PbP Gameday VII: Pathfinder Module: Murder's Mark [Tier 1-2] (Inactive)

Game Master Uktar

Eroil looks around for any dangers, but keeps her distance, just to be safe!

Aurk stands guard over lock picking, keeping an eye out for trouble but otherwise does nothing else.

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He will stand guard trying to keep watch for enemies.

I have knowledge Arcana and Local. Would either of them allow me to try to ID the "blue freak"?

Knowledge Roll: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Blue humanoid could be a lot of things...not enough to go on yet.

After a couple of minutes Jaretti feels the satisfying click of the final tumbler falling into place. "Praise Abadar! Let's get out of here," Barengar says. AS you head back the way you came, you notice the door to the south west now stands open... you're fairly certain it wasn't just a couple minutes ago.

Set marching order on the map.

Spotting the door open, Aurk heads toward it and pushes the door the rest of the way open. Peeking inside.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Upon seeing the door open, Rumple begins to feel panic rising in his chest. I'm the most likely target. Small and weak and unarmored. They'll pick me off from behind and no one will even notice. Walking partially backwards, he tries to keep up with Jaretti. (keeping back-to-back with Jaretti) Meanwhile, he pulls out a scroll of color spray, just in case.

He tries very hard to see hidden creatures in the darkness and along the walls. perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

As soon as Aurk steps into view, a dagger comes flying out of the room...given the inaccurate toss, obviously the attacker is quite wound up.

dagger attack v Aurk FF: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 4 = 2
piercing dmg: 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (1) = 6

. . . . . Current order:
. Green Thug
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-2hp]
Dexus [-1hp]
Rumple [-1hp]
Ankird [-3hp]
Eroil [-1hp]
Struggler [-6hp]
. . BOLD may act.

Aurk watches the dagger fly by him in slow motion, he then spots the thrower and yells "DOOODAT!" as he charges the enemy swinging his club at it.

Club vs Green: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Move: 20'
Standard: Attack

Hearing the familiar refrain of Aurk's battle cry, Jaretti rushes into the room and angles his way out of reach, sliding into position behind the strange creature.

Double move while drawing short sword, and using acrobatics to avoid AOO to get into flanking position at end.

acrobatics to avoid AOO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Aurk the Undaunted lumbers forward and swings wildly with his club. While he fails to injure the enemy, the thug seems a bit daunted, as more heroes start pouring into the room.

The halfling bobs and weaves and tumbles past the green thug, who casually lashes out with his short sword when the opportunity presents itself...

short sword attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
that's a whole lotta crappy rolls...someone's going to start critting real soon, I suspect.

. . . . . Current order:
. Green Thug
. Aurk [-2hp]
. Jaretti [-2hp]
Dexus [-1hp]
Rumple [-1hp]
Ankird [-3hp]
Eroil [-1hp]
Struggler [-6hp]
. . BOLD may act.

GM I want to make sure that I moved Ankird into the right place on the map

Eroil moves forward and attacks the green goblin.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 171d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Struggler moves suit and attacks, too.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 151d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Dexus moves into the room where the commotion is happening.

Ankird, you're currently in the hallway with Rumple and the freed dwarven prisoners, who don't seem too keen about moving toward the combat they hear in the room ahead.

The Gearwright brothers Barengar and Peitros head back into the room with the prison cells. They look about the room and come up with a couple of improvised clubs, then back up to the nearest wall, standing side-by-side.

Meanwhile, Eroil and Struggler move up and attack. The thug crumbles under the onslaught of the duo.

Still in initiative. Ankird and Rumple may act.

. . . . . Current order:
. Aurk [-2hp]
. Jaretti [-2hp]
. Dexus [-1hp]
Rumple [-1hp]
Ankird [-3hp]
Eroil [-1hp]
Struggler [-6hp]
. . BOLD may act.

Rumple moves in and looks about. "What's all the commotion? Finally noticing the thug on the ground through the legs of his companions, "Oh, you killed him already? Is he dead or just unconscious? I do hope I can watch him cross over."

He will move in between the captors and the party in case a goblin comes their way.

Despite Eroil's misperceptions, you've only encountered humans thus far, other than the 2 dwarven captives and the sanguine ooze. There are no goblins.

Most of the party sees the door to the West open. Beyond is yet another of the Gilded Hands thugs, this one in a blue uniform. The human curses at seeing the party, then throws a capsule into the midst of the tiger, oracle and druid. It bursts into a cloud of noxious gas. The dwarf and aasimar have the sense to hold their breath, but the tiger snarls in alarm and sucks in the gas. As the gas quickly disappates, you see Eroil's animal companion lying on the ground, unconscious.

touch attack: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 2 = 6
Aurk fort : 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Eroil: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Struggler : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-2hp]
. Dexus [-1hp]
. Rumple [-1hp]
. Ankird [-3hp]
. Eroil [-1hp]
. Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious
. Blue Thug
. . BOLD may act.

Thanks for clearing up the misconception.

Be sure to check out the Discussion thread for me. Thanks.

Using the wall to his advantage, Jaretti waits to strike the man if he steps into the room.

readied attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Aurk you're up.

Aurk rushes the new enemy and swings his club through the door's archway to try and hit the new opponent.

Club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Move: 10'
Standard: Attack

Aurk moves up and takes a swing and misses. Ankird hears the door directly east of Rumple open, and Rumple sees a strange woman dressed in local fashion--while mostly human in appearance, she has a feral look in her eye, and claws to match.. She has a number of pouches and a bandolier chock full of various vials and bottles. She curses like a Chelish sailor, then chucks a bomb at the dwarven sorcerer. It explodes, engulfing Rumple in flame and splashing all over Eroil and Dexus as well.

Then a Gilded Hand Rogue in a red uniform steps out and throws a capsule in the midst of the threesome beyond the door across the way. It shatters in their midst a familiar cloud fills the air. Rumple and Eroil crumple to the ground, unconscious. The rogue's smirk is short lived when he notices the halfling knight just down the hall. The dastardly fellow narrows his eyes and tightens his grip on his short sword.

range touch attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
fire damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7
reflex save Eroil: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
reflex save Dexus: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

range touch att v DC 5: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 = 16
Eroil Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Dexus Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Rumple Fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-2hp][/b]
. Robella (alchemist)
. Red Thug
Dexus [-3hp]
Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious Make a fort save
Ankird [b] [-3hp]
Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious [b]Make a fort save
Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious Make a fort save
. Blue Thug
. . BOLD may act.
If you have Make a fort save after your name, that is your only action this round, and you remain unconscious and prone.

The halfling will move up to engage the rogue and slashes at him with his longsword
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Dexus steps into line with the doorway and retaliates at the rogue with a mystic bolt at the rogue.

Mystic Bolt, PBS: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 Damage,PBS: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Bot me as necessary,please.

Nice hit

Eroil
Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Struggler
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

The Halfling Knight and myterious Warlock manage to drop the rogue under a barrage of blade and magic. His compatriot in the blue uniform takes a desultory stab at Aurk. The blade barely scratches the Dwarven druid's armor.

Rumple secondary fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
short sword att: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-2hp]
. Robella (alchemist)
. Dexus[-3hp]
. Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious made secondary
. Ankird [-3hp]
. Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious missed 2ndary
. Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious made secondary
. Blue Thug
. . BOLD may act.

Seeing the group drop like flies, Jaretti leaps over their bodies and plunges his sword into the nasty bottle-flingin' woman.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Hearing battle going on behind him, he wants to turn and see what is going on, but realizes he first needs to deal with the foe directly in front of him.

With that thought going through his head, Aurk once more swings his club at the enemy.

Club vs Blue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Aurk's club slams into the rogue's shoulder, but the man remains on his feet. The fleet of foot halfling dashes over the many felled bodies in his path and lunges at the female alchemist. While he pierces her defenses, the blade skitters along her ribs, not inflicting much damage.

"Stupid little child! How DARE you damage my blouse!" she screams at Jaretti, then takes a five foot step back and tosses a bomb right in his face. Ankird manages to dodge much of the flames that splash in his direction.

AS the woman steps back, Jaretti notices a strange blue humanoid lurking in the shadows just inside the doorway to the north. She almost completely blends in with the background, but Jaretti's keen halfling senses were able to pierce her attempts at stealth. "Careful, the 'blue freak' is lurking just inside the door, waiting to gank the first person who enters the room!" Jaretti shouts in warning.

range attack v Jaretti's touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15
fire damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 1 = 10
Ankird reflex save for 1/2 dmg from splash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious
Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious missed 2ndary
Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-12hp]
. Robella (alchemist) [-1hp]
Dexus[-3hp]
Ankird [-5hp]
. Blue Thug [-3hp]
. . BOLD may act.

At least we have a few more people up

This is the first time that I have done this so I want to make sure that I am doing this correctly.

The halfling takes his sword and puts it in front of his face.
Have at thee you foul beast. he says as he issues his challenge against her.

He moves up to her and strikes with his long sword
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Kn Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

I have read about these. It is a Skrul. A humanoid creature that is good at blending in to the background. They are usually unpredictable evil creatures.

Dexus moves and throws a mystic bolt over Aurk's head (hopefully).

Mystic Bolt, PBS, Into Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 11 Damage, PBS: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Dexus fires a bolt that passes over the head of Aurk...and the enemy.

Ankird boldly strides into the room to issue his challenge. Even as he moves up to the alchemist, the blue skulk's readied attack goes off. The skulk's short sword pierces deep, but the halfling knight is undaunted. He issues his challenge and strikes...but alas, his attack goes awry.

The blue-uniformed thug attacks the Aurk, but the dwarven druid's heavy defenses thwart his efforts.

"You found the blue freak?" You hear one of the dwarven brothers bellow. "Come brother, let us help destroy the vile thing."
The two of them come around the corner with their improvised clubs.

short sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
piercing dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 5

short sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
piercing dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Dexus: there's also a cover bonus to AC, due to Aurk being in the line of fire. Would've missed either way.

Ankird Technically speaking, the target of your challenge must be in sight. So the actual sequence would be:
move action: move up to alchemist. (This triggers readied action attack)
swift action: issue challenge
standard action: attack
This actually works in your favor, since the readied attack would be against your full AC before the challenge lowers it by 2 to any enemy who's not the target of your challenge. But it wasn't enough to stop the attack. Make sense?

Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious
Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious missed 2ndary
Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-12hp]
. Robella (alchemist) [1hp]
Dexus[-3hp]
Ankird [-10hp]
. Blue Thug [-3hp]
. dwarven brothers
. . BOLD may act.

Frustrated that the thug before him is still up because he wants to go see the thing that can camouflage itself. He swings his club at the thug but the frustration causes it to go wide.

Club vs Blue Thug: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"This is a fight we can't win yet Ankird - retreat into the other room!"

Feeling the life ebb from his body, Jaretti turns and runs back to the other room.

As he passes the dwarven brothers he exhales. "Choose your own path fellas. She hits hard!"

move 20 feet and standard action total defense (+4 dodge bonus to AC for 1 round).

The female alchemist laughs at the retreating rogue, but her eyes are drawn toward the other room by his movement. While she doesn't have a clear line of sight into the room, she hears the sounds of battle and the flash of mystic bolts being flung about. She mutters a quiet curse, then nods at the skulk. She takes a 5' step away from Ankird, opens the door behind her and drinks an extract.

Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious
Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious missed 2ndary
Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-12hp]
. Robella (alchemist) [1hp]
Dexus[-3hp]
Ankird [-10hp]
. Skulk
. Blue Thug [-3hp]
. dwarven brothers
. . BOLD may act.

Mystic Bolt, PBS, Into Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 5 Damage, PBS: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Dexus throws another mystic bolt at the blue creature, but again cannot seem to hit.

Ankirdbot heeds the advice of his fellow halfling. He withdraws away from the skulk and joins the party in the other room. In fact, he withdraws all the way back to Aurk, both to support him in his assault on the blue rogue...and perhaps because Aurk has the cure light wound wand that the SHeriff was kind enough to give to the party.

the door to the room with the skulk and the alchemist slams shut, and the blue thug attacks the druid. He spies an opening in Aurk's defenses and lunges...but he was wrong. The tanciturn dwarf is not so easily harmed.

The Gearwright brothers, having seen the party beat a hasty retreat, rethink their newfound bravery. "Did you lose sight of that creature already? Where is it?"
They scurry into the corner of the room the party is in, and stand back-to-back, jumping at any shadow that moves...

short sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
piercing dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6

. . . . . Current order:
Aurk [-2hp]
Jaretti [-12hp]
. Robella (alchemist) [1hp]
. Dexus[-3hp]
. Ankird [-10hp][/b]
. Skulk
. Blue Thug [-3hp]
. dwarven brothers
. . BOLD may act.

Too focused on the enemy in front of him to think about healing anyone, Aurk once more swings his club at the enemy.

Club vs Blue Thug: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Finally a good hit.

With everyone gathered, Jaretti will move over and shut the door.

"She flings fire like nothing else... we're going to have to heal up and rush her as one."

Sorry, yesterday was nuts. I didnt get home until 8 pm

The blue-uniformed rogue crumples under Aurk's club. After taking a good look to make certain the thug is down, Aurk pulls out the wand of cure light wounds and takes a 5' step toward the center of the room.

Taking liberty with your remaining move action, Aurk, but with him down, figured you'd want to put it to use. Feel free to take a different action with your move action if you'd like.

Rumple [-8hp] Unconscious
Eroil [-6hp] Unconscious missed 2ndary
Struggler [-6hp] Unconscious

. . . . . Current order:
. Aurk [-2hp]
. Jaretti [-12hp]
. Robella (alchemist) [1hp]
Dexus[-3hp]
Ankird [-10hp]
. Skulk
. dwarven brothers
. . BOLD may act.

Dexus stoops and looks at Eroil's prone form.

He attempts to help stabilize her.

DC 15 Heal check: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

That is fine. Plan on starting to heal next turn.

Do we need to pull anyone back into the smaller room?