[PFS] The Long Campaign (Season 4 Scenarios) Reborn

Game Master Gary Pepper

Ebert will get flanking for his AoO at least...

Nylthe moves carefully around Ebert as he swings his sword around, then, once her eagle hops forward, joins it in tackling the imp. Move action, ready to attack once she's flanking with the eagle. Eagle just 5-foots and full attacks

Cold Iron Cestus (Bless): 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (4) = 7

Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 1 = 5
Talons: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (3) + 1 = 6
Talons: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (5) + 1 = 8

Zarta's Study - Round 5 - concluded

21 Marianna (+2 from aid; war-mind, 7 rounds, precise strike active)
20 Juis (AoO pending)
18 Okuru (2hp and 2 DEX dmg)
17 Ebert (divine favor, 8 rounds, 2hp dmg, AoO pending)
13 Green Imp (4hp dmg)
11 Blue Imp (3hp dmg)
10 Nylthe (4hp and 1 Dex dmg)

Moving quickly to surround the imp attacking Ebert, Nylthe misses with her cestus, but her celestial eagle successfully strikes the imp with both talons, ripping some flesh from its tiny form.

Will close the round after the AoO's from the boys are settled.

Not liking that the imp wants to hug him so much, Juis swipes that the imp, trying to keep it away.

AoO +Bless vs Blue: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Also, if Ebert hit the Green Imp for 10(5) damage last turn, even after it healed, I think after 6(1) and 8(3) more damage from the talons it should be at least a little more hurt. (Only tracking 'cause Yikes These Imps)

"Retched beast! Ebert takes the opportunity to slash out at the imp.
Mwk Longsword/Bless/Divine Favor/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 22
Slashing DMG/Divine Favor/Precise Strike: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + (1) = 9

Divine Fervor Count Down: 7 Rounds

I hope that takes it out!

Also, if Ebert hit the Green Imp for 10(5) damage last turn, even after it healed, I think after 6(1) and 8(3) more damage from the talons it should be at least a little more hurt. (Only tracking 'cause Yikes These Imps)

Yes, the reset above didn't have that damage added yet, since it was technically before you acted. Sorry if that's confusing.

Zarta's Study - Round 5 - concluded

Juis strikes at the imp as it nears him, and while his blade hits the infernal devil, it cannot split his magically enhanced skin.

Ebert has better luck, landing a blow that wounds Green Imp who has taken a handful of wounds now.

End of Round 5

You are getting closer on Green. Keep putting the pressure on them.

Zarta's Study - Round 6

21 Marianna (+2 from aid; war-mind, 6 rounds, precise strike active)
20 Juis
18 Okuru (2hp and 2 DEX dmg)
17 Ebert (divine favor, 7 rounds, 2hp dmg)
13 Green Imp (13hp dmg)
11 Blue Imp (3hp dmg)
10 Nylthe (4hp and 1 Dex dmg)

Everyone but Nylthe is up now.

1d20 + 3 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 + 1 = 9 rta ray of cold at the blue imp

Continuing to press the foul green imp Ebert lashes out at the devilish thing again.

Mwk Longsword/Bless/Divine Favor/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 26
Slashing DMG/Divine Favor/Precise Strike: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + (3) = 8

Divine favor Count Down: 6 Rounds

Zarta's Study - Round 6 - continued

Okuru's ray of frost misses the flying imp, who circles around the ray mockingly.

Sword in hand, Ebert deals Green Imp another blow. The wound seems to have it on the edge of consciousness.

Looking for actions from Juis and Marianna before the imps have their say.

Juis takes a step away from the imp attacking him. He is about to swing his mace at it when he notices at the last second that the other imp looks like it is on it's last leg. He switches his target mid-swing but goes wide with his sudden change.

Light Mace +Bless vs Green: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Free: 5' step
Standard: Attack

Noting the one imp's weakness, and Juis's position, Marianna swiftly slides over a step and stabs at the fiend before it can re-adjust.

5-foot
Attack Vs. Green

Attack(Flank, Warmind, bless): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 21For(PS): 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (3) = 10

Zarta's Study - Round 6 - continued

Juis changes targets mid-swing and, losing his balance in the process, ends up hitting neither.

Marianna on the other hand, plows into the seriously hurt imp, driving her sword into its side. Flopping to the ground, the green imp is sucked back into the wood-carving and disappears without a trace.

Blue Imp heals a bit of hits wounds and is no longer shaken. Now a solo act, it flies at Juis once again. This provokes another attack from the oracle. The imps tail stings Juis in the neck, the wound swelling with venom. The Pathfinder feels dizzy and faint from the poison.

Juis gets hit for 5hp dmg, and 1 DEX dmg from the poison. He will need another DC 13 Fort or continue to take DEX dmg. His AoO is pending. And Nylthe is up to close the round. Is that the end of the summoned eagle?

Blue Imp tail: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
blue Crit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Crit dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Juis Fort save vs Poison: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Juis DEX dmg: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Happily, the eagle will remain summoned for 2 minutes instead of two rounds since it's from my Summoner SLA

Nylthe and her eagle work in tandem to surround the remaining imp, trying to do their best to cast it down.

Cestus: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15
B/P: 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (5) = 9

Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (3) = 5

Seeing the imp come at him again, once more he swings his mace at the little enemy.

AoO +Bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Wincing the hit, he feels the poison take effect. He tries to resist the poison to prevent it from further hurting him.

Fort DC13: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Zarta's Study - Round 6 - concluded

Juis is able to land another blow, harming the remaining him as it flies in and stings him.

Nylthe and her summoned eagle move to engage the infernal enemy but both just miss hitting the hovering imp.

End of Round 6

Zarta's Study - Round 7

21 Marianna (+2 from aid; war-mind, 5 rounds, precise strike active)
20 Juis (5hp dmg, and 1 DEX dmg)
18 Okuru (2hp and 2 DEX dmg)
17 Ebert (divine favor, 6 rounds, 2hp dmg)
11 Blue Imp (3hp dmg)
10 Nylthe (4hp and 1 Dex dmg)

One imp down, one to go. He healed a bit last round, but Juis hit him during AoO. Everyone but Nylthe is up before the imp goes again.

Juis steps away from the imp that is hovering so close to him. With a little bit of distance between them now, he swings his mace at the last remaining enemy.

Light Mace +Bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Free: 5' step
Standard: Attack

"Anyone else getting tired of these wretched Imps?" Ebert Swings his Longsword at the imp in blue.

Mwk Longsword/Bless/Divine Favor: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 8
I must have offended the dice roller in someway.

Divine favor Count Down: 5 Rounds

Zarta's Study - Round 7 - continued

After successfully downing Green Imp, neither Ebert nor Juis has any success against Blue this round.

Still waiting on actions from Marianna and I will run Okuru's turn if he fails to post based on his guidance.

I delay until after the imp.

Zarta's Study - Round 7 - continued

Marianna plays the waiting game, while Okuru tries to stun the Blue Imp once more but again, the imp shrugs off the effect.

The imp launches itself at the celestial eagle, trying to sting the flying creature, but it cannot bring its venomous appendage to bear.

The imp provokes from the eagle. Marianna and Nylthe (and pet) are up.

DC 16 Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Imp sting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Marianna holds back for a moment in hopes that the little beastie would move more toward the center. With the imps retreat, however, she growls in irritation, and dives forward, only to swing wide yet again.

Move
Attack vs. blue

Attack(WM,bless): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 9For: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

This is getting absurd.

Will give Nylthe another hour or two to get a post in, then I will run her to keep things moving.

I am back

Zarta's Study - Round 7 - concluded

Marianna delayed, but her weapon has proved to be rather slippery in this fight, and she cannot make a meaningful attack.

Nylthe chooses her whip this round, trying to aid the attacks of her allies, by driving the imp before the lash.

The eagle attacks the imp with claws and beak, but none of those strikes are able to wound the remaining infernal pest.

End of Round 7

Juis has a +2 Aid bonus on his next attack against the imp.

Nylthe whip, aid another: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Eagle Beak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Eagle Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Eagle Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Zarta's Study - Round 8

20 Juis (5hp dmg, and 1 DEX dmg)
18 Okuru (2hp and 2 DEX dmg)
17 Ebert (divine favor, 5 rounds, 2hp dmg)
11 Blue Imp (1hp dmg)
21 Marianna (war-mind, 4 rounds, precise strike active)
10 Nylthe (4hp and 1 Dex dmg)

Juis, Okuru, and Ebert are up now. Juis has a +2 aid bonus from Nylthe if he attacks this round.

With a distraction aid by Nylthe, Juis swings his mace at the imp before taking a step back to make room for harder hitting allies.

Light Mace +Bless +Aid: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Critical Threat: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 19
Critical Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Standard: Attack
Free: 5' Step

Zarta's Study - Round 8 - continued

With the help of Nylthe's whip, Juis is able to land a mace blow on the leathery outsider that cracks it quite hard, breaking the skin and black blood dripping on Zarta's fine carpet.

Nice hit! Okuru and Ebert are still up for the Pathfinders. Got keep hitting this guy or he'll regenerate.

Moving into a more advantageous position Ebert Rushes forward circling about Nylthe standing between she and Juis, Ebert swings out in the opening he finds.

Mwk Longsword/Bless/Divine Favor: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 9

Thinking to himself as his Arm waivers Iomedae what have I done to you?

Divine favor Count Down: 4 Rounds

Okuru, waiting on you. Will run tomorrow if no post.

He will try to bluff the imp that the grey maiden is attacking to make it easier to hit
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Bluff to aide

Boooga boooga boooga!

Zarta's Study - Round 8 - continued

Ebert's attack on the imp fails to make any contact as it flies deftly away.

Okuru lunges at the imp, feinting an attack. The imp falls for the bluff and tries to avoid an attack that never really comes, keeping it off balance.

The feint rule denies the target its DEX bonus for but only against YOUR next attack, fwiw.

The wounded imp lunges at Ebert this time, provoking an attack from the warpriest. It's own tail sting cannot penetrate Ebert's armor. Some of the imp's wound close magically as well.

Ebert has an AoO. Marianna and Nylthe (and pet) are up to close Round 8.

Blue Tail: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Raising his sword just in time, the Warpriest swings low hitting the imp squarely. "Ha!

Mwk Longsword/Bless/Divine Favor/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 24
Slashing DMG/Divine Favor/Precise Strike: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 + (4) = 13

Marianna dives across the bed, in order to strike at the fiend with some advantage.

I don't know if you'd count crossing the bed as a 5-foot or a move, but either way, Marianna takes an attack with flank after doing so.

Attack(Flank, Warmind, Bless): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23 For(PS): 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (3) = 10

Zarta's Study - Round 8 - concluded

As the imp closes in on Ebert to strike, the warpriest takes advantage of an opening and is able deliver a precise and damaging blow to the infernal spawn.

Leaping up and over the bed, Marianna uses the warmind and her flanking position to nail the imp just as its recovering from Ebert's stroke. The damage is just too much for the little devil and with a trailing scream it is sucked back into the wooden nymph statue from which it came, ending the fight.

End of Combat

Ah, finally! Didn't even press those guys ability as much as good have. Imagine chasing htem around the room while they were both invisible. Need good or silver weapons to bypass DR, so some low level oils or silvered weapons might in order sometime.

As the long combat finally ends, a calm stillness falls over Zarta's inner sanctum. The secret door behind the nymph carving is still open, revealing a cramped, utilitarian and sparse space that is contrast to the rest of the apartments.

Almost all the room is taken up by a long desk topped by a series of cubbies full of papers and curios. The desk itself is clear except for a piece of paper and a small, framed portrait of Venture-Captain Ambrus Valsin with a lipstick kiss-mark on it. The walls of the room are irregular and look as if the room was shoehorned into wasted space between other rooms. Like the rest of the personal chambers, the room is windowless, and is pierced only by the secret door and an air vent in the southern corner.

The single paper left on the desk has a list of numbers and letters as shown below:

I wonder if GM Poblano can append this Handout to the Campaign Tab for future reference, please?

Marianna looks about as she enters the secret room. "VC Valsin?" she asks with a confused tone in her voice. She picks up the portrait and looks it over. "I thought they didn't get along very well..."

Juis pulls out his wands and goes healing those that need healing. While doing so, he thinks on how much time they have left before they must get back.

Wand of CLW on Nylthe: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Wand of CLW on Okuru: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Wand of CLW on Ebert: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW on Juis (Himself): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

He then enters the secret room and picks up the paper there. "Hmmm codes and letters. I wonder if those letters could spell out names if put in the right order."

After storing the paper away, Juis begins to search the secret room.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Nylthe lets out a long, and for her, undignified, sigh as the last of the imps drops.

She gives a quick look at the codes before joining Juis in his searches. "If it's a simple substitution, the numbers don't map to any of the 'words.' The repeating characters are in the wrong place even for the words of the correct length. Let's bring it with us. We can always try to decode it back at the Lodge."

Hearing Marianna denounce the unlikely pairing Ebert Chimes in "Well they do say 'opposites attract', Ha! But then again you might have something there. Can you open the frame?" Ebert looks on in wonder as Marianna holds the frame in hand.

Feeling a poke in his back Ebert thanks Juis "Ah thank you sir. I appreciate you holding my wand for me."

Ebert will assist Juis' search about the room.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Might the GM allow me to take those Wand Charge ticks off my wand rather than Juis'?"

Hand out is attached to the top of the page.

The kitsune takes a look at the handout.
Lines and lines and lines and lines! he comments

As Marianna picks up the framed picture of Ambrus Valsin, Ebert notices a slip of paper tucked into the back of the frame. It appears to be a fan's note about a beloved actor, with some nonsense words scrawled at the bottom.

Juis considers the time and realizes the group has spent about 10 minutes in total since they left the study. He attempts to heal the party, but apparently Ebert beats him to the punch.

I determined that linking the handouts as Google Docs may be just as easy. Here is Handout #2 - Note Attached to Valsin's Portrait. LMK if issues getting or viewing it.

Marianna DC 10 perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Ebert DC 10 Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Glancing at the note discovered from the picture, "More codes."

Seeing nothing else from the secret room he addresses the others. "Lets be on our way. I'd brother have time to spare to get back to the lounge."

Juis moves out of the secret room and then heads to the north door in the bedroom. He slowly opens the door and peers at what is beyond.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Juis is not particularly interested in the codes, and doesn't find anything else of immediate value in the secret room. Instead, he wanders to the north door off the bedroom and opens it to look inside.

This room seems to be in pristine condition, with little evidence of renovations. The chamber is full of a variety of equipment suggestive of a dungeon or torture chamber. The walls appear to be thickly padded and sustain hooks holding a number of whips, bludgeons, and other instruments of pain. Spaced between large mirrors are several extremely obscene paintings, including a rather blasphemous portrait of Sarenrae in a compromising position with two succubi.

Finding the torture room repugnant, Juis enters the room to do a quick search before leaving it. He mumbles to himself, "Hope we don't have any followers of Sarenrae among us."

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 13

"Juis. It's not a torture room."

What next, team?