Shifty PFS Group Alpha (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

Mood Music
You sail the captured pirate vessel The Lionfish towards Viper Cove, there is an upbeat mood as you sail the seas from the legendary pirate enclave of Riddleport.

Aqua, Necalli, and Uncle-T start feeling a bit odd; Aqua and Necalli succumb to 'abdominal cramping' from ingesting the dirty harbour water!
Uncle-T can see what his fate has in store...

Aqua 1d2 ⇒ 2 Dex damage
Nec 1d2 ⇒ 2 Dex damage

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The only landing point on the rocky islet called Viper Cove seems to be through a cave entrance that leads to a shallow cove concealed within the island itself. The walls of the cavern are lined with torch-adorned sconces, and another ship is already moored on the north eastern side of the embankment - Topaz Titan is emblazoned across its hull in orange letters that shine brilliantly even in the limited light. On the eastern side of the large cavern two exits lead further into the cave complex.

Sail in or swim in? You can't see any guards.

Aquavius enjoys the cheap rum, setting sail, spotting out of the crows nest and the sea wind in her hair.

"Aye boys. Here's the life: Water on all sides, wind in the sails, and rum in your tummy. That's the life for me! ...Right after I deal with this... oh, I think I drank something bad yesterday."

Aquavius spends some time dealing with her cramps. She also notices Necali having his own trouble. "You too, huh?"

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The crew approaches the island, and Aquavius jumps to life again. "We're here. I hope this island is cleaner than Riddleport. Here goes."

Aquavius leaps right into the sea.
Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Juan has been minding the wheel/tiller and making sure that the vessel stays on a proper course for most of this time, taking breaks to eat while letting the brisk breeze blow through his hair.

"Arr." He notes Aqua and Neca's apparent discomfort, as much as they show, and shrugs.

He remembers something the sensible frog-person said, though...

"Alejia is aboard the Topaz Titan, she deferred her regular duties as captain to Me - I was put in charge of the Lionfish while Alejia infiltrated the Topaz Titan, and that I'm supposed to sail the ship out to sea to rendezvous with her after she takes the Topaz Titan. If I don’t show up, she’ll execute the plan anyway, simply scuttling the Topaz Titan once she brings it near a harbor instead of allowing us to loot the cargo".

Given that the 'cargo' is probably the cyphermages that the team is looking for, he's not so keen on the idea of abandoning the ship. So when Aqua goes over the side he blinks a few times and stares before going back to the work of guiding the ship cautiously to the Titan...

What's this, the captain abandons ship?! Juan, matey, just steer her in and we'll board that Topaz soon enough.

"AY', Cap'n! Ready about! Come ab't!"

Juan may really be getting into this. Arrrrrr.

You slip in quietly, and disembark like seasoned professionals.

You stand on the sandy beach and you can see a pile of boxes and cargo unloaded neatly. A passage leads to the east, and a series of wooden planks set into the soft sediment lead down to the north.

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Day Job(Sailor): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

The sea feels just right. Aquavius has a good swim through the water. Turns out it's much cleaner than whatever was going through Riddleport. She still feels a bit more sluggish than before.

"Sorry fellas. Had to practice my backstroke." She squeezes some water out of her pants. "I also figured a good swim would help my indigestion."

Looking at the two entrances, Aquavius suggests the party splits up and takes both paths. "We know Aleja will be here, but we don't know her defenses. Pincering her may be best."

If the group agrees, Aquavius will draw her rapier and head North (to the left)

"Think we shoul' keep an eye on th' west but get th' booty from th' north. Y' still look a bit scurvied there, if'n y' don' mind me sayin' so?"

Juan remembers the fight on the boat and is concerned that splitting the party could be disastrous given how... wonderful the luck has been of late.

EDIT:

Profession: Sailor: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Two for heading down the stairs to the north

Qillion ties off his lines, draws his cutlass in one hand and a whip in the other, and joins them.

An iron gate blocks access to this passage, where a series of wooden planks set into the soft sediment of the cavern’s floor provide a steep stairway into the chamber beyond. The chamber resembles a pit more than anything else, and bones of various kinds of animals—including humanoids—litter the floor near the cages. Several sconces with burning torches adorn the walls, and two (open) cages stand at the eastern side of the room.

You can't see inside the cages, but the doors are open

...tap tap? Is this mic working? :p

Qillion moves forward, closer to the cages to see if he can see what was in them.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and has darkvision

Ok Diceroller is back to 'our regular programming'

Moving the gate out of the way, Qillon pushes forward...
A bunch of feral and angry looking dogs, frothing at the mouth, lunge from their kennels.

R attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
O attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Y attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
DC14 Fort save!

One of the dogs gets a hold of Qillan and bites him!

R1
ENEMY acted
Juan
Necalli
Uncle-T
Aqua
Qill

Shadows swirl and writhe around Juan before forming what appears to be a wispy armored garment made from the void of space, blurring his lines a bit.

Free Action: Armor up

The now-cloaked swabbie makes his way up the stairs with longspear at the ready, to attempt to keep the dogs at bay and help out Qillian!

Aid Qillian(increase AC): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Sadly, Juan misses and impales the die roller! He can do that, given his relationship with the Dark Tapestry.

"Great. More dogs."

Rapier vs Red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Aquavius quickly runs up and lunges at the Red dog with her rapier.

The rapiuer strikes true!

R 4
O
Y

Uncle Tetchy sounds like he's trying to say something poetic, but it just comes out as RAAAAAAH! as he rushes forward and slashes at the (yellow) dog.

Greatsword, Yellow Dog: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 212d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13

Uncle-T immediately removes the dog from battle!

Nacalli moves up but sees no reason why to join the battles as it seems to be well in hand but he gives a few inspiring words to bolster he companions inspire rage to all who want to take advantage of it

R1
ENEMY acted
Juan aid
Necalli spell
Uncle-T THUMP!
Aqua poke
Qill - PENDING

I think it ate my post!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Qillion uses his cutlass to try and take down the rabid dog.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Seriously?!? That is 3 times in a row to roll a 1. What are the odds? I must have made the die roller angry somehow.

Ouch Qill, looks like both you and Aqua have a rabies problem, at least you don't have Harbour Gut too

Aquavius is attacked in return!
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
But the dog goes nowhere!

Qillan is chased up with more gnashing teeth!
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The vicious barking is disturbing, as is the bloodied colour of the rabid froth.

R2
ENEMY acted.
Juan
Necalli
Uncle-T
Aqua
Qill

Aquavius hears Necalli's song, and it triggers some kind of rage from within. She doesn't understand it fully, but she accepts it. She then sidesteps and lunges at the red dog.

Rapier vs Red: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

This time the rapier puts the frenzied animal down!

One left

Sit!

Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 252d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

Qillion falls unconscious from the blood loss.

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 1 = 7

Qillion drops, as does the dog. For a moment there is quiet again...

/endcombat

Aquavius's mind clears as the last dog falls. "Oi! Qillian. Someone help this big lug up."

Juan reaches a shadow-cloaked hand out to touch Qillian. Wispy tendrils emanate from it and slowly wrap around the wounded areas, sewing them together with a surgeon's precision as the fellow looks on with an almost dis-interested air.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

"well they really seam to like dogs in this place dont they, good to move forward" Nacalli remarks

4d20 ⇒ (20, 15, 19, 12) = 66

Three sets of wooden stocks hang from the northern wall of this room, pitons chaining the devices to the rock. Light flickers into the room from the water out in the cavern’s main chamber to the west, and small holes in the ceiling act as skylights, ensuring that the room needs no torches to light it during the day. Several natural stone columns break up the center of the cavern, sending shafts of shadow across the dimly-lit chamber

Uncle-T and Aqua are the first to enter the room. Uncle-T notices that there is certainly somebody hiding behind one of the pillars!

"Thanks. Darn dog... probably diseased, too."

Guess I haven't bought a wand yet...

Anyone else or you keep walking in?

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Once Juan sees that this cavern is in the same rough direction as the other entrance that the party hasn't kept a watch posted on, he hands a note to Aqua then heads back past the dogs and the stairs, creeping up on the cavern from the other entrance..

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Perception(Darkvision): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Tetchy moves to take cover behind the next pillar, draw this great sword and readying for when the person hiding should come into range.

Game's up! he says better come peacefully.

"That'll do big man!" a female pirate pushes a bound and leashed man ahead of her, blade pointed to his throat, as she points a hand crossbow loosely in Uncle-T's direction. "I'll be leaving thank you very much, and reckon you all just play nice"

You suspect the man is a scholar by his dress and appearance - the 'cargo'.

R1
Uncle T
Necalli
Aqua
ENEMY
Qillian
Juan

Moving Aquavius next to Uncle T, since she entered the cavern.

"Ah, Aleja, is it? You know the navy's on its way, right? Best to surrender now and make this quick and easy. Of course, if you want to this like a wimp and hold a hostage we can play that game, too."

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 This die bot, man...

Aquavius attempts to distract Aleja and stall for time. She also wants to give everyone else a chance to approach from the other direction, like Juan did.

Qillion moves into position behind another pillar, and readies his whip to disarm the lass if she tries to move toward the tunnel out (or really, if she gets in range at all).

2d20 ⇒ (17, 17) = 34

Aqua is sure she heard someone breathing on the other side of that pillar.

R1
Uncle T
Necalli
Aqua tries 'reason', but even she doesn't buy the line :p
ENEMY
Qillian
Juan

Aquavius facepalms after hearing herself talk. "Did I really sound like that? Ah well." She does a quick hand motion to uncle T behind one of the pillars.

Hah, a trap now! You are going nowhere, lassy, and let it be no secret to you who will be right behind that man in Pharasma's hall if you kill him!

Tetchy means business, and moves to the direction that Aqua gestures to, ready to strike down any filthy ambushers that might upset him

Thug vs Tetchy (ready)
Attack 1d20 ⇒ 17
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Sneak 1d6 ⇒ 4

R1
Uncle T FLASHING STEEL!
Necalli /Delay
Aqua tries 'reason', but even she doesn't buy the line :p
ENEMY
Qillian
Juan

Thats when things really kick off - Uncle T moves beside the pillar into the waiting blade of a hiding tough who attacks from the shadows - catching him with steel. It hurts Tetchy, but Tetchy hurts the fellow more and smacks the man cleanly into the ground.

Another thug who was laying in wait is horrified and backs up to defend the woman. Blade at the ready

She responds by kicking the bound man to his knees, she jams her blade into the side of his neck and starts cutting. She really means business.
Begins CDG

R1
Necalli /Delay
Qillian
Juan

R2
Uncle-T
Aqua
ENEMY

Aquavius shrugs, then quickly runs around the pillar to lunge at Aleja.

Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Priorities, missie. You scratch his neck, I tear a hole in yours."

sorry all for my drop in posting rome, Germany, now in Paris been really busy. ..

Nacalli grins as his group moves the when the fight begins to give them a song of rage "goon lads stab the gut, twist the knife and laugh as the eye go wide loosing their lunch...."

Please Add +1 to my attack and damage rolls, due to Raging Song. For all the bad rolls Aquavius has had this run, at least she made this one count.

R1

Juan breaks away from his intended action when Aleja attempts to murder the guy. No time to be fancy, then. And then things get really interesting as he gets truly angry, clouding his judgement a bit. He WAS going to whisper bubbled DOOM to the woman, but now he's just going to deliver that himself...

Move Action: Move up.

Standard Action: Spear-shove

Longspear Attack on Aleja (Reach, Raging Song): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

If someone grabs the 'cargo', would that provoke an AoO from someone attempting a CdG? And does a CdG get interrupted by damage?