Shifty PFS Group Alpha (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

The two creatures charge.

One swipes at Adrianna landing a blow!
Attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4

The other swipes at Daeris.
Attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

Daeris responds by stepping back and nailing the assailant right between what likely passes for the eyes, dropping it immediately. Her second arrow strikes its friend.

R1
Nitrus - delay
Fleshburgers - attacked
Daeris - attacked
Amris
Adrianna

Amris rushes forward with his shield to provide defence Daeris.

Combat Expertise and Total Defense active. Adjusted AC 23

Amris peers around the shield trying to determine what these creatures are and what threats they may pose.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"What are you things? And what vile evil has brought you forth?"

Adrianna unleashes a flurry of blows with her feet and nunchakus on the fleshy beast...
Flurry 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
...none of which manages to inflict any damage to the hideous monstrosity!

=(

Ummm... after further review, Combat Expertise does not stack with full defense. Combat defense alone provides +4 AC. Adjusted expertise is AC 22

Adrianna struggles to land any blows on anything substantial.

Amris picks the creatures as being Lemures, the least of Devilkind and known for their immunity to fire, mind-affecting effects, and poison, and their strong resistance to acid and cold.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 1

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4

One of its claws grazes Adrianna, the other just misses.

R2
Nitrus - delay
Fleshburgers - attacked
Daeris
Amris
Adrianna

What was that? The creature scratached her! The slight pain serves to infuriate the young monk, and she continues her attack...
Flurry 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Flurry 1 crit?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

With flurry of wood and chains, the Lemure disappears under the beating to reappear as a smashed mess on the floor.

End combat

Disgusted by the creatures, Adrianna chooses to check the other cells rather than the remains...

Sorry about missing the entire fight... I had issues with connections. Phone bugged out on me.

"Nitrus, just to be on the safe side, could you tend to Adrianna's wounds? I would hate for her to contract some form of devilish infection."

You liberate two more dwarves from neighbouring cells. They identify themselves as Pechas Domri and Holfist Sendstrom - you have now located the three people you were seeking.

The rest of the area contains only junk, old wares and worn furniture from the Inn, and other worthless articles.

"Looks like we should protect our charges and get them to safety. I have some food and drink upstairs. Should you all rest before we venture forth?"

Other last ideas before ascending with the prisoners? They are in a bad way after a period of malnutrition, frequent beatings, and all round abuse

"Do we want to retreat to a defendable room so we can heal the dwarves appropriately and feel them? Or is it time to make a mad dash to the boat? I don't think I am talking my way out of this one."

(HP 5/10)

"Let us be away while we have the advantage. I am not sure we can trust the old women, though. Something about them strikes me as a bit...off...I am prepared for a fight if needed." Adrianna grimaces at the gash but merely wraps a rag tightly around it.

"I do not think we have time for resting. Make use of my wand and heal them, Adrianna as well. I will check to see if we have been missed, yet."

Daeris heads back to the trap door and looks and listens for any surprises waiting for them above in the bathroom.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Amris walks over to Adrianna and tells her a story about a young maiden lost in a darklands cavern that binds a wound with an amazing green mushroom.

Amris casts Cure Light Wounds that heals for CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Adrianna is captivated by the young bard's tale, and when he is done, she is astounded that her own wounds are completely healed - just like the girl in the story!

No sounds come from above, things are as you'd suspect from an Inn after nightfall - very quiet.

Nitrus just sighs as the healing goes on without him.
Oi! What am I? Chopped orc liver?!

He goes over and give a quick check over the dwarves
Heal check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

You are pretty certain that the dwarves are going to need some significant time to rest and recover - the ordeal has obviously been rather harrowing. More than just the physical damage of being flogged and tortured, the malnourishment and dwelling in cold wet cells has taken its toll - leaving significant mental and physical fatigue. Resting them to health would likely be a protracted affair.

"No, no my little hot friend. I merely took an opportunity to share a parable with the young one, and shared a celestial blessing. You will always be the medic I run to. Besides, your face was looking a little pale after the encounter with the two lemures. I thought it best you gathered your stomach before venturing forth. Can you imagine? In one day we have seen and overcome a drake and a pair of devils. These are some harrowing times, are they not?"

'"I guess a direct retreat is in order. I would prefer to clear the area and maybe slow down the impact these cultists are having on this region, but i fear we are out of time. best to think of the dwarves first."

"Agreed, I will scout ahead and look for the best path to get them out and safely back to the ship."
She climbs back up through the trapdoor, moving slowly and quietly without drawing her weapons and then checks the windows (if there are any?) and the hall beyond.

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
What direction is the Abacus from here?

Daeris surfaces back up into the Inn. She notes that one of the bedroom doors that was most certainly shut when you left is now most certainly open. The jig is clearly up. From the bathroom there aren't any windows - but she can see further into the Inn - which is still very quiet.

Your ship is about 200 yards down a path from the western gate

Adrianna will follow Daeris when she motions them to come up. "Our new friends should come next, with Amris and Nitrus protecting them. Quickly now - we'll get you safely out of here!"

Pushing your way through the Inn hurriedly you find signs that the place has been locked and bolted, yet the door to the courtyard remains passable. You quickly shift out into the courtyard to see several figures...

A Razmiri priest is dressed in gray robes, wears an iron mask, and carries an ivory wand as she leans against the courtyard’s well. At the first sight of you all she straightens and exclaims, “In the name of the most holy living god, drop your weapons! I am Holy Ahendile, ordained priest of Razmir and arbiter of your fates. Submit to my authority, and you may well earn more merciful treatment.” Two other enforcers stand near her, slapping weapons against gloved hands, and sneering menacingly.

"Submit to this, female dog!" Adrianna immediately attacks the Ramiri priest. (I imagine she is more than 5' away, so will only roll a single attack...)
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

No sooner has the woman issued an ultimatum than Adrianna has run in swinging, striking the priestess and initiating combat.

See the Inn map

R1
Nitrus
Enemy
Amris
Daeris
Adrianna

Daeris blinked in surprise as the young human flew into attack and then glanced back at Amris and the dwarves. "Tell them to take cover, we will clear the way."

She aimed a slender condemning finger at the priestess, calmly replying, "You have held and mistreated peaceful travelers. Stand aside or we will tear our way through you."

If an enemy closes on her she will draw her curve blade, otherwise she will draw her bow and rapid shot.
First Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Blade Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Bow Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Second Attack(if using bow): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Bow Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

As the small doc moves out to meet the enemy, he gulps down a strange concoction. Almost instantly his body changes. His skin becomes that of cooled magma, his hair burning bright orange, his muscles tense up, his eyes become slits, like that of a salamander.
In a hot fiery voice I stayed back, but now this doctor is going to operate and dissect!

+4 Dex, +2 Nat Armour (21 AC) and -2 Wis

Amris takes Daeris' suggestion and keeps the dwarves under cover preparing for rushing attackers in full defense.

"Stay down! We need to clear these brigands if we are to spirit you away to safety."

Adrianna ran over and punched the lady.

The lady responds by stepping back and unleashing a gout of flame over Adrianna...
Damage 3d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) = 8 DC 14 Ref Save for half - "GET HER!"

The thungs close on Adrianna...!

The first thug comes in swinging his blade.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The other tries getting into a pincer position and shank from behind.
Attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 = 13
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

R1
Nitrus - elixir/move.
Enemy acted
Amris defends...
Daeris unleashes with the bow - dropping BOTH Thugs!
Adrianna

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
HP2/10

"You will PAY for that!" Adrianna says in a low, but very menacing voice, as she 5' steps up and unleashes a flurry of blows with feet and nunchakus!
Attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
crit conf: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

4 points from the flame and 7 more getting shanked... still up? ;p

The little doc rushes to her side. Growling in frustration, but hes the only one who can help her now
Heal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
He quickly stops the bleeding.
Yey for 21AC!

Oh - thought the thugs went past me...you didn't specify their target. In that case, disregard my phenominal hits and put her on the ground bleeding out!! :p And then Nitrus, her new knight in burning magma armor, saves her bacon with a cauterizing touch...

Next level he can start giving people his potions instead of just himself... So for now a Heal check will have to do

Aw! Well, she's kicking @$$ in her dreams anyway. ;^)

Daeris drinks her potion of Bear's Endurance that she almost forgot she had before closing on the priestess.
"Amris, the young one is down, she will need your healing!" She called with worry tinting her words for the first time since they had met her.

"Harm her again and I will not leave enough pieces of you behind for them to raise, Ahendile." She snarled at the woman, hoping to hold her attention.
HP: 22/22 , Fort save +6

The woman considers Daeris's warning, sees the oncoming gnome and the dashing bard, and decides to leave it all be. She turns and flees.

/endcombat

'hunh...wha?...burns!...unh..." The young monk slowly comes back from the edge of unconsciousness, her mental and physical training and the ministrations of her comrades working together to prevent her from slipping into the cold, comforting embrace of the afterlife...

As your doctor, the still glowing gnome began as she opened her eyes Next time take a little time before rushing in. I cant promise I'll always be available to save you. . Smiling he helps her up, making sure she's okay

Can I get away with rolling the CLW from my own wand, even if I don't cast it? lol
Amris CLW on Adrianna: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Daeris let the woman go on her way. She was not one to begrudge even an enemy a wise decision.
"Come, bring our dwarven charges and let us hurry them to safety."

She brushes Adrianna off none too gently, with a scolding tone in her voice.
"You are a hot-headed youngling. Charging in and letting yourself be surrounded can turn deadly fast. Or do you enjoy being swept off the ground by those left on their feet like so many dead leaves? There is no dying on my watch, understood?" The elf huffed angrily and kept her bow trained on their surroundings as they travelled, uttering an elven prayer for the foolhardy under her breath.

I believe the gnome doc can use it for you

"I saw an opportunity and took it. Fortune favors the bold."

"But I will contemplate the wisdom of your words. Thank you." Adrianna bows deeply with her thanks, holding one fist against the other open hand.

"Do we go after the Razmiri priestess, or just save these three? Should we interrogate the innkeeper? I can not believe they were not complicit in their abduction..." she asks the others.

Awaiting decisions - Interrogate the Innfolk, or beat it to the boat with your liberated captives and high tail out of Razmiristan?

As a doctor, he will suggest leave, they need serious medical attention and care

"Quickly everyone, onboard... lest the nasty priestess brings a mob to lynch us."

Upon returning to the Abacus docked on the Glass River with Rakuska and colleagues in tow, you are able to sail upriver with all speed and
put Razmiran behind you as quickly as possible.

The remainder of the journey to Mendev is uneventful, save for the obvious hostility that now exists between Metella Raugar and Temel Passad.

Although the group has performed a great service in rescuing the dwarven emissaries, you have also earned the Society a dangerous foe. Razmiran does not forget a slight, and no doubt more priests will be converging on the Gray Revelation Inn to search for clues as to who
was responsible for the daring rescue. Your efforts to remain secretive may have slowed your pursuers, but it has only delayed the inevitable reprisal.

But that's not today!

End session

EVERYBODY ROLL A D20
Sheets out shortly - next session kicks off Sunday my time (your Sat night I guess...)

D20: 1d20 ⇒ 20