PbP GameDay 3: PFS 01-29 Shipyard Rats (1-7) (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Trexler

The cooper's warehouse is easily located, as is the trap door--a simple wooden affair covered by a decaying rug. A bad smell fills the room, not unlike wet dog.

Drystan spends another charge of his wand on Jamamros and says, "You can get wands like these from your faction, chum." The dwarven explorer then attempts to discern whether the trapdoor is a trapped trapdoor or merely a trapdoor. "This seems a bit too easy, allow me a few minutes to look at this thing."

Perception Take 20: 20 + 11 = 31 - +2 more if made of stone

Not trapped, but you determine that smell is definitely coming from the trapdoor. You also hear loud breathing coming from below.

We'll we're not going to figure out where our lost pathfinder is up here. Grenda says as she swings the trap door open and piers down.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

A smell, not unlike wet dog, positively bursts from the trap door. The corners of the room below are occupied by dirty straw pallets covered by wrinkled, mildew encrusted blankets. A single dilapidated table and four cracked and uneven chairs surround it. The floor is covered in a thin layer of dust and mud and footprints clearly cross the room from the trap door in the ceiling to a set of wooden double doors in the east wall.

A druid much like the one you saw before sits at the table, but looks up when the trap door is opened. He stands up with a start and shouts, "Intruders! Intruders are entering the lair!" A pair of rats point their noses up at you curiously.

I kinda want to hand-waive this encounter... it's literally identical to the first encounter. Thoughts? I'm happy to go ahead with it if you want more necks; I'm also happy to skip it if you want to get to something more interesting.

But in this encounter I get to do this:
Seeing the rats Grenda flies into a rage and launches herself down, through the trap door to the room below.

Retrieve Arrow: 1d100 ⇒ 25 Retrieve Arrow: 1d100 ⇒ 78
Miaka shakes her head (I am fine with hand-waiving), before following Genda down through the trap door, arrow notched and pointed at the Druid.

But in this encounter I get to do this:

Seeing the rats Grenda flies into a rage and launches herself down, through the trap door to the room below.

Fair point. :)

Grenda jumps down the hole Nonlethal: 1d6 ⇒ 1 and combat ensues. Miaka lands an arrow I'm assuming you're doing this from above, since you can see and it costs a move action to get down) before the druid draws a club and casts a spell.

Initiative!

Init Re-Order: Round I
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Miaka: one hit!
Jamamros: CURRENT
Baddies: casts a spell
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT

Grenda rushes at the druid ax held high! DIE HERETIC!
Power attack and Charge
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

The druid is bifurcated from head to toe by Grenda's axe, leaving just the rats to contend with.

Round I
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Miaka: one hit!
Jamamros: CURRENT
Baddies: casts a spell
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: charge!
Drystan: CURRENT

Jamamros follows Grenda down the trapdoor, albeit not with the same vigor the female dwarf did as he ensures he reaches the floor safely before taking up his scythe and locating the rat he will be bringing to death soon.

Drystan steps up to the trapdoor as Isabella moves inside, draws his crossbow and fires it at a rat.

Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Crossbow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Moving after Isabella moves, then firing at whichever one isn't in melee combat.

There is currently no safe way to get down except by jumping (1d6 nonlethal damage).

Staying up above at the moment. Just moving into Isabella's space once she moves.

Well I guess that means I jump then.

Jump: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Jamamros realizes that getting down is no easy task and decides to follow Grenda's lead after all as he jumps down the opening from the trapdoor. Unfortunately, being nimble is not exactly a strong suit for the warpriest as he lands with a thud before picking himself up and looking for the nearest enemy.

No Isabella in nearly a week.

One rats moves to Jamamros, the other to Grenda.

Bite @ Jamamros: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 MISS
Bite @ Grenda: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 MISS

Party is up!

Sorry, life got in the way (and two nights of Pathfinder)

Isabella jumps down lithely and moves to aid Jamamros while drawing her sword

Acrobatics to avoid damage DC15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

JOIN YOUR MASTER! Roars Grenda as she swings at the rat.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

One dead rat, one to go!

Jamamros, Isabella, Drystan, and Miaka vs. dire rat! Go!

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"With style Grenda, with style" Isabella says as she kills the second dire rat.

Bringing panache up to 3 again

Out of initiative!

So what now, Pathfinders?

Onwards!

Seeing that her dwarven companions (and the fox) are dumbfounded at Isabella's skill in battle she moves to the door, does a quick check for traps and opens it if she finds nothing.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Isabella is just about to step in front of the door when she notices a pressure plate. Looking up she sees an enormous axe disguised in the ceiling. TRAPPED.

Isabella stops in her tracks and smiles at Drystan "Drystan my dear, can you please disable that?"

Come on Isabella! What's the hold up!?!

"One of your friends left a present" Isabella points up

Bah! I have no friends.

Shaking off her bemusement, Miaka jumps down into the room to follow ...
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Disable Device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Drystan throws his knotted rope down the hole, securing it above and climbs down. He heads over to the trap and attempts to jam the mechanism.

A few sticks stuck under the plate should prevent it from depressing. Tossing a dead dire rat onto the plate, Drystan determines that his attempt was successful.

A search of the current room reveals a chest underneath the desk containing approximately 1,600 gold pieces in Cassomir trade bars.

Heading through the doors to the east reveals a long stairway, heading down dank, slippery steps descending into the gloom. Another pair of double doors lies at the far end.

Where there is one trap there are likely more

Isabella takes her time to search for traps and if she does not find any she draws her sword and opens the door.

Take 20 perception: 20 + 4 = 24

Finding none, Isabella opens the door!

Tall vaulted ceilings disappear into darkness high above as candles and torches barely illuminate the lower reaches of this room. Along the north wall are three cell doors, thick wooden affairs bracketed by solid steel bracings with small, six-inch square windows set high in them. Enormous crates, barrels, and sacks of goods are stacked neatly in the southwest corner of the room. The floor is clean granite, etched with a wavy-line pattern that permeates throughout the entire room; the design even climbs the walls and disappears into the vaults above. A rat-shaped chalk drawing (that should be familiar at this point) dominates the floor in the center of the room, clearly depicting a dire rat leaning forward as if to pounce.

A ragged gentleman waits for you, as though you were expected. An odd amulet hangs about his neck, and beside him stands a truly nasty looking undead thing. When the door opens, he gives a shout and attacks. "For Groetus!!!"

Initiative!

All PCs are up first!

Round I
Jamamros @ 4 nonlethal: CURRENT
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: CURRENT
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: CURRENT
Baddies:

FOOL! GROTEUS IS NOT IMPRESSED WITH YOUR SHALLOW PRAYERS AND A PETTY OFFERINGS! THE TRAPPINGS OF LESSER GOD DO NOT INTEREST THE BRINGER OF THE END OF TIMES! Screams Grenda as she charges forward, the etched image of a shadowy skull on a grey moon seems to laugh as she swings it at the man.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 10 BAH!!
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

"Another follower of Groteus, eh?" Jamamros says seeing the emblem as Grenda charges forward. The dwarf charges forward with his scythe in hand as he tries to bring down the man. "Let me do the honor of bringing you closer to my god!"

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10

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Both dwarves charge with heavy blows, but both slide off the man's thick breastplate.

Round I Update
Jamamros @ 4 nonlethal: miss
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: miss
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: CURRENT
Baddies:

Lol, it helps when I actually add the BBEG to the map.

Miaka double moves up into the room, trying to position herself for an attack ...

Isabella double moves into the room while drawing her sword and assumes a flanking position with Jamanros. She watches the enemy closely, ready for a parry and riposte if one of them should attack her.

Drystan moves forward but is unable to do anything particularly useful in the opening moments of the battle.

The cleric steps behind his undead companion and casts a spell at Grenda, raising his flail as if to strike. Will save!

"Oh?" he chuckles, "then why did Groetus grant me power over this?" 'This' being the undead creature that lays into Jamamros with its long-nailed claws.

Claw @ Jamamros: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 HIT Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 plus Fort save!
Claw @ Jamamros: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 MISS

Round II
Jamamros @ 6/10hp plus 4 nonlethal: CURRENT Fort save!
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: CURRENT Will save!
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: CURRENT
Baddies:

Bah! This puppet of Urgathoa! Groteus would not stoop to such filth. You fool, you are being used! Grenda says in an ice cold voice as she steps forward to swing at the man. he swing goes wide though and she curses under breath scolding herself, Focus! Less talking!
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 = 8
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

will + Hearty
Will: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21

Grenda feels a little confused but shakes it off!

Fort+Hardy

Fort: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14 +2 to save vs disease, mind-effects, paralysis, poison, and stun if any of this comes into play (From the Grave bonus for death blessing)

"Grenda, you should know by the now the power of Urgathoa, and it appears your friend here is seeing that as well. It's too bad for him that he's not going to be around much longer to enjoy it."

The stout dwarf re-focuses his aim on the undead creature hoping to remove him from combat quickly.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

Jamamros staves off the infection with a little help from Urgathoa. She doesn't help his swing, however, and the undead creature is surprisingly difficult to hit.

Round II Update
Jamamros @ 6/10hp plus 4 nonlethal: miss
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: miss
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: CURRENT
Baddies:

Miaka performs a 5 ft step and attacks with a flurry of arrows ... into melee.
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 4 = 16 for Piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 4 = 16 for Piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Confirm Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Extra Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

"Where do you go to my lovely?" Isabella asks the retreating priest while she steps up and slashes him another mouth, this one on his neck.

Isabella slays the cleric where he stands! Miaka's arrows have difficulty penetrating the undead's thick hide.

Drystan!

Round II Update
Jamamros @ 6/10hp plus 4 nonlethal: miss
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: miss
Isabella @ 17/18hp: crit!
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: miss
Baddies:

Drystan moves around the barrels and past Miaka, then throws a bit of divine fire at the undead beast.

Heavenly Fire Attack vs. Touch into Melee: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
Heavenly Fire Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The heavenly fire burns into the creature, which rasps in rage and re-directs its attacks to the sorcerer--albeit ineffectually.

Claw @ Drystan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 MISS
Claw @ Drystan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 MISS

All PCs are up!

Round III
Jamamros @ 6/10hp plus 4 nonlethal: CURRENT
Grenda @ 1 nonlethal: CURRENT
Isabella @ 17/18hp: CURRENT
Drystan: CURRENT
Miaka: CURRENT
Undead @ 4dmg: