Shifty PFS Group Alpha (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

Kishara finishes drinking her potion, (taking back 7 HP) and drops her rapier, drawing her bow.

Move to G8 (like a G8, beating like aG8...)
"Your mistake, wretch..." Grim says as he swings at the other attacker.
Power attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 aarrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 = 18

1d20 ⇒ 161d6 ⇒ 6

Yhen curses the woman as Mandrak gets up on the table and launches at her, like something out of a wrestling match. Luckily for him though the tactic proves solid and the woman is caught by surprise - going down under a hail of blows - in just moments Grimaldus joins the dogpile and it is all over.

A quick search of their gear reveals:

* potion of cure light wounds x3
* potion of cure Moderate wounds x1
* scroll of obscuring mis
* masterwork rapier,
* masterwork dagger

Looking quickly into the room in the north confirms it is a kitchen, and the inhabitants store, cook, and serve their food here. Both rooms are impeccably clean and orderly and you find fresh water and food here.

Things are quiet again.

MAP

...and he's off the top rope! Ooohhh...that's gotta hurt!!

After fully clearing the room to ensure there are no other hostiles, Grim studies the pile of loot and asks to carry one of the healing potions. Just in case someone else needs it...you know...

LOL

Tikrit picks out the scroll and tucks it into his scrollcase. "More Shadow Lodge agents." he says. "Where to next?"

"Looks like the only way is across the hall. If the door is locked and the goblins start shooting at us we'll have to go to plan B...Either I go first to open the door because I'm armored, or someone else tries to quietly check the door...thoughts?"

Yhen then looks at Kishara for her thoughts.

Kishara slumps a bit weakly, "I'm going to need another potion or something before moving forward." She pats Grimaldus on his heavily armored shoulder. "How about you go first this time, big guy? I feel like an alley cat on her last life..."

Perception on door: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Can Kish have the cure moderate if Kaneko needs to save her healing or is already out?

You hear nothing from the far side of the door, but the double doors are most certainly locked.

Seeing no objections to her quaffing the larger of the healing potions, she downs the brew and takes a knee before the doors.
Kishara pulls out her tools and sets to work on the lock, making quick work of it. Once she's satisfied she has accomplished the job, she rolls her tools up in their leather wrappings but holds them ready to use again and moves back from the doors speaking quietly to her comrades. "I have another smokestick, or there's that scroll to provide us cover to the end of the hall. What do you all think?"

Potion of CMW: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 1 = 9 (Is there anymore bonus from the caster level?)
Disable Device: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27

Almost.

Kishara goes to work on the lock, shortly after she starts she hears a voice from the far side "Who's there?"

Ok, clarify what door we're talking about, I thought you were saying the doors to the hall was locked. Is someone speaking from the hall? Or is Kish supposed to the be one in the hall?

Aha!... ok well you can get into the hall with no problems (the locking mechanism is on your side), across the hall you have a set of double doors directly across, as well as ones you have notionally passed by. There is also a portcullis on either side.

No one is in the hall :)

Grim is standing by to provide a living shield for Kishara...willing to stand in one place to provide her cover while she picks the lock.

Ok, I suppose we'll proceed. Did I roll the CMW right? It's a 2nd level spell, so was hoping it was should add a few more points. =D

With Grim to provide cover, Kish readies her tools and signals to Grim that they must try to be quiet by pressing her finger against her lips and then his in a "shush" gesture.

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Figured you'd use the same disable roll.

CMW should be +2 I think...

I assume you backtrack to the first double door on the southern side of the corridor?

It's +3 for a CMW potion

I thought there was a locked portcullis in the hall blocking us from the room closest to the entrance, so I was thinking we were going straight across the hall, but I happily defer to wherever the GM thinks we should go... =D

I thought there was a locked portcullis in the hall blocking us from the room closest to the entrance, so I was thinking we were going straight across the hall, but I happily defer to wherever the GM thinks we should go... =D

Figured you'd use the same disable roll.
** spoiler omitted **

OK invoking a little Scooby-Doo to get us up to speed then...

Kishara looks both ways then quietly crosses the hall from the yard.

She checks the first portcullis (West) as she passes, and notes that while it is shut, it has not been locked.

She moves to the first unchecked door and finds it too is unlocked - opening it quietly to look inside she finds a room well cleaned and containing weapon crates stored in a neat and orderly fashion.

Doubling back around she determines that the second (East) portcullis is locked, though she stays well away from it - knowing it was the likely area the sounds of yelling were heard from earlier - and he checks the other door, which is locked.

In moments she passes the lock and moves inside, finding herself facing an entryway; a set of double doors on the opposite wall and two single doors in the east and west walls.

Calling the part to within range she starts working on the locked double doors. A voice comes from the far side "Who's there?", Kish freezes a moment before quickly replying "Just us, thought we heard something. Everything all right?" in a pitch perfect imitation of the clawed womans voice.

"Yes, thanks, but I have a lot of papers here please don't disturb" and she now hears the soft swish of papers being leafed.

MAP

Upon hearing the response, Grim nods at Kish to keep going on that door. He stands just to the side, ready to block the way if the person behind the voice tries to come out of the door.

Kishara nearly laughs aloud at the success of her ruse, but stifles the chuckle quickly, smiling up at Grim with a wink and making a mental note to add "does impressions" to her resume.
She gestures to the party to get ready when she is close to breaching the room and continues to disable the lock, moving as quietly as possible, trying not to draw the attention of the occupant again. Once the door is unlocked, she steps aside to let Grim enter first, drawing her dagger.

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Tikrit stands ready with his second scroll of Shocking Grasp in his hand.

1d20 ⇒ 7

Kish finishes the lock and steps aside.

Grimaldus quickly flows into the room, looking for the occupant and assessing his level of threat. If there is only the one person, he rapidly approaches with the greatsword leveled at his head - stopping an inch from the man's eye and whispering loud enough to be heard, "Not a sound...not a twitch...you just stay still and silent or I ensure you never move again..."

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
This office has a rug laid out on the floor over rotted carpet, two salvaged bookshelves, and a small desk with a simple wooden chair behind it.

The lone occupant in the room seated at the table scribing seems to get caught rather off guard as Grimaldus moves quickly across the room, sword drawn, uttering his demands and watching the fellows face.

"You got me, let's not be too hasty" the man replies evenly, he drops his quill and slowly raises his hands in surrender clearly recognising he is outmatched, but as he does you hear the sound of the portcullis opening to the east and the immediate cries of Goblins getting excited. He remains still.

MAP

R1
Yhen
Kaneko
Grim
Mandrak
Tik
Kishara
ENEMY

Kaneko steps and turns facing out towards the door and levels her long spear in that direction.

I'll cover the door... you work out what you must with our scribe friend here. Another pair of hands couldn't hurt either.

Holding in place with a readied? or moving first?

readied for first enemy entering threatened square (entering the room) then hoping on AoOs to keep me clear after that assuming I'm on my Pat Malone

Grimaldus has the man stand and put his hands on his head, then quickly ties them behind his back with his silk rope, securing the man's elbows and wrists, then quickly ties him to the chair. He grabs an old rag or piece of paper, wads it up, and shoves it in the man's mouth to act as a makeshift gag. Once he is secure, Grim will join the battle.

Which way is East on the map?

Tikrit steps up next to Kaneko and draws his wand, refreshing his Shield.

I'm running with the top of the map being north, so the one to the uncovered area of the prison

Yhen will re-load the wand of CLW back in the wrist sheath, holding on to wand of ill omen.

"Grim while you're there, check if he has anything of value, maybe like a key or something."

"Sure thing, Yhen - unless you need me for the goblins..." If there is not a pressing need, Grim will search the man for weapons, keys, valuables, and anything else that may be of use.

Hearing the Goblin's cries, Kish sized up their surroundings and decided to try the other doors. If she finds them locked, she tries to quickly unlock the one beside her, calling to her friends in the hall. Once the door is opened, she steps through and prepares to hide so she can ambush the goblins as they come through.

"We can control how many we face if we take cover in this entry way! Hurry!"

Disable Device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
If she finds the door unlocked, she'll open first one and then the other and then hide.

How long should be the timeframe for Grim to do that? I mean while he is gagging the poor man he can quickly frisk the guy.

This is all going to happen very quickly - the enemy horde will be arriving on you this round from the Red arrow.

Yhen calls out (action pending)
Kaneko prepares for a rush of enemy (readied stab)
Grim is arresting the bad guy, pulling out his rope and preparing to bind.
Mandrak
Tik draws his wand and prepares to be rushed
Kishara steps with a small alcove, pulling the door almost shut
ENEMY

Kish, its a bit of a rubbish room where they have stored refuse

Any retcons or adjustments before the horde arrives?

MAP

ready's shrukin to throw at the closet one.. using flurry...

Nope - I would rather take a round or two to secure this guy than have him attack from behind. Plus, I am confident in my friends' ability to break the goblin assault!! I'll be wading into the fray soon enough! =)

Trust, a rare quality these days...

Updates in a couple of hours!

The goblins come streaming around the corners and into the hall towards the party.

Mandrak hurls a shuriken at the first Goblin in range 1d20 ⇒ 19 1d2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 which strikes home but doesn’t stop it.
Flurry is a full attack action, you can only hold a Standard or Delay

Kaneko tries putting an end to the Goblin with her spear 1d20 ⇒ 7 but the slippery creature gets out of the way.

***
The injured Goblin calls out a something nasty sounding, Mandrak being the subject –it closes in ducking and distracting with feinting shots as its friend positions up and attempts to find an opening on Mandrak.
Aid another 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3
And they cheer as the blade strikes home.

Another Goblin comes in from behind and casts a spell...
Man/Tik /Yhen1d3 ⇒ 1
Kaneko – Will 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Mandrak – Will 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
But the effects do not hold.

As Grimaldus begins to bind the man he lurches and tries to engage the warrior... (AOO with mailed fist from Grim)

Yhen and Grim up

MAP

AoO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 STR bonus + BAB = 6 (right?)
damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grim is not completely surprised that the man tries to escape, so he punches him hard...And then punches him again for good measure.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

AND Grim finishes with a 5-foot step so he can flank w/ Kish, right? *nudge* ^_^
Kishara finds herself hiding in a heap of refuse with her rapier drawn in anticipation and an unpleasant look on her face. Her friends still out in the hall and now sounds of struggle coming from Grim's direction, she decides more active action is necessary and she rushes from her hiding place and vaults over the desk to flank the man and aid Grim.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Attack w/ Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Hop over desk to land at F,9 and stabbity! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’ll be visiting with family and busy most of the day, so catch up with you soon!

yea, yea...that's the ticket. move so Kish and I can flank the dude =)

Grim strikes at the fellow, but he's surprisingly agile and experienced, managing to break free and get a hold of a rapier from the table.

R2
Yhen (Delayed)
Kaneko TBA
Grim punches the guy right in the teeth, but he still stands.
Mandrak TBA
Tik TBA
Kishara jumps past the fellow and stabs him squarely, but he still stands.
ENEMY

Not sure if I had an opportunity - map is being difficult - for the bugger who slipped by me or the spell caster but I have 3 AoOs and Combat reflexes so can rip out extra attacks as they apply

Kaneko stabs any foe within the reach of her spear.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Tik and Mandrak are side by side in the hall, so you are stabbing past them at the front pair of goblins - one of which you have now removed :p

The 'lucky Goblin' in front of Mandrak is no more...

R2
Yhen (Delayed)
Kaneko kills a Goblin
Grim punches the guy right in the teeth, but he still stands.
Mandrak TBA
Tik TBA
Kishara jumps past the fellow and stabs him squarely, but he still stands.
ENEMY

Tikrit trills an odd cry as he steps back drops his wand, activates the scroll in his hand and draws his blade.

5ft back, free to drop wand, standard to activate scroll, move to draw Katana

then we be flurry now...

1d20 ⇒ 131d20 ⇒ 81d20 ⇒ 4
Manrdrak lashes away at the Goblin still in melee - tagging it with a claw and sending it sprawling onto the floor.

Yhen levels off a curse at the caster 1d20 ⇒ 6 who succumbs to her Evil Eye, dropping away its physical protections.

***

The caster steps a bit closer and unleashes a sheet of flames from his hands, blasting the party formation with a sheet of sparks and heat.

Burning Hands 1d4 ⇒ 1 hits Ken/Man/Tik
DC12 Reflex for half/Mandrak ignores via DR

Two more Goblins wade in and attack Mandrak, though the dead and bloodied Goblins leave them frenzied, the flash of flame making them lose their minds.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

Their blows leave Madrak in quite a state!

The fencer lashes back at Kishara 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 then launches over the desk.

Acrobatics to evade AOO on exit. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Acrobatics to Jump 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
He runs into the room Kish just left.

MAP

R3
Yhen
Kaneko
Grim
Mandrak
Tik
Kishara
ENEMY