Redelia's Solstice Scar B (second session) (Inactive)

Game Master Redelia

Selune stands up on her hind legs and then leans forward, her jaws snapping and both paws swiping across at the kobold in front of her.

Full round: full attack

Bite, bless, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage, P, divine favor: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

Claw, bless, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 29
Damage, S, divine favor: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

Claw, bless, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 11
Damage, S, divine favor: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

Selune's first attack knocks the kobold unconscious, but in her frustration she keeps clawing at it, and sends it to meet Pharasma.

Mun moves up behind Selune with his longspear ready. Looking at the kobold at the end of Selune's paws, he strikes forward at the creature, unsure if it's completely dead or not.

Longspear, bless, divine favor: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage, P, divine favor: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12

He stands tall behind his bear, studying the other action on the field of combat, but unwilling to move past Selune.

Divine favor: (Mun and Selune), 4 rounds remaining

Sorry about the ninja, Mun.

Iovarl's little friend attacks the Slurk.

fiery slam attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

fiery slam damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
(burn - DC13 or catch on fire, fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3 for rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4

slurk save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The slurk sees that he has no kobold masters around, and starts to slip off, burning as he goes. He takes an attack of opportunity for walking past Iovarl's friend.

fiery slam attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
fiery slam damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

However, he can't hit the slurk as it flees.

Before the slurk gets out of sight, he falls over from the fire damage.

Out of combat. Grubglub, the slime hardens in a few minutes, leaving you free but feeling icky. No mechanical penalty.

The dryad sees that you have dealt with the kobolds, and walks up to you, smiling. "I am Enzial. Thank you for your help. White dragons from the mountains have recently hatched a new clutch of wyrmlings, and so their kobold servants are killing far too many animals for meat to feed them. Soon, there will be no animals left in the area."

At this point, you can either talk to Enzial and get the opportunity for a diplomatic mission, or else you can track down the kobolds and keep fighting. I would strongly suggest that you keep fighting, because of what other groups have done and how the reporting of successes works. I'll advance you as soon as there are a few voices as to what you want to do.

I'm okay following your advice. Mun is definitely a Diplomacy build, but Selune holds her own in melee. :)

"We are glad to help, Enzial. We should continue on after these kobolds, then. We'll stop their destruction. Can you point the way?"

We Follow the GM's advice!!
"Well it seems like I'm comfortably late for this fight and that there's this clutch of wyrmlings that require attention."

"Agreed, if they are the source of this problem, we shouldn't waste time with anything else!" Lilianna concurs.

Enzial thanks you again for your assistance and points out a path that will take you to the cave where the kobolds and dragons are. As you approach the location of the caves, you hear sounds of an angry, ferocious animal. Looking ahead, you see a chained bear, and kobolds beyond that.

The bear hears you coming and growls.

bold may post:
round 1:
Iovarl
Kobold leader
Lilianna
kobolds
Grubglub
Mun/Selune
Lancyn
Heorn
round 2:
bear

Thank you for botting me earlier GM.

"An angry bear. I somehow feel that you have some experience in matters like these, Mun. I'll leave the animal diplomacy to you and Selune."

Iovarl calls on his conjuration skills again and summons an earth elemental to be ready to aid the group against the kobolds.

{Terran}"Please go under the earth here in case you're needed. We don't want to anger that unhappy looking bear." he says to his earthy ally.

Iovarl's Summon Monster 2 list

Hi your stand in GM here. I will use my other GM alias so as to hopefully remember which game it is Also as I tend to link the map to my profile I dont want my players clicking on the wrong map

The lead kobold pulls a lever and yells in draconic at the bear to attack as a chain that was holding it in place is detached from the rocks to the south. (so a ten foot length of chain is going to follow the small bear around) He draws his great sword to add emphasis to his command

bold may post:
round 1:
Iovarl
Kobold leader
Lilianna
kobolds
Grubglub
Mun/Selune
Lancyn
Heorn
round 2:
bear

"By the divine! Well we have our own bear!" Lilianna shouts at the kobolds while raising her wand above her head. "By the glory of the Dawnflower, we shall succeed!"
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Standard, cast Bless. Move 25ft east.

Liliana's blessing cover the whole party (except the underground earth elemental) The two remaining kobolds drink potions and become scalier and faster

Party is Blessed

bold may post:
round 1:
Iovarl
Kobold leader
Lilianna
kobolds
Grubglub
Mun/Selune
Lancyn
Heorn
round 2:
bear

Would shield of faith (2 min duration) have expired before this encounter started?

Mun doesn't have Wild Empathy. Can he prevent the bear attacking us through the use of Handle Animal?

Knowledge (Nature), inspiration 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 7 + (5) = 31
"Is no one else interested in finding out the bear actually understands the language 'Draconic'? No? Well then..." Heorn draws his weapon and adopts a defensive position.

Draw weapon as part of move action.
Full Defence.

Sadly Its at least a couple of minutes since the last encounter and handle animal could have worked

Mun attempts to wrest control of the bear from the kobolds but does not succeed. Heorn moves forward (as the kobolds did actaully or this fight will take forever)

bold may post:
round 1:
Iovarl
Kobold leader
Lilianna
kobolds
Heorn
Mun/Selune
Grubglub
Lancyn

round 2:
bear

Lancyn will trudge his way forward drawing his sword and stand stalwart shield at the ready to rebuff any attacks.

Double Move; draw with first move.

Str: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Grubglub continues to struggle mightily against his bindings. This time he manages to get a hold of a bit of it and begin tearing through.

Not sure what the DC is, but thats the highest I have rolled yet. If this doesn't work, are there any other options that GrubGlub has??

Sorry Grubglub starts the combat free of Slurk gloop (see post about shield of faith expiring)

Grubglub spots a last bit of Slurk gloop on his arm and tries licking it off and finds the taste horrible he sees the bear charging forward and decides to act

The bear charges forward and tries to grab Lancyn in a bear hug

bear claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23
claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
grapple: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23

Lancyn finds himself in a bear hug

Party is blessed

round 2:
bear (charged grappling)
Grubglub
Iovarl
Lilianna
kobolds
Heorn
Mun/Selune

Lancyn -6 Grappled

Grouping kobolds together to try make things move a bit faster.

"We have to get that bear off of Lancyn!" Lilianna says as she places a shimmering hand on Selune, which passes over to the bear. "I hope that's ok Mun, I've seen you cast it on her before."
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Cast Shield of Faith on Selune.

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

A sudden gust of wind rushes through the area, riming the trees and rocks with frost that resembles faces of the region’s fey monarchs. “Your Society has requested our aid, and we have agreed to support your endeavors. Carry our token, call upon us in your time of need, and ensure the dragons prey upon this region no more.” With that, the icy faces melt away, and each of you find a tiny crown of pine needles nearby.

Table GMs, the Fey Allies condition on page 31 is in effect.

Thanks, I missed that!

Grubglub spits out the awful tasting gunk before darting forward, whirling his nine section whip at the bear. "Hang in there, Lancyn! We will get you free!"

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Unfortunately, all he does is manage to create a new divot in the snow..

*****OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT*****

The kobolds continue to mount a frustrating defense, luring Pathfinders into cramped and trap-filled tunnels and unleashing captive monsters on unsuspecting agents. Even so, the kobolds are losing ground with each battle. As another skirmish echoes from elsewhere in the caverns, a tremendous roar reverberates through the cave complex, rattling stalactites and causing snowdrifts to slide down the outside slopes. As the sound dissipates, the voice of a massive creature booms from deep within the kobolds’ warren.

“Long ago my ancestor Grathatonhakis ruled here, and a meager dwarf challenged his might only to become his trophy. Both were fools, and both are now dead. I am neither, and your paltry attacks shall not change that. Fall back, kobolds of the Shiverscale tribe! Let these intruders die in sight of the last fool to challenge Horralydax, the master of the Tusk Mountains. Rally to me, my children. Today we dine on adventurers!”

The kobolds kowtow to the booming voice, scramble to their feet, and begin retreating deeper into the caves. For once they aren’t covering their tracks, so the way to the dragon’s lair is clear.

Table GMs, please move to the encounter in area N on pg. 40 swiftly. Remember that the Fey Allies condition on pg. 31 is in effect.

The Kobolds flee leaving their poor bear on its own. Mun seeing it’s hesitation issues a fresh command to stand down the young grizzly accepts an releases Laryn. Pausing a brief moment or two you pick up your pine cones granted by the fey (heal Lancyn?)and press on into the caves about a minute later you come upon two kobolds guarding the entrance to a larger cave Two kobolds stand inside with great swords drawn.

You have come down a narrow cavern to the east opens into a larger cave. A gently sloping ramp descends counter clockwise to an elaborately carved column of ice. A vast pile of gold, jewels, furs, and immense bones lie piled around the column.

round 1:

Iovarl
Lilianna
kobolds
Heorn
Mun/Selune
Grubglub
Lancyn

Round 2
Not a bear

Tunnels are ten feet high cave is 30 feet there is a hole in the ceiling

Buffs still up bless and shield of faith on Selune

Lilianna pulls out her wand and releases yet another wave of warmth over the party. "Let the embrace of the Dawnflower continue to lead us to victory!"
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GM, my bless is only a minute since it is from a wand. If it isn't over already, it probably is about to be over so I cast it again. Free action Fey Allies for Cold Resist 4.

"That's alot of lizard....." Heorn mutters.

Knowledge (Arcana), inspired 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 7 + (1) = 27

forgot to mention the terrain in the tunnel is coated in ice making it difficult terrain almost like it’s been blasted with a breath weapon recently. Heron thinks it’s because somebody had been preparing the tunnel to create the effect it’s not a standard by product of breath weapons normally

The kobolds ready their great swords

Lilianna
kobolds
Heorn
Mun/Selune
Grubglub
Lancyn
Iovarl
Round 2
Dragon
(Medium sized)

"That's a Young White Dragon my friends. Still big enough to eat us if you catch my drift. Immune to cold, I mean I think you'll have guess that. Paralysis and sleep doesn't affect it but if you have Fire, it hates it."
He takes one of his drinks, pops in a chilli bean and drinks it.
"I'm gonna need that extra speed. They made the place too slippery to walk properly..........."

Expeditious Retreat: Your base land speed increases by 30 ft.
For Fey benefits, cold resistance please.

I will take cold resistance please! Also, if the Mage Armor has expired, I will use my wand to cast it again before this fight. Anyone else that wants topped off will get a dose too!!

Grubglub carefully moves forward on the slippery ice, watching where he puts his feet as he moves forward. As he steps between the group and the kobold guards, he begins twirling his nine section whip over his head, taking a defensive crouch.

Standard action to fight defensively for the round, +2 AC Total AC with Defensive and MA= 24, T23

botting...
Lancyn moves forward and swings his sword at the kobold right in front of him.

attacl: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Lancyn's keen blade slices into the kobold, but at the same time, the kobold's readied attack hits him. Lancyn takes 6 damage

The dragon cheers on his kobolds, not thinking that you are any real danger.

Iovarl summons a fiery friend.

Round 2
Lilianna
kobolds red -5 HP
Heorn
Mun/Selune
Grubglub
Lancyn
Iovarl
Round 3
Dragon

Lilianna walks as quickly as she can while maintaining her footing on the ice. "Lancyn, don't move too far, I have a spell to protect you from the cold!"
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Double move through the ice.

Round 1 (we got skipped during the bot, it seems)
Fey Allies: cold resistance for both Mun and Selune

Mun casts bull's strength on both himself and Selune using Improved Spell Sharing, then moves forward 20' as he sends Selune into the battle.

Bull's Strength (Mun and Selune): 2 min each

Selune moves up to engage the other kobold, snapping at it with her powerful jaws.

Bite, bless, bull's strength: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage, P, bull's strength: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12

sorry about that, Mun! Blame the post-con-marshmallow-brain
Selune's bite travels deep into the kobold's flesh. He now looks badly injured.

Both kobolds strike out at the target right in front of them.

attack on Lancyn: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
attack on Selune: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Round 2
Heorn
Mun/Selune
Grubglub
Lancyn
Iovarl
Round 3
Dragon
Lilianna
kobolds red -5 HP, blue -12 HP

Thanks for the Bot Redelia :).

Lancyn continues the assault on the little bugger.

+1 Longsword/PA: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 = 9 
Magical Slashing/PA: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10

Heron steps into the cavern and quaffs down a strong smelling mead, instantly growing smaller......

Move and reduce person.

Mun draws up by Selune and grants them both Ashava's favor once again.

Move: 5' (10' cost through difficult terrain)
Standard: cast divine favor using Improved Spell Sharing

Divine favor (Mun and Selune): 5 rounds each

Selune makes every attempt in her power to end the kobold's life now.

Full round: full attack, targeting blue first, then red if blue falls

Bite, bless, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 18
Damage, P, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 12

Claw, bless, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage, S, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d4 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 9

Claw, bless, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 22
Damage, S, bull's strength, divine favor: 1d4 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 12

Lancyn is unable to hit a kobold with his sword, but it doesn't matter, since Selune rips the kobolds to bits.

Only a dragon left, everyone.

Grubglub and Iovarl are up!

The kobolds dealt with, Grubglub hurries around the edge of the cavern, following the slant down. "Dragon!!" he exclaims in amazement as he moves closer and is able to view the creature in all its majesty. "A REAL dragon.. Does anyone think we can reason with it? Chase it away??"

Double move on difficult terrain= 30'

Iovarl asks his fiery ally to move forward to engage while he gets his wand of magic missile ready.

"I knew kobolds love to hang around with dragons but i didn't think we would meet one today." he says with some concern in his voice.

Single move for Iovarl and a double move for the speedy elemental.

The dragon seems shocked that you have dealt with his kobold minions, and angry that he now has to defend this area himself.

He flies forward, and breaths on Lancyn, Grubglub, and Iovarl's little rocky friend.

cold damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 3) = 10

Party is up; I need reflex saves from Lancyn, Grubglub, and the elemental for half damage.

Well that won't do... Lilianna thinks as Lancyn runs away from her again. I'll never catch him at this rate. She moves over as far as she can, holy symbol rasied above her head. Warmth pours out of it as radiant light begins binding the wounds of her comrades.
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Channel Positive Energy (Heal Living): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 Selective channel to omit bad guys

*****OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT*****

With the dragons defeated and their kobolds fleeing, the Pathfinders assemble in the deep cave. With her phantom Anok in tow, Medda approaches the frozen column and brushes away the outer layer of frost. Frozen within the column is a dwarven woman in steel armor, her body torn as if by immense claws. With her hand pressed against the ice, Medda pleads. “Ivvora, I have found you. Now what? Vildeis said to find you and that you would help me, but how can we help you in this state?”

“You look to me when you should look to the evil that stalks our homeland. It is not I who needs help,” declares a voice that is both sweet as music and powerful as a thunderstorm. The frost melts away from the column, revealing dozens of clear facets that dribble melt water as if from open wounds. The image of a wounded angelic figure reflects in each facet, simultaneously warming the chamber and judging all that the angel sees. “As you can see, I serve Vildeis more directly than before.” The images look to Anok. “I see you took your oath seriously, Anok. I was wrong to have doubted your conviction. How are our people?”

The red phantom’s hue turns rosier as he looks to Medda and responds, “You would be proud.”

With a nod, the angel addresses everyone at once. “Then why do you seek me?”

“Eshimka has returned,” Medda announces. “We fought off the horror once, but it shall return at the next solstice.”

The angel’s eyes flare with righteous fire. “Then you will need a weapon to defeat it, as I had. Vildeis granted me the blade that I gave your people, but only after I thought I had given everything to vanquish my greatest foe. Even now I can sense evil has returned to that land, far to the south in a forest where the Whispering Tyrant’s legions once ruled. Show our patron Vildeis the same dedication that I did, and I shall ask that she equip you in the same way.” With that, the angelic images fade from the melting column.

Medda addresses the gathered Pathfinders. “I believe I know the forests Ivvora mentioned. You have already done so much, Pathfinders, but I invite you to help more. After I give Ivvora the burial she deserves, I will set forth with all who are able and willing for the Fangwood.”

This is the end of Part B of The Solstice Scar. Stay tuned for Part C, coming soon to a table near you! Thank you everyone for playing, and especially to table GMs (and our intrepid backup GMs!) for all your hard work.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Evasion so if thats high enough, no damage.

Grubglub dives to the side as the breath weapon freezes the very air around him. He quickly rises back to his feet as the dragon flies away and joins the team as everyone gathers around the ice bound dwarf.

As the angelic presence appears, he bows his head in respect, ttouching knuckle to forehead. "I will assist you, Medda. This evil needs to be vanquished for once and all." His hands disappear into his robe sleeves as he patiently waits for the leaders to organize the next leg off this adventure.