The Green Brute Squad (Inactive)

Game Master ThorGN

Yandu, Anya would have heard Kulik’s statement about not using Fire against the Produce Mound. Do you wish to adjust her action?

I will assume Anya throws the Alchemist Fire at the Scarecrow on the left instead. Timber takes 1 splash damage.
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1x1.5

Amira produces an area of calm. Erin can act normally this round.

Erin, Kulik, Bishop!

Swift action to activate Judgement of destruction (+2 to damage); another swift action to activate Bane (plants). Then 5-foot-step (done on map) and attack with greataxe.
attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 13
damage: 1d12 + 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + (6, 4) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 18

Amira's called me on a house rule I evidently ported to PF — only one swift action is allowed. My error.

GM's choice as to which swift KULIK did not do: judgement or bane.

Full retreat, taking the long way around that scarecrow to stand next to Zeeva.

Erin suddenly looks very sedate and carefully backs away from the combat.

Posting now. I'll do my best to check in today and tomorrow:

Bishop will continue the attack:

Bow 1: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Bow 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

As will Timber, he's shaken...but not stirred. With the enemy now ambulatory, he'll try to tear him down and protect his new brightly colored friend.

Bite: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 30 (Woohoo!!!) Damage: 1d8 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 2 = 10
Trip: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 1 = 11

Confirmation: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 21 (If that's a hit the Total Damage would be Total: 1d8 + 6 - 2 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 2 + 10 = 16. If not it's 10)

Kulik is becoming very judgmental of fruit.

Timber tears into the Scarecrow. Crit confirms, and Shaken only applies to the attack, not to damage.

The Scarecrow on the ground burns. 1d6 ⇒ 5x1.5

It flails at the wolf attacking it.
Slam 1: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19, miss
Slam 2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 4 = 11, miss

The other scarecrow swings at the Outsider.
Slam 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23, Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Slam 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27, Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Ashur's will saves,
Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27
Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14

Ashur is not scared of this little man of straw!

Ashur!

"I've stared into the Dark Tapestry. I ain't afraid of you."

Ashur lets out an infernal roar as he digs his claws into the scarecrow, attempting to rip the stuffing right out.

Ranger's Focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

1d4 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Ranger's Focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

1d4 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

He lunges forward with his fangs.

Ranger's Focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

1d4 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Finally, his horns enter the equation.

Ranger's Focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

1d8 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Erin approaches Zeeva in the midst of the combat and states nonchalantly.
"Do not worry about a thing now, we have this all taken care of. Ashur is a specialist. He... uhh..."
She gestures calmly over her shoulder at him violently ripping apart a scarecrow piece by piece. Her mind fuzzy from all the mental manipulation, she tries to think of something reassuring to say to the frightened woman.
"...was traumatized by a scarecrow at a young age. This is kind of personal for him."

Straw and scraps of cloth flying, Ashur tears in to the Scarecrow until it falls over, and lays still.

The Produce Mound rolls 5 feet SW and once again swings at Kulik.
Slam 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20, Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7,
Slam 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25, Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9,

Grapple checks:
Grapple: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Grapple: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

After the vines slam into the Tall Half-Orc, they begin to wrap him up and pull him in.

Everyone else!

Erin casually pulls out a wand and starts to heal her wounds next to Zeeva.

Use Magic Device 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Healing 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

The vines continue to constrict around Kulik, squeezing the life from him.
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18

Kulik, where are you at now with HP?

Conscious, though hurting a LOT.

Ashur's scarecrow is gone, right? If so, I'm moving to the square SE of Kulik, casting Cure Serious Wounds instead of Badger's Ferocity. (the 3rd level, IIRC)

BY THE POWER OF MONEY: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) + 5 = 17

Then, since he's really, really almost maimed, Swift Channel. 5/8 channels used. I don't think it hits anyone else allied, unfortunately. Nobody's dying on my watch (unless I tell them they're likey to if they press ahead), though. Not healing the mound, because he's not smart enough to be my friend if I do. :(

Swift Channel: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) = 5

EDIT: Actually, if I can channel before I move, I'll hit a few folks. Do the boxes in the middle block burst effects?

Nah, that’s ok.

The square SE of Kulik is within the plant’s reach. So you need to Cast Defensively or take an AoO. What are you going to do?

Nah, that’s ok.

Then the 5 would go to everyone but Bishop. If there's still hurt bystanders, note they're healing, too. Abadar doesn't want them to stop shopping after this debacle.

The square SE of Kulik is within the plant’s reach. So you need to Cast Defensively or take an AoO. What are you going to do?

A) It's grappling, so no threatening. B) Kulik is providing soft cover, therefore it wouldn't threaten me.

Derp, derp, sigh...

Ashur, leaves his now torn asunder foe, chuckling at Erin's comment to engage the plant creature.

He lowers his horns and attempts to gore it like he did the scarecrow.

By the Power of Horns!: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Anya flies higher up to ensure she is outside the range and takes out a tanglefoot bag.

"Master - what should I do. How can I hurt the creature.

Yandu takes a 5 foot step back and aims with his crossbow at the creature. He seems puzzled himself what to do against some fruit and vegetable.

Attack 1d20 + 8 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 4 + 1 = 13 into combat, point blank Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Drop greataxe as free action.
Draw starknife as move action.
Activate Bane (plants) as swift action. <--Note: only one...he CAN be taught!
Attack shambling produce stand as standard.
Starknife: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26, dmg: 1d4 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + (5, 5) = 16
-4 to Dex for beastie and -2 to attack for me cancel out, I think.

Bishop!

No one deserves to die in a fruit stand accident.... Most especially a hero. The ranger lets Timber continue to thrash the scarecrow while he continues the onslaught.

Bow 1: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bow 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

1d20 + 11 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 + 4 = 25 damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Timber tears the second Scarecrow to ribbons. It does not seem to be a threat any longer.

With the combined assault of Arrow and Horns, the produce mounds also bursts, releasing Kulik and sending potatoes and oranges rolling across the floor. Ashur notices he has a Cantaloupe stuck on one of his horns. Kulik has shredded lettuce in his hair and grape juice dripping down his face.

Combat End

Ashur takes the Cantaloupe off his horn and begins eating it. "We all..nom..good..slurp?"

Amira attempts to calm down any remaining crowd. Afterwards, she sets herself down at an empty stall. Obviously tired, Amira begins to write in the book on her belt with writing implements drawn from the box on her back. A cursory glance show she's writing in shorthand.

@Ashur "I hope so. I'm figuring I may need an Atonement after this, because things within my deity's portfolio shouldn't be trying to kill me. The weather? Sure. Animals? I'd expect it. But purchasable goods? Something's wrong. If someone's messing with the markets, you may be right about needing this 'Brute Squadron'."

@Erin "I figured you wouldn't mind a little white-hat mind alteration. Complacency is better than fear, no?"

Erin puts a hand to her forehead and gives a pained look.
"I suppose so, I just wish everything would stop messing with my head..."

Ashur thinks about the various ways he could reply. He decides to be nice for a change. "It happens, don't worry about it. Worst case, you could learn to get angry like I do. I find that helps.."

"Every group needs someone to keep a cool head. By Cayden, it has been hard as of late though."
Erin responds to Ashur solemnly, looking down at her chain shirt, leather breeches, and tools covered in blood. She then lowers her hand from her forehead and looks over to the deceased Aspis agent under her discarded cloak, the wrecked food stalls, and the scattered commoners standing back watching the whole scene.

After her quick assessment of the surroundings, and seeing no other threats, she turns to Zeeva and asks.
"Are you alright? This has turned into quite a mess."

"Overrated." Ashur starts picking up more pieces of fruit to snack on as time goes on.

Amira

"Told ya."

Erin crosses her arms and quickly snaps her attention back to Ashur.
"If being cool-headed is so overrated, then would you mind asking your anger why the grapes were trying to press us into a fine wine?"

"My anger usually just tells me that it doesn't matter, but okay."

"Anger? Why did we get attacked by produce? Uh huh. Huh.. Okay, I get it." Ashur nods his head as if he understood something.

"I got no idea."

Bishop calls Timber to him. First and foremost he checks on the lady. Miss Zeeva? Are you injured? Was anything of yours taken in the scuffle? Both the ranger and his wolf are injured, but he doesn't seem to notice yet (though he is retrieving a scroll and a wand.)

One got away, yes? If so "Timber my friend. Find him boy."

Scrolls of CLW for me and for Timber:

Scroll on Bishop: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Scroll on Timber: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

KULIK climbs out of the refuse that was the shambling produce mound with some distaste. He makes his way back to the party as he tries to shake and wipe the rotten fruits and vegetables off himself. These humans and human-types, with such tiny noses, don't really understand the nasty aroma of that thing.

Ignoring Ashur's childlike response, she turns to Bishop and Kulik as they approach.
"Are you all okay? I figured you could handle yourselves and went to aid Zeeva. Do either of you have any idea what could cause plants and scarecrows to rise like that?"
She asks the two pathfinders while healing her wounds.

From her seat, Amira speaks without even looking up or stopping; "I'm legally obligated to inform you that I am proficient at using those healing implements without a chance of magical failure, and that their use will not be billed directly to you. The Decemvirate has purchased an open-tab work order with the church of Abadar. Renewable magical supplies are to be provided freely, but limited resources are not guaranteed."

Amira finishes writing what were about 3 pages of shorthand, and stands up. "While the Decemvirate requests the document never be seen for their secrecy, I have a list of reference numbers of copies of the 'Cheliax Pathfinders v. the nation of Andoran' that lead to this decision. As for why the market wanted to kill us..." Any applicable knowledges?

Bishop watches Amira with genuine wonder. He checks his own wounds before looking around and drawing a simple wand of ash. "Ummmmm...I have a wand of minor curatives, who needs it? No paperwork or banks involved."

Once triage and curatives are administered, the ranger puts Timber to work searching for the fleeing instigator. He turns to Zeeva "That was.... unexpected. I've seen simple racketeering rings before, and they generally don't involve maleficient fruit. I'm not even sure how fruit mimics...or is...a shambling mound. He turns to his partymates who have already wondered allowed to see if they have any answers. "Unless you have any specific information, any at all, that we should know, I recommend we take the hunt to them, find their base of operations, and find answers there."

Erin glances over at Amira.
"Yeah, I think I will skip on the paperwork too."

She turns back to Bishop.
"I have no problem with that course of action, if no one has any better ideas."

"You misunderstand; all the paperwork has already been filled out by the Decemvirate themselves. All activity recording is up to me and an entity, chosen by the Decemvirate. This includes all transactions that JUST took place."

She turns to Bishop "No objections here. I'm a little drained, but I have wand healing remaining. Plus, if we get enough of a jump on them, we hopefully won't need it."

Shambling moundsh eat everything. No myshtery there. But never sheen shcarecrowsh move before.

KULIK seems thoroughly confused by Amira's remarks and pulls his own wand and heals up.

Turning to Bishop, he nods. Can help Bishop human track, if wanted.

"Tracking them down is probably the best idea. If everyone's healed up we should move out."

At this point the party remembers that they have two live, captured thugs behind the Avocado stand...

Unless they were showing signs of resisting further or readying to book out of there, they weren't selected out of the channels, either.

"Ah, right. Thanks for the reminder, Zeeva. I had forgotten about them." Amira looks at Ashur. "Do you mind if I attemt to solve this problem without sharp objects or blunt trauma? If we can trust them to not run, we could discuss this on the hunt." Without waiting for a response, Amira looks to the thugs. "If our group has no objections, can we trust you? On my honor as Abadarian clergy, I can promise nothing in payment but an attempt to reduce your impending sentence."

SM: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 Do you want me to roll these if I'm prompting it? If so, do you want them in a spoiler tag? Not 100% on how you operate.

"Alright.. I guess you can do that." Ashur sarcastically acquiesces.

The ranger looks over at the captives, grunts, and turns back to the party. "Who wants a bit of light healing?"

Zeeva returns from checking on a few customers as the merchants begin to pick up the place. She seems concerned. Nothing like this has ever happened before. Thank the gods you were here to deal with it. Injured customers are bad for business. I hope this sort of think does not happen again. She does not sound confident that this will be the case.

Say, did you hear the chanting? It was in Shoanti, saying things like “You will bring no war here!”, “My people will be avenged!”, and “This is Shoanti land!”

Amira, you can roll them in spoilers or I will roll them for you.

The two surviving thugs seem scared enough, and willing to cooperate.

Sentence? Hey, we were just here to put a little pressure on the merchant lady. Then we see you all itching for a fight! Two of our friends are already dead. Can we not involve the city guard? Can we make a deal?

Zeeva

"I didn't hear any of that. I don't speak the language. But I think I have an idea of who sent the scarecrows now though.. Have you had any recent problems with the local tribesmen before?"