Rise of the Runelords - Pathfinder Society (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

NO!!

Why would you do such a thing...? Zeriax stares blankly at Thedrid, stating calmly - Not only it is a coward act, but also this one here was to be brought to justice.

With a further look at the goblin, almost speaking to himself he adds - We could even had perhaps obtained some relevant information from him - maybe yes, maybe no, we'll never know anyway, it seems.

The conscious goblin is not helpless. There are other helpless goblins about, if that's what you meant. But 'the' goblin, is actually rising to his feet. Megekki threw him a chicken.

edit: ninja'd by the monk!

Well, his reaction would be the same regardless - against "the goblin" or against one of the unconscious ones.

@Megekki: Monks are like that :D

Hmm, in that case I guess I couldn't have Coup'd

"Regardless, we don't have a lot of time to discuss this. A group of 5 goblins couldn't have got in all by their lonesome's." Thedrid responds. "We need to make sure everyone else is okay!"

Thedrid takes off down the street.

Seeing Thedrid taking off down the street, Zeriax turns to Megekki - What shall we do with this one then - better tie him up and leave him to be picked up later, or take him with us? What say you?

Megekki leans in close, glowering at the goblin, seemingly measuring the curve of his skull, but actually maneuvering so Brenton is opposite Megekki. (Aid Another, 1d20 ⇒ 16 , so +4 for Brenton... Oh, and flanking, too.)"He sing the song. He dance the dance. He pay the piper. 'Bonk the head'."

:)

And if this KO's the gob, stabilize him.

Well, I leave for a few minutes...

Yeah, you couldn't techncially CdG...he wasn't really helpless. However, he was prone on the ground, about to get up. Your intention was stated, even if the mechanics don't seem to support it. Instead of an auto hit, a roll would need to be made, so I shall make it now...

1d20 ⇒ 15

...and the results would have been the same. So, yeah, you walked up and shot the little beastie in the skull, Thedrid. The first damage roll by itself with point blank would have been enough to cause him to die/bleed.

Well, in that case my reactions are already posted above as appropriate :D

After watching the goblin being executed, Zeriax does not push the issue any further - once Thedrid runs off down the street, and after the introductions have been made, he will survey the immediate area, to confirm if any villagers that may still be around are safe and unharmed.

While he walks around he inquires loudly - "Is everyone ok - are there any wounded?"

As you ask the questoin, and turn around, your breath is almost taken away. Chaos has engulfed Sandpoint. Goblins race everywhere, running amok and singing and slashing indiscriminately. As you turn around and move to address it, a sudden bloom of fire from a nearby unattended wagon or cart grabs you attention. A group of goblins has found a cart full of fuel for the sunset bonfire just south of the festival grounds and has lit it on fire. As you move to investigate the burning wagon, you are soon confronted with several cackling and shrieking goblins armed with dogslicers and torches. As soon as the goblins see you, they shriek in delight and attack. These goblins have not only armed themselves with burning torches (weapons they wield with maniacal delight), but also have the support of one of their warchanters. (Pictutre in Dropbox)

Status
PFL Brenton (7/7 ), Meggeki (9/9 ), Zeriax (10/10 ), Emrys (8/8 ), Thedrid (10/12 ),
30' Goblin C (Perfect, ), Goblin D (Perfect, ), Goblin E (Perfect, ),
40' Goblin A (Perfect, ), Goblin B (Perfect, ), Goblin W (Perfect, Chantin'),

Time to go run the Saturday errands which take quite a while. If most of you have posted by the time I return, or tonight, I'll move forward.

How many more of these are there...? Zeriax questions as he fires once again into one of the closest approaching creatures. (Goblin E->D->C is the order of targeting if any dies from his attack)

Flurry attack 1: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Flurry attack 2: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Enough of them to stop this being a nuisance becoming full fledged threat!

Emrys strides forward stopping 10 feet short of the group pulling a small package of coloured sand from one of his pockets. He traces intricate patterns in the air and as he comes to a stop completes the spell with a final flourish.

Chwistrellu allow

A blazing riot of colour erupts from his outstretched hand and washes over the goblins.

Ok, target is goblin D for this colour spray. DC 14 Will save to resist.

Megekki is towed toward the goblins by his eager longspear. He manages to get the haunted-seeming weapon under control just as he comes up to stand next to Emrys. "Kill chanter! Kill all chanter! Not me...", Megekki says, trying to keep the spear from flying at the warchanter. move even with Emrys, SA to Intimidate the WC, stand by for AoO with longspear
Intimidate +6, +4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

"Die foul creatures!" Thedrid yells as he draws two more arrows

C->D->E->

-2 for Rapid Shot, +1 for Point Blank Shot, both factored into roll
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 To Hit
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4Damage

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 To Hit
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5Damage

Still shaken from the blast, his aim is unsteady

Brenton pauses when he hears a monk ask to save the life of the goblin. "He's yours if you want him."

He looks around to see where he's needed next. He spots another group of goblins and charges (Goblin C).

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Here we go again!

The zen archer knocks out a goblin post haste with a well placed shot.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
1d4 ⇒ 4 (The goblins are close enough together to get both)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Both the goblins are KO's by the sudden array of colors assulting their senses. Thedrid misses his shots, whlie Brenton moves forward, unable to get a clear charging path to the goblins in the back row. Maggeki lets out a primal yell, causing one of the little guys to become 'shaken.'

Goblins
While intimidated, the goblins focus their attacks on the priest in front of them.

The warchanter attempts to trip Brenton, which provokes an AoO. Using Brenton's attack roll above (since he didn't get to use it before), it misses.
Trip Attempt: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

He succeeds, and Brenton falls to the ground. The warchanter finishes his turn by five foot stepping backwards whilest continuing to sing.

The two other goblins, entranced and emboldened by the chant, gang up on the priest.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Despite his compromising situation, he is able to block their blows with his shield...but now finds himself flanked.

PFL Meggeki (9/9 ), Zeriax (10/10 ), Thedrid (10/12 ),
15' Emrys (8/8 ),
35' Brenton (7/7 Prone, Flanked),
40' Goblin A (Perfect, Shaken), Goblin B (Perfect, ),
45' Goblin W (Perfect, Chantin'),

Y'all posted fast for a weekend. We might get two rounds done today! Let's see...

Be careful, they are small but sneaky critters - do not let them gang up on you - Zeriax cautions as he sees Brenton going down in a vulnerable position.

Targetting priority: Goblin W > B > A

Loading his bow with uncanny speed he lets fly two arrows at the chanting goblin in the back - Is that a leader of some sort? he asks.

Attack 1 on Goblin W: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Attack 2 on Goblin W: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 2

The chanting grating on his ears does not allow him to concentrate on the shots apparently :D

"Leader. Talker. Arrows for him!", Megekki answers Zeriax, before losing his tug-of-war with the haunted spear, and being towed almost onto Brenton before regaining his balance. "No! Bad spear! Him fall, but him friend! Kill Goblin! ... You choose! Which! Which one, belly belly belly?", the masked man and the feathered spear argue, the indecisive spear waggling back and forth among the goblins in reach, only coincidentally deterring their assumed assault on Brenton. Aid Another, rolling for AC 10 to give Brenton +4 AC: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Following Megekki's order, Thedrid changes his aim towards the chanter.

Rapid shot -2
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 To Hit
1d8 ⇒ 8 Damage

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 To Hit
1d8 ⇒ 5 Damage

Someone please shut that thing up!

Emrys looses a bolt at the annoying chanter, his incessant goblin song driving the wizard to distraction.

L.Xbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Cursing as the shot goes high and wide, he reloads to try again

Brenton full defense, stands, and takes 5' step back.

As Brenton steps back even with Megekki, a voice comes from under the mask, rather than through the twisted mouth. "When you charge, they do not come through my spear. Fight next to me, and let them fight the spear, first." Then the mad voice returns, shouting through the mask, "MEGEKKI!"

Round 2
Zeriak takes a couple of shots, but misses. Thedrid also shoots, but cannot find his target, as well as Emrys. Brenton defends and stands up, provoking.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

But both goblins miss. He steps back.

Enemies Turn
The boss cast a spell on Brenton.

The two other goblins, laugh, moving forward, and pressing their attack as they enjoy the chanting.
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Obviously, they are more focused on dancing then actually hitting anything.

Status
PFL Meggeki (9/9 ), Zeriax (10/10 ), Thedrid (10/12 ),
15' Emrys (8/8 ),
30' Brenton (7/7 ),
35' Goblin A (Perfect, ), Goblin B (Perfect, ),
45' Goblin W (Perfect, Chantin'),

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Brenton is more cautious after going prone, he attacks defensively. "I appreciate your help. I am very worked up," he admits to the stranger behind him. He tries to repeat the word he heard him say a couple times not knowing what it means. "Mah-ke-ki."

Attack: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Turning to the surprisingly enthusiastic creature at his side, Zeriax comments - "To the talker then! It seems our charging friend is safe from harm for the time being." - then with a smile he adds - "Megekki!!!"

After the short interlude, the solemn, disciplined look returns to his face - he seems to speak almost to himself - "The archer is right... How many more are in danger?"

His movemements are fast but precise.

Targetting priority: Goblin W -> A -> B

Attack 1 on goblin W: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Attack 2 on goblin W: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 4

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR... Maybe not that precise :D

forgot I could spellcraft.
spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
These goblins are casting spells I've never seen before.

I'm confused. I think I had Megekki move to just behind Brenton, and then Brenton took a step back, so Meg and Brenton shoudl be on the same line, but Zeriax thinks I'm beside him? "Megekki TRIUMPH of Illusion!" :)

If I'm with Brenton, when the two stepped forward, should I not have had AoO?

but anyway, spellcraft+5 to ID spell cast 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"Goblin talker twists the mind! Megekki twist HIM! Megekki!"

SA Cast Daze on the Warchanter

Maybe I'm confused. Regardless, they took a 5' step

Thedrid moves closer to get more force behind his arrows

15' closer to get point blank shot on Chanter

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 To Hit
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5Damage

The wizard strains to make out the individual words of the chant.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

But it all seems to blend into one irritating dirge.

What the Hell is that chanting about? Keep your hands steady, Em

L.Xbow at Goblin W: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

The last volley of arrows takes down the remaining goblins. Father
Zantus runs up to the group of you, nearly out of breath.

Are you all OK? I saw you fighting some of the creatures off. Do you need any healing?

Before you can answer, you hear a goblin yell in distance. You turn to see him leap off a roof in an attempt to land on a victim but misses and breaks his neck.

"There are goblins coming out of the woodwork! How is the rest of the town holding up, Father?" Thedrid asks.

Megekki takes the moment to load his crossbow, whispering to the bolt before loading it. He offers the bow and his quiver to Brenton. "We stay together, and we find them. But we do not charge. Just kill. Only one, that is hungry. Four, that is a fight. Many, and talkers... that is war. They will eat. So who, do you not want eaten? That is where we go to fight."

Too many words...

"Where are the people, that are easy food for goblins?"

Megekkis right, assess the situation and deal with the greatest threats. By the way, those two... he motions to the two victims of his colour spray, ...won't be asleep forever. We should bind them at least.

He shakes his head at the goblin that falls to its death. On the other hand if everyone just went indoors, these idiots would still find a way to do themselves in.

"No bind. War.", Megekki says, inverting his long spear. "They run, can live, they fight, can die."

Megekki will CdG both fallen goblins (one at a time). He ignores those who fell earlier.

"Where are the children?", he asks,

KN:Local+6 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"...Megekki does not know that."

Well, most of them are with their parents, or rounded up at the inn.

You take a moment to look around. Here and there, the sounds of battle, clanging swords, calls of support by the town guard, and shrieking and singing goblins echo through the streets, but at the festival itself, most of the citizens have fled. One or two goblins remain behind to scavenge food, and many more lie dead (along with a few unfortunate citizens).
It is obvious that the fight has moved on, especially when the sound of a scream and a frantic barking come from the north.

"We go! There! Arrows and make them come. Will fight one, then one. Not go to them, will close around..."

Megekki heads North.

Zeriax cannot help but wince at the easyness with which his impromptu companions discard life - even being just goblins, and creatures that would not offer them a chance in case they had won the fight, even so...

To the monk, simply butchering them is not only flat out wrong, but also illogical - who knows what information could be gathered from these? No one around him seems to care about it, and this makes him aprehensive.

Zeriax's contemplation is abruptly interrupted by the screams coming from the North - without hesitation he dashes in their direction, while screaming to the others - "Stop thinking only about bloody, savage murder, and use your intellect - show these people we are different from the goblins that face us with exactly only that in mind."

Brenton constantly looks for where the fight is headed. He sprints north as soon as he hears the screams. He puts the morningstar away and takes out his light crossbow and loads it.

"Not murder. War. And Megekki not killing when they sleep, only when they will wake and fight more. And fight maybe others, not so strong like Megekki, like Zeriax, like shines-lights elf. So they die. Megekki even heals them, when they fight no more. Megekki."

The masked man flicks goblin blood from the head of his spear, and ties to it some oddment taken from the goblin shaman. This appears to begin another spear-dance pantomime, and he is towed rapidly toward the North.

"MEGEKKI!"

"I agree with Megekki! They brought the fight to us, we are merely defending our lives and the lives of the innocent!" Thedrid replies, sprinting north.

Just east of the White Deer, near Sandpoint’s north gate, a goblin is mounted on a goblin dog and has bravely attacked a noble and his
hunting dog.

The nobleman cowers behind a rain barrel where he called for help. As you arrive on the scene, they’re just in time to see the goblin commando kill the dog with his horsechopper. The dog crashes dying to the ground as the goblin kin (who were themselves cowering nearby as the dog was handled) throw up a cheer and emerge from hiding.

The goblins are still distracted by their kill, and as they turn their attention to the nobleman, the party has an opportunity to attack with surprise.

Party members get a suprise round action (a standard or move), and then may take their normal 1st round attack

45' - All Party Members
EFL - Goblin Commander (Mounted), Goblin Dog, Goblin A, Goblin B, Goblin C
20' - Nobleman (Defending)

Megekki rushes screaming through the goblin rabble (30' during surprise, 30' during 1st round while they are flat-footed), MEGEKKI!!! to stand by the nobleman, and laugh distractingly. "Ah hahah, Megekki..." he says loudly, then more softly to the noble, while he turns to face the goblins, "Stay, hide, wait."

Aid another, noble's AC 1d20 ⇒ 8 (fails)
KN: Local +6 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 (succeeds)

And ready to AoO with longspear.

"I'll take the Commander!"

Surprise round against Goblin Commander

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 To Hit
1d8 ⇒ 5Damage

1st round against Goblin Commander

Move up 30' to get point blank

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 To Hit
1d8 ⇒ 1Damage

While on their mad dash north, Zeriax adds: "Murdering unconscious, defeated enemies has nothing to do with defending one's life, no matter how you put it"

Contemplating the scene ahead, he immediately blurs into motion, coordinating his actions with the ones announced by the remaining elements of the gathered group. Staying put, he unleashes his attacks:

Targetting priority: Goblin Dog -> Goblin A -> Goblin B -> Goblin C

Surprise Round
Attack (Flurry 1)on Goblin Dog(or alternative): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Attack (Flurry 2)on Goblin Dog(or alternative): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 4

First round
Attack (Flurry 1)on Goblin Dog(or alternative): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Attack (Flurry 2)on Goblin Dog(or alternative): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
Damage if it hits: 1d8 ⇒ 7

I dont want any part othe execution of prisoners of war. And Zeriax is right! Thedrid has already said goblins dont attack the town in numbers. Take them alive so we can find out why!

Rushing up to te new group of goblins, Emrys takes the opportunity to loose a quick bolt at the goblin dog, hopefully taking it by surprise.

L.Xbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

After the shot he moves up to within 15 feet and casts grease hoping to catch as many in the area as possible.

DC 15 Ref to avoid

Brenton shoots his crossbow and loads another as he advances.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

"We'll have plenty of goblins to question after we're done. If you are willing to watch prisoners right now I'll make sure we send them to you. But I would prefer if you fought this attack through with us first and then we can all hold prisoners."

Round 1
Thedrid hits the commander with a shot. Zeriax, you cannot flurry as a standard action which is all a surprise round allows. Zeriax shoots a number of arrows at the goblin dog, with one hitting hard in between two ribs. Emrys finished the dog off with another bolt, causing the goblin riding him to fall to the ground with a crash.

1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

He casts a grease spell, causing one of the goblins to slide on their rear.

Enemy's Turn
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 Acrobatics
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 Acrobatics

The prone goblins get up as the others laugh a them. The head goblin points at the noble, yelling something at them, and they all of the goblins advance on the Meggeki, provoking an AoO from him.

Randomly Determine who provoked first: 1d4 ⇒ 4 (Roll AoO vs Goblin Commander on your turn).

Only the goblins who were not prone get to attack since they used both actions to get up and move.

Goblin B: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 221d4 ⇒ 2 Crit
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 3 Confirm
Goblin C: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 181d4 ⇒ 1

Meggeki takes 6 pts.

Status
PFL Zeriax (10/10 ),
15' Brenton (7/7 ),
30' Emrys (8/8 ), Thedrid (10/12 ),
55' Goblin A (Perfect, ), Goblin B (Perfect, ), Goblin C (Perfect, ), Goblin W (Good, ),
60' Meggeki (3/9 ),
65' Nobleman (Perfect)