Serpent's Rise (Inactive)

Game Master DrParty06

"I can stitch my own flesh without help. You cannot. Keep the vial and pay your debt by doing your job more carefully the next time around."

Perc.: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Unable to make out the conversation behind the doors, 322 addresses those who seem to have some idea of what's going on.

"Leader, Orc. What's going on? What's the plan?"

Not having much experience with battle plans Rataji looks to Marnarius and whispers, "This is more your area of study. There are three Pathfinders on the other side. A paladin, a mage, and a gunslinger. What do you recommend is our best course of action?"

"I don't know about you, but I'm thinking... disappear the thief, kick open the door, confuse the 'slinger or deprive him of his weapon, gang up on the mage to prevent casting... thief wallops the shining one, one of the other spooks moves to double-team with her. We should decide fast. If the paladin looks at this door the wrong way, some of you will glow brighter than the bonfire we're apparently planning to set."

Zurnzal nods. My suggestions exactly. Speed will be key here. We can't give them time to raise much of a fuss.

Thinking for a second Marnarius looks at Dreads and says "The holy warrior is the most dangerous right off the bat, he has abilities that will affect all of us I suspect, and those will hurt. The mage, while dangerous, we may resist some of his magik tricks plus he needs to concentrate to cast magik, we can counter that. The gunner will get a shot off regardless of what we do. I would cast whatever mind altering spell on him since the holy man may resist better. Send Zurn and someone else after the mage, send us sneaks to flank the holy man, use our casters to stop the gunner. The gunner should fall first, or be disabled first, then Zurn whollops the mage while the rest of us keep the holy man busy until we can all gang up on him. Remember there is no mercy in this fight. You put them down make sure they are down. Marnarius then checks the sharpness of his new blade.

looking at their targets class abilities, their saves and their spell saving throws for the tactics

Zurnzal gives a thumbs up, Positions, everyone. Then moves to the door.

Shohiraj moves close to the door, sap gripped firmly.

At least we can organize ourselves to act like a team, despite differences. Better than the legendary Pathfinder, Leroy Jenkins, or whatever his name was.

She nods readiness.

If there's anything else done before the door opens, let me know, otherwise...

When the door opens, you see the unremarkable Hao Jin Tapestry bearing intricate but heavily worn geometric patterns along its length hangs on the far end of this meeting room. A rune-inscribed circle set into the floor completely contains a table at the room’s center.

The table is surrounded by three guards, whom you are expecting to see. Ralirio stands above the table hands on his musket looking toward the door. Loshari stands leaning her falchion against a chair and Telandril stands leaning on his greatsword.

Telandril pipes up, "Are you lost? The festivities are all outside. No reason to be in here.. for anyone else." He glances sideways at Loshari.

Zonal starts walking, trusting Leader, or somebody, to start talking. This room was a lot larger than he expected and it is going to take a few seconds to get anywhere near position.

Rataji continues towards the tapestry and answers Telandril,"There has been creditable intelligence that someone is going to make an attempt to open the tapestry. They are going to use the festival as a distraction. If they are successful then all hell is going to break loose. We have not heard from Aram Zey but he is supposed be here."

Ralirio says,"Thank you for warning us. Now you should leave. If there's any danger, we'll be ready for it. I must insist that you and your companions depart immediately."

"Yep I understand. You gotta job to do and we got a job to do. No worries, we shall leave once we check the place out for the higher ups outside. We still gotta report to them, you know the deal" Marnarius says while walking past them if possible letting his stolen wayfinder remain visible.
Bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Shohiraj stripped all of our way finders before the lizards.

Before going in...

"I'm with Zurnzal then. I've got a soft spot for mages. You could consider me a specialist."

was able to get good enough connection to pull the map up and move my char according to his action. let me know if he is able to move that far into the room. thanks.

You don't get quite as far.

As Marnarius goes to walk past Telandril, Telandril raises his sword to block the way, "He asked you to leave. We are responsible for the guard duty, and are to not allow access to this room to anyone else, under any circumstances. These orders were from Master Zey himself. If we are to believe that the Tapestry may be under attack, perhaps it is you that are the attackers."

If anyone else moved up within the first couple squares with Rataji and Marnarius, you should do so. Otherwise, I'll be making another post once I have access to my laptop. I'll check on your question then Shohiraj.

Seeing the paladin take action, Ralirio quickly shoulders his musket and fires it at Marnarius, who feels a bullet thump heavily into his side.
Musket vs. Flatfooted Touch: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d12 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 4 = 18

Ralirio then rapidly reloads and fires at Rataji striking him in the shoulder.
Musket vs. Flatfooted Touch: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 11

The others look slightly taken aback at Ralirio's actions, but ready to fight, though slower than everyone else, if their initiative rolls are any indication, which apparently changed from when I Preview rolled them :(. We'll stick with it for ease though.

Initiative
Rataji: Go
Shohiraj: Go
Zurnzal: Go
Joliryn: Go
Marnarius: Go
322: Go
Telandril
Loshari
Ralirio

Rataji points both hands and sends two rays out. Scorching Ray

Range Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Range Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

One striking Ralirio but the damage to his shoulder throws off the other shot.

Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 3) = 13

As the flames strike Rataji moves to take cover behind the nearby pillar.

"Take them quickly."

You likely previewed it before the attacks were put in, so the rolls cycled down and changed the inits.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 son of a...

322 sprouts her wings again, moves behind the paladin while drawing her best dagger, and tries to cloud the gunslinger's mind.

Swift -> Activate wings for a second minute. Move -> 60 ft movespeed, getting behind paladin is 35 ft. Draw as free action as part of move. Standard to use Gift of Madness. DC 17 Will or confused 7 rounds.

Zurnzal dashes past the shiney man to get at the mage.
acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Swift, Gain Step up feat. Double move to the mage.

Joliryn doesn't waste a second. As the gun's hammer cocks she whips her blade free and breaks into a run, vaults off a chair to the banquet table and charges at the mage, then leaps off to land right at the mage's feet.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Double move. With the jumping square counted as double for acrobatics.
Note the disruptive feat for +4 DC for Loshari to cast defensively and Step Up to counter any 5' steps to casting safely.

Marnarius uses a swift action to study the paladin, then he takes a 5 ft step to flank with the elf and attacks with his new sword...
LS1+PA+ST+FL: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 + 2 = 24...DMG+ST+SA: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 2 + (4, 6) = 24

LS2+PA+ST+FL: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 14...DMG+ST+SA: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 2 + (2, 6) = 26

if not flanking ten ignore the 2d6, also ignore the roll of 1, i dont even ant to look at it.

Rataji strikes true with a scorching ray singeing the gunslinger.

322 imparts some of her madness onto the paladin.
Telandril Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Zurnzal and Joliryn move forward and begin to corner the mage.

Marnarius takes advantage of 322's flanking and strikes true on the paladin dealing a bit more damage than he expects, but taking some in return.
Vicious to Telandril: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Vicious to Marnarius: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Shohiraj inches closer to the man between 322 and Marnarius, but keeping an eye on the gunslinger across the room. Though not in an optimal position, she still swings her sap at the pathfinder.

Sap: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Non-lethal damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Shohiraj's sap thuds off Telandril's armor ineffectively.

Telandril Confused: 1d100 ⇒ 80 Attack nearest creature.
Attacking?(1-Shohiraj, 2-Marnarius, 3-322): 1d3 ⇒ 2

Telandril seems rather confused, but powerfully strikes out with his greatsword at Marnarius slicing downward through his chest and into his abdomen, opening a large wound.
Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 = 27
Crit. Confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 = 24
Crit. Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 + 6 + (4, 4) + 4 + 6 = 35

Telandril continues his attack against Marnarius thrusting upward with his greatsword, but he is unable to connect after the initial powerful blow.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 = 18

Loshari 5 ft. steps back to get space to cast a spell, but finds that Joliryn and Zurnzal both follow her. I've moved you in your best Step Up options.
Noticing their movements, she changes her tactics and considers a different spell, which she casts defensively.
Cast Defensively DC17+4 Disruptive=21: 1d20 + 7 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 3 + 4 = 34

Ralirio edges closer to the entrance, within 30 ft. of Shohiraj and 322 and takes a shot at each of them, striking true as the bullets lodge into them.

Attacking Shohiraj vs. Touch: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 26
Damage Shohiraj : 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 22

Attacking 322 vs. Touch: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 24
Damage 322: 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 17

Initiative
Round 2
Everyone: Go
NPCs

I targeted the gunslinger with gift of madness.

Attack 1(unarmed), knockout strike, flank, Brswkers flurry: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 20
damage, Sneak Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (2) = 13
If hit and damage, DC 18 fort or fall unconscious for 1d6 ⇒ 2 rounds

Attack 2(unarmed), knockout strike, flank, Brswkers flurry: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 17
damage, Sneak Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (4) = 17

Attack 3(dagger), knockout strike, flank, Brswkers flurry: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 11
damage, Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (3) = 10

Zurnzal steps up into flank and unleashes a flurry of stokes against the mage in the hope of taking her out before she can do anything too painful.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Rataji draws his dagger as he moves up to gunslinger and begins to cast a spell on him, "A duck walks into a bar...."

Hideous Laughter, DC19 (if the GM laughed at the verbal component of the spell I should get a bonus)

I targeted the gunslinger with gift of madness.

Did not see that, my bad. We'll keep mostly the same first round actions as they still hold with the Confusion roll, the gunslinger rather than paladin is confused and he does not 5 ft. up. The shots directed at 322 and Shohiraj will instead go at Rataji as he is closest, he may wish to re-consider his action in light of this.

Ralirio Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Zurnzal punches at the mage, but finds his blow blunted by an invisible force and does not seem to strike her. You can't 5 ft. into flank, if you want to move or flank this turn, you have to use a move action because of Step Up and positioning for a flank.

Very well. I didn't have access to the map. Move action it is then and let's hope ms artist lands her blow.

I moved myself back to where I was on the map before he shot at me. I will cast the spell from there. Did I get any help from the pillar? Off to work now so I will be back in 10 hours.

cant access the map where I am. no clue how far down the slayer is in hit points
Marnarius fights defensively to boost his AC and initiates an aid attack vs the Paladin to assist in another's attack on him. if possible- priority being defensive first if hit points real low; -4 to attack when fighting defensively correct?
LS+ST+FL+Aid atk: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 + 2 + 2 = 18
DMG: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 2 + (5, 1) = 23

Cast Defensively, DC 21: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 4 = 26
Touch Attack, Defensive: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 - 4 + 2 = 15
Damage: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 8, 1) + 7 = 22

322 tightens her focus, draws necromantic energies into her hand, and presses it against the paladin's back before shifting to put the column and her foe between her and the gunman.

Rataji will heed the advice of 322 and move after he cast his spell.

Joliryn steps up to follow the mage and her mind and body relax as she slides into a mystic trance. Her slightest motion begins to leave streams of blurred color hanging in the air momentarily so that for several seconds after her strike, phantom trails of flame and crackling electricity hang in the air between her and Loshari.

Swift: Mystic Focus (5/7 Eldritch Pool remaining), Effect: Blur
SA: Spellstrike with Shocking Grasp +1 flaming kukri, flanking: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d3 + 5 + 1d6 + 5d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2) + (3, 6, 2, 1, 5) = 27
Defensive Casting, DC 17: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 = 33

Rataji will heed the advice of 322 and move after he cast his spell.

Are you still casting your spell? You might have missed in the confusion over who got confused, but you took two bullets and are currently staggered at 0 hp. Just casting the spell will cause you to fall unconscious and start bleeding out. The GM offered you the chance to retcon your action as a result of the mixup. You might want to reconsider your current course, particularly because you are targeting an opponent who's confused anyway.

Though given how the GM is rolling, that probably won't affect him much.

The column was providing Rataji a +4 AC bonus, due to cover, but both attacks still would hit, since they were targeting touch.

Marnarius is down to 13/67

322 pulls forth necromantic energy and touches Telandril, who appears to be very weakened.
Telandril Will save vs. Inflict: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Marnarius begins to takes a defensive posture, but sees a gash open in the paladin's side that rivals that in his own and instead takes revenge on the obviously weakened paladin slashing him across the neck causing him to fall, taking a little damage in the process. Down to 11/67 now.
Vicious to Marnarius: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Joliryn's kukri crackles with electricity and slashes into the flesh of the half-orc mage.

Initiative
Shohiraj: Go
Rataji Change?
NPCs
Zurnzal
322
Joliryn
Marnarius

Cast Hideous Laughter on the gunslinger and the retreat to the corner for full cover from him.

Cast Hideous Laughter on the gunslinger and the retreat to the corner for full cover from him.

You can't. If you use a standard action while at 0 hp, you lose 1HP, go unconscious, and start to bleed out.

Shohiraj rushes over to Rataji's side, dropping to the ground as she gets there. Fumbling in her pouch while keeping an wary eye on the gunslinger, she pulls out a vial. She holds it out for Rataji to take. "Hope this helps. Forgot I had it..." she admits sheepishly.

Potion of CMW. No idea how I missed it earlier.

Shohiraj runs to the corner to help the staggering Rataji.

Loshari 5 ft. steps out of the flank. Step Up can happen if you like. She defensively mutters an incantation and glittery fragments appear on Joliryn and Zurnzal DC 15 Will saves to avoid being blinded.
Concentration DC 19 (+4?): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Ralirio temporarily shakes off the confusion and attempts to fire his musket at Joliryn, but the musket malfunctions and does not fire properly. He spends the rest of his turn trying to fix it. Grit point for Quick Clear.
Ralirio Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 12 Act Normally.

Attack Joliryn vs. Touch: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 12

Initiative
Everyone: Go

Marnarius steps back and spends time to take one of his healing potions out...
Potion CMW: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 8) + 2 = 18

"This blade has a bit of a kick to it..." he mutters after drinking the potion down...

Joliryn darts after the mage, but gets a facefull of glitter for her trouble. She lunges in with a wide slash of her kukri before the halforc would have a chance to move, but it rebounds off of her force shield.

Will take the step up.

Will DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Well damn. Blind.

+1 flaming kukri, flanking: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18
That would miss vs her AC with shield regardless of the concealment from being blinded.

Because I am blinded, I do not threaten AoO's and therefore do not provide a flanking bonus for 322. I think that I can still apply the flanking bonus she grants and have done so.

New Will vs glitterdust at the end of her turn, DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Forgot to make my post earlier, or rather to undo my move in roll20, as where I chose to stop would have depended on who was blinded or not. No matter.

322 touches Marnarius, causing inky black tentacles to sprout from his flesh and knit his wounds together, before darting around the pillar. She rises a little with each movement of the dark wings bursting from her back, floats over the mage, and lands behind her.

CMW: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 4) + 7 = 16

Thank you.

Rataji takes the vile and downs it.

CMW potion: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

attack 1: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 = 26
damage 1: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
attack 2: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7
damage 2: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
attack 3: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 2 = 14
damage 3: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Zurnzal follows the mage and lays into her again, though only one attack makes contact.