The Long Campaign (Season 4 Scenarios) (Inactive)

Game Master Emmjay

The sudden call of fire in the building startles Marianna. They didn't..., she thinks before shaking her head and desperately looking for a guard to flag down.

"Sir! Sir!" she calls out as she approaches the guard. "I just heard calls of fire from within that tavern!"

Gahrod jumps into action as the fire quickly builds, ”FIRE! Everybody out!”, he will however head towards the kitchen and try to put out the blaze.

Several things start to happen at once, and a huge commotion ensues. Ebert, having caught his breath, convinced the second group of guards to at least come back with him to the Tavern about the same time as the fire was started. Seeing the smoke in the distance from the fire, they run fast to the Tavern. They arrive and are the group of guards that Marianna flags down. "See," Ebert says, rather excitedly, "they are burning down the tavern and destroying any evidence rather than be caught red handed with it! This proves I was right!"

"Run and get the fire brigade, hurry!" the guard leader yells to one of his number, who then darts off quickly. "At least we are near the water so we won't have to carry buckets far. Does anyone here know how to Create Water? We need immediate assistance!"

The few patrons of the inn, along with most of the sensible group flee the building as the fire really catches on in earnest. Curse a inn build of wood. Gahrod, who bravely headed to the kitchen to put out the blaze, realizes the futility of his actions quickly, as he alone isn't able to do much about the situation. Nylthe, who is already there, tossed what salt she could find on the fire to little good effort.

Duncan, smart as he is, watches what the group hopes is the enemy Agent flee. Keeping an eye on him, Duncan watches as he flees at top speed out the inn, and disappears into the alleyways and walkways, trying to not only not be seen, but to get away and not be remembered as well.

As far as anyone outside the inn is concerned, all they care about is the fire and putting it out, and have stopped looking for the second agent.

Juis exits the Inn with speed and watches the fire consume the Inn and frowns, he helps the effort to end the fire as best as he can but doesn't have access to the Create Water spell.

Gahrod exits the building coughing and choking on the grease fire fumes. He is visibly upset by what just happened and looks dumbfounded as the fire consummes the Oyster.

How the hell did the building burn down that quickly? I hope everyone got out unharmed.

He shakes his head and then joins the crew trying to put out the fire, helping in any way he can.

No access to create water

At this point the fire has engulfed the kitchen which is pretty much gone. If acted upon quickly, the building might be saved/salvaged. See the box on the map SLIDE 7 to see what is gone...

To add to the confusion, the kitsune will cast ghost sound to make it sound like there is crying coming from the burning building.

Helping or hurting, Okuru? Helping or hurting? :p

Nylthe darts out of the tavern, crying out to the watch, It was a kitchen fire - get sand or dirt - not water!

This is exactly what I was hoping to avoid...

By Iomedae what have they done. Ebert's excitement from being right quickly fades away as the fire begins to rage further threatening to destroy the Overflowing Oyster and the possibly the rest of the block.

"I am incapable of creating water on a whim for like this!" What in the hell have they done!

Will Save vs DC 14 Ghost Sound: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

And now someone is casting spells to fake a person crying. seeing the situation unfold Ebert begins to pray. Inheritor please keep everyone involved safe.. making a grumble sound "..and forgive those involved. finishing his prayer with an eye roll.

Seeing the evil agent flee out of sight, Duncan turns his attention to the fire burning down the Oyster.

"If we work together, we can get the fire contained," the sensible Ranger says. "We can smother flames and form a bucket line to douse what has spread. The grease fire itself will need to be starved of air to be extinguished, water won't help that."

Is there any way to get water from the surrounding area easily: bucket, barrel, or other means of conveyance?

Gahrod will look for sand and dirt to help put out the fire.

He will keep an eye out for anyone looking suspicious, checking out the Oyster as though looking for someone, instead of the gawkers and curious checking out the fire.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Seeing the evil agent flee out of sight, Duncan turns his attention to the fire burning down the Oyster.

"If we work together, we can get the fire contained," the sensible Ranger says. "We can smother flames and form a bucket line to douse what has spread. The grease fire itself will need to be starved of air to be extinguished, water won't help that."

Is there any way to get water from the surrounding area easily: bucket, barrel, or other means of conveyance?

Its a dock, there are plenty of containers that can be used to convoy water in a bucket brigade.

Of course, now that many people have gathered, and time is of the essence, slipping away to complete another tasks might not be a bad idea, either.

Seeing that a crowd has gathered to help fight the fire, Gahrod edges away from the burning building and slips away from the docks.

He will follow any of his companions doing the same thing.

Noticing a lot of people helping to put the fire out now, Juis sighs, as he slips away and waits for the group together before heading toward the next task.

When the others join, "Glad only the kitchen looks like it will need to be replaced and no one was hurt. So I guess our next step is to hunt down the person responsible for making the drug and stealing his formula."

I suppose so. Nylthe will spend a minute calling Aconite forth before descending into the Leper's Lair.

He is a trickster.

It sounds like there is some one in there, I hope they got out. he says.

Seeing the others leaving with confidence that the assembled masses are able to take care of themselves Ebert withdrawals limping and wheezing from all the running.

Meeting up with the contingent of Pathfinders... and a mastiff shrouded in shadow. Ebert says "Well I guess we're off to see a leper for a potion." smiling at his own joke the man of the cloth slogs along with the rest of the group. Shield on his back clanking against the sheath of his longsword.

Make any preparations you deem necessary before confronting Leper. Next post by me will be in about 12 hours.

Grimacing when the Pathfinders are alone, Duncan looks over his shoulder at the column of smoke rising from the dockside. "That didn't go as expected, but I saw teh Aspis agent run for the hills. Fairly sure the meeting was disrupted. Maybe this time we can complete the next task without committing a felony?"

He leads the others to the area where he thinks Rat Street might exist, looking for the entrance tot the sewers below Diobel to investigate this Laszlo.

Know Local, Rat Street: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Seeing the others slip away while the area moves to save the remains of the tavern slightly rankles Marianna, and she's tempted to stay and help deal with this disaster. However, the mission is rather time sensative, and if she loses the others, she may not find them until tonight. So, after a brief moment, she follows the others and slips away herself. "Please tell me you didn't..., she immediately begins to ask upon rejoining the others...

"That didn't go as expected, but I saw the Aspis agent run for the hills. Fairly sure the meeting was disrupted. Maybe this time we can complete the next task without committing a felony?"

Only to let out a slightly resigned sigh. "You did..." she shakes her head slowly. "Fine, let's find this alchemist. Hopefully it's in a different section of town."

"Inheritor, forgive me." she whispers before following the others.

And hopefully, no people getting burned he says, concern in his voice but a twinkle in his eyes.

SLIDE 8

Delroya’s directions lead to an isolated alley in the Bristles, and then down into the sewers beneath Diobel. The stench of sewage mixes with the sharper odors of chemical fumes and decay and permeates the damp tunnels. From this intersection, tunnels lead west and south into the darkness. A third tunnel heading east is filled with detritus, filthy beddings, food scraps, broken glass, and rotting furniture. An alcove lies beyond a collapsed portion of the tunnel’s southern wall, and further east, a statue of a giant rat rests in the dead-end passage. Countless empty flasks and discarded alchemical ingredients lie on the floor around the statue. On a nearby workbench sit several organized but empty flasks and jars.

Once you have placed your tokens at/near the ladder (see the note), more will be revealed and made accessible.....

Juis climbs down the ladder and then makes room for the others to join him. He crinkles his nose, "Oh my, what a pleasant aroma." he says sarcastically.

He looks around, but with his limited sight he can't tell how far the tunnels go or what is further down. So he waits for the others to determine which direction might be best.

The kitsune scampers down
Does his low light vision pick up anything?

Nylthe holds a perfumed handkerchief to her nose as she descends into the sewers.

Hmm, hunting a rat in the sewers. A good thing I've brought my not-so-small but vicious dog with me. She gives Aconite a brief scratch behind the ears.

Ebert makes his way down the ladder jumping off the last few rungs to land in the tunnel with a crude splash.

"You Said it Juis. Feel Free to hold onto the back of my vestments while we are down here if you need too." Ebert surveys the tunnels from his location.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Is there light to see down here? or do we need to provide it?

The kitsune will cast dancing lights so that it looks like there are torch bearers from his innate kitsune abilities.

Gahrod climbs down the ladder and readies his longspear. He wraps his keffiyeh around his nose to reduce the foul odors.

The last one down the ladder, Duncan looks about as the kitsune illuminates the smelly sewers. He bends down to examine and/or pick up the alchemical jars trying to determine what might've been in them. He shows them to the Kelish investigator as well, just to see if he has any better idea.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Gahrod examines the alchemical jars and equipment strewn around the sewers.

Kn. Arcana + Inspiration: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 6 + (3) = 20
Craft, alchemy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Gahrod examines the alchemical jars and equipment strewn around the sewers.

[dice=Kn. Arcana + Inspiration]d20+6+d6
[dice=Craft, alchemy]d20+6

Hold the rolls, we are going to use them, but not yet. All you guys have done is come down. There is MUCH more down here than an empty sewer, and you running around to explore the first jars you come across, well, might not be a great idea......

Marianna climbs down the ladder and wrinkles her nose as well. "Well, we know that he doesn't use his sense of smell in his work... Ugh." She unsheathes her sword and sets her shield to prepare if it comes to fighting. With a quick look around, she scans for other signs of life in the sewer.

Four people live in the tunnels and alcove near Laszo’s lab. These people have been using whip since Laszo concocted it several months ago, and they are in a sorry state. They suffer from malnourishment and can barely speak. In their delirium, they take little notice of you.

However, what does take notice of you are several bugs...
KNOW(Nature) to ID

+++++++++++++++++++++++++COMBAT ROUND 1+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nylthe and Aconite
Gahrod
RED Bug
GREEN Bug
BLUE Bug
Marianna
Ebert
Duncan
Okuru
Juis

BOLD MAY ACT

Sewer vermin are not Duncan's specialty though he is an outdoorsman and in touch with nature. He didn't have to know that bugs that size were trouble and the best way to deal with them was to squash them dead.

Know Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Gahrod moves towards the bugs and readies his longspear to skewer the first that moves up to him.

Ready Attack and possible Attack of Opportunity. Also have Combat Reflexes, so will roll all under spoiler in case needed.

Nylthe murmurs a spell to protect her shadow hound, and uncoils a glossy black whip. Shield

Aconite lopes forward to hunt, casually clearing the channel that runs between the walkways. Stopping with a snarl, he bares his fangs in anticipation of the bugs' approach.

Acrobatics to Jump (includes move speed bonus): 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 4 = 17

+++++++++++++++++++++++++COMBAT ROUND 1+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nylthe and Aconite - Aconite Moved, missed bite, Nylthe casts a spell
Gahrod - Moved, Readied Attacks
RED Bug - Moved
GREEN Bug - Moved
BLUE Bug - Attacks Aconite
Marianna
Ebert
Duncan
Okuru
Juis

The blue bug gets in front of Aconite and attempts to bite back, having dodged an incoming attack by the same dog.
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

BOLD MAY ACT

@GM Emmjay: Gahrod has a longspear that has 10ft reach. He would be able to attack the Red bug with his readied action.

Hearing the others confront something further down the sewer, Juis weaves his way closer to the battle until he can see the bugs. He closely looks at them to identify them.

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Juis then begins chanting, "Late the fog of war clear and aid your aim to strike down our foes."

Move Action: 20'
Standard Action: Cast Bless (+1/attack | +1 vs Fear) for 10 rounds for all allies.

@GM Emmjay: Gahrod has a longspear that has 10ft reach. He would be able to attack the Red bug with his readied action.

Correct, and he would miss as there is a -4 modifier for soft cover, as there is a WHIP user between both of you....

Hearing the others confront something further down the sewer, Juis weaves his way closer to the battle until he can see the bugs. He closely looks at them to identify them.

[dice=Knowledge (Nature)]1d20+7

Juis then begins chanting, "Late the fog of war clear and aid your aim to strike down our foes."

Move Action: 20'
Standard Action: Cast Bless (+1/attack | +1 vs Fear) for 10 rounds for all allies.

They are flash beetles, which are a variant of the fire beetle. What do you wish to know? (1 thing)

Seeing the group of beetles coming from one end of the sewer complex, Duncan swivels his head around to see if there are any more coming from the other direction, before leaping into action.

Perception to see more foes?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Acrobatics to Leap: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Bowshot, PBS, bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Dmg, if hit, PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Not a lot of great rolls there. Free action to look around momentarily. Move action to clear the stream. Standard action to fire. Seems like a miss.

Seeing the group of beetles coming from one end of the sewer complex, Duncan swivels his head around to see if there are any more coming from the other direction, before leaping into action.

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[dice=Perception to see more foes?]1d20+6
[dice=Acrobatics to Leap]1d20+8
[dice=Bowshot, PBS, bless]1d20+5+1+1
[dice=Dmg, if hit, PBS]1d8+1

Not a lot of great rolls there. Free action to look around momentarily. Move action to clear the stream. Standard action to fire. Seems like a miss.

You see only the three beetles.

Ebert takes a small step back and attempts a running long jump across the canal.
Acrobatics, ACP -6: 1d20 - 6 ⇒ (6) - 6 = 0
As he runs towards the lip his boot catches the lip and he falls down into the canal.
Assuming the fall isn't enough to cause damage.
Landing portion be into the sewage water Ebert stands back up now covered in filth.
Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Choking back his vomit at being covered in Iomedae knows what he yells you "Those with a weak stomach do not want to be down here."

Marianna frowns at the tight quarters for combat. She debates jumping across like Ebert, until his unwelcome plunge.

"I'll take your advice," she says, sheathing her blade and drawing her bow to strike from where she is.

5-foot forward
Move action - sheath sword
Standard action - draw bow.

Juis yells out, "They are fire beetles.

1 thing to know: Any weaknesses?

Juis yells out, "They are fire beetles.

1 thing to know: Any weaknesses?

They are flash beetles, which are a variant of the fire beetle.

No weaknesses.

The kitsune will chuck a jaelin at a beetle
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 damage

Marianna preps herself for upcoming combat, awaiting the bugs attacks.

Ebert slips and falls, making life difficult for those around him. But, warning them that falling does no lasting damage.

Duncan shoots his bow, but misses the target.

Okuru - who are you attacking? You still haven't placed your icon down on the map yet.

Juis cast a spell

ACTIVE CONDITIONS Bless
+++++++++++++++++++++++++COMBAT ROUND 2+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nylthe and Aconite - Shield on Aconite
Gahrod -
RED Bug -
GREEN Bug -
BLUE Bug -
Marianna
Ebert
Duncan
Okuru
Juis

Bold may act.