The Red Arm of Absalom - Ongoing Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master GM Red

Initiative:

[dice=D]1d20+15[/dice
[dice=Gallix]1d20+2[/dice
[dice=Mr P]1d20+5[/dice
[dice=Uesugi]1d20+3[/dice
[dice=Sirettis]1d20+3[/dice
[dice=Cup]1d20+5[/dice


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The Concordance

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820-10 | "Lady Calpurnia Underhall Poshkettle of House Al-Hadir" | Female NG Gnome Studious Librarian Bard 8 | HP 72/59 | AC 18 (21), T 13, FF 16 | CMD 15 | F +5 R +9 W +7 | Init +5 | Per +20, SM +20 | Speed 20 ft | Bard Song 23/23 | Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 4/4 | Active Conditions: Unseen Servant, Lucky Number 5, +1 Perform Sing
Wand charges:
CLW 41/50; KP 39/50; LN 36/50; SN 47/50; ToS 50/50

Cup sings a song about Green things that really inspires the group.

Whip, Inspire, Aid Another: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
+4 to hit in addition to the inspire bonus

+2 to hit and damage, and a +4 to Gallix's attack

Also, I'm off to PaizoCon so posting will be erratic and short.

The Exchange

Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

"Here! Drop me here," Gallix shouts to Sirettis as they come to the bank of one of the marshy land-masses. "I'll be alright, you just stay away from these guys!"

@Red - are there any special conditions we should know about as far as terrain? Is it difficult terrain, or are some of these areas actually shallow bogs or anything?

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

K Nature, heroism, H awareness, DC15: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 30
hit dice, special attacks, defenses

Mr Peppers looks at the frogs and raises an eyebrow "Huh, these resemble an amphibian a local from the Mwangii was telling me about last week during my trip. They ARE indeed disgusting."

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

@Gallix, the green terrain isn't difficult, but the bushes and trees are

Sirettis recognizes these giant bullfrogs, and knows of their giant tongues that can extend out to three times the frog's normal reach and grapple an opponent. They have no resistances.

Mr. Peppers recalls them being roughly six die on some kind of arbitrary scale. They have the Pull and Swallow Whole special attacks, but no special defenses.

D lobs a tree at one of the frogs, and guts spray from the impact, but it remains awake and hostile.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
D., Sirettis, Cup
Blue, Yellow (-64)
Uesugi, Mr. Peppers, Gallix
Red, Green

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

"Yikes, those things really like to swallow things with that long range tongue of theirs.. don't mind me if I fly a bit higher ok?" He prepares to do just that!

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

Sirettis identifies the frogs. "Giant bullfrogs. Beware, their tongues can extend to about thrice their body length."

She drops mister Gallix right where he wants to. Her hair twists into itself until the braids are pencil thin. They dive into the ground, and a field of Black Tentacles erupts underneath two of the frogs on the northern side.

CMB: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 + 1 = 17 Nice.
Grapple Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"I hope that will slow them down."

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

A mass of tentacles rises up from the marshy ground underneath the oversized frogs, but they hop around frantically and avoid being grabbed.

One advances on D and attempts to grab the kineticist with its tongue...
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 142d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 5) + 12 = 22
D feels the force of the tongue approaching, and moves quickly enough to avoid it.

Another frog tries the same on Uesugi...
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 282d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 3) + 12 = 17
Grab?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35
... And manages to tangle the samurai up with its tongue.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
D., Sirettis, Cup
Blue (grappling), Yellow (-64)
Uesugi (-17, grappled), Mr. Peppers, Gallix
Red, Green

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Seeing the frog tongues lash out, Mr Peppers flicks a wrist and focuses his eyes on his Samurai friend, giving him a second chance to escape the tongue before it's too late. "Quickly Uesugi!"

Immediate action: Cast liberating command on Uesugi.

Liberating Command:

If the target is bound, grappled, or otherwise restrained, he may make an Escape Artist check to escape as an immediate action. He gains a competence bonus on this check equal to twice your caster level (maximum +20). This spell has no effect if the target could not get free by using the Escape Artist skill (for example, if he were under the effects of a hold person spell or paralyzed by Strength damage).

The flying Elf then casts haste defensively and quickly gains distance and some altitude (40' up).

"HASTE! Use it wisely before these overgrown fly gulpers digest us!"

The Exchange

Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

Gallix turns and sees that Uesugi is tangle up in one of the frogs' tongues and quickly moves in to help his big bald buddy. "You're not the only ones who can leap around," he shouts at the blue-tongued toad, "And you're also not the only one who can strike from a distance!"

With the magical influence of Cup and Peppers driving him on again, Gallix throws punch after inspired punch at the frog holding Uesugi in its grasp.

10ft step and full attack against Blue
Brawler's Flurry, Combat Expertise, Outslug Style, Inspire Courage, Aid, Haste in effect.
AC29 from Combat Exp/Outslug/Haste this turn; if all those effects count toward CMD, then my CMD vs Grapple is 35.

Flurry AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 23 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 161d6 ⇒ 5
Flurry MCestus, CE: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 36 Damage, Outslug: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 16
Flurry AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 16 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 181d6 ⇒ 2
Flurry MCestus, CE: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 19 Damage, Outslug: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 12
Haste AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 36 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 181d6 ⇒ 4

Sovereign Court

Neutral | Human Male | Samurai 10 | AC 25 (T 15/Fl 21) | hp 93/93| Init +3 | F:+9 R:+6 W:+4 | Perception +1 | Yurei hp 72/72 | Arrows: 24 | Crown: 8/10 | Resolve 3/4 | Challenge 2/4
Wands:
Enlarge: 40 charges | Bless Weapon: 4 charges | CLW: 20 charges

escape artist, liberating command: 1d20 + 20 - 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 20 - 6 + 3 = 24

Yurei feeling the resistance from the frog's tongue holding Uesugi immediately moves towards the frog.

Yurei bite+p.a: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 5 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 7 = 14

Yurei hoof+p.a: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 4 = 10

Yurei hoof+p.a: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 = 7

Yurei bite+p.a: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d4 + 5 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 7 = 16

katana 1st strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 16
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 = 14

katana 2nd strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 22
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 6 = 18

katana 1st strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 30
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 6 = 16

katana crit 2nd strike '1hand'+p.a?: 1d20 + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 6 = 11

katana crit 1st strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 6 = 11

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Mr. Peppers manipulates the air around the frog to give Uesugi another chance at escape, but alas, the tongue holds him fast. It matters little, because Gallix delivers the ultimate beatdown on the giant frog, pummeling the its eyes and tongue. It slumps down and releases Uesugi.

Uesugi urges Yurei towards a different foe, and both horse and samurai gouge the waxy flesh of the freakishly big frog.

The frogs advance on both Uesugi and D.
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 202d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19
Grab?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 192d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19
Grab?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
And both avoid their grasp.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
D., Sirettis, Cup
Yellow (-64)
Uesugi (-17), Mr. Peppers, Gallix
Red (-57), Green

Dark Archive

[Kineticist 10] HP: 93/93 (Overflow +10 temp HP), AC 18/T15/FF14, Fort+12, Ref+12, Will+5, Init +14 (+15 with overflow), speed 30ft, Perception +12, low light vision.
Current burn 3:
30 NL, (15% to ignore SA & crits.)

D., carefully dodging the tongue, goes ghost, but prior to doing so, looks over his shoulder at Sirettis and Cup.

"If i vanish, they only see you. I can try to be an invisible obstacle."

Red, would i be able to propel myself with my new ability 'Ride the blast', along with someone holding onto me/me holding onto someone else?
(propel myself up to 60ft as a standard action)

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

The tentacles try to grab the frogs again.
CMB: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 4 + 1 = 16
Grapple Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
And hilariously fail again.

"This a good idea." She looks down to Sir D.

Fly: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

She flies about 20 feet above the ground and tries to put the closest frog to sleep.

Slumber Hex. Will Save, DC 22.

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

@D I don't think so.. It seems like you basically become the energy that's part of your kinetic blast and end up at the destination of that blast. It's not quite like someone hanging on to you while flying.

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight
Cup wrote:

Cup sings a song about Green things that really inspires the group.

+2 to hit and damage, and a +4 to Gallix's attack

Also, I'm off to PaizoCon so posting will be erratic and short.

CUP BOTTING

Oddly Miss Cup does the same thing all over again, but this time at double speed and vs the yellow and green frogs to help out Gallix and D respectively. "Whip crack!" "Whip crack!"

Whip, Inspire, haste, Aid Another: D: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 16

Whip, Inspire, haste, Aid Another: Gallix: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 14

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

D disappears from sight, and thinks about propelling himself up.
Though I do wonder what happens if you can't fly after using that talent..

Will save, green: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
THUD goes the frog's tongue on the marshy ground as it falls over, sound asleep.

The yellow-skinned bullfrog lashes its own tongue out, hoping for a gnomish dinner.
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 222d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 6) + 12 = 23
Grab?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36
... And Cup finds herself tangled up in a sopping, nasty tongue.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
D., Sirettis, Cup (-23, grappled)
Yellow (-64, grappling)
Uesugi (-17), Mr. Peppers, Gallix
Red (-57), Green (helpless)

Dark Archive

[Kineticist 10] HP: 93/93 (Overflow +10 temp HP), AC 18/T15/FF14, Fort+12, Ref+12, Will+5, Init +14 (+15 with overflow), speed 30ft, Perception +12, low light vision.
Current burn 3:
30 NL, (15% to ignore SA & crits.)

I wasn't going to fly. The intention was to remain stationary as an invisible block.
Of note: i was speaking about Self telekinesis, mistaking it with Ride the Blast, as both propel you 60ft forward.
To what would happen if you can't fly; you (obviously) fall on your next turn unless you use the talent again to maneuver yourself.

Self Kinesis:

Wild talents, Self telekinesis wrote:
You use your telekinetic abilities to move yourself. Otherwise, this wild talent functions like flame jet.
Wild talents, flame jet wrote:
You shoot a burst of flame behind you as a standard action, propelling you up to 60 feet in a straight line, including into the air; any movement upward costs double. If you end your turn mid-air, you fall on your next turn unless you use flame jet again.

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Going against a century or more of Gnomish hate, Mr Peppers waves at hand towards the now entangled Miss Cup, giving her a second chance to escape the sticky situation she now finds herself in Somehow I feel slightly responsible for that... He thinks as he maneuvers himself for a clear shot on the trio of frogs.

Immediate action: Liberating Command (+20 on escape artist)

"Prepare to ride the lightning Bufos."
Casting Dragon's Breath: Line of Lightning with +2 CL, Reflex DC20: Caster Check/Damage: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 2512d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 1, 2, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5, 6, 4) = 47

I have enough movement, I'm pretty sure a 60' line hits all three and none of us.

The Exchange

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Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

Gallix turns and sees that Uesugi Cup is tangled up in one of the frogs' tongues and quickly moves in to help his big bald buddy silly singing sis. "You're not the only ones who can leap around," he shouts at the blue-tongued toad, "Wait! Didn't I say that before?"

With the magical influence of Cup and Peppers driving him on again, Gallix throws punch after inspired punch at the frog holding Cup in its grasp.

10ft step and full attack against Yellow
Brawler's Flurry, Combat Expertise, Outslug Style, Inspire Courage, Aid, Haste in effect.
AC29 from Combat Exp/Outslug/Haste this turn; if all those effects count toward CMD, then my CMD vs Grapple is 35.

Flurry AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 35 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 171d6 ⇒ 1
Flurry MCestus, CE: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 23 Damage, Outslug: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 12
Flurry AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 29 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 141d6 ⇒ 2
Flurry MCestus, CE: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 23 Damage, Outslug: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 16
Haste AdCestus, CE: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 34 Damage, Outslug; Shock: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 141d6 ⇒ 5

Sovereign Court

Neutral | Human Male | Samurai 10 | AC 25 (T 15/Fl 21) | hp 93/93| Init +3 | F:+9 R:+6 W:+4 | Perception +1 | Yurei hp 72/72 | Arrows: 24 | Crown: 8/10 | Resolve 3/4 | Challenge 2/4
Wands:
Enlarge: 40 charges | Bless Weapon: 4 charges | CLW: 20 charges

GM Red let me know if any are still up?

Yurei bite+p.a: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 30
damage: 1d4 + 5 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 7 = 13

katana 1st strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 27
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 6 = 12

katana 2nd strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 25
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 6 = 11

katana 1st strike '1hand'+p.a: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 = 19
If hit=True Cornugan Strike (demoralize): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 = 14

katana 1st strike confirm?: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 6 = 18

katana 2nd strike confirm?: 1d20 + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 3 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 = 13

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Cup, Escape Artist: 1d20 + 2 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 20 = 34
Before the tongue can firmly trap the gnome, she slips free, thanks to Mr. Peppers!

Reflex, Yellow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Reflex, Red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Reflex, Green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Mr. Peppers fries two of the frogs with pure electricity, and Gallix pummels the helpless one to death. Giant frog legs for dinner, perhaps?

Out of combat

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Mr Peppers floats back down the ground, keeping a keen eye on the overgrown tadpoles as he does so "Those things are a hazard. Perhaps if you would be so kind we should check on their innards for our missing girl?" He nods his head towards Uesugi and his long, sharp sword.

The Elf does a quick recon over the area from the air to see if he sees any evidence of recent trespass.

Take 10 in stealth and perception: 15 and 31

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

"Sir Uesugi. Miss Poshkettle. Let me help those bruises." Sirettis readies her wand of Cure Light Wounds.

Uesugi: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7, 2, 7) + 4 = 21
Cup: 5d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 6, 8) + 5 = 26

"There." Sirettis floats overhead.

"I am ready to proceed when you are."

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Among the mud on the riverbank, Mr. Peppers notices a long bone sticking out. As he gets a little closer, he realizes the bone is one of several human skeletal remains lodged among the tree roots. The remains are of two humans. They're clad in rotten leather armor, but one of the two clutches a mud-caked magical short sword. The other holds a rotted leather bag that has five potions and a total of 438 gold pieces.

Spellcraft DC 19, Short sword:
This is a +2 short sword

Spellcraft DC 18, Carbonated Blue Potions:
Two potions of water breathing

Spellcraft DC 17, Swirly rainbow colored potions:
Despite their awesome appearance, they're just three potions of CMW. :)

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Mr Peppers flies back with a bag of goodies "Found these with a couple of corpses over there... One of you will have to deal with the corpses. Maybe we can ID them from their sword here..."

He takes a quick and enthusiastic look at the magical fare and lists them off "A twice enchanted short blade, 2 potions of water breathing, and 3 potions of second tier healing."

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

I can't fail those checks, so...

"This short sword is magical. Perhaps a... 2 out of 5 in terms of power."

"These two potions will be useful for Water Breathing."

"And these... are potions of curing wounds. Moderate Strength."

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Moving on...

Across the river is the entrance to the cave. After a short, damp tunnel, the passageway widens into a modest and relatively dry cavern. Several bulging burlap sacks are stacked next to a barrel on the far side of the cave, before which lie two bloody, robe-clad corpses. Other than the corpses, the cave ends abruptly in this room.

The sacks contain food and water, and the corpses are wearing the same distinctive black amulets of natural armor +1 belonging to the Dominion of the Black that Cup had noticed when using Residual Tracking.

Both corpses carry a masterwork dagger, and one has a wand of magic missile with 4 charges remaining.

The Concordance

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Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Mr Peppers looks towards Sirettis and nods in agreement "Those were my findings as well." As she identifies the items with ease "Your skill in magical identification has grown significantly since we first started working together." He adds with sincerity.

Were there any similarities between these corpses and the ones on the river bank?

Finally seeing some solid ground, Tall, dark and handsome lands at the cave entrance once some of the more 'stout' members begin inside. He casts a simple light spell on Uesugi's armor as usual in these circumstances. "A good little hideout... well until someone shows up to murder you I guess right?" He scans the room for magic and is not disappointed.

"Are these the amulets you saw in your spell Miss Cup? They are magical, as well as a low level wand of magic missiles." He quickly pockets the wand and starts to take a closer look around the room.

Take 10 perception: 31
Heal Untrained: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

"What do you see here Sir D? How did these men die?"

The Exchange

Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

Gallix will take one of the Cure Mod potions and the +2 short sword

"My guess would be violently, not that I'm an expert," Gallix says and turns over one of the bodies with the toe of his fancy green boots. As the light on Uesugi's armor glints off the amulets, Gallix frowns slightly. "Listen, I uh...wouldn't mind having a bit more natural resilience to attacks like these things might give, but something gives me a nasty feeling about them. I guess it's their tie to the Dominion. You guys think there's any chance they might be cursed or something?"

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

"I will investigate their cause of death." She hovers down and begins tugging at their bodies with her hair.

Heal: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

"Mister Peppers, please see if there are any residual magical auras in the room."

Quote:
While flipping through the book, Cup also notices Leeara spends a lot of time at the Old Frog Swamp, sometimes even overnight, camping in a small cave at the end of a footpath.

"Leeara frequented this cavern. Yet these members used it. Perhaps she was a scout for this Black Dominion group?"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 5 = 31
Sirettis searches for clues in the cavern that could help.

Dark Archive

[Kineticist 10] HP: 93/93 (Overflow +10 temp HP), AC 18/T15/FF14, Fort+12, Ref+12, Will+5, Init +14 (+15 with overflow), speed 30ft, Perception +12, low light vision.
Current burn 3:
30 NL, (15% to ignore SA & crits.)
Mr. Peppers wrote:
What do you see here Sir D? How did these men die

Heal untrained: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"They're robe clad, i don't see anything of interest."

He peers around,
"What is of interest to me, is whether or not we may be observed. These corpses are on the ground with items of worth still on them."

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

"Ya I agree with that, most people aren't going to leave valuables behind without a good reason. Lots of questions still to be answered." He double checks on magical goodness in the room, tossing one of those amulets at his blood knuckling friend. "I don't see anything out of the ordinary with these. If you have an issue let me know and I'll work on removing it." He smiles and moves throughout the room checking.

"Uesugi, do you see any signs of tracks on the floor that aren't from these two?" Looking up at a mucky, muddy Yurei.

Sovereign Court

Neutral | Human Male | Samurai 10 | AC 25 (T 15/Fl 21) | hp 93/93| Init +3 | F:+9 R:+6 W:+4 | Perception +1 | Yurei hp 72/72 | Arrows: 24 | Crown: 8/10 | Resolve 3/4 | Challenge 2/4
Wands:
Enlarge: 40 charges | Bless Weapon: 4 charges | CLW: 20 charges

Uesugi dismounts and looks for any tracks.

survival: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

The robed bodies are quite different than the skeletal remains seen outside, given that the kills look fresh rather than years old. Sirettis leans down and looks at the robed cultist's wounds, finding that they're covered in both bite wounds and wounds caused by slashing weapons.

While Uesugi checks the ground for tracks and finds none, Mr. Peppers notices that cave wall to the north looks... Off. Upon closer inspection, he realizes it's actually a painted canvas sheet that matches the nearby cave walls obscuring an entrance leading further into the cave.

Just as he and D are about to enter, Sirettis notices a thin cord hooked to the stashes of food and water. Moving the bags will cause the cord to snap, sending a large, spiked log down from the ceiling and smashing through the room.

The Exchange

Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

"Weapons and bite marks? Interesting. Maybe someone like our buddy Grim came and took these guys out!" Gallix accepts the amulet from Peppers and carefully loops it over his neck, holding his eyes closed as he resists the magical curse he is sure is about to overtake him.

When all seems quiet, though, he relaxes and joins the others as they check out the entrance into the further part of the cavern. "Whoa! Good job spotting that trap, Sis! Let me see if I can do anything about it. You guys stand clear okay? I'm no Stali when it comes to working on traps!"

Will wait for everyone to get out of the way of the trap, then try to disable it.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

Sirettis casts Heroism on Mister Gallix. "Thank you for your willingness, Mister Gallix. I hope this will help your efforts."

Heroism will add a +2 to Gallix's DD check.

The Concordance

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820-10 | "Lady Calpurnia Underhall Poshkettle of House Al-Hadir" | Female NG Gnome Studious Librarian Bard 8 | HP 72/59 | AC 18 (21), T 13, FF 16 | CMD 15 | F +5 R +9 W +7 | Init +5 | Per +20, SM +20 | Speed 20 ft | Bard Song 23/23 | Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 4/4 | Active Conditions: Unseen Servant, Lucky Number 5, +1 Perform Sing
Wand charges:
CLW 41/50; KP 39/50; LN 36/50; SN 47/50; ToS 50/50

"Wait, Gallix!" Cup says. "You've been studying magic, right? Can you use this?" She hands him a scroll of Aram Zey's Focus. "Cast this on yourself before you do locks!"

The Exchange

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Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

Whoa! Magical assistance aplenty! If Red will allow some retconning for magical buffing, then...

Gallix gratefully accepts Sirettis's spell, as well as the scroll Cup offers him. "Well, I'm gonna need to stock up on a few of these next time we're back at the lodge," he says, reading over the scroll before he casts it on himself.

He then raises a finger and says, "But wait! There's more! Time for me to really show that this can be a Moment of Greatness for me!" He then casts one of his own spells upon himself, amplifying the magic of Sirettis's spell.

So that's a total of +4 from Heroism+Moment of Greatness, and +5 from Aram Zey's Focus. That makes my effective bonus a +20, and my total roll a 27!

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Gallix is feeling extra confident in his tinkering abilities thanks to Sirettis and Cup. He manages to remove the thin tripwire connecting the bags to the spiked log, disabling the trap. Relieving the tension on the wire causes one of the food sacks to fall over, and with the dozen or so apples rolling out comes a stash of 296 gold coins, a garnet, and an empty bag of holding.

I'll move us into the next room this evening

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Mr Peppers watches on with approval as the spells fly "Nice to see everyone getting in on the arcane action here. Better living through arcane enhancement for sure." He then watches the loot literally roll out of the sack and raises an eyebrow, casting a spell and mage handing the garner over for a closer look. Take 10 on appraise: 22

With a practiced, and overly boosted intellect, Mr Peppers nods approvingly at their luck "Good work Gallix, I believe these will more than pay for your celebratory frothy swill at the end of this!"

With his mage hand he tries to lift the corner of the canvas to have a peek.

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Mr. Peppers only sees another short tunnel beyond the canvas that turns east into another room.

You pull the canvas aside and continue down the tunnel and into a larger room. This wide cavern has an unusually low ceiling, only twelve feet
high. Tangles of roots protrude from the southern ceiling and walls, and the entire chamber feels damp and moist. A large nest of leaves, furs, straw, and blankets is heaped to the northeast. Sheets of canvas have been pinned to the northern walls, onto which numerous pockets have been stitched. A small firepit sits near the entrance to the cave, but it is currently unlit.

GM Rolls:

1d100 ⇒ 67
1d100 ⇒ 25
D: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Gallix: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Mr P: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Uesugi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Sirettis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Cup: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Girl: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Blue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Green: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Waiting in this room are a wolverine, and a boar, and a strange, animal-like woman whose eyes are those of a great cat. Much of her body is covered in a thick layer of spotted fur.

"Why you--" She meows. "Here? Come to kill me? You hissss die first!"

She gets down on her paws and races across the room, slashing at Uesugi.
Rapier: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Sneak attack: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) = 16
After she wounds Uesugi, she bounds away from the samurai.

_________

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Feral Girl
Cup, Uesugi (-23)
Green
Sirettis, D., Dr. Pepper
Blue
Gallix

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

"Paranoia will get you nowhere." Sirettis watches the feline-woman hiss and bounce along the room.

The Concordance

Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

"We aren't here to kill you, we're looking for a woman and information! Calm yourself!" Shouts the Elf as he reaches his hand towards his spell component bag. Its a fine bag really, trendy in Absalom at the moment, with the holy symbol of Nethys stitched into it.

Sovereign Court

Neutral | Human Male | Samurai 10 | AC 25 (T 15/Fl 21) | hp 93/93| Init +3 | F:+9 R:+6 W:+4 | Perception +1 | Yurei hp 72/72 | Arrows: 24 | Crown: 8/10 | Resolve 3/4 | Challenge 2/4
Wands:
Enlarge: 40 charges | Bless Weapon: 4 charges | CLW: 20 charges

Uesugi draws his katana but holds it in a defensive stance.

"We are not here to kill you. Let us parlay. No blood needs to be spilled here."

Total Defense

diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

I will try to Charm her when my turn comes up. May not work.

The Concordance

820-10 | "Lady Calpurnia Underhall Poshkettle of House Al-Hadir" | Female NG Gnome Studious Librarian Bard 8 | HP 72/59 | AC 18 (21), T 13, FF 16 | CMD 15 | F +5 R +9 W +7 | Init +5 | Per +20, SM +20 | Speed 20 ft | Bard Song 23/23 | Spells 1st 6/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 4/4 | Active Conditions: Unseen Servant, Lucky Number 5, +1 Perform Sing
Wand charges:
CLW 41/50; KP 39/50; LN 36/50; SN 47/50; ToS 50/50

Knowledge Whatever + Loremaster: 20 + 12 = 32 (If Planes, add another +13)

Cup cocks her head, looking at the strange looking girl who attacked Uesugi. What is she?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

Is she scared? She seems scared.

♫ We're not here to hurt you
We didn't mean to disturb you in your home
We're looking for Leeara
A girl who sometimes likes to roam
She loves the wild places
Local ingredients to brew
We're wondering... could this be you? ♫

+2 inspire courage, but hoping for a non violent solution here.

Sovereign Court

Ironfang Invasion | Loot/Provisions | Combat Map

Cup recognizes the signs of corruption when she sees them: this girl is showing early signs of transforming into an id mutant, a creature warped by magic amplifying a person's primal instincts in ways that transform that person's mind and body into a base, animalistic form. She indeed looks very scared!

"Not here to hurt me? Leeara... Me was Leeara, me think?" She scratches her furry chin.

Out of combat

"Friends, get back in bag," she pulls out a magical sack and the animals turn and jump inside, somehow fitting in it. "Me want to talk. You come here to help? How? Look at me..." She frowns at her spotted coat.

Sovereign Court

Sirettis's Familiar | HP 68/68 | AC 18 T 12 FF 11 | Init 3 | Perception 10 | Saves 9/8/11 | 11 Witch | Female Sylph (native outsider) | CMD 16 | Spells -/6/6/6/4/3/2 | GM Reroll +2 | Overland Flight |

"Transformation is nothing to fear." Sirettis lands and helps Sir Uesugi's wounds.

Healing Hex: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 4) + 10 = 21

With a touch she heals the samurai, then lands near her. "Leeara. Let us be friends."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

"Why are you here? What happened to you." Sirettis checks for signs of transformation. Maybe her healing abilities can help.
Heal: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Regenerative Sinew (Su) (Healer's Handbook pg. 17): The witch can cause the debilitating wounds of a creature she touches to quickly close, helping it heal rapidly. The target either gains fast healing 5 for a number of rounds equal to 1/2 the witch’s class level or it heals up to 4 points of ability score damage from any two ability scores (witch’s choice). At 15th level, in addition to the chosen effect, the target’s severed body members, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back, as per regenerate. Once a creature has benefited from this hex, it cannot benefit from it again for 24 hours.

The Concordance

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Male Elf Arcanist 11 HP: 68/68 Temp HP:? AC: 13(17) FF:10 T:13 F:+10 R:+11 W:+12 (Remaining Spells: 1st: 6/6, 2nd: 6/6, 3rd: 5/5, 4th: 5/5, 5th: 4/4, Arcana: 11/17) Effects: False Life, Overland Flight

Mr Peppers watches on as Sirettis heals and takes a look at who is supposed to be Leera "I am Mr Peppers, master of arcane magic. I will help you if I can." He nods and looks to Sirettis for any thoughts on what is going on with the woman and if his magic can help.

Auto aid Diplomacy

You have that hex now? Awesome! I have break enchantment if it looks like it could work on her.

The Exchange

Male Human Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler) 10 / Skald (Spell Warrior) 1 | HP 95/95 | AC 23, Touch 14, Flatfooted 20, CMD 27* | Saves F+13, R+11, W+7 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +5; Init +2 | Knockout: 2/2 | Weapon Song Rds Used: 5/5 | Status: N/A

"Whoa! So sorry to hear about what's happening to you Leeara! But believe me, if there's any group of people who could help you out, it's us, the Red Arm of Absalom!"

Diplomacy (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

When Cup explains that Leeara is undergoing some sort of mutation, Gallix perks up. "I know a thing or two about alchemically induced mutations! They're just temporary ones, but there might be some kind of reagent I could use to delay your transformation."

Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

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