar needs to use his arrows, the samurai falls under the attacks of the Serenity.

You have one ruby each. What do you want to do Pathfinders ?

Lem whispers in Alvin's ears, "Maybe I could duck out one of the windows back here."

Then he moves just past the middle door and tries open it.

stealth: 1d20 + 13 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 20 = 51

"Alright we're done here. Let's go find somewhere to stay for the night."

"Agreed. Let's make our exit."

Riddywipple hops into Godfrey's backpack.

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Without warning, loud slamming noises echo through the tavern, even over the fray of the combat within. Moments later, the front doors rupture in a shower of splinters. In full battle regalia, a contingent of Absalom’s First Guard rush into the room. Swinging heavy chains and nets, they beat into the brawlers en mass, dragging dozens to the floor. The remainder of the contestants break from their opponents, and the crowd devolves into a raging mob as all race frantically for the nearest exit to avoid arrest.

Rules
People trapped within the mob can only take standard actions. Movement requires a successful Strength, Acrobatics, or Escape Artist check to force one’s way through the mob. Alternatively, individuals may attempt a Combat Maneuver check to swing at the crowd to try to disperse some of it. Dispersing the crowd clears a 5-foot square, which can prevent an ally from being trampled or blocked. However, if attacked, the mob fights back. Following any failed attempts to forcefully clear space, the attacking individual takes nonlethal damage each round (as if the mob were a swarm occupying the same space), until he is knocked unconscious or able to exit the room. A successful attempt to disperse the mob clears the 5-foot square for 1 round.

Thanks to the guard arrivals, your are trapped inside a mob. You need to escape through it!

Round 1
Ragnar
Alvin
Lem -45HP
Lasaraleen
Amina
Sir Godfrey

All square are considered like a mob until you are out of the tavern

How about flying?

You must first get out of the mob. Once flying up, you will be able to move freely

Alvin quickly assesses who is most likely to be able to push their way through the crowd. He flies down inbetween Godfrey and Kyra, and he motions to Ragnar, Kyra, and reaches in the backpack to Riddywipple.

"Let's vamoose."

He casts Dimension Door upon the three and takes them about 200 ft. away from the building. So, Ragnar, Kyra, Riddywipple, and Alvin are the ones he wants to get out.

Sorry Lem, but you're too far away and Alvin can't see you. ;)

Alvin assumes the others are strong enough to make their way out of the crowd.

Assuming Alvin got me out that just leaves Hugsy who will try to force his way out through the crowd.

Strength check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"Wow. Thanks Alvin. I guess we are clear of the guards and mob. Hopefully we can help the others escape as well."

Amina likewise begins trying to press through the crowd.

STR: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Based on the reading of Shadow Jump working the same as Dimension door, I believe I can take 1 additional medium sized or smaller person with me when I use it. So I'm going to take Amina with me as she's next to me unless you rule otherwise.

When the guards show up Sir Godfrey frowns mightily, he is one all for obeying the the tenants of the law and this brawl is definitely causing problems. At the same time this sort of roughing up of a crowd isn't meant to bring people in so much as end things.

The paladin stands there tall for a moment, debating making nice with the guards and offering to help end the situation until Alvin drops down nearby and drags most of the party from the room with magic. "Aha! An excellent idea, my little friend. Amina, fellow worshiper of Sarenrae! We shall use the shade cast by her glorious light to our advantage and escape as well."

Godfrey will reach out a hand to rest on Amina's shoulder and then use the dim light of the tavern to simply leap through, propelling them away from the fight to where they can safely observe the guards actions instead.

Shadowing Jumping north, which will put me and hopefully Amina 30ft north of the tavern. I ditched the invisible Lem, too. =*(

Being incorporeal the crowd doesn't seem to bother it. Godfrey's Shadow will drift back into the floor and make its way back to the paladin post-haste.