[PFS] Severing Ties (Inactive)

Game Master Zahir ibn Mahmoud ibn Jothan

As you walk up the hallway, you feel a little uneasy as you cross over a tessalated area on the floor. Almost immediately the wall to your left begins to fade out of existence.

The separate spellcraft checks, in order:

Through the half de-materialized wall, you see a large room with many metal cages. Most of the cage doors are open. The "wall" actually has a locked bar door in it. Behind the wall, you see a small squat, reptilian monster with eight legs, bony spurs jutting from its back, and eyes that glow with pale green fire.

Knowledge (arcana check)

And here is the Initiative:

Dylara - 25
Aldrea - 23
Lizzy - 14
Olaf - 9
Misunderstood - 4

Again, the situation is thus: The creature is in the next room over, behind the metal bars. The wall is sort of half dematerialized. It is illusionary, so you can freely interact with the real bars, etc. The hallway continues further north and turns right, but is blocked by a metal gate just like the one between you and the creature.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
What's this? o.o

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Lizzy hasn't figured out whatthe whole wall thing is.
But looking past it she sees a creature.

"Ah...wait i've hear of those.
That's a young basilisk. But...i'd stay away from it, if it looks you in the eyes you turn to stone. Only the blood of a recently dead creature can help you then.
I suggest avoiding this thing at all costs."

"So? Kill it with range? If so, let me take second to get in a good shot..." she begins to take her musket off her shoulder

"Cover your ears!"

Lizzy steps back already covering her ears in anticipation.

Since there are no rounds, im just adding my bonusses to shot

She grins, breathes in and out, closing one eye she takes aim, then fires
KRAK-Koooom!
Hitting the creature, but not exactly in a sweet spot, the creature shifted slightly at last second
RTA: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Slowdown there cowpoke. My apologies if you guys thought we're not in rounds. From when I posted the initiative, we are in rounds. If someone wants to retcon an action, feel free. The Basilisk will take it's action at 4 Init once everyone else has had their go.

Sorry, okay, will aim then :P and fire in round 2 if nothing goes awry

Retcon here on mutual part.

"To get cured from a stone gaze from this, you need basilisk blood from a no-longer than 1 hour dead basilisk.
But stay waayyy clear, saying goes it's effects can reach up to 30 ft."

Basing this range on d20, if that is false in the module all the better.

Lizzy wil grab her crossbow and ready a shot.
At least if she can stay away a good distance.

Dylara draws her bow. She moves as far away from the basilisk as she can while keeping it within the range of her composite longbow.

"Melon, stay with me."

Olaf takes out his bow from his bag, and lets loose an arrow. He was at the back after all, should be far enough to stay out of danger.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

He gets a solid shot in, which makes him smile.

Olaf finally gets his bloodshed :P

Olaf connects solidly against the basilisk.

The hallway isn't long enough to get far enough away, except back towards the entrance. It comes forward towards the wall and gazes at Dylara. Dylara, DC 15 Fort Save please. Due to the translucence of the wall, take a +4 on your check.

@Beads: Don't forget Dylara gave Beads 8 bolts at the start of the scenario, which you can use instead of your own bolts ;)

Fort: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 4 = 18 Is it an enchantment? That would add another +2.

"Uhh... Guys, it's giving me a weird look. I think it tried to turn me into stone?"

Dylara aims her bow at the creature and shoots an arrow at it.

Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The arrow hits the ceiling instead of the basilisk. Dylara sighs and shakes her head.

[dice=Fort]1d20 + 2 + 4

Looking at the roll, that +4 saved your hide

Posting my next round already so the game can keep moving if I'm unavailable tomorrow. Have a lot of work to do.

Ha, Let Olaf show you how to shoot. and takes aim at the monster again, taking care not to look it in the eyes.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Lizzy will shoot and take more distance.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Round 1 Was:

Dylara - 25 (backed off and drew)
Aldrea - 23 (aimed)
Lizzy - 14 (Drew and aimed)
Olaf - 9 (shot and hit for 5)
Basilisk - 4 (gazed at Dylara, who survived)

Round 2

Dylara - 25 (shoots and misses)
Aldrea - 23 (shoots and hits for 6)
Lizzy - 14 (shoots and barely misses (17 is the magic number))
Olaf - 9 (shoots and misses)
Basilisk - 4 Gazes at Melon

Melon - Fort Save please, with a +4 bonus in addition to your normal bonuses.

Brings us to:

Round 3

Dylara - 25
Aldrea - 23
Lizzy - 14
Olaf - 9
Basilisk - 4

Did I miss anything? Or miss anything up?

Aldrea will reload and shoot. She only has time to aim first round. Cant reload swiftly yet...
She pulls the trigger, the bullets grazes its targer

KRAK-OOOM! !

RTA: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Damage: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Lizzy reloads the crossbow and shoots again.

Fire crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 4

"Don't forget about the way to cure statue-state.
KIll it and have it's blood used on petrified people or animals."

Both Aldrea and Lizzy strike the basilisk.

Lizzy smiles as the shot connected.

"We're doing great aren't we Aldrea?"

"Last shot was very poor... will try next shot..." she said still focused on the basilisk

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Olaf tries again after his prvious dismal attempt.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

And the arrow gets thoroughly stuck in the creatures shoulder
Ha! That is how you shoot!

Basilisk 24 DMG

Dylara?

Fort: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 4 = 21

Melon blinks and stares back at the basilisk.

"Don't you give my best friend that creepy look!"

Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Dylara shoots another arrow at the basilisk, but misses again.

Growing agitated, the basilisk turns its gaze on Lizzy.

Don't forget the +4 on your fort save!

Back to the top of Initiative again! So all PCs take an action. Lizzy too if she isn't turned to stone.

She takes another shot at the creature
But this time there was more smoke around her than the muzzle. Bad catridge. She curses loudly as she clears the barrel.
RTA: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
move action to clear and spendind a grit point to do so

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And you'll see, the happy cute little bard goes to stone.
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
sigh.....3's a charm huh...poor Lizzy.

Lizzy seemingly draws the attention of the basilisk.
"Hey, don't give me that look, you oversized l....." and still pointing a rebellious finger at the thing she stands petrified.

And you'll see, the happy cute little bard goes to stone.

[dice=Fort]1d20+5
sigh.....3's a charm huh...poor Lizzy.

Lizzy seemingly draws the attention of the basilisk.
"Hey, don't give me that look, you oversized l....." and still pointing a rebellious finger at the thing she stands petrified.

Shirt reroll? In either event, it'll make a great story in the retelling."

Reroll? Dunno but we'll see

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

gtg! I figure no reason people can't get 1 reroll per scenario even when playing online!

my gm reroll has saved my hide twice already

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@Lizzy: It's in the guide, under Free Rerolls. Copied it so you can read it here. (Made some parts bold 'cause those are what the others talked about.)

"Beads!" Dylara's eyes widen in shock when she sees the talkative gnome being targeted, and she fires another shot at the basilisk.

Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Leave my hyperactive friend be, you creepy reptile!"

Another hit from Dylara.

Hey! You leave Olaf's friends alone! as he yells at the beast to get its attention away from the others, and fires another shot at it.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Dunno if that hits so will leave out discription this time.

Olaf misses the basilisk.

Lizzy want to take an attack this round?

Eh..no, i'll take more distance.

Lizzy will take some distance and start singing about a huntsman.
Activate inspire courage. +1 to hit and dmg. 4/7 left if i'm right.

Ok, I'll say Lizzy gets back around the corner, and the rest have stayed where they can at least shoot, etc.

So, the basilisk has 4 choices this round.

Aldrea give us a Fort save, with a +4 bonus!

And then the PCs are up again!

Arrow, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Dylara fires an accurately aimed arrow, and notices her best friend looks rather bored.

"Melon, don't look so sad. You'll be able to help me again soon!"

Basilisk - 38 Damage

FS: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 4 = 28
Seeing this, she replies with words and a shot
Oh no you don't!

RTA: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Damage: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

And with that final shot the basilisk falls to the ground.

"Woohoo!....Nice shot."

Still, covering her eyes, Lizzy pokes it to see if it's really down.
Poking as in 1 tic and retreat.....

Huzzah! Ok, now what?

Olaf grumbles at himself for not being the one to finish the monster; and goes to see if he can collect any of his arrows.

You'll need to get through the bars, either by picking, or by breaking.

Olaf looks at the others questioningly Should Olaf break to get arrows back? Or we just go on?

"They are just arrows, much... much cheaper than my ammunition as far as i know. Leave it be i say" she grumbles as she reloads her weapon with powder and bullet

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Dylara initially shrugs, but then gets an idea. "Aren't we supposed to sabotage this place? Let's break the bars, and leave one of our Consortium badges on top of the basilisk's corpse."

She tries to force the door of the cage open, first casting guidance on herself and anyone who may decide to aid her.

I'd like to take 20 on it, for a total of 23 with guidance, but here's a roll just in case it's not possible:
Strength, guidance: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16

"I remember someone saying these cultists are paranoid. The badge should do to make them suspect the Consortium killed their guardian, or whatever this thing was to them."

Whether she actually manages to open the cage or doesn't, Dylara takes the Consortium badge from Melon and places it neatly on top of the dead basilisk.