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

Game Master nightdeath

After dispatching the goblins, Sammakko goes back to his original plans, and tries to silently scale the cliff to scout out the goblin fortress.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

"Well done. Now let's get rid of the rest of them. I suspect there will be quite a few more goblins for us to kill... and more money afterwards, of course" says Wolfgang, grinning as he recharges his crossbow.

Should we wait for Sammako to recon the place? As always, splitting the party is a risky move, you know

I figure he can skulk around on top of the buildings, and if he's spotted, he can just jump down to where everyone is. He can negate some falling damage so it's not a big deal for him.

Eris watches as Sammakko scouts ahead.

"Be careful..."

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Reverently cleaning their blade of foul Goblin ichor, the Speaker smiles at Samm as the small Grippli goes climbing. Taking a deep breath, the Speaker of the Scarlet Flame ateps away from the Goblin corpses and hugs the wall at the base of the stairs in case they are needed quickly.

"We should let Samm have a look and start moving shortly after he goes over the wall, just in case he is spotted."

Deldri looks around.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

"Samm is the best climber..agreed let him scout is best!"

As the rest of the group looks out for any signs of goblins Sammakko peers up to find the best path for his climb...

Deldri, Eris and Sammakko all see some slight irregularity on the wooden stairs leading up... roughly 20 ft up... they all conclude it is most likely a trap.

Survival check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

"I hope Sammakko knows what he's doing. Those rocks seem rather difficult to climb, and a single misstep could cause a landslide. On the bright side it could end killing all of the goblins, but then we'd have to dig their corpses out to take their heads..." Wolfgang comments softly as he studies Sammakko's ascent.

"Removing the threat posed by this trap should be no challenge," Eirs says as she takes a look at it.

disable device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Deldri looks at the area.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"Dead goblins sounds ok..they're been a scourge on this area for a while."

As Eris gets to work and they continue waiting for Samm to report their findings, the Speaker keeps herself ready for action, idly shifting her weight from foot to foot to avoid cramp and praying softly under her breath to the Dawnflower. She had no love for the evil of goblins, especially those following the Mother of Monsters, but their wholesale slaughter of the creatures today did not sit well with the holy woman.

"If the rockslide were fearsome enough to crush the fort or the goblins inside then we too would be at great risk." she points out.

"Well, probably not best to cause a landslide if we can avoid it. Wouldn't be a surprise anymore. If Eris takes care of the trap, I suppose we should use the stairs. They can't outsmart us!"

Eris scampers up the rickety but solid staircase in front of the others and disables the trap on the stairs.

Once the trap is defeated the group can now move up the stairs if they so desire or they can brave the rock climb...

just need an order of march for the stairs

Provided he can get a good line of sight on enemies Wolfgang will gladly take the rear

Manaria prefers not to be in front.

Sam can take the front

I'll go 2nd.

Smiling As Eris disposes of the problem of the rickety stairs, The Speaker falls into line with her companions, standing behind their swashbuckler ally. With her curved sword reflecting the sun from its dark blade, she indicates her readiness with a nod.

"Onwards then friends!" he says cheerfully.

Happy to go third

4th is ok. Btw Did we rest after pt 1?

@Deldri- yes you did

The group gets into marching order and the grippli leads them up the wooden staircase past the trap that Eris so skillfully disabled. Sammakko tells the others that once at the top there is 10 feet of open space before getting to the goblin fort wall and gate.

A piecemeal steel and iron fence runs between two wooden buildings. A seven-foot-tall wooden gate constructed from fragments of tower shields blocks a crudely cut hole in the fence.

Wolfgang carefully studies the fort's layout before progressing further...

Perception check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Having already bypassed a trap, Eris keeps an eye open for any more as they make their way toward the wooden gate.

She points toward the hole in the fence.

"There..."

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Wolfgang and Eris see no dangers in their immediate area nor on the crude wall. The group surmises they can either hack into the wood beam locking the gate from the inside or climb over the gate into the courtyard on the other side.

"I suppose we should climb inside the goblin's lair and deal with them once for all... what do you say, people? Shall we put an end to this greenskinned menace and get paid for our valiant effort?" Wolfgang asks in a rethoric tone...

"I suggest we try scaling the walls," Eris says. "I would hate to bring the whole tribe down on us hacking at their wooden palisade," she adds.

climb take 10: 10 + 2 = 12
stealth take 10: 10 + 8 = 18

"Climbing's my thing so I like that plan." Sam attempts to climb on top of the nearest building as quietly as possible to get a view of the entire camp.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

The group makes it to the top and watch Sammakko scamper up to the top of the closest building. Sammakko manages to see the fort from his spot and passes the information along to the rest of the group.

Yard-This small practice yard is surrounded by a crudely made metal fence and several small wooden buildings. Mud and morass cover the ground, and the sickly sweet stench of decay hangs heavy in the air. A rusting metal gate blocks the entrance to a cave to the northwest, while a second gate leads to the southeast. In the center of the yard, a stubby rectangular building sits upon a roughly hewn stone foundation. A crude depiction of a three-eyed face decorates its door. Seven goblins are scattered across the yard.

Bunkhouse-Goblins seen coming and going.

Kennel-The interior of this squat, wooden kennel is filled with hay and stinking excrement

Other areas are too far to see what they are or what they hold.

Once Sammakko gets back and reports what he saw Wolfgang comments:"Any way for us to slip inside? Seven goblins we can handle, but are we sure that's all is there? Maybe we should lure them out and get rid of a few of them, then get into their fort and clean house..."

"I could make a bunch of noise to get their attention. Hopefully they're stupid enough to come investigate and open the gate. It would be a bottleneck for them."

Eris draws her blade and takes a position flanking the gate.

"That is an excellent idea, Sammakko."

The group discusses the proper strategy for clearing the yard, so far running in and killing all the goblins has been suggested as well as a baited ambush...

"I agree,lets let them come to us." Manaria speaks up, adjusting her grip on her staff.

"Well, here goes nothing then!" Sammakko scrambles back onto the top of the building after discussing the plan and shouts out to the goblins. "Hey you! Ugly green things! Think you're all tough, picking on innocent farmers? Come pick on us if you think you're so tough!" He then jumps down quickly and gets into position near the gate.

"Let's see if they bite..." says Wolfgang pointing his crosbow at the gate, ready to shoot the first goblin coming out of it...

"Maybe stay away from the entrance a bit? Unless they rush forward they are likely to notice you as they approach..." whispers Wolfgang to his companions waiting near the gate's entrance.

"I'm ready!"

After Sammakko cries out to the goblins the group hears a mean but high pitched voice, most likely a female goblins voice, yell out to the other goblins to "սպանել վարդագույն երեսվածքները!" since none of you speak goblin i believe

Sammakko hops down after seeing the goblins run up to the gate with weapons drawn...

1st RND
Sammakko,
Goblins
Wolfgang, Manaria, Speaker, Eris, Deldri

Sammakko is up but I suspect he either delays or readies an action.. if so then the goblins go and they spend the round opening the gate... and then the party is up...

[Ooc]I speak Goblin [/b]

Sammakko gets himself into his fighting stance, ready to strike the first goblin that comes through the gate.

Readied attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Unfortunately my phone doesn't display the half of the map, i think I see Speaker's hair at the gate so will post based on that

Hearing the shriek, The Speaker tightens her grip on her blade as she begins to mouth her prayer to Sarenrae, goddess of the the Dawn in preparation for the upcoming conflict. As the goblinoids heave open the gates, she bursts into motion, a sweeping dance of death as she cuts at the goblin facing her. Once more he sword bursts into crimson flame.

Move for performance, inspire courage self. Swift for arcane strike. Standard tomattack. Will 5' step if needed.
Scimitar, dance: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21 for magic, cold iron damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 13

Deldri casts bless on the party.

"This should help in the fight!"

I was waiting for the goblins to act. I now suspect they acted and I didn't notice...

Wolfgang prepares to shoot at the first goblin coming out of the stockade...

Deldri casts bless upon the party and the group prepares their attacks for when the goblins pour through the gate....

The gate door swings open and the first goblin charges through to find Sammakko's thrown fist which almost downs him...

Due to their confined position only three goblins can make a clean break through the gate and the yellow goblin retaliates against the grippli...

Yellow vs Sammakko: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2 HIT

Orange vs Eris: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 2 = 15...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2 missed due to the gate providing some cover for the swordswoman...

Purple vs Manaria: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10...DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2 MISS

Speaker then cuts the purple goblin down as Wolfgang sees the untouched Orange goblin as the bigger threat and sends a bolt into the goblins throat...

1st RND
Wolfgang, Manaria, Speaker, Eris, Deldri
2nd RND
Sammakko [-2],
Goblins= yellow [-5]
Wolfgang, Manaria, Speaker, Eris, Deldri

Bless is up; +1 to ATK

Manaria goes into a defensive fighting posture and then casts a spell in front of one of the goblins, causing a burst of bright light.

Combat expertise- AC 17
Casting flare on light blue, DC 13 fort or is dazzled for one round

Sammakko stumbles a bit from the small wound the goblin managed to inflict, causing his first attack to be off a bit. He regains his focus though and makes the next one count.

Attack vs yellow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 121d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Flurry vs yellow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 271d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Teal FORT vs DC 13: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Manaria casts a spell at the next one coming through the door blinding it as Sammakko puts down the yellow goblin...

Chuckling gleefully as the goblins fall into the paty's trap, Wolfgang opens fire on the next of the greenskinned creatures...

"Goblin's heads served on a platter!" he exclaims...

Attack roll (Wolfgang vs Blue): 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 29 -> Damage roll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Edit

Critical confirmation check: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 10 -> Damage roll: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Eris steps to the fore and with a practiced thrust, tries to kill the goblin in front of her.

MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
If attacked, attempt Opportune Parry and Riposte.
parry vs. opponent's attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
MW rapier (cold iron): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
4 Panache remaining

Just as Eris begins to swing at the blue goblin Wolfgang drops the foe with a bolt to the head so the swashbuckler changes her target and skewers the green goblin instead... running it through the chest...

The blue goblin sees all his buddies fall rather quickly and tries to run away but Speaker and Deldri come up from behind and finish him off...

Six dead goblins now lay at your feet and as Wolfgang begins to get his knife out.... the group remembers Sammakko mentioned there were seven inside the compound...