Qwerty's PFS Gallows of Madness- What Lurks in the Woods (closed recruitment) (Inactive)

Game Master nightdeath

Sammakko ventured out of town for a short day, but besides that, stayed within Saringallow. He was a frequent visitor of the pastry shop, and even had a pair of fancy shoes made for his webbed feet. As he sits and listens to the Mayor, he munches on a bag of sweet treats, spreading crumbs everywhere. "Goblins? Kinda remind me of really ugly gripplis. With no manners. We at least have manners. Though goblins covered in that ichor stuff would probably make even uglier and crazier goblins. We can handle it. Probably."

"Have any of you fought goblins in the past?" she asks the collective group.

Personally, I have not. I am still new to the society. But, while I was in training at the tower, we were given lessens on some of the more well known races.

"Umm..no but my Uncle Tarrlinn did?"

"Well, no, not for real. But they attack my people all the time so I have plenty of training in dealing with them."

Mayor Trinelli begins to speak to you all “Goblins are vicious little monsters that live in the woods, caves, or anywhere they’ve sunk their claws into, really. Alone, they aren’t so threatening—but groups of them are dangerous, and hordes of them are terrifying. The abhorrent beasts seem to feed off each other’s chaos, so things quickly get out of hand when they’re involved. In general, though, goblins hate dogs and fear horses, but they love fire. I also hear that they’re very superstitious about reading—they believe that it steals words out of your head, or some such nonsense.”

“At most, folks have seen two or three at a time, but in a few cases they were also riding goblin dogs. I don’t know if that was the same two or three each time, or if there’s a larger group nearby.”

“Now them goblin dogs, Oh, they’re terrible, the hideous, rat-faced things. Goblins seem to love them and often use them as mounts. Don’t let that fool you, though. Goblin dogs are just as dangerous, if not more so, than their wicked little masters.”

We’d never suffer a goblin tribe to live within a stone’s throw of town. Isger in general is crawling with the little beasts, though, and these latest sightings might herald a band that’s recently come together to threaten us. However, the last of the proper tribes in the hills were wiped out decades ago.”

“Almost twenty years ago, hobgoblins—bigger, stronger, more intelligent goblins—surged out of Chitterwood leading armies of goblinoids. They attacked the rest of Isger and overran much of the country before we could muster much of a defense. They even started spreading into Andoran, Cheliax, and Druma. The war lasted four years, but with help from our neighboring nations, we managed to drive the goblins back into Chitterwood. The effort set half the forest on fire, but we wiped them out.”

"Sounds bad. If they're attacking again we can help with the threat"

"What sort of connection do you think this has to what happened with the apprentices? Is that ichor stuff somehow involved?"

"No clue, but if you find anything out then tell us. We dont want any more of that stuff spreading in our town." and with that the Mayor ushers you out so she can tend to town business.

You ponder whether you need to purchase anything in town before you venture out to Clover Stream and speak with the homesteaders out that way.

"This sounds like something we can investigate. We will discover any clues as to the appearance of these goblins and do what we can to scatter them," Eris says confidently.

"I can subscribe to what you said ms mayor. Yes, goblins are little repugnant monsters in dire need of a bolt between the eyes. They have a certain low form of cunning, yes, but generally speaking they are just idiots. Do not understimate them but also don't make them into a bigger threat than they really are. And yes, I've killed my fair share of goblins in the past. It was a nice diversion from killing rats infesting haunted catacombs!" Wolfgang proclaims before laughing out loud, apparently very pleased with himself...

As he had finished making his purcases a few days before Wolfgang waits for the others to prepare for the next part of their mission.

You are provided with a rough map of the area outlining some of the closer farmsteads and make your way to the Escoro farm region as your first stop. The journey through Saringallow’s outskirts is largely a pleasant one. The homesteads nearest to the city belong to farmers, who point you all farther down the road as you inquire about recent goblin sightings. Eventually, the dirt roads give way to smaller, worn-down trails. Pastures thick with green grass and dotted with sheep and other livestock replace the rows of wheat and vegetables. Nice farm land if you like that sort of life.

Deldri looks around for signs of trouble

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Eris tries to look around, but seems lost in thought, pondering how this could be related to the matters they had already investigated.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

A young shepherd bolts across one of the nearby fields, clearly terrified by something behind him. He shouts and gestures frantically toward whatever he’s fleeing. “I saw them!” he screams. “Goblins! They’re in the woods! They took our sheep! You have to do something!” and he points to s flock of sheep near the woods to your front.

"We'll do something all right boy! Just point us at the place where you saw them... I can't grant we'll save your sheep's life but I can promise we'll avenge it!" Wolfgang gives the boy what in his mind should be a reassuring grin...

Perception check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Diplomacy check: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

what do goblins want with sheep?

"Wolfgang let's hurry! My short legs don't go that far." Deldri takes off jogging towards the spot where the shepard pointed.

"Is this the first times this has happened to you? Do they attack your livestock frequently? Quickly, tell us what you know, and then we'll hunt them down. Maybe we can stop by later and you can feed us?"

Wolfgang sees the gaggle of sheep moving towards the group and sees nothing wrong with it... most likely sheep following their shepherd who ran to the group.
The crossbowmans words do soothe the youth somewhat but the frightened boy still runs off...as the group of sheep keep moving towards the party.

"A wolf in sheeps clothing? But a goblin instead of a wolf maybe, get it?" Sam tries to make a joke but it falls flat.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

"Mmmh... that might be..." Wolfgang nods at Sammakko's consideration, adding "But let's be careful here... I'd hate having to pay for dead sheep..."

So saying the man from Ustalav focuses his attention on the advancing sheep...

Perception check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Sammakko looks over the sheep coming closer to the group and denotes the hint of steel shining under the bellies of the sheep which he finds unusual as well as their gait which is not normal sheep movement. He points that out to Wolfgang who confirms the monks suspicions.

Just then five goblins wearing makeshift sheeps clothing jump out and move aggressively towards the party with weapons drawn...

Combat 1st RNDWolfgang, Speaker, Manaria, Deldri, Eris
Goblins
Sammakko who appeared to be too stunned at the sheep goblins to react quickly

Swift action to spend point of arcane point to make m quarterstaff a plus one weapon. Using combat expertise to bolster my defenses. AC is now 17

Manaria moves up and swings her now enchanted staff at green.
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Deldri scrambles to get his hammer out and strikes red

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Ahaha! Target practice time!" shouts Wolfgang shooting at the greenish goblin with unmitigated glee...

Attack roll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 -> Damage roll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Wolgang curses his luck as there are too many people moving around the battlefield to his front and he misses.

Manaria makes quick work of green even with a bolt whizzing past her head, dispatching it with ease.

Deldri strikes red but fails to do enough damage to take the goblin out of the fight.

Eris and Speaker

GM: I'm thinking to myself, man I seem to be last every combat. I just noticed you've been rolling 1d2 for me all along.

apologies. fixed now. i had not noticed.

No worries, I find it pretty funny actually.

Eris considers the goblins in their disguises.

"I never thought to see a goblin in sheep's clothing," she muses, then tries to attack the nearest one.

MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
If attacked, attempt Opportune Parry and Riposte.
parry vs. opponent's attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Eris misses with her attack.

Speaker is up. Happy 4th of July. Will post more on the 5th.

Speaker moves up and begins inspiring her friends...

Teal Goblin vs Manaria: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Red Goblin vs Deldri: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2 HIT
Yellow Goblin vs Eris: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 4 HIT
Orange Goblin vs Deldri: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Combat 1st RND
Sammakko
Combat 2nd RND
Wolfgang, Speaker, Manaria, Deldri (-2), Eris (-4)
Goblins
Sammakko

Sam gets a running start and charges at a goblin, trying to deliver a flying froggy kick to the vile creature.

Attack vs orange: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 = 211d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Continuing their sacred battle dance, the Speaker weaves in and out of the Goblin's mad swipes, a sneer on their face for the blatant desecration of live performed by the wretched creatures. Chanting a prayer to the Goddess of the Purifying fire, the Speaker runs their hand along the edge of their drawn Scimitar, causing it to burst into enchanted flames.

Moving in a blur of movement, the Speaker's dark iron blade cuts at the creature in scraps of blue. They then step around, giving Wolfgang a clearer view.

Swift for Arcane strike, attack blue

Scimitar vs Blue: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19 for magic cold iron damage: 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

Grunting with disappointment for his previous miss Wolfgang takes aim and shoots again, this time aiming for the goblin in orange...

Attack roll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 24 -> Damage roll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Deldri attacks the closest goblin again. red But his swing goes wide.

attack with bard song: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"There's plenty of targets Wolfgang!"

Sammakko connects with his flying kick getting some foot webbing in the goblins face...

As Speaker cuts the blue one down as Wolfgang finishes what Sammakko started...

With all the success going on around him Deldri manages to miss causing his companions to shake their heads...

Combat 2nd RND
Wolfgang, Speaker, Manaria, Deldri (-2), Eris (-4)
Goblins
Sammakko

Eris, slightly wounded, lunges at the yellow-clad goblin, frustrated at its agility.

MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
If attacked, attempt Opportune Parry and Riposte.[/ooc
parry vs. opponent's attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Riposte attack, if parry worked: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
4 Panache remaining

Manaria moves in on yellow and swings away.
continue to use combat expertise

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Manaria and Eris manage to kill the remaining goblins when one foolishly tried to attack the swashbuckler and got pierced.

As the dust settles from the goblin attack, the sound of deranged, off-key singing filters onto the field.

Drawn by the sounds of the previous combat, four goblins scramble into the field through a break in the fence riding comically undersized goblin dogs.

Combat 1st RND
Sammakko, Wolfgang, Speaker, Manaria, Deldri, Eris
Goblins
keeping the same initiative order

"Good. More money coming this way!" exclaims Wolfgang as the new wave of goblins approaches.

Then he shoots aiming for the ugly mount of the greenskinned goblin to the south.

Attack roll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25 -> Damage roll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Continuing their Sacred dance in prayer to Sarenrae, the Speaker sashays forwards to get a better look at the approaching goblin-kind, calling forth Sarenrae's holy flames as they do so. Holding their Scimitar out and loosely they wait patiently for the Goblins to charge before spinning to their left and bringing the Scimitar across to strike the Dog from underneath them.

Arcane strike and then ready an attack on an enemy in range, preferably a Goblin dog if they come in mounted

Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16 for cold iron, magic damage: 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

Manaria moves her quarterstaff to her right hand and activates her wrist sheath and a wand falls into her hand. She raises it in front of her and speaks to it.

Than nin Activating Wand of shield

A transparent shield appears in front of her. She then takes off catching up the Speaker.

"What? There's more of them? And what's the aweful sound they're making, do they call that singing??" Sammakko rushes off in the direction of the goblin's approach, and pulls out a net as we goes. He makes it to the tree and climbs up onto a limb.

Move 30ft to tree and draw net, move action to climb tree

Deldri moves up slow on his short legs. double move

"SINGING? Yeah...it sounds like moaning to me."

Eris moves around the tree to the flank and prepares to attack any of the goblins that come that way.

"Could they be any more vile?"

MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

apologies- i was not getting an update

The goblins come out through the break in the fence and urge their mounts towards the group, two going straight to the small wall formed by three of the party and two going to the left. One mount gets hit with a crossbow bolt as he rides, but the creature continues to run. Speaker has her readied action go off and slays the yellow dog as the rider moves toward Deldri, the goblin falls off but gets back up a bit dazed.
Eris stabs at the orange goblin rider and draws blood but does not kill him... yet...

Combat 2nd RND
Sammakko, Wolfgang, Speaker, Manaria, Deldri, Eris
Goblins Green Mount (-3), Orange Goblin (-8),

Deldri attacks the goblin closest to him. yellow But nearly hits his foot instead.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Eris thrusts her rapier at the goblin she previously wounded, hoping to take him down.

MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"The best money... EASY money!" proclaims Wolfgang shooting another bolt at the goblin dog he previously wounded...

Attack roll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11 -> Damageroll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8