PbP GameDay 2: PFS 1-25 City of Strangers part 2 - The Twofold Demise (Inactive)

Game Master Beckett

Now that his friend has taken his feet (and is still standing) Maldoc will shift to flank the other goblin and try to bring it down!

Touch: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Arcane Mark goes off, marking the goblin as "ENEMY" in elvish.
Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Maldoc steps over to overwhelm the goblin, and strikes it, but it's not enough to bring it down. Goblin 2 shifts over and attacks Sam, hoping to draw blood and get into a better position later, but doesn't realize until it's too late that he just kind of screwed himself.

Attack Sam (15): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 <HIT>
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

ROUND 3
Goblin 1 (-4)
--------------------------------------
Umaro & Maldoc
--------------------------------------
Goblin 2
--------------------------------------
Kryssa & Sam

Actually Sam, did you have Mage Armor up. I gave you a +2 Cover bonus to AC from the table.

Nope, no mage armor. Free action to grow claws.

Walking to the goblin Sam repays the favor clawing the little monster. Where his fingers meet flesh a deep oozing gash is left behind.

Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Kryssa grunts as she brings her massive flail back around for another swing.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Is it just me, or is the Paizo Dice roller just garbage these last few days? Like even worse than normal.

Goblin 1, likewise risking death for a small advantage takes more than a 5ft step to Flank Kryssa and swings, but get's itself killed before that can happen.

Kryssa AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 <HIT>
Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Maldoc AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 <MISS>

ROUND 4
Umaro & Maldoc
--------------------------------------
Goblin 2
--------------------------------------
Kryssa , Sam, Umaro, & Maldoc

Maldoc strikes at the last goblin!

Rapier: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Maybe this time?: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17 for Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Just realised that I could have full attacked because the goblin already came to my position. Can I still roll it DM? Pretty please.
Just in case.

Claw 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Is it just me, or is the Paizo Dice roller just garbage these last few days? Like even worse than normal.

Yea, I noticed too. Its being terrible in most of my games.

Just realised that I could have full attacked because the goblin already came to my position. Can I still roll it DM? Pretty please.

Just in case.

Sure.

Between Sam and Maldoc's last attacks, the final goblin drops, dying. Rifling through the room, you find little of interest. It's primarily trash, though you do find a potion of CLW and an unholy symbol on the shaman. Once again, the potion's bottle has that symbol carved into it of a human man on his knees, his arms raised toward a rising sun.

Let me know if you want to do anything before proceeding on, such as healing/buffing.

Opening the door you see a hallway. This long hallway stretches 110 feet from east to west and is periodically broken up by thick, iron portcullises*. Several sets of doors can be seen at even intervals along the north and south walls, and at the far east end the hallway appears to terminate in a room filled with large cages. The floor of the hallway was recently swept, but spiderwebs the ceilings.

* = the first one is unlocked, and can easily be raised with a DC 18 Str check, (or taking 10 and aiding another). The second one, is locked (when we get to it).

Everyone alright? Let's heal up before tackling this gate.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Bah, that leaves me at 16/17

Umaro, will make sure everyone is healed as much as they needed.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Hey just what I needed

Picking up the potion, Umaro hands it over to Kyrssa. "Perhaps it would be best for you to hang onto this for now."

Looking down the hallway, Umaro eyes the clean floor but hanging spider webs. "Something feels off about this."

Indeed it does. However we must push forward. Checking for traps Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 before proceeding, Maldoc will assist the muscle of the party with the gate. Take 10 to assist.

Kryssa calms down her divine temper and leans against the remains of the table. "Thanks for the potion." She drinks some water and stands back up.

Sam is still a little green. Dont have a wand yet. Right now he is not too hurt but do we have sny extra potions from the scenario that I could use in the future. Sorry.

Sam licks his wounds.

Here, friend. You can always ask me for healing.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Whenever you need it (like now, probably, that roll is horrible), just roll for your healing and Maldoc will be happy to use the charge off his wand.

Thanks mate.

No problem Sam, next potions are yours and we'll keep you running with heals for now.

Moving over to the gate near Maldoc, Umaro sets his staff aside before saying a short prayer to nature and attempting to lift the gate. casting guidance

Str Check: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 19 Str, assist, guidance

Everyone can just take 10 and get it. No need to roll. :)

Sam uses a table from the other room (or other avaible furniture) to keep the portcullis up so Umaro doesnt have to hold it.

Not sure it will wotk but I thought it was worth a try.

After propping open the first portcullis, you now have access to the first four doors. Listening to them, you do not hear any noises coming from inside them. The second door on the right has a faint amount of light coming through the cracks, while the other three are dark. Walking to the second portcullis, you try, but are unable to get it to move, and on the other side you see that it is held by some sort of mechanism. There must be a way to unlock it. Beyond it, you can see a few jail cells, their doors wide open, with indications that someone, (dirty) has been sleeping there recently.

Umaro points at the door with the light coming from it.

"Do we do this loud or not?"

Maldoc motions to Kryssa to try the door with the light, thinking that if anyone is inside they can surprise them. He gives the door a once-over before he does so, however. Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Its unlocked, but you see no traps or dangers. Opening it, you actually find that there is a second double door directly in front of you, and a set of double doors to the right and left. Even brighter light flickers through the cracks of the door in front of you, while the two on the sides are dark. Otherwise nothing of note can be detected beyond them.

Marching order?

I'm thinking Kryssa then me, after that I'm not sure. Sam then Umaro?

He just likes watching my hips sway while I walk in front of him.

I'm thinking Kryssa then me, after that I'm not sure. Sam then Umaro?

Looks good.

He just likes watching my hips sway while I walk in front of him.

Even better.

Wouldn't we all?

Its a complement. The highest form, really. :)

So, I assume we are opening this double door somehow? Maldoc will check it again Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 and suggests the same plan (why wouldn't he?)

There are actually a total of 3 sets of doors in the room before you. A double door straight ahead, and then one on the right and left each.

Proceeding to the next door ahead, you hear nothing from inside, though light flickers through the cracks a bit, likely a torch or candle. Opening the door, you hear a male voice call out from within the room, "Who is it?". The room is lit, and appears to be an office, if a makeshift one. Two large bookshelves, (apparently salvaged ones), sit on the left and right. A large rug is laid out on the floor, covering rotted carpet below. In the center of the room I a large wooden desk, and sitting at it a human man, engrossed in writing letters. He hadn't even bothered to look up as you opened the door, but as he does, he grows instantly suspicious, stands and draws a rapier from his belt. "Who are you!" He seems to be a gentleman warrior rather than a brute, and is wearing fine chain armor.

I didn't roll Init yet, because you might want to talk rather than fight (you don't have to). He isn't attacking, (yet), just surprised and arming himself. If you do decide to attack, we will roll Init and go from there.

Perception checks please. Elf and Dwarf bonuses apply.

I added a note on the map, but the large table requires an Acrobatics check DC 15 to jump on top of or over. Otherwise it counts as Difficult Terrain, and also provides cover.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

I was about to ask you the same thing, actually. You don't look like a goblin.

Please reread above. I added small edits.

Please reread above. I added small edits.

Done. I'm still hoping someone with a better idea of what to say will speak up so Maldoc will stick to his actions.

"Hello there, honey. We apparently found the right wrong door." Kryssa kicks out her hip in just the right way letting her leather chaps do the rest.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Sense Motive: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1

Wow missed a lot in just a short amount of time. And yeah Umaro can watch our backs.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Umaro glances around the room, eyeing the man as he arms himself.

"Excuse me sir, but may we have a moment of your time." He asks with a wolfish grin on his face.

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 ooooh, one short

Perc: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Pathfinders... the real ones.
Drandle Dreng send his regards, it doesnt have to end in blood.
Now surrender.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Kryssa kicks out her hip in just the right way letting her leather chaps do the rest.

Your performance is greeted with wistles and cheers, but your SM roll doesnt let you realize they are actually coming from behind you. J/K

Kryssa Lightbinder wrote:

Kryssa kicks out her hip in just the right way letting her leather chaps do the rest.

Your performance is greeted with wistles and cheers, but your SM roll doesnt let you realize they are actually coming from behind you. J/K

lol!

Does the man says anything to our attemps to "talk about it"?

Well at least someone appreciates the show.

He smiles at Kryssa's overdone entrance, thinking of possibilities, but doesn't take too kindly to the idea of being asked to surrender or the mention that you are Pathfinders, (real or otherwise). "Ah, you must be the reason that Mr. Pratt", part 1 boss"has failed to report in. I suppose at this point, it would simply be a waste of breath try to persuade you of your foolishness in alliances." Bringing his rapier up to guard, and assuming a fighting stance, he points the blade at you mockingly, "En Garde!"

As he brings his other hand up, dropping a letter he had been holding, you notice that he has a small rope in it. As it pulls away from the desk, you hear a loud clanking sound behind you, and realize that that second portcullis has just opened, as he smiles.

I apologize. That was what the Perception check earlier was for and I completely forgot it. He basically had his hand ready to hit the panic button.

ROUND 1

Maldoc & Kryssa
-----------------
Mr. Sussworth
-----------------
Umaro & Sam

Kryssa says, "Okufanayo kuwe," and draws her heavy flail while jumping up onto desk and attacking the Pratt.

attack + higher ground: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Suddenly becoming very Jedi-like, he deftly ducks the blow.

Suddenly becoming very Jedi-like, he deftly ducks the blow.

Actually, if I have the high ground and he were a Jedi, then I would have won... or at least that's what the prequels taught us.

Maldoc casts Arcane Mark and moves forward to try and touch the enemy with his rapier! I'll also use a point of my Arcane Pool to enhance my weapon.

Acrobatics for table: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Argh! Why didn't I go around?

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Double Argh!

Sorry. I'm dealing with being in the field until Sunday, and where I'm at I get no internet. :( So slight pause for the moment.

Kormiggon Sussworth appears to be an able swordsman, parrying and dodging effectively. Even while flat-footed, and with the higher ground, you are unable to land a strike. He attempts to tumble past your blows, but his clock gets caught on the chair he kicks aside, Maldoc and Kryssa AoO, AC 22 for this, but even as he moves, he seems incredibly graceful and you find it hard to find an opening.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 <fail>
Rapier vs Kryssa (AC 18): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 <HIT>
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

He slices into her thigh a bit, also cutting away one of the loops on her "chaps", reveling just a hint of thigh.

ROUND 1

Maldoc & Kryssa
-----------------
Mr. Sussworth
-----------------
Umaro & Sam

Maldoc and Kryssa AoO, AC 22 for this

Infuriated by the fencer's attack she shouts, "I love these chaps!" Kryssa's divine temper lets go and adds to the momentum of the swing.

Unfortunately, she misses again further infuriating her.

So do I. Maldoc breathes as he swings at the tumbling enemy!

AoO: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Obviously distracted, Maldoc doesn't even come close to landing a strike on Sussworth.

Round 2 Actions (after Umaro and Sam go in Round 1)

Maldoc then 5' steps toward the enemy, hoping to refocus on the combat!

Spellstrike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6