[PbP Gameday V][PFS]GM Zoomba's 4-06 The Green Market (Inactive)

Game Master Zoomba

Roland quickly snaps into action and moves to a corner where he has line of sight to the leader.

Do not continue with zhis course of action, or you will regret it quickly.

My Friend steps up to defend Whitwood and Full defensive.

Ajax gets +4 on init in this setting. So that's an 18?

You're correct: I forgot to include the favored terrain bonus. Ajax and his companion may act now as well.

Assuming that 1 square of bush does not provide total concealment, if so, Ajax five foot steps forward. Ajax also has Improved Precise Shot.

Ajax quickly fires three shots on the red token

Main (includes +4 human -2 Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Rapid Shot (includes +4 human -2 Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Iterative (includes +4 human -2 Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Ajax then gives Ara the command to defend him (readied Attack) should anyone get near.

Crit Confirmation (includes +4 human -2 Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 1) + 14 = 21

Would it have made sense for me to have cast either of my shields of faith? Assuming not, but you never know

Rasamoro draws his longsword and calls upon the might of Gorum, the Lord in Iron

"Come Aspis, LET US PRAAAAAY!" He shouts as he begins to glow Cast divine favor for +3 to hit and damage

Rasamoro continues to scream various profanities and threats at his foes, but quickly slips into abyssal for the rest of the combat.

If Ajax drops red, Rasamoro would have moved 10ft to be adjacent to Whitwood's friend. Otherwise he will remain where he is.

The bush wouldn't provide total concealment, but in order to be able to see your target through the walls of the raised tree-enclosure, I moved you forward one square Ajax. Otherwise you would have no real line of effect to the 'red' thug.

Also Rasamoro, the time the Aspis arrive is unpredictable, so you would likely not have prepared with shield of faith up. On the other hand, that's a spell slot unused.

While Rasamoro, Whitwood's pasychopomp, and Roland ready to defend Zeeva, Ajax takes the initiative to take the closest thug by surprise. Peppered with arrows, the man draws out his own bow and fires it at the marketplace owner's closest guardian: Rasamoro. The arrow pierces the nagaji's scales and cause him to feel suddenly very tired.

attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 for nonlethal damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 for more: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 3) + 2 = 13

Rasamoro needs a DC 11 Will save or else falls into a slumber

Initiative
Rasamoro 71/74 hp, need Will save
Whitwood's 'friend'
Roland
Ajax & Ara
Red thug -47 hp
Zeeva
Theriahm
Anail
Yellow
Whitwood
Green thug
Blue thug

FYI, don't know if you added damage from the first arrow, but I rolled a 1, so it was an automatic miss :(

The swashbuckler sighs, clearly disappointed the Aspis did not take the offered way out. Maybe I should use a less taunting tone next time?

He downs one of his bubbly purple extracts, and a transluscent shield appears and surrounds him. Drinking an extract of shield.

The sylph then boldly strides to meet the Aspis leader in battle.
Yellow is flat-footed, right? If not, Anáil will tumble using Acrobatics to avoid any AoOs coming his way.
Acrobatics if necessary: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

"Very well, you have chosen your path. Come and face me in battle."

Anáil swiftly studies his opponent, and remains ready to spar with the oversized Aspis agent. Swift action to study target.

FYI, don't know if you added damage from the first arrow, but I rolled a 1, so it was an automatic miss :(

I did in fact. Normally I catch those - that's what I get for trying to make sure I update for the party right before going to sleep. thanks for pointing it out. The 'red' thug is at -33 hp

Ananil rushes around the Aspis man quickly, his reflexes too fast for the agent to fully react.

Initiative
Rasamoro 71/74 hp, need Will save
Whitwood's 'friend'
Roland
Ajax & Ara
Red thug -33 hp
Zeeva
Theriahm
Anail
Yellow
Whitwood
Green thug
Blue thug

Why does it always come to this with the Aspis?

Theriahm edges closer to his companions. Seeing the dangerous looking gentlemen close-by he flashes a hand and speaks solemn words to halt him in his tracks.

Cast hold person on yellow - DC19 will save

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

The lead Aspis agent shakes off Theriam's spell and backs away. He begins chanting and his hands outstretch - a response that gets him an arrow for his troubles from Roland. Cursing, the attack throws off his focus and the spell is lost.

Concentration v 21: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Initiative
Rasamoro, needs Will save v sleep
Whitwood’s ‘friend’
Ajax and Ara
Red thug -33hp
Zeeva
Theriahm
Anail
Roland
Yellow -9hp
Whitwood
Green thug
Blue thug

Ajax tries to determine the spell that was attempted.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Did Roland Garros do holy damage?

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Rasamoro manages to shake off the effect before succumbing to an unwilling sleep!

Did Roland Garros do holy damage?

There was no tell-tale flare of holy energy when the arrow struck the Aspis agent.

"Oh, Erm, this escalated quickly, I'll leave this to you Rasamoro? Okay, you seem to have this in hand. Okay...."

Whitwood will move behind the display, and dismiss My Friend.

As Whitwood repositions himself and dismisses the psychopomp, one of the other thugs moves forward to fire an arrow at Theriahm, while the other charges out to slash at Anail with his greatsword with a swings that smashes through his parry.

Green attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Blue attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30 for damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 = 10

Theriahm needs a DC 11 Will save of fall asleep, due to another sleep arrow

Initiative
Rasamoro
Ajax and Ara
Red thug -33hp
Zeeva
Theriahm, need Will save
Anail -10 hp
Roland
Yellow -9hp
Whitwood
Green thug
Blue thug, charged

Taking my action after Rasamoro, so if he kills red, I'll switch to the caster, yellow?
Ajax is getting annoyed that these guys are using up all their sleep arrows. Ajax whispers to Ara, "When this is over, you run over there and grab those quivers!"

Ajax continues to fire. Red first if still alive, then switching to yellow

Main attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Rapid: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Iterative: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Crit confirmation: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (3, 4) + 14 = 21

Total damage is 56 points if target is human. Again, waiting to see if Rasa takes out red. Otherwise, I'll fire on red and switch to yellow.

save vs sleep arrow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

What a curious feeling that was...

Was there damage from the arrow as well?

Rasamoro charges the red thug with wild abandon!

Charge Attack, 2h Longsword w/ Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 211d8 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Was there damage from the arrow as well?

There would indeed have been (nonlethal) damage, but while I typed that at one point it appears that I accidentally deleted it

Rasamoro charges towards the man that shot him and takes a significant reprisal. He stays standing for a moment, before two arrows thunder into him and he falls, dead. Seeing her shots hit home, Ajax swivels and directs her third arrow at the unarmored Aspis, wounding him further.

Zeeva meanwhile looks towards Anail in the thick of the action and calls out to him. "Be careful! May fate be on your side!" As she retreats towards Whitwood and the fountain, the sylph feels strangely lucky

Anail, you've been Fortune'd. At any one time this round, you may roll two d20s intstead of one and take the better roll. You have to choose to use your good luck before you make the roll.

Initiative
Rasamoro 3nl
Ajax and Ara
Red thug
Zeeva
Theriahm 9nl
Anail -10 hp, 'fortuned'
Roland
Yellow -18hp
Whitwood
Green thug
Blue thug, charged

Roland, seeing lethal force is being applied by both sides, steps forward and unloads on the leader.

Roland-1 +1 Ad darkwood bow, IPS: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
for dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Roland-1 +1 Ad darkwood bow, IPS: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
for dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Roland-1 +1 Ad darkwood bow, IPS: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
for dmg: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Assuming not evil - otherwise add 1d6 to each hit

Despite his wound, Anáil presses forward to impede the caster as much as he can. Trusting his good fortune, he strikes hard and fast - twice. His rapier flies and strikes with such a precision that the swashbuckler could be compared to a skilled musician playing a very intensive tune flawlessly.

Five-foot step, then full-attack.
+1 adamantine rapier, studied combat: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 3 = 20
+1 adamantine rapier, studied combat: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 3 = 24 Fortune - I'll take the second roll.
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 3 = 13

Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 3 = 321d6 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 3 = 12
Confirm: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 3 = 221d6 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 3 = 11
Using studied strike for an extra 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 damage.
If the crit confirms, it'll restore one panache point.

If any of the attacks deals damage, yellow is sickened for 1 round (no save).

At the end of my turn, I'll study one of the two targets near me. Yellow if he's still standing, blue otherwise. I'll also parry/riposte any incoming attack.

Theriahm moves around the stall and casts again, this time with a flourish of patterns and colors, careful not to include his inspired friend.

concentration to cast defensively: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30

Color Spray with Awesome Display DC 18 will save with a -7 HD penalty if they fail their save (to determine effects) vs. blue and yellow.

Blue Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Yellow save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Theriahm rushes forwards to unleash a shocking vibrant display of colors and light. The pair seem to shake it off, but before the Aspis agent can even laugh in triumph his smug reply is cut short as two arrows thud into his chest and two stabs from Anail drop him, the last skewering him as he slumps down, dead.

Behind him, the two remaining armed men turn to each other, then to you.

"Well, there goes Narris. And the gig."
"Told you we should have gotten all up front."

They both eye the exits, seemingly ready to retreat.

Whitwood is up. Both men seem to be looking to flee, but if you don't want to let them go you can try to stop them.

Ajax calls out, "Drop your quivers or I will track you down..."

Roland thinks to himself, tracking them back to their hideout may not be a bad idea.

Your life is forfeit, drop them or join your ill advised leader!

Whitwood gestures across the way, and the ground rumbles and shakes. A vaguely humanoid figure of stone rises up from the street and menaces the other agent.

"Um... I think it would be best for you if you didn't try to move ,friend"

Whitwood also speaks to the elemental (in Terran).

Unsurprisingly, a massive, moving, fisted rock emerging right behind one of the men causes them to rethink simply running.

"Sure, sure. Laying the weapons down see? You two Kharl. Don't see no need to die for a job."

The pair's sword and bow clatters to the ground as both raise their hands up.

From by the fountain, Zeeva peeks out. "Oh dear, that certainly did get more heated than I expected."

COMBAT is OVER!!

HOWEVER, there may be things going on. For now, each of you can take a round's worth of actions. That includes the basic Stadard-Move-etc as you like (if you care to), and essentially time to ask one or two questions of the surrendered men.

Status reminder:
Rasamoro 3nl, divine favor 7 rounds
Ajax and Ara
Theriahm 9nl
Anail -10 hp
Roland
Whitwood

Roland will move closer to the group, holy bow still in hand as he looks around for any others in the crowd.

perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35

Ajax and Ara emerge from their hiding spot and approach the men.

"Are there any more of you?"

Take 10 on Perception =29 / 33 vs Humans / 31 vs Evil outsiders

Take 10 Sense Motive vs their answer = 28

Whitwood will cast "Summon Eidolon" to get back My Friend while maintaining the Earth Elemental.

With My Friend providing backup, Whitwoodspeaks to one of them.

"So, you're the Aspis huh? So, I guess you're a mercenary kinda guy, um, right? So, maybe we can work something out?"

Not sure if there is enough time here to start diplomacy?

My Friend Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (15) + 28 = 43

My Friend Sense Motive: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

Theriahm stabilizes with the spell the two men who have fallen.

He then pulls his wand as he moves toward the group, casting the healing spell on himself as time warrants.

"Why the visit to the market today, boys?"

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

He whispers to Anail, gesturing to his wand. "Need any help, there?"

Anáil nods, accepting any healing Theriahm can provide. "Aye, friend, I could use yours." He hands his own wand to the oracle so that he may use it on the sylph.

Turning his attention to the two men, he sighs. "I hate to say "I told you so", but... I kinda did. You Aspis are hopeless, aren't you? Well, at least you had the sense of surrendering. That's a first step, and we may yet have you back on the right path. Now tell me, are there any more of you here? Was there a contingency plan?"

Move action to draw wand, standard to ask two questions. Not sure if we can use Diplomacy now since we're still "in combat", so to speak.

Theriahm will utilize Anail's wand on him.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

GM, I realize this is far too many actions than what you called for. Just letting you know my intentions. Feel free to adjudicate as desired.

Theriahm will utilize Anail's wand on him.

GM, I realize this is far too many actions than what you called for. Just letting you know my intentions. Feel free to adjudicate as desired.

Got it Theriahm. You'll be able to heal yourself of 4 damage (form the first charge) before the things below begin.

You can also begin diplomacy, but as you'll see below, there will not be enough time at the moment to get in a full Diplomacy work-over

As Theriahm removes some of his own lesser bruises, Roland keeps watch over the Green Market for any new surprises. Patrons and produce hawkers begin to peek out from their hiding places and slowly start back towards the stalls.

Zeeva continues forwards towards Anail. "Here, you look hurt. I'm sorry helping me put you in harm's way: here, let me take a look." The woman lightly touches Anail's arm where the man's sword had scored a deep gash. As she rubs it, the depth of the cut seems to lessen and the sylph's skin begins knitting together. Zeeva takes a step back and smiles as a nearby black cat hops onto her shoulders from a neighboring cart.
Anail heals 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 damage

As Whitwood and the swashbuckler interrogate the two surrendered fighters, the larger one shrugs.

"Hey, Narris there was the Aspis. We're just independents. Took a contract to add some muscle, stand tall, look tough, step in if things got dicey. Whatever beef you guys have with each other, our stake ended the moment he did."

As you talk, Roland, Anail, Ajax, and Whitwood's psychopomp's ears all pick up. Faint chanting in a strange tongue seems to fill the air, slowly growing and loudest near where Ajax stands. Looking around the find the source, the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end as you notice several vegetables and produce from all around the market begin to quiver and shake.

The four of you listed above notice the tell-tale signs of a haunt beginning to manifest. Anail, Roland, and Ajax have a surprise round to act in (Whitwood's eidolon sadly, while it notices the warnings is a bit to slow to react. Rememebr: only a single Stadard or Move action in a surprise round, with exceptions as noted in the rules.

Initiative - SURPRISE ROUND
Rasamoro
Roland
Whitwood
Theriahm
Anail
Ajax (not Ara in this surprise round
Thing
Psychopomp

Anaíl, still having his wounds in hand for Theriahm to grasp, instead opts to try and use it himself, aiming it at the haunting whisper. "A haunt, use positive energy!"
UMD DC 20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Rasamoro acts in all surprise rounds If he didn't notice the trigger for it, he acts last for that round then has initiative as normal

Once the battle is over, Rasamoro would sheathe his sword and move over to Zeeva to make sure she is ok.

During surprise round

Rasamoro will draw his sword Free action and cast cure serious wounds, holding the charge unless he is in range to touch the haunt's source.

Ajax and Ara if she gets to move withdraw from the area as quickly as possible.

Roland cannot cast any positive energy, but will ready to target the haunt with his holy bow if possible. Otherwise, he braces for the worse.

I never liked zhese haunts!

No holy damage Roland, unfortunately.

Anail forces all of his will into his wand and Rasomoro casts a spell to call his own reserve of positive energy as their eyes are both drawn towards the source of the uneasy sensation. The haunt's source/epicenter is the yellow circle on the map.

While Roland Ajax and Ara prepare and call out a warning, a strong wind whips through the Grene Market, despite the fact the marketplace is indoors. Hundreds of pounds of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other produce begins to rise in the air from their stalls, moving into a swirling tornado around the center court. As the greenery spins around many of the plants seems to be quickly coalescing into a pair of hulking masses, with eyes of potatoes, noses of carrots, and muscles lined with vines of grapes and pumpkins.

A deep voice calls out from the swirling mess. Through it, you also spy the massive tree at the Market's raised park begin to shake.

LIH JAVY OEVAT AB JYE URER!

Things seem to be forming amidst the swirling haunt, but are not yet fully formed. As mentioned above, the area to effect it is the yellow circle. If Anail or Rasmoro chooses to move to use their positive energy attacks this turn then I am fine with keeping those rolls.

Initiative - Regular round
Rasamoro, has CSW charge
Roland
Whitwood
Theriahm
Anail, has CLW wand charge ready
Ajax + Ara
Thing
Psychopomp (Surprise Round action

What Knowledge checks are possible?

Whatever is forming isn't fully formed yet, but a Know Religion check could tell something about the haunt and a Knowledge Nature check (or two, as will be apparent) may help ID the results when they are clearer.

There's some extra stuff going on with this haunt

kn religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"What's Haaappening?

Theriahm pulls his wand of mage armor and casts it on himself.

Ajax casts Cat's Grace on Ara and he and Ara continue to move back.

K. Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"I hate spooks."

Roland will move back as well, away from the center.

Stand clear!

Seeing that I won't reach the epicenter in time, I prefer to change my action if that's okay, GM.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (3) = 21
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 10 + (3) = 29

Seeing a potential threat coalescing in from of his eyes, Anáil puts his wand back into his belt while drinking a thick red liquid form a vial. As a consequence, his moves are more nimble.

Move action to put back the wand, then drinking my Dex mutagen.

"Ma'am, you'd be advised to move behind us, if you please. There's danger afoot." he tells Zeeva.

My Friend moves to stand before Whtwood.

Rasamoro will charge the source of the haunt and discharge his positive energy!

Previous rolls for reference
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 (+2 charge is 23 against touch), 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 6, 7) + 8 = 29

Apologies if the haunt location wasn't clear Anail. That change of actions, given the clarification, is fine.

While the rest of the party readies themselves, Rasamoro rushes forwards and thrusts his hand into the heart of the growing plant storm. Several of the vegetables within the whirlwind wither and drop to the ground, still, while the tree beyond see some of its leaves turn red.

Theriahm recalls that haunts are formed at sites of tragic deaths, massacres, betrayals, and other locations where negative emotions linger and infect the area or an object only to manifest aspects of their pain out to others later. While some haunts are one-time events, the size of this one makes Anail believe it is likely a recurring force. What's more, it seems to be manifesting into several physical forms. Rasamoro's attack seems to have weakened each mass, but once they finish their creation positive energy will likely no longer affect the animated beings.

With the haunt's epicenter reaching a crescendo, a roar calls out amongst the market: Guuf ynaq ef Fubnagi ynaq! At that moments, the last of the vegetables cohere into a pair of massive creatures composed of vegetables and fruits like a twisted green snowman. One lashes out and strikes twice at Rasamoro, while the other shambles forwards that slam the psychopomp.

Red slam 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 for damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14
Red slam 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 for damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12

blue slam: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 for damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13

On the raised park, the central tree uproots itself. The image of a sinister face forms on the front of its bark, staring out at you with malice. It begins shuffling towards the main market. All around the Green Market, shoppers salesmen and the the surrendered mercenaries begin fleeing and cowering in corners.

Initiative - Regular round
Rasamoro
Roland
Whitwood
Theriahm
Anail
Ajax + Ara
Tree -9hp
Red Mass -10hp
Blue Mass -10hp
Psychopomp

Anail Knowledge on the tree: 1d20 + 16 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 16 + (3) = 39

Anail can determine that the two smaller plant masses seem to exhibit very similar qualities to Shambling Mounds - albeit especially healthy specimens. Plants (with all the advantages and disadvantages that come with that), shambling mounds have some fire resistance and are absolutely immune to electricity - in fact electrical damage actually increases their constitution. The mounds' slam attacks can also grapple those they strike, who they then constrict with the vines that compose them.

The tree, for its part, looks like a powerful quickwood. Immune to fire and electricity, this plant also has a strange form of spell resistance: it can not only resist some spells, but if the magical energy fails to affect it, the quickwood can release that absorbed spell into a powerful fear aura that reaches farther the stronger the held spell. On top of its bite, quickwoods can also lash out with multiple roots up to 60 feet away, which it uses to pull victims closer to its gaping maw.