PFS 1 Adventures (Inactive)

Game Master R D

Bummer. If you sway her to friendly, she gives you loot.

You head beneath the waves. Presumably, you prep for underwater travel?

Feel free to buff appropriately.

A dozen ruined buildings lie scattered across the sea floor, though a single building in the very center of them all appears almost completely intact. While some of the sunken buildings have clearly lain wrecked for centuries, a fact made clear by the overgrowth of algae and seaweed, others appear to have collapsed quite recently.

The orb glows more brightly as you approach the site.

There are four undines busily reinforcing one of the ruined buildings, clearly struggling to keep the pile of rubble from collapsing.

When you spot them, you are 90 feet away. You can take one action before the next stuff happens. Since I'm not entirely sure how you've prepped for underwater activity, I want to pause here to let everyone consider their options. I'm also fine with you all having purchased stiff from the aquatic elf captain, if you forgot anything. :)

Harrow had spent a short time preparing for the underwater excursion, having quaffed his potion of underwater breathing, as well as having cast expeditious retreat so he could swim (or retreat, if necessary) faster.

"Harrow good swimmer," he boasts before they go under.

Seeing the undines ahead, Harrow chuckles to himself.

Sound like undin-wear!

Try diplomacy first? These could just be fixing recently-destroyed buildings?

"Underwater guys! Harrow see buildings fall down...need help?" he shouts, though his voice doesn't carry very far underwater. He holds up his hands in peace.

diplo aid: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

can we recon a Diploamcy roll to make her friendly :p

Kelson turns to the undines.

"Yes my friend Harrow is very strong and can help move any rubble around there?"

can we recon a Diploamcy roll to make her friendly :p

Sure. It's the holidays. Go for it!

Before the party leaves the undine woman Kelson chimes in again.

"We'll try to find your wife and any others that might have been lost there. Stay here and protect your people. We'll be back!"

with auto aid from Zax

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

Kelson Bard character wrote:

can we recon a Diploamcy roll to make her friendly :p

Sure. It's the holidays. Go for it!

It's a Christmas miracle! :)

Nice roll! That will make a difference. She gives the party:

a pair of underwater goggles for each of you (no longer need to make Fort saves underwater due to the silt)

a belt of incredible dexterity +2 that the undines recovered from a shipwreck (only one)

a pair of gloves of swimming and climbing for each of you

a circlet of persuasion (only one)

These items may change how you approach the undines underwater. It also now allows you to attempt perception checks (yay, goggles!) to notice stuff. (You are not required to attempt the perception check if you feel that your character wouldn't. For example, they're too focused on the undines.)

Perception checks:

Berosius: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Harrow: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Husarq: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Mareq: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
Kelson: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Zaxxle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

OK. Enough of you made the perception check that I'm not going to bother with a surprise round. You notice two nagas headed towards the undines.

Initiative rolls:

Berosius: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Harrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Husarq and Mareq: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Kelson: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Naga: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Naga: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
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Round 1

Kelson is up first.

Kelson casts haste on the party.

"Harrow it looks like those snake women are after the undines!"

Kelson aslo starts a roaring song of Andoran freedom.

+2 to hit and damage from bard song

Buffs: +3 to hit +1 AC and +2 on damage

Round 1, continued:
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The bard warns the party of the approaching danger and begins his performance.
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The first naga hisses at Kelson. The undines are trying desperately to hold up a crumbling structure; they look worried now that Kelson has pointed out the presence of the nagas.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18, Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

As the naga continues to hiss venomously, a bolt of fluid shoots from it, striking Kelson and dealing him 5 HP of damage.

Zaxxle, Husarq, Kareq, and Harrow are up!

Happy New Year! Good to be back. I don't see a map, so I'll just post some possibilities depending on whether we're in melee range or not.

Harrow yells at the incoming naga, but his voice does not carry as far as he is used to. He begins swimming vigorously toward the enemy to stop them from hurting the undines.

"RaaaAAAAAH!" he says in underwater garble.

If we're not in range, I'll cast expeditious retreat and then move forward.

If we are in range, I'll try to attack the nearest enemy.

+1 cruel keen nodachi (adamantine)(studied target): 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 = 251d10 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 = 18
+1 cruel keen nodachi (adamantine, power attack, furious focus, studied target): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 = 221d10 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 = 22
if hits, free intimidate check to demoralize: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (16) + 31 = 47

Happy New Year! Good to be back. I don't see a map, so I'll just post some possibilities depending on whether we're in melee range or not.

You're currently 90' away from the nagas. I'll link to a map soon(ish).

Map link at top of page is correct and working. You're ~90 feet away from the undines who are desperately trying to hold up a crumbling structure. Two Nagas are approaching. Harrow, I left you in your starting position, feel free to move yourself according to your post.

Zaxxle, Husarq, and Mareq are up.

Okay, I've moved. I cast expeditious retreat and moved 60'

Okay, I've moved. I cast expeditious retreat and moved 60'

The haste boosts your movement too fyi

"Weakling son, take me to the naga that hasn't attacked!" says Husarq to Mareq.

Mareq immediately intones words and tears the fabric of reality apart, slipping between worlds with his Master, Husarq.

Dimension Door

The duo appear 10ft behind the naga (#2). Husarq instantly swings Al-Saif at the unsuspecting creature.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 36 Slashing dmg: 2d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 17 + 2 = 26 Fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 3 Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 33 Slashing dmg: 2d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 17 + 2 = 21 Fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Hasted Power Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 17 Slashing dmg: 2d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 17 + 2 = 28 Fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Fire damage underwater CL 23 check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Fire damage underwater CL 23 check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Fire damage underwater CL 23 check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

When Mareq appears near the undine, he says quickly, "How can we help?"

After taking 47 points of damage, the naga reels back in surprise. Blood begins to fill the water. It sneers angrily at the party.

The undine is straining mightily and grunts something.

Percentile: 1d100 ⇒ 83

But the effort of speaking whilst supporting such a great weight proves to much for the poor creature. He goes unconscious from exertion and the other three undines strain even harder.
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2nd Naga:

The 2nd naga moves into combat with Husarq, but its wounds are too distracting.

Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11, miss
Tail slap: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23, miss
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Botting Berosius:

The healer double moves to be closer to the party.
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Round 2

Kelson is up!

Kelson doubles moves, to move next to Harrow.

Round 2, continued
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Sorted Initiative Order:

Kelson and Zaxxle: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Naga: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Husarq and Mareq: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Harrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Naga: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Berosius: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

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Kelson double moves (presumably still performing).

Zaxxle can act.
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The first naga's acid arrow still sizzles away at Kelson's flesh.

Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 (round 2 of 3)

Seeing it's ally suffer grievous injury at the hands of the eidolon, the first naga moves and fires some magic missiles at Husarq

Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 2, 3) + 4 = 15
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Zaxxle, Husarq, Kareq, and Harrow are up!

With the undines struggling to hold up the structure, Harrow can see they need help.

"Harrow strongest critter in sea!" he yells into the water. "Here Harrow come to save day!"

He uses his considerable strength to help them lift while his companions deal with the enemy.

str check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

As Harrow shoulders some of the burden, the orb in his possession becomes obvious. One of the nagas demands: "Give me that orb!"

Husarq strikes at the same naga!

Power Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 17 Slashing dmg: 2d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 17 + 2 = 26 Fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Hasted Power Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 3 - 2 = 30 Slashing dmg: 2d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 17 + 2 = 30 Fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Fire damage underwater CL 23 check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Fire damage underwater CL 23 check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Mareq casts Bulls Strength on the nearest undine.

Mareq Knowledge Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Before you cast Bull's Strength, let me give you some info. Then you can decide if you want to cast the spell. I didn't offer Harrow the same option because he doesn't have knowledge engineering. Mareq and Harrow are also the first PCs close enough to have attempted the engineering inspection.

Watching Harrow and the undines, Mareq realizes several facts:

(1) someone or something is trapped beneath the rubble that the undines struggle to hold up

(2) holding it up is a losing tactic because the structure itself is crumbing and will crush those underneath no matter what

(3) with several successive knowledge engineering or disable device checks, you can prop up the structure and save whoever is underneath

The roll I made for you at the top of this post can count as your first success. But, if you choose to use it that way, it's also your standard action this turn.

As Husarq slices, yet again into the enemy, one of the nagas falls. Its blood fills the waters with a metallic tang.

"Master!" calls Mareq, pointing. "Somebody or something is stuck under there!"

No to the Bulls Strength. Yes to the Knowledge (engineering) rolls.

How far is this something/somebody?

How far is this something/somebody?

Under the midst of the partially collapsed rubble there are two undines trapped. It's not just a matter of reaching them, because the structure has already partially collapsed upon them.

Since your engineering roll was really high, you can have this bit of meta-info: Mechanically, at the end of each full round in which fewer than four creatures hold the rubble, the pile partially collapses some more. Once you succeed at some number of checks, they're considered to be free of the collapse.

The second naga is down. So Berosius is up.
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Move Action: Head towards the rubble
Standard Action: Start digging
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Round 3

Kelson is up!

"Harrow can you help with the rubble?"

Kelson casts charm monster on the naga that's left.

Harrow is helping. It takes a minimum of 4 creatures to hold up the rubble. (I suppose for the sake of balancing the mess.) And he took over after one of the undines passed out from the strain.

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 6, FAIL! :)

Combat is essentially over. But, we need to stay in rounds because of the trapped creatures. We need some additional successes for the collapsing rubble.

Harrow, Husarq, Mareq, Berosius, and Zaxxle may attempt one of the following checks:

(1) Knowledge engineering
(2) Disable device
(3) Some other skill creatively applied to the situation, for example: Profession architect

Though Harrow doesn't know how to stabilize the structure, maybe Ragathiel will help him know how.

wisdom assist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 I don't have any of those skills, but maybe this can assist someone else?

Mareq examines the structure and explains to Harrow and Husarq how to stabilize it.

Knowledge(engineering): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Harrow begins to really put his back into lifting the rubble. But the structure is so weakened that it begins to crack on the opposite side!

Mareq, his mind racing with the geometric ramifications, quickly instructs the burly half-orc to pull back a bit.

We need at least two more checks, unless you have something clever (e.g. dim door) to use.

"Harrow need little more help!" he says, his massive muscles flexing spectacularly.

Let's get a couple more aid checks, guys!

In the meantime, the charmed naga says: "I dunno why I didn't see it before, but you guys are soooo cool! I really want that orb, but I can't be angry at y'all. I'm just gonna swim off, ok? Maybe I'll try some meditation..."

Husarq swims down to the first trapped undine and grabs him/her.

"Weakling Half-Breed-Piece-of-Salamander-Shit! Transpose yourself with me, NOW!" shouts Husarq at Mareq.

Obeying his Master, Mareq concentrates and feels his body dissolving and reappearing beneath the collapsing structure next to the remaining undine.

Transposition ability. Basically DDoor, switching position with eidolon.

"Hold on," Mareq says to the remaining undine, grabbing him/her.

I hope Harrow can hold it for just a second more, thinks the ifrit. Then, when he can, he concentrates, warping the surrounding planar barrier until he and the undine can slip through, reappearing near Husarq and the first trapped (now safely rescued) undine.

Mareq uses Transposition, and then a casting of Dimension Door to rescue the two undines. This requires two rounds, of course, during which he cannot do a Knowledge (engineering) check.

After a couple of tense moments where it seemed like the structure might collapse, Mareq directs Berosius, Harrow, Husarq, Kelson, and even Zaxxle where to prop up the structure. Then, to get the survivors out as quickly as possible...

*POP*

Magic!

As soon as the bodies are out of the structure, it collapses in upon itself. Counter-intuitively, this reveals loot:

one heavy underwater crossbow with 10 bolts
four masterwork cestuses
one +1 tiger fork
one +2 trident
one wand of mage armor with 35 charges remaining

The undines are grateful for your assistance.

Take whatever time you need to regroup. One of the two trapped undines was the missing wife.

"It is fortunate that you were here to render aid. Thank you all! But it is very unusual to see creatures such as yourselves so comfortable beneath the waves. What brings you here?"

Counter-intuitively, this reveals loot.

rofl

Harrow is glad they were able to save the undines. "Harrow so strong, he save everybody!" he brags.

Once they have regrouped, he responds to the creatures.

"We looking for lost school...you know where we find it?" he asks.

diplo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"Yes are my friend Harrow said we're looking for a lost school in the area. If you could help we'd be grateful!"

auto aid Dip

"School? We found these ruined remains 5 years ago. Several buildings were intact, while other were piles of rubble. Some of the intact buildings, like the one that collapsed on Zulfibha and Rirzik, contained stone tablets demonstrating martial techniques. There's one building we've never been able to enter. Even approaching it will upset the guardians who watch over it."

The orb leads you in roughly the same direction as the building the undines describe. The guardians sound like water elementals to you.

"Harrow think we in that building...that the one," he says as he squints through the water in the direction they describe.

Feel free to chat among yourselves along the way if you feel that you need to prep for the next encounter.

One building stands tall among the wreckage of many others, with elegantly curved walls made from stone. Runes carved into the exterior glow brightly, and razor-edged coral reefs form a protective fence around the building’s perimeter. The building is 15 feet tall with no windows.

Two huge water elementals in the shape of powerfully built humanoids stand guard in front.

Harrow continues treading water. As they look around the corner at the elementals, the half-orc decides to cast invisibility before the encounter.

"Harrow getting hungry..." he says randomly.

Invisibility doesn't work very well underwater.

Invisibility: An invisible creature displaces water and leaves a visible, body-shaped “bubble” where the water was displaced. The creature still has concealment (20% miss chance), but not total concealment (50% miss chance).

"Do you think the apple biscuits held up underwater?"

"Do you think the apple biscuits held up underwater?"

ROFL! :D

Any strategy or approach the party would like to take? Since Mareq is traveling for business and Berosius is dealing with real-life issues, Kelson and Harrow get to make this decision.

You can talk to the elementals
You can fight the elementals
You can do something else I hadn't considered

Harrow frowns as he realizes he isn't as invisible as he had hoped underwater.

It's not until he checks the apple biscuits that his displeasure turns to outright rage.

I think we could try talking to them...we've got some pretty amazing diplomacy in this group. Harrow could assist with Kelson taking the lead?

Mareq fidgets as the talking to the elementals option is discussed.

"Ehhhh, errr, ummm, Master, I could suh- suh- summon an elemental to negotiate with these if--" stutters Mareq to Husarq. But before he can complete the sentence, Husarq SLAPS HIM, HARD across the face.

Husarq puts his red skinned face into Mareq's, his fangs showing and his hot, efreet breath sending bubbles of steam into Mareq's eyes.

"NO. You do not have the strength to hold both an elemental AND me on this plane. And you KNOW THAT, sneaky wretch," says Husarq menacingly. "You aren't sneaky enough, you half-breed maggot! Next time, remember this punishment and be more subtle when you attempt to enslave me again!"

Husarq proceeds to kick the ifrit summoner until he notices the others staring at his chastisement.

"He is a reckless fool, this one. The elementals are clearly bound and will not be able to allow us to pass. But, if you wish to speak with them before battle commences..." he says with a pseudo-courteous, mocking bow and wave of his hand at the elementals. "Be my guest."

He picks up the beaten Mareq and softly, nay, gently pushes him forward towards the elementals.