[PFS] The Quest for Perfection (Inactive)

Game Master StephNyan

If, the bandit still stands, the roc goes full.
Fly check to hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Crit?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12Extra dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I'm pretty sure that crow's goose is thoroughly cooked, so I think I just need to get back up.

Bertie bites the remaining tengu in his throat, gives him a good shake, and drops him on the ground.

Negi rejoins the others at the barricade.

Combat's over! (But not for long.)

From your position you can see the other barricades are in worse shape than the one you held, and some of the villagers lie dead at their posts, but all the tengus that attacked have been likewise repelled.

In the aftermath of the battle, a hush pervades the village; a few cheers erupt but are quickly muffled by those wise enough to know the fighting is not yet done. For the most part, the farmers prepare themselves for further combat; their fallen comrades are respectfully moved away from battleground, crossbows are reloaded, and what repairs can be made to the barricades are attempted. This prudence is soon proved correct; from the eastern edge of the village, a low growling sound grows in volume. Suddenly, a loud crash comes from the eastern barricade and panicked villagers come running from that direction.

"A demon! The crows have brought a demon down upon us!" one of the farmers screams, throwing his spear down as he runs.

You hurry over to the eastern barricade and see a creature with the body of a bear and the head of an owl is attacking it.

Round 1:
Negi
Theron
Owlbear
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

If you wanted to get new protective spells up before this fight, that's fine. Just let me know which! ;)

"Won't this be fun!" Negi says, drawing his hammer. Keeping his distance, he swings it downwards.

Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Theron glares at the owlbear.

ROOOARR!
Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Just had to...

Hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
The roc 5ft flies vertical, if possible, for higher ground bonus?

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

+1 to attack if higher ground is allowed

Negi draws his lucerne hammer and hits the owlbear from behind the barricade.

Theron tries to intimidate the owlbear, but fails. His roc scores two hits on the way scarier creature.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The owlbear breaks two of the already heavily damaged sections of the barricade, clearing a path to you. "OOHOO-ROOOAAARRR!!"

Round 1:
~
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

Round 2:
Negi
Theron
Owlbear -13HP
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

"Persistent, isn't it?"

Theron backs away.

If he can get out of reach, he'll shoot an arrow.
Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19Sting: 1d6 ⇒ 4

If not, he resorts to the crowbar.
Whoop: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (11) - 4 = 7Bump: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
The roc continues.
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Talon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9Dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I'm getting pretty close to the end of my spells, can you let me know when they run out?
Rolan fires at the creature, trying to contain a smile at Theron's attempt to scare it away,
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Bertie, gettim" calls out Belinda.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

She then dithers a little, not wanting to risk hitting one of her friends with her poor shooting.

Finally she approaches the barricade. "If this is a part bear, I wonder if I could..."

She tries to tell it to "go"

handle animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Oddly it pays her no attention indeed.

Have I done any double digit rolls for Belinda at all?

Negi brings his hammer down once more.

Hammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

I was wrong about the size of the owlbear. It's still young, so it's medium. Changed it on the map.

Due to time constraints I delayed Mia.

Theron backs away and shoots an arrow into the melee, barely missing the owlbear that's got cover from his roc.

Rolan's got a direct line of sight on the owlbear, but barely misses the creature due to it being in melee combat.

Bertie attacks the owlbear, but just barely misses it. Meanwhile Belinda tries to turn the owlbear around, without any success.

Negi brings his hammer down once more, but misses the owlbear as well.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Grapple (Grab): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

The owlbear bites Theron's roc, then hurts it with a claw and grabs onto it.

Round 2:
~
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

Round 3:
Negi
Theron (Roc 0/14HP & Grappled)
Owlbear -13HP
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

Bertie, now in the middle of the melee bits and claws at the odd creature.
bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
bite crit confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
bite damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6
claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

He tears into the large monstrosity with vigor (and acid!)

And owlbear takes an extra 1d4 ⇒ 2 acid damage next round

Belinda tries again to get the creature to leave.

"Go away!" she yells forcefully.

handle animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Rolan fires again at the owlbear, Drop it! Drop the bird!
Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Quick post.
Does it grapple with just 1 claw?
If so, it takes penalties, or so i'm told.

Steph, the roc was above the owlbear, cover? :)
"Let go of my bird!"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

One day, stuff like his will work, i'm telling you now. :)

His roc screeches at the owlbear.
(Intimidate): 1d20 ⇒ 14

Couldn't see it on the map. Thought owlbears were Large?

Mia will attempt to climb over the baracade and land on the opposite end.

climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"Beast or no, I do not fear the creature." she states, remaining in her snapping turtle style defence.

@Theron: It has the grab ability and opted to conduct the grapple normally. You're correct on the cover, but sadly you still miss due to shooting in melee :(

@Mia: It's still young, so it's medium.

Mia climbs over the over barricade and lands on its other side.

Rolan fires again at the owlbear. Despite firing into melee he still hits the owlbear, because the owlbear's grappling the roc.

Belinda lets Bertie continue its attacks, and Bertie hurts the owlbear badly. She then tries to turn the owlbear away, but to no avail.

Theron and his roc both try to intimidate the owlbear, but without any success.

Round 3:
Negi
Theron (Roc 0/14HP & Grappled)
Owlbear -32HP (Grappled & will take 2 acid damage on its turn)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

Negi moves around the Owlbear "Damn, I can't get a good hit!"

"Get your claws off of my roc, you oversized chicken nugget thing, ROOOAR!!!"

Intimidate, very angry halfling: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

The roc protests again.
Screech, intimidate: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Negi moves around the owlbear and into flanking position with Bertie.

Maintain Grapple: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Damage as part of grapple (Bite): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The owlbear maintains its grapple on Theron's roc and bites it. The roc passes out and the owlbear drops its.

The owlbear then takes some damage from the acid in the wound Bertie caused.

Theron tries to intimidate the owlbear again, and this time manages to shake the creature.

Round 3:
~
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

Round 4:
Negi
Theron (Roc -5/14HP & Unstable)
Owlbear -34HP (Shaken)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 17/25HP
Rolan
Belinda

@Theron: Could you add a stabilize roll for your roc to your actions?

Swift action to switch to Con bonus, previous round?
Stabilize: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (8) - 5 = 3

I know better the animal than me...but it still sucks.

Theron carefully moves towards his roc and casts stabilize on it.

You're not up. You already intimidated the owlbear. Or do you wish to change that action for the stabilize spell?

And sure, you can switch the animal aspect. It's still down though :(

No, this is in advance, as my turn's after Negi, according to the init order.

You're not in bold, so you're not up after Negi. You already posted your actions for round 4 here, when you weren't yet up. I included those in my last summary post, which is why you're not in bold now.

Do you wish to switch that intimidate out with stabilizing your roc?

Might depend on whether you intend to keep hugging the KO roc to death. As that deals more damage than mere bleed.

Horrified at the fate of the rock, Belinda keeps trying to shoo the creature away.

handle animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Meanwhile, Bertie keeps attacking it.
bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
claw1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
claw2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Damage
bite: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4 plus next round 1d4 ⇒ 4 acid
claw: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Rolan fires again at the creature,
Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Just when it looks like the owlbear's about to listen to Belinda, Bertie takes it out with a bite in its neck and a claw that hits its head.

Rolan can save his arrow.

Combat's over!

In the aftermath of the onslaught, the village square stands nearly deserted, most of the villagers’ resolve having broken sometime during the siege. Many have retreated to their homes, though from the peripheries of the village still come the sounds of battle, villagers here and there fighting off the few scattered bandits that made it through the barricades. The air is hazy with smoke and it is hard to tell where to go to next in order to aid the farmers. After a while the last bandits have been defeated. All is quiet, for now, and evening falls.

You all get a night's rest now! You heal 1HP per level during the night, and have enough time to prepare new spells in the morning. If you decide to set a watch during the evening, nothing happens.

The next morning you all wake rested. Halfway during the morning you hear a bloodthirtsy screech coming from the north, which is enough to signify the most dangerous threat yet. Kwankhonu, the leader of the tengus, rides toward the village atop an armored axe beak. Perched on her back, clad in steel, his feathers dyed crimson where they show through his armor, Kwankhonu strikes an imposing figure. As soon as he sees you, he snarls and surges toward you.

Kwankhonu's followed by three tengus on horseback. While you get into position behind the broken northern barricade, the villagers come to your aid. They send a volley of crossbow bolts at the riders on horseback and charge them with spears, taking all three of them out. However, they can't land a single hit on Kwankhonu. The fate on Nesting Swallow's in your hands.

Round 1:
Theron (Roc -3/15HP with Animal Aspect to Con; Stable)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 20/25HP
Belinda
Negi
Kwankhonu
Rolan

Keep in mind the barricade's broken.

If you want to do any healing in the morning, before combat starts, let me know in the same post in which you post your actions. (I've already applied the HP from resting.) You also have enough time to get other protective spells up during Kwankhonu's approach.

@Theron: I placed your unconscious roc behind you on the map. I'll leave it up to you if you want to place it elsewhere, but I placed it there thinking that Belinda might heal it in the morning.

If the Owlbear is not actually dead, Belinda will try to stabilize it's condition. She will then check on the wounded villagers and help as many as she can.

In the morning, he will also use her arts to help both Mia and Theron's rock.

-CLW-Mia: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW-roc: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"I don't have a lot of powers left, but I'll be able to heal one of your wounds if you get injured." she regretfully admits.

From the distance, she fires a sling at the imposing Tengu
attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

It likely bounces off his armor, but at least it was on target.
ping

Rolan pulls a vial from his belt and drinks it, Extract of Shield, Well, here we go again.

Mia charges into the fray, fists up and then attempts at a strike the rider.

attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24

non=leathal: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"Surrender and never return or die here!" she states straight at the Tengu's face.

"Or just die here!" Negi said, drawing his lance and charging.
Challenge Activated!
Lance charge: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + 3 = 13

Theron smiles after Belinda heals his roc to, albeit weakly, consciousness.

"Thanks a lot."

Shot vs boss tengu: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d6 ⇒ 4

Belinda and Theron both take shots from a distance, but their projectiles bounce off Kwankhonu's armor.

Mia charges up to the bandit chief and punches the breath out of his lungs.

Negi charges Kwankhonu and uses his lance to penetrate the tengu's armor and stomach.

Kwankhonu looks very much discouraged after the attacks from Mia and Negi, but still attacks Mia with both his katana and a bite.

Katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The katana slices Mia's arm open, but she avoids Kwankhonu's bite.

Round 1:
~
Rolan

Round 2:
Theron (Roc 1/15HP with Animal Aspect to Con)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 15/25HP
Belinda
Negi
Kwankhonu -13HP & 11NL
Rolan

Whoops, if I posted out of turn then let me change my action. Looks like the fight will be over soon.
Rolan charges towards Kwankhonu, blade outstretched,
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Theron keeps taking pot shots at the tengu.
Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d6 ⇒ 6

Roc screech (intimidate): 1d20 ⇒ 4

"Getin Bertie" calls out Belinda, and the bear goes into action.

bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Mia releases another flurry of punches at this Tengu in hopes to take him down, atleast as a captive, making sure to aim for pressure points.

FoB1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 NL

damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

FoB2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 NL

damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

she's attempting to take him in alive so the villagers get to deal with him.

@Rolan: You could've gotten your shield up before combat, that's fine. However, you cannot charge on this turn. Mia's in the way. I made you double move instead, that okay?

Rolan double moves up to Kwankhonu.

Theron shoots an arrow into the sky while his roc lets out some kind of funny and totally not intimidating screech.

Bertie goes into action on Belinda's command, but misses Kwankhonu.

Mia sends a flurry of punches at Kwankhonu. the first punch misses, but the second knocks him off his mount. Kwankhonu hits the ground and is unconscious.

However, Kwankhonu's mount doesn't look like it's about to run away like the horses did.

Round 2:
Theron (Roc 1/15HP with Animal Aspect to Con)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 15/25HP
Belinda
Negi
Kwankhonu -13HP & 22NL
Axe Beak
Rolan

You all forgot your Defense Points up till now. You may still want to use them in this last fight.
(See the top of the thread for an explanation about them.)

Sounds good.

Moving on, because it's been 2 days since Negi was up. If he wants, he may take his round 2 actions retroactively when he posts his actions for round 3. 'Cause then combat can progress pretty much like it normally would've.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

The axe beak bites Mia in her arm, wounding her badly.

Round 2:
~
Rolan

Round 3:
Theron (Roc 1/15HP with Animal Aspect to Con)
Mia (Snapping Turtle Style) 5/25HP
Belinda
Negi
Axe Beak
Rolan

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"Down, you stupid chicken!!"

Rolan swings with all his might at the tengu, Using two defense points for attack.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Bertie, having now closed the distance, goes in for his dinner.

bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
-damage-
bite: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
claw: 14 + 2 = 16
claw: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Belinda dashes up as well, laying her final healing upon Mia.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Sorry, the internet went down for a couple of days, and I'm been too busy to much of anything online afterwards.

Theron intimidates the axe beak from a distance.

Redirecting Rolan's attack, 'cause the tengu's already down.[/ooc]
Rolan attacks the axe beak, but misses it.

Bertie goes in for his dinner, biting the axe beak. Meanwhile Belinda moves up to Mia and heals her a bit.

I'll GMPC Negi and Mia, due to their absence in combination with the pressing time limit for the Gameday.

Negi, retroactive Round 2. Spending 4 Defense Point on attack roll.
Lance: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 4 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 3 = 8

Negi stabs the axe beak with his lance.

Negi, Round 3. Spending 5 Defense Point on attack roll.
Lance: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 5 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 3 = 7

Negi tries to stab the axe beak again, but barely misses it.

Mia, Round 3. Spending 4 Defense Point on 1st attack roll and 5 Defense Point on 2nd attack roll.
FoB1, NL: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 4 = 27 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
FoB2, NL: 1d20 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 5 = 20 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Mia punches the axe beak against its head, then kicks it against the chest. The animal passes out and drops to the ground.

Combat's over!

Conclusion

The battle ends once Kwankhonu is defeated and his minions are deceased or have fled. Any remaining tengus retreat or throw themselves on the villagers' mercy. Victory does not come free, of course; of the 50 men and women that aided in the fight, 21 perished. These honored fallen are buried in the hills overlooking the home they gave their lives for; in spite of this, Nesting Swallow celebrates its victory. For the first time in years, the village looks forward to living free of banditry.

Je Tsun honors her bargain with you, isolating herself in her home with the Braid of a Hundred Masters for a day and a night. When she emerges with a smile, the braid is restored to its ancient potency. Even now, activated, the use of the relic is difficult to discern, but Pathfinders in the Lantern Lodge in Goka are undoubtedly eager to begin their work examining the powerful item.

Primary success condition completed:
You defeat Kwankhonu, save Nesting Swallow, and ensure than Je Tsun reactivates the Braid of a Hundred Masters.

Secondary success condition completed:
You earn at least 18 Defense Points over the course of Act 2. (You got exactly 18, hurray!)

Talk about a tough secondary condition. I thought we maxed out the defence points - just. What did we miss out on?

I'm not sure where you've missed something. You could've earned an extra 1 Defense Point for every 5 points by which you beat the Craft (traps) DC on the barricade, but those points are really just extra points.