[PFS] Teamwork Experiment Table Fez (Inactive)

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Folio reroll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Well shoot.
Anthys, blinded temporarily, readies his shield.
Balcony is just 10' up? If so, he'll jump back down, even if doing so provokes. Blinded in single combat against a well-prepared opponent is a bad place to be.

Since it seems likely to matter, a search of Berato's posts for the word "Channel" suggests he has used 3 in this module. One on the skulks, two in the Robella fight. One post labeled as a channel had dice as a CLW. If the skulks were today, then he has 2 left.

CLW one is indeed a CLW not a channel... so 2 left hey? ok cool...

Berato moves next to Vindler to form a Shield Wall and imposes Touch of Good upon the dwarf!

Vindler: +1 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round.

Vindler: +1 AC; Berato: +2 AC

Skulks were yesterday. Yep, 10 feet down, so with intentional jump no fall damage.

Slash!: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Anthys, blinded, rolls backward off the rail, pulling an attack from the other him, which scores a long line just under his armor.

Order 1st Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0, B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0, P: 0]
Vindlér

Anthys is AC 19 flat-footed, so that's a miss, right?

I think there's an extra -2 penalty for being blind. Unless that's the +2 in the attack roll already?

Marcus places a hand on the rope and looks up, preparing to follow Anthys. Moments later, Marcus side steps as Anthys comes hurtling back down to the ground level. "Anthys! What happened?" Marcus positions his shield on his arm and draws a dagger, taking up a guard position next to Anthys to give him a chance to recover.

Move Action: Equip Shield
Standard Action: Draw Dagger
Shield Wall up for +2 AC

Thanks for the well wishes guys. The mod is almost over, you basically short-circuited the adventure by catching Robella. Marcus has the right of it, blinded drops your AC an additional 2.

The men around the stairs all pull up shortbows except for one. That one rushes forward and throws a small packet at Vindlér's feet.

Catch!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

The packet explodes with a blinding flash. DC 13 Fort saves from Vindlér and Berato or be blinded for one round

The others take the opportunity to open fire on the dwarf standing in the doorway.

Fire!: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 4 = 3
Fire!: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 4 = 7
Fire!: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 = 16

None of the arrows manage to pass through the dwarf's armor or smash against the pillar in the middle of the floor.

Order 1st Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0, B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0, P: 0]
(DC 13 Fort save Vindlér and Berato)
Vindlér

So he's got a different extra +2 in the attack roll. Okay.
Anthys should have the blindness wear off just before Borvius' turn, and is now adjacent to allies, so he is in a much better situation.

Fortitude vs blindness: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"Alright then, Marcus! Into the fray!" Vindlér pushes forward with his shield and brings his weapon across in a low swing at his attacker's ribs.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Vindlér smashes ribs and cracks a spine. His opponent begins looking at the doors a few feet away and tries sidling towards them, coughing once or twice.

'Anthys' up top sheathes one of his swords, stepping toward the window and drawing a dagger. He laughs as he throws it down toward the real Anthys.

Toss!: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

Despite Anthys' prepared defenses the dagger still lands in his shoulder.

The two men at the top of the stairs begin heading down, drawing daggers and waiting.

Order 2nd Round
(DC 13 Fort save Berato)
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0, B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0, P: -7]
Vindlér

So that does not confirm due to the Shield Wall from Marcus? Even so, Anthys has been taking a lot of damage lately. Time to upgrade to fullplate.
Anthys double moves to get closer to where Berato and Vindlér are. This splitting up was a bad idea.

Berato Fort Save vs. DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"By the fur-cladded bosom of Lamashtu! I can't see!!!"

Berato feels around awkwardly until he can feel the back of Vindler... he then raises his shield and channels the power of Torag into the dwarf!

(i.e. half speed to move behind Vindler to form a Shield Wall and imposes Touch of Good upon the dwarf!)

Vindler: +1 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round.

Vindler: +1 AC; Berato: +2 AC

Correct, no confirmation

Order 2nd Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0, B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0, P: -7]
Vindlér

Marcus stays with Anthys, keeping his shield raised to deflect any more daggers that might be thrown their way.

Move Action: Move
Standard Action: Total Defense

Granting Shield Wall to Anthys, Marcus' AC 25 for this round

The man standing in front of Vindlér attempts to move past him and Berato to run away.

Acrobatics!: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 5 = 6

He stumbles and leaves himself open for attack while trying to get past. The other men at the base of the stairs spread out to open fire on Vindlér and Berato.

Yellow and Green move one square south east, Orange moves two squares south and two squares west.

Fire! (V): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Fire! (V): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Fire! (B): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

An arrow manages to find the chink in Vindlér's and Berato's shieldwall, scoring minorly under the human's pauldron.

Order 2nd Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0, B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0, P: -7]
(AoO Vindlér and Berato) AC 13, remaining hp 1
Vindlér

"Oh no ya don't, sonny," Vindlér says with a growl. "Ya've done enough violence here tonight to earn a nice warm spot on Abadar's scales. Let's see how you measure up, eh?"

AoO, Touch of Good: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Not even gonna bother with confirming that since he's down from the regular damage.

Satisfied with the sound of the thug hitting the ground with a groan, Vindlér raises grasps the gilded key at his neck and raises it up to show the remaining ruffians. "You see this, lads? This Key is the sign of Abadar, who judges all things justly. Now, I don't know the measure of your lives, but Abadar does, and if you're not worthy, there's a good chance you'll lose those lives tonight. BEWARE!" A pulse of golden light ripples out from the Key, enveloping the entire room, and casting a pall of fear over the rogues.

Cast Bane. DC 14 Will save from all of the enemies or they take a -1 penalty to attack rolls and saving throws against fear effects for 2 minutes.

Free action:

"I'd surrender if I was you, gentlemen. Robella and her guards have been defeated. You will take the fall for her crimes if you resist further, whereas if you are merely independent security contractors who have been hired to guard this property with no knowledge of her crimes..." Berato says, letting the opportunity arising from the statement hang in the air for them to fill in the blank in their heads...

Only time for rolls, will check back later.

Orange: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Yellow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Green: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Red: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Blue: 1d20 ⇒ 18

'Anthys' stomps out of the children's room, pushing past the men at the top of the stairs to get at his targets.

Order 3rd Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0 [bane]]
Vindlér

Everyone: please tally up your hit points; Berato is at HP: 11/15 I believe but I want to know if you guys are damaged; thanks!

Anthys is correct at 8/22.

Anthys takes a single move and uses Total Defense. With Shield Wall, that is AC 27 this round.

Berato's vision finally clears up, and he calls upon the power of Torag to heal his friends and exclude yellow and green thugs.

Channel to Heal: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Sorry, AC 28 for Anthys with Heart of the Streets in effect.

Going back through to audit my HP, I realize I missed an attack where I was supposed to make a saving throw.

Retroactive Reflex for Bomb, DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Marcus is at 13/16, adjusting HP

Marcus hurries after Anthys, slotting himself into formation with his shield held high, preventing Vindler from potentially being surrounded.

Move Action: Move
Standard Action: Total Defense
AC with shield wall this round, 25

Oddly enough, I'm at full health. I took a bit of damage from one of Robella's bombs, but Berato healed it up right away with a channel.

Ah, the impenetrable square is back...

The thugs rain down arrows on Berato, Vindlér, and Marcus in, more or less, a concentrated volley.

Twang (B)!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Twang (V)!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Twang (M)!: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 1 = 13

Unsurprisingly none of the arrows find their mark now that an effective shield wall has been made once more.

Order 3rd Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0 [bane]]
Vindlér

Those rolls aren't helping you either, Fez!

EDIT: Delaying the actions below until the order comes around to my companions so we can move in formation as Berato suggested in the Discussion thread.

Full of confidence now that his team's formation is in full effect, Vindlér leads the charge to mow down the remaining enemies, "Ready lads...ADVANCE!"

He shifts to the right, then presses forward as he swings his morningstar down on the bowman's arm.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"Tick-tock 'heroes', time for you to die," says the other Anthys. He pushes past his men swords ready to work. Borvius with Red and Blue move down the stairs to just north of the pillar in the center of the room. I'll have to move them myself later today...

Order 4th Round
Borvius [Anthys], Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0 [bane]]

Fine with moving as a group. Will wait to move and attack until I see where Borvius is.

I'm also good with moving as a group. If we're all delayed to the same initiative count, we can each move up and ready an action to do something once the others get in range if we need to effectively split our move/standard action so we take them all together (Marcus will need to do this, at least, to Aid since he has to be adjacent to both the target and the person he's aiding).

We probably want to rotate our square here, I think? It sounds like one of them is next to the pillar, so I'm thinking Anthys on top of the C1, Vindler to his right, Marcus below Anthys, and Berato next to Marcus/below Vindler?

If that's good, Marcus will move diagonally up one and ready an action to aid Anthys if there is an enemy directly to the left of the C1 spot both of them can reach. Otherwise, Marcus will keep in formation wherever we go and take a total defense action.

I didn't have time last night to move the figures around, I'll have to do that tonight.

Martials: feel free to move the square however you want. I will take buffing actions after the square has moved.

Moved the block as per the plan. Anthys moves NE, NE, NW to avoid the AOO. If the enemy has readied attacks, order of movement would be Vindlér, as he said he was leading the advance, then Berato (so when Anthys moves up he gets Heart of the Streets), then Anthys, then Marcus.
Once more in the shield wall with his allies around him, Anthys attacks his impostor. His impostor who is a dual-wielding showboat who somehow has managed to hit him twice. Anthys is wary of this man.
Longsword, Aid Another, Scion: 1d20 + 7 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 5 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
AC 24 this round with Shield Wall and Heart of the Streets. Thought about fighting defensively but since Anthys is the only guy attacking Borvius this round, wanted to make sure I hit.

Anthys swings at his imposter, attack pushing through the defensively crossed blades and sending a spray of blood among the rogues, rebels and thugs gathered about.

Order 4th Round
Borvius [Anthys] -10, Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0, G: 0 [bane]]

Marcus has acted; he moved and used Aid Another.
And Vindlér's attack posted above was readied to go with the group here.
Just Berato left to go.
If you Aid Another next round, Marcus, you might want to use Scion on the Aid Another roll since your attack bonus is only +2.

Berato imposes Touch of Good upon Anthys!

Anthys: +1 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round.

Don't forget Bless is on! --> +1 morale bonus on attack rolls,

This is what happens when you're kicking yourself for not getting things up in a timely manner.

Vindlér's attack pulls the bowman's arm out of line and nearly shatters the forearm. The bowman starts looking for escape as the last man did.

He rushes past his friends and allies when 'Anthys' takes a swing at him, a look of disgust on his face, "Don't flee you fool! We outnumber them two to one!"

Opportunity!: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 = 11

The other nearby archer attempts to move away, hoping to avoid the vengeful strikes of the real Anthys and Vindlér.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

He tumbles behind the false Anthys who seems tired of staying in that form, allowing it to drop. He stretches his neck and shoulders, hands still firmly on his weapons, "Gods it was awful being in that skin. Much happier to be in mine." The bowmen fire off another two arrows at what appears to be the most lightly armored member of the party, Marcus.

Orange Fire!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Yellow Fire!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Neither arrow hits its target from within the defensive wall.

The men who have thus far been standing at the top of the staircase move around to flank the square, doing what they can to pull you out of position.

Stab (A)!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Stab (M)!: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 1 = 12

Marcus continues his defensive weaving while Anthys' attacker's blow is picked off by Vindlér's ready shield. Borvius, truly revealed at this point, smirks and continues his assault against Anthys, trying to end this once and for all.

Slash!: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Stab!: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

Now that Anthys is prepared neither attack cuts through his defenses, making Borvius scowl.

Order 5th Round
Borvius -10, Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0]

Yes! All those attacks and zero hits! Good round for the good guys! Now let's show these baddies that this turtle can bite back!

Now in a truly strong position, Vindlér casts a spell on himself to make sure his next attack will find its mark as the enemy's ranks continue to dwindle.

Casting Truestrike on myself

Shield Wall
Vindlér +2, Anthys +2
Vindlér AC 20 this round

Berato takes a 5-foot step to extend the Shield Wall south and attempts to jab into the blue rogue with his warhammer while keeping his distance from any blades!

Warhammer vs. Blue Rogue, Bless, Fighting Defensively: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 4

+2 to AC i.e. AC 24 until start of Berato's next turn

"Hmph. So you show your true form, ruffian. Anthys, strike!" With a flourish, Marcus deflects Borvius' swords out of the way, pushing him off balance so Anthys can strike true.

Aid Another: Attack vs. Borvius, Scion, AC 10: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 2 = 21
+5 to hit. Good call on using scion, was debating on holding it for a saving throw but definitely worth it here.

Standard Action: Aid Another Anthys
Move Action: None

Bolstered by his allies, Anthys strikes at Borvius.
Longsword, Aid, Bless, Scion, Touch of Good: 1d20 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
He says, "We have Robella. Yield and confess so she may be spared."

Anthys' return attack cuts deeply into Borvius whose face shifts an entire spectrum of colors, finally ending on a ruby red, darker than the blood he continues to spill. "What have you done with my wife?" he growls between clenched teeth.

The thugs with the bows shift aim again, this time to Vindlér, who is not in combat with any of their companions.

Twang!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Twang!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

The various bodies in the way, in addition with the shields of his companions, make the dwarf a tricky target to hit, forcing the arrows wide of their mark.

One of the rogues tries to take advantage of Berato's shifting of the shield wall, swooping around him to set up shop on Anthys' other side.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 5 = 8

Berato and Marcus are given ample opportunity to crush the rogue as he passes by. AC 14, 10 hp. Following assumes they do not drop him from AoOs.

The two rogues grin as they are finally in a spot they like, each stabbing at Anthys with fervor.

Stab!: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 - 1 = 10
Stab!: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 2 = 22

This time Marcus is the one who throws his shield in the way, taking the blow there instead of letting Anthys getting stabbed.

Borvius steps back away from the group, palming a potion along the way and swigging it down.

Cure!: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Order 6th Round
Borvius -18, Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: 0]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0]

AoO:
Warhammer AoO vs. Blue Rogue, Bless, Moment of Greatness: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 14 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
(hoping Marcus nabs him)

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On his turns Berato strikes the same rogue if Marcus hasn't finished him yet; otherwise that strike goes to Orange.

Warhammer AoO vs. Blue Rogue, Bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Waiting to see the result of Marcus's AOO and action before Anthys goes.

Marcus lashes out with his dagger as the rogue tumbles past, slicing into the man.

AOO w/Dagger: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Not quite, but I'm guessing he wishes he hadn't done that right about now...

I think the map might be slightly out of date. The blue thug moved around us and got hit with the two AOOs+Berato's strike, so he's down, right? And Borvius is stepped back a square so not in Marcus' current reach? Also, Orange is currently shooting at us with a bow, not a melee weapon so probably isn't threatening squares? If I got this right, Marcus will do the following.

As Berato crushes the man who tumbled behind the shield line, Marcus pivots and steps forward to try and sweep the legs out from under the bowman while maintaining the shield wall with Berato.

Trip vs. Orange, Provokes if he threatens: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Free: 5 ft. Step to where Blue is currently on the map
Standard: Trip Orange
Move: None

Anthys steps up to attack Borvius, trusting that Vindlér will have his back.
AC 23 this round if Vindlér steps adjacent.
"We have defeated her, but Robella yet lives. You both will face justice."
Longsword, Bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Yeah, I can't update the map during the day from certain computers, but you've got it all figured out.

Marcus just misses the archer's ankle, drawing a grunt from the man. The rogue who failed to tumble into position starts looking at the door, his face blanched from blood loss. Borvius spits at the ground, giving Anthys ample opportunity to continue his assault, pushing the man further back.

Order 6th Round
Borvius -25, Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane], B: -9]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0]

That's why I use Google Slides for the game I run, you can update that from a phone unlike Google Drawings. But this works too.
Blue took an AOO from Berato for 5, an AOO from Marcus for 4, and then Berato's regular attack on his turn for 5, so that's 14 damage.

They used to be on slides, but I had to change it to drawing for one portion of a scenario way back when. I just need to change them back. My mistake, I'll kill blue now.

Order 6th Round
Borvius -25, Gilded Rogues [R: 0 [bane]]
Berato, Anthys, Marcus, Vindlér
Gilded Thugs [O: 0, Y: 0]

Vindlér steps up next to Anthys, trusting to him magically enhanced accuracy to find his mark on Borvius, even with the table granting him a fair deal of cover.

Attacking Borvius. Figured I should be able to hit even if he's got some cover with True Strike up

Morningstar, Bless, True Strike: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 20 = 39 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5