PbP GameDay 2: PFS 05-07 Port Godless (5-9) with GM Derek W (Inactive)

Game Master Derek Weil

Kynrac moves in the midst of his companions and prays for their perfection in battle. Casting prayer: You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a –1 penalty on such rolls.

SR vs left daemon: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
SR vs right daemon: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Remnants of an arcane focus? Most interesting, I wonder if it could help us against the Blackfire Adepts...

Unless anyone else claimed it, Fendahl will grab the long spear and get into a second line to step and attack one of the new daemons. He will have Kirrah withdraw into the room since she cannot break DR with her claws.

"Hrrmm, more of these? They really have a problem.. "

I am posting from the air, so feel free to roll for me if Fendahl can step up and attack with reach of the spear (swap him for lion on the map etc)

Nahlah is struck as she moves in, but lands a vicious blow on the daemon!

AOO: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Darius casts a spell, Jarlgur readies his weapon, and Kynrac also casts a spell.

No SR on these guys.

Fendahl steps in to attack as well!

+1 Silver Longspear: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Damage: 2-hand Str minus 1 for alch. silver, plus prayer: 1d8 + 7 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 1 + 1 = 8

The first deamon furiously claws and bites at Nahlah!

Claw: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 1 = 14
Claw: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 1 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 1 = 23

Bite Dmg.: 2d6 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 - 1 = 7

And the bite connects!

I think - not sure how you get the 29 nd 30 v. evil on the stat line. So Please let me know if I'm in the wrong!

The second daemon moves in, and Jarlgur takes a stab at it. To no avail! The beat's tough ide turns the weapon away without harm.

Now it bites at Jarlgur! And it's teeth get through the warrior's defenses!

Bite: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 1 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 - 1 = 11

Cuestodaemon Left - 32 damage
Right - uninjured

Back to you guys!

Kynrac recovers one of his wands from the haversack and casts a minor curse on the rightmost daemon.

Casting ill omen from the wand. No save, target must roll two d20 for its next roll and take the worse result.

Jarlgur roars in pain and anger, and he swings again at the daemon.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10
Damage: 1d12 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 4 = 19

Stymied by the pain, his aim is far from true.

Fendahl will stab again...with the spear.

"Hrrmm, stand down foul beasts!i . "

+1 Silver Longspear : 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20 for Str, silver, pray : 1d8 + 7 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 1 + 1 = 8

@dm: 23 with full plate/dex/ring gives 23 Scroll of barskin makes it 25 (still running). Protection from evil from Kynrac adds another +1 vs evil (doesn't fully stack with ring). Puts it to 26. Shield cast from Vibrant Purple Prism Ioun Stone brings it to 30.

Arguably the shield has gone down (I cast it just before I opened the door, and it's likely been over a minute, which would put my AC at 26. Which means it would hit on the nose. So lets say I take the damage.

Nahlah moves her blade in the graceful dance of the desert nomad, lost in the joy of battle.

Strike 1
1d20 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 22
2d4 + 14 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 14 + 4 + 1 = 26

Strike 2
1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 30
2d4 + 14 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 14 + 4 + 1 = 24
Crit confirm, strike two
1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 28
2d4 + 14 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 14 + 4 + 1 = 23

Thanks for the breakdown Nahlah! Here's a mini-update, since it may affect future actions...

Jarlgur's aim is off, but Fendahl's is not! He guages *exactly* the right amount of force and energy needed to drive the point of his spear into the howling beast's hide. Then Nahlah channels her hatred of Lamashtu's children into her blows, utterly destroying the creature!

Kale and Darius are up!

Rather than rushing out into the fight Kale move to the mysterious candle and tries to put out the flame. She has Knowledge everything so if I need to make a check let me know.

That shield spell was cast be me Nahlah, so it lasts 9 mins not 1.. It still has plenty left..

Darius 5' steps forward and attempts to annihilate the creature.. Using spell combet/spellstrike with arcane mark..

Attack 1: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31 +1 to all if Bless is still up
Attack 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Spellstrike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Confirm Spellstrike: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31

Damage 1: 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Damage SS: 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Damage SS Crit: 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

Darius's attack is terrifying and beautiful, but it can't quite finish the creature. It roars and tries to get the swordsman!

Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Not one blow lands!

Party is up - and this guy's all but done for...

Anyone out there want to try killing the last monster? I'll GMPC someone at random if I don't hear back by my lunch break today.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12
Damage: 1d12 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16

Jarlgur hacks at and misses the daemon....again.

1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

1d6 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
1d6 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

Nahlah drops her sword, smoothly draws her bow and rapid fires at the daemon engaged with Darius. Silver arrows fly through the air!

1d20 + 8 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 - 4 = 16
2d8 + 10 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 10 + 8 - 2 = 27
1d20 + 8 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 - 4 = 11
1d8 + 5 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 - 1 = 13
1d20 + 3 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 - 4 = 11
1d8 + 5 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 - 1 = 14

...and with her red-hazed rage misses all of her shots!

I will try to summarize as best I can - WAY too much block text for a single post, but if we need it, I can add it in. I will assume that Kynrac returns to question the healed woman and that Darius uses the wand to explore the upstairs by magic.

Darius' blade swiftly finishes the daemon!

He then scans the upper floor with the aid of the wand's power. He sees a complex with many rooms and and passages. I the northeast corner there is a large room with a number cells. There are 27 prisoners here. The are two watchtowers, one to the northwest, and to the southeast. Both are guarded. Darius sees purple candles in a large meeting hall and in the room with the cells. Both are currently lit. There are 12 guards scattered around the upper level.

Kynrac goes over to the woman, now free from her bonds and healed.

She says: "Friend, I sense that you are more than you seem to be. I'll cut to the chase: I am Jahani, a prisoner here against my will. Three others of my order are held here, along with the others to be sold as slaves. We were blindfolded and split up, each injured to prevent our casting spells. I do not no my friends' exact whereabouts, but please, help me find and free them!"

Kale examines the candle closely.

I rolled badly for you, so go ahead and give me Knowledge Arcana and Knowledge Planes.

KN: arcana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 +4 more regarding spells.

KN: planes: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

If you need Knowledge rolls let us know.. I assume he's looking at the candles..

"Lots of rooms upstairs, with lots of prisoners.. Perhaps we can lure another guard down here and charm him or something.. Any of you have that ability? Or maybe just beat it out of him where the other prisoners are? I suppose I could use this scroll of Arcane Eye to get a closer look upstairs.. Maybe I can pinpoint her fellow Wardens if she can give me a description.. Or maybe she should just use the scroll and tell us where they are?

Nahlah mutters to herself impatiently as she readjusts her gear and binds her wounds.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

She asks an arcanist to cast another scroll of shield into her magical floating stone.

"Whatever we do, let us do it quickly. Every moment we risk discovery"

No problem darius - next time I'l be more clear. I rolled a check on Kale's behalf, then deleted it. I have a policy that if I roll for you without advance notice and the roll fails, I delete it and ask you to roll for yourself.

Jarlgur remembers something about this candle. It is known as a blackfire candle, and if lit, it will magically light any others like it within 200'. Dousing one will NOT put out the others, however. A handy signal, if someone sees it...

"Jahani! We're Pathfinders, here to help you. Maroc is helping in our endeavour as well. Do you know where the three others are? Can you cast any spell to help us? Are you able to stand and accompany us the moment we have to run?"

"Hrrmm, dishonorable and despicable both is the behavior of this clan. They deserve death...but we must work quickly before others arrive. "

Ok, so I'm not EXACTLY sure how the guards respond in this case. None of them were specifically listed as being in a room with a blackfire candle. They specifically avoid the upstairs cellblock, which is where the second set of daemons dimension doored from. So I have to say that right now they still aren't on to you. The Quadirans among the group will want to make the effort to do as thorough a search upstairs as possible.

"Good..I'm glad you could secure Maroc's aid. I can run if need be. The others...probably locked in cells. Let me describe them to you."

She tells you about her allies. Using the wand, Darius is able to locate one ally in the row of cells here in the basement, and two others locked in cells upstairs.

"There's another on this level.. In that cell over there! The other 2 are upstairs locked in cell.. I have a good idea how to get to them, so lets make a plan.."

Jarlgur moves to the cell indicated by Darius and checks it for trap, then tries to open it.

T20 on perception for 29 (30 for traps)

Disable ?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

"I assume the keys we got off the woman will open the doors Jarlgur.. Try them.." He tosses him the keys..

Jarlgur nods and tries the keys.

Jarlgur's first attempt is not successful, but once Darius tosses him the keys, the cell opens easily.

Inside is a Chelish man with disheveled, dark brown hair. His tongue has been cut out like that of Jahani.

When she sees him her eyes go wide and she smiles:

"Mikael! You're alive! There is not much time. The others are being held upstairs. These people have come to our rescue! But I see that you cannot speak. Don't trouble yourself. we'll get you healed once we reach safety."

I'll have a map of the upstairs up later today so you can plan your next move.

Kale takes the time to snuff the candle, and rejoins with the rest of the group as they release Mikael.

"Ill take the lack of response as noone has charming magics.. Ok then i guess we have no choice but to storm upstairs and take them by force.. The city gurads will be gone after so we wont have much time.. That said we will have no time to talk people down.. That means we shoot to kill and dont look back till we have them.. Agreed?"

Nahlah takes out a wand and taps her sword with it. Lead blades

She doesn't bother replying to Darius but readies to lead the way through the door, alongside whomever will follow her.

Darius will take that as an agreement.. He follows Nahlah up the stairs..

"I'll come with you." simply whispers the elf, following Darius.

Jarlgur nods and follows.

Fendahl and Kirrah bring up the end of the party.

"Hrrmm, here we go Kirrah, stay silent...stay alert."

OK, the map is up! The blue dots are your Riftwardens and the red dots are guards. You are all in a room at the top of the stairs. Whoever opens the next door should rool stealth, if you want to be sneaky. If you open a door with red dots on the other side, that will trigger initiative!

stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Nahlah opens the door and pads out into the hall.

Kynrac renews his flickering appearance as he follows, but remains at the back of the group.

Another minute of Time Flicker.

Kale moves close to the door ready to follow the quieter ones when they close to the enemies.

Jarlgur follows the others.

If she is unimpeded, Nahlah will continue into the main hall, searching for wards or alarms as she goes (although she lacks magical vision).

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 +4 if outsider (evil)

Darius will follow behind.. He heads towards the riftwardens locations since he know where they are..

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Lol apparently he farts alot, because for a man in no armor he's not very stealthy.. Depending on how bad everyone else does i might shirt reroll that..

Fendahl commands Kirrah to follow quietly and he joins with the others in the middle of the group.

Kirrah : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 stealth

Fendahl : 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15 stealth

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Save your re-roll!

One of the guards shouts and the door to the north swings open! Two men are in the doorway, and they both shout:

"Intruders! Intruders! Sound the alarm!"

On the clock: 1d4 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14

Round 1:
Pathfinders
Guards

Anyone may go. By the way, these guys are overmatched. Completely. You know it, and so do they. They look pretty hesitant at the moment. They'll still try to stop you, but I just wanted you to be aware.

Kynrac blesses the party with the strands of time and destiny.

Casting prayer, everyone in the party gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of our foes in the radius of the spell takes a –1 penalty on such rolls.

Fendahl will transform into semi lion shape(std), adding to his land speed for 4mins.

Then He and Kirrah will rush to the rooms with the rift wardens with Darius unless someone else calls him.

Nahlah moves into the hallway, holding her sword in front of her.

"Your employer is dead, as well as her pet demons. Our quarrel was with them; we only want the riftwardens. Lay down your arms and leave with your lives."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Darius will use a swift action to make his blade +4 keen.. He will then move to release the Riftwarden closest, ignoring the guards blathering..

I believe with both move actions i can get to his door and open it.. Unless it locked.. Just let me know..

Darius rushes over to the door, and opens it. Inside He sees a Garundi woman with close-cropped hair. Her hands are both broken. She is conscious, but bound and gagged.

The guards eye Nahlah for a moment, but quickly decide that discretion is the better part of valor. Intimidate did the trick! They toss down their crossbows and make for the exit.

Kynrac and Fendahl cast their spells. As the guards flee, there is shouting from outside in the courtyard.

We'll stay in loose initiative order for now to keep better track of time. Each of you may take another round's worth of actions.