PFS- Way of the Kirin, 4-21 (Inactive)

Game Master DrGabe

Jory's shots find the flying combatant. The two arrows take pieces of flesh with them as they fly through the air. Jory moves back a few steps, trying to put as much distance between him and the flying foe.
Riley flies through the air and strikes at the soldier that is not in the pit. His weapon smashes the man in the face but the assailant is determined to keep living for a few more seconds.
The man rears back with his battle axe and tries to finish off Riley and get into the house! 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11fail for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6.

Initiative Order: Riley, Soldier, Jezebel, Sutoku, Fendahl, Officer, Jory
Conditions: Soldiersx2 (blinded)
Locations:soldiers x2 in a 10' pit, soldier x1 adjacent to the house; Leader (A7); Riley adjacent to house, Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A4 w/ Catapult, not loaded), Fendahl (A4), Jory (A7)

Sutoku moves up the stairs to A7 activating his judgement of Sacred Protection as a swift action as he moves (+2 AC, making his AC 23)_. Double Move?

If able he will take a shot at the flying leader at the end of his move.

Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 151d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

If he had to double move (likely since its up the stairs) he will drop his bow and ready his Nodachi as he moves.

AC: 26/27 if only adjacent to a single foe, HP: 33/39, Mage Armor

Riley barely twists aside from the axe blow, only taking a scratch on the arm. The forge-line along the edge of his weapon glints in the faint light. "Not bad, sir, but I'm afraid I can't allow you to enter. Please lie down." With that, he begins another assault.

Full-attack action while fighting defensively, to bring Defensive Parry into play.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Fendahl will move double speed to the roof with Jory and the leader.

"Riley, call if you see more coming besides these two blinded fools"

Sutoku moves up to the top of the stairs to the lighthouse, his Nodachi at the ready. Fendahl is at his heels.
Riley strikes the conscript again, the man is now bleediing heavily from several areas. I'd rather die at the hands than the hands of that mad man. At least, my family will see another summer the man responds to Riley. Suddenly, from the second floor a bolt of energy explodes in the man's chest and sends him to the ground unconscious.

The flying officer moves close to Jory (Sutoku and Fendahl just out of reach (i.e. greater than 5' away) adopts a defensive posture and tries to attack the dwarf. Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23 and connects with a viscous roundhouse right hand Damage: 1d3 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9, moving lightening fast the officer tries to wrestle the dwarf to the ground! Grapple: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Initiative Order: Riley, Soldier, Jezebel, Sutoku, Fendahl, Officer, Jory
Conditions: Soldiersx2 (blinded); Soldier x1 Unconscious; Jory - Grappled
Locations:soldiers x2 in a 10' pit; Leader (A7); Riley adjacent to house, Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A7), Fendahl (A7), Jory (A7)

Jory can't help but be impressed at the officer's style and technique. As he drops his bow he tries to stay on top of the officer and maintain some control in what appears to be a one-sided wrestling match.

Break Grapple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

He struggles to break free, but his efforts are not enough to break the hold of a master.

All he can say is:"Eeep"

I almost wish I hadn't skip maneuvre training to go to bow training now.

18/27 hp and grappled

As a MMA fan, I would say Jory has a poor ground game

AC: 22/23 if only adjacent to a single foe, HP: 33/39, Mage Armor

Riley gives the fallen man a small gesture of respect before leaping again, this time intentionally down into the pit to engage the other assailants.

Since I believe the pit is only 10' down, an Acrobatics roll can negate the damage, plus another to make the long jump over their heads. Since I literally can't fail the second, though...

Acrobatics for 'falling': 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Attack on #2 (whoever that may be): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

We are a little out of order here, Jory's failed grapple check ends round two. Looking back, Sutoku only got one action (double move). Do you want to use your bow action from above to count as your round two action, or did you want to close with your close combat weapon? Riley- your action just above this post would be the start of round four since your round three action was to to take down the soldier not in the pit.
Since I try to have PC's take actions at once so that we don't slow down too much, this happens. No worries, I'll try my best to keep them all straight. If there is any errors, its always in the PC's favor!

Jory ties to get out of the wrestler's grasp, but the monk isn't able to escape and only manages to get into a tighter bind!

The two soldiers the pit try to climb out - Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15, but the soldiers can't get a good hold on the stone walls of the pit.

Initiative Order: Riley, Soldier, Jezebel, Sutoku, Fendahl, Officer, Jory
Conditions: Soldiers x2 (pit); Soldier x1 Unconscious; Jory - Grappled
Locations:soldiers x2 in a 10' pit; Leader (A7); Riley adjacent to house, Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A7), Fendahl (A7), Jory (A7)

Jezebel continues her climb back up to within line of sight to the officer, pointing her wand at either a soldier in the pit, or the officer, whichever happens to be in view as she finishes her movement.

Magic Missile: 1d4 ⇒ 3
2/50 charges.

I am a little confused here, but I do agree that I am about a round behind. If I can close and attack I will. the grappling enemy should be easier to hit while grappling.

Sutoku moves in shifting his judgement to Justice, gaining +2 on his attack roll and Power Attacking using his Furious Focus ability

Nodachi: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 251d10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 6 = 21

Get off of him or face my wrath!. the bird man screeches as 4 feet of blade cuts into the man.

Fendahl, right behind Sutoku, will look at the leader and see if he is still standing after the slash he just witnessed. If so, Fendahl will follow-up with his own scimitar...

scimitar, div favor: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

"Hrrmm, yes, nicely done Sutoku! Hold tight Jory, I am sure he will change his mind about holding you."

Jezebel best sees one of the soldiers in the pit- he is hit by a wave of energy.

Sutoku closes on the wrestling leader and plants his edge dead into his back. The man starts to bleed from his huge wound. However, he maintains his grip on Jory trying to choke him out.
Fendhal continues the attack and another vicious strike hits the officer causing more blood to splatter. But the man, manages to hang on to Jory.

Sutoku, take another turn and then we are all caught up.

Small correction- Jory the stangler couldn't attack you and then grapple you. The module states his focus is to grapple- gain back 9 HP, but you are still grappled. Sorry about that.

"This guy is good."
27/27 hp and grappled

You are unrepentant, therefore I must strike. The bird-man says in a sing-song voice, almost an apology. He "swiftly" shifts his judgement to Sacred Destruction (+3 Damage) and the 4 feet of steel at the end of his weapon grip, powered by his power attack, sings through the air as it cuts into the man.

Nodachi: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 231d10 + 8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 + 3 = 20

Just the wrestling monk is about to strangle Jory, a Nodachi pierces his torso and stops just short of Jory abdomen. The man jerks violently for a few moments and dies.

Only NPC's that are left at the moment are the two in the pit. Riley is well on his way to finishing one off. I'll make a deal to help move things along- how about I make a deal with you all and call this combat over in exchange for one extra use of a wand/heal spell.
Assuming you accept the deal, :)

Night starts to close in fast on the lighthouse. Rain and a heavy fog starts to move into the area. From his perch on top of the lighthouse, Jory and the others can see that the army is starting to move up the hill a bit.
You have a few in game minutes to make preparations, take specific actions, etc.

Ok with Fendahl...will mark off a charge. Also, the next wave is much later, so minute buffs are gone, correct?

Jezebel fires her wand once more, then rushes to check Li and her guest between the waves of enemies.

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Jory gets up and extricates himself from the arms of the grappler.
He looks with gratitude at his saviours.

"I got two good shots at him and tried to back up. But easily took to me to the ground. Thanks for saving my bacon."

Looking specifically to the tengu: "You are quite the professional. I like your attitude and style."

Jory considers the new attack and asks:
"Does someone want to stay with me in this tower. The view is good, and I am now less sure of being by myself up here."

"Hrrmm, yes but I suspect there will be more. I will go back down and check our hosts and Riley. "

"This time, I think we should put three on the catapult to get as many shots off as we can. The more we kill on the field, the less fly over the wall. Also, getting this light fueled so we can see who is coming might be a good idea. Lets check that store room for any fuel. Any ideas on the lens?"

Jezebel will take a full minute to explore the storage room, hoping someone else will tag along.

Take 20 on perception, storage = 22.

"Well, I still believe my talents are best put to use guarding the front doors, but I will go wherever a need is seen. As for the lighthouse, I fear I do not have the knowledge or the equipment to attempt such a repair, although I have seen fellow pathfinders more familiar with magic do something despite lack of knowledge."

I too am an archer and will stay with Jory. If enemies come to stop his bow I will resort to melee and allow him to continue to shoot.

Pointy stick to the thigh, or boulder to the head. If I had to randomly guess, I would bet boulder does a better job of killing enemies. The catapult overlooks we well. How about the archers and I fling boulders until the catapult becomes useless, then you switch to arrows?

In the mean time, Jezebel tries to fix and partially fuel the light house, it only needs to work a couple hours.

Engineering: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Jory nods. "I can help with catapult."

As can I. the Tengu agrees as he tries unsuccessfully to assist Jezebel with the light.

Assist to Engineering: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

This light confuses me.

"I can help with the catapult as I used my main blast spell already."

Were we close enough for anyone to get knowledge checks on the ONI? It might help us know which attacks or buffs would be more effective. .

There will be three minutes before the next wave hits

Jezebel looks in the storage room and finds only a barrel of whale oil that is used for the main light in the lighthouse. Sorry, I'm running this for several groups, I can't recall who found this and who didn't
Conferring wtih Sutoku, the two also determine that the light isn't able to be fixed quickly. It will require getting several sheets of glass. You can light it however to provide some light in the area (about 100ft of light).

The catapulters load the make-shift machine and launch several assaults onto their attackers. After the second volley Jory shouts that he can see several bowmen armed with flaming arrows. They start to pepper the house in efforts to set it on fire.

Any other actions before the attack begins? Please state if you didn't already what room you are in.

The mage asks for help rolling the barrel of oil into the bedroom above the murder holes.
If they get through, we should use this, and throw down a torch. Jezebel then tries to locate some of the house's lighting for that exact purpose, making sure to have extra fire sources just in case, and tries to locate a kitchen pot sufficient to hold the whale oil. If she can, she brings that to a boil as well.

Jezebel yells down, "do we have any clerics? Someone who can create water? We should deal with those sparks before they become fires. Wizards can do amazing things with a little fire . . . "

Riley will be in the same spot. How far out are said bowmen - in catapault range, or closer?

Sutoku already looked for someone with create water. Finding none he led the servants in carrying water to wet he exterior of the house. So the building should at least be wet.

Jory gets his bow ready as soon as they come in range.
Full attack arrow1/arrow2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 141d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage1?: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Jory is shooting with power over accuracy.

Oh crud. My post earlier today got lost.

Fendahl replies to Jezebel

"I am a fire cleric, not a water cleric. I can help you with the barrels and lighting the oil but not with the house fire."

He goes with the wizard to help her, figuring Sutoku and Jory could support each other.

(No buffs, but once Fendahl helps with the barrels, he will watch the attackers approach...)

Like Jory, if attackers within 100-170' range, he will cast spiritual weapon to attack them.

If attackers approach within 60', Fendahl will cast heat metal on the largest bunch of them in metal armor (DC16 Will, effects increase over rounds)Heat Metal

"How about that age old clerical guidance?" Jezebel asks Fendahl.

Catapult Shot 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Catapult Shot 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"I can certainly do that when the time comes - Sarenrae guide these shots" Guidance +1 on Jezebel's 2 catapult shots.

The Pathfinders fire the catapult a few more times. Each missile lands with a sickening crunch as several men die under its weight. The snipers from the top of the lighthouse each pick off a few men, even as the rain thickens and the fog moves in. Meanwhile others get ready to defend the house, getting the murder holes ready.

Initiative Order: Jezebel, Riley, Officer, Soldiers, Sutoku, Fendahl, Jory
See Map for Locations: soldiers x4 100' from the house, 20% miss chance due to fog; Leader: perception check to find; Riley (A1), Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A7), Fendahl (A4), Jory (A7)
*If you are not in the right location, then please correct me.*

MAP

"Perhaps they would be easier to shoot if you could see them easier? More importantly, maybe their arrows will stop if they cannot see us. . ."
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
I Jezebel spots the Leader, Glitterdust on him, else. . .

Jezebel pulls some fine glittering sand from her pouch and blows. As the dust settles around the soldiers, they are all covered in a glowing outline!

DC 18 Will (each round until saved) to avoid blindness (3 rounds)

Sutoku casts Keen Edge on his weapon and Resist Energy (fire) on himself(duration=70 minutes each) as he sees the enemy advancing.

Standing in the tower he tries to locate the captain.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

If he fails to find him Sutoku will try to use Know alignment to look for an evil presence.

Fendahl was going to stay with Riley and Jezebel...so A5... Looking out at the attacking soldiers.

Riley peers out into the night to look for the officer himself...

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Jezebel's dust certaintly gets into the soldiers eyes, but their masks help them avoid the effect!
Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Riley sees the shadow of a leader streaking through the sky, coming right towards him and Sutoku. The figure isn't armed and seems to be of the same ilk of the man previously vanquished.
Riley may still go if he likes

Only Riley sees the flying leader?

On his turn, if Fendahl can see the other soldiers...

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

If attackers are within 100-170' range, he will cast spiritual weapon to attack them. attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 for dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

OR

If attackers approach within 60', Fendahl will cast heat metal on the largest bunch of them in metal armor (DC16 Will, effects increase over rounds)

AC: 22/23 if only adjacent to a single foe, HP: 33/39, Mage Armor

Riley falls quickly into a ready stance, swinging his sword around when/if the leader comes into range.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Riley readies for attack, the Officer flies closer to the figures on top of the light house but stops, floating in mid-air. The soldiers out in the rain let their burning arrows collide with the house, but the soaked walls prevent anything from catching fire.

I assume that Riley will call out the location of Officer.
Initiative Order: Jezebel, Riley, Officer, Soldiers, Sutoku, Fendahl, Jory
See Map for Locations: soldiers x4 100' from the house, 20% miss chance due to fog; Leader: perception (adjacent to A1); Riley (A1), Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A7), Fendahl (A4), Jory (A7)

FYI-Fendahl had moved to (A5) prior to this round, or that was his intent...to stay closer to Riley and Jezebel.

With archers at 100' he casts his spiritual weapon as described above (and probably misses). It will continue to attack each round (6 more) until foe goes down or time rounds out.

Jory fires two thistle arrows.
arrow1/damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 131d100 ⇒ 11
arrow2/damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d100 ⇒ 95

Fendhal Spirtual Weapon fails to hit the archers the first time around. They busily dodge this while trying to reload their weapons. Jory reaches back and fires his bow at the advancing officer, the first missing, the second sinking deep into the man's thigh.

Initiative Order: Jezebel, Riley, Officer, Soldiers, Sutoku, Fendahl, Jory
See Map for Locations: soldiers x4 100' from the house, 20% miss chance due to fog; Leader: perception (adjacent to A1); Riley (A1), Jezebel ( A5), Sutoku (A7), Fendahl (A4), Jory (A7)