Male NG Human (Ulfen) Barbarian/Rogue 4/1 | HP 44 | AC 24 T 14 FF 21; never flat-footed; +1 vs. traps | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +7, R: +7; +1 vs. traps, W: +3; +2 vs. charm and compulsion | Init: +3 | Perc: +7; +1 vs. traps, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Rage: 17 rounds | Sneak Attack: 1d6 | Rage powers: Knockback, No Escape
Ēoswulf steps between the two zombies, apparently heedless of being surrounded. He slashes out with his sword and tries to drive his shoulder spike into one of them.
Crunch:
Notes: (None)
Round 2 action: 5' step
TWF @ skeleton on left, then on right
Eoswulf takes some joy in slashing the zombie on the left in half, destroying the undead. Unfortunately, he is unable to make the spin needed to take out the other one, and it still remains. It makes a clumsy attack back, but Eoswulf's armor is sufficient to take the brunt of the blow.
Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
I believe Enith has disappeared, and Fillia is in a delay, so Maximos and Dunbar can now join in.
You search the fallen, and realize that the body nearby is a dhampir, apparently killed by these undead. You also notice that the zombies were once gillmen. Among the fallen bodies, the you find a note written by the dhampir that details plans to start an army of undead made from the “fish people” who have been frequenting this cave.
You also find a quiver containing 20 +1 arrows and a +1 longsword.
It seems to lead to a bunch of twisting, meandering tunnels. After a short time exploring, you hear the faint sounds of combat and a familiar woman’s voice half-shouting and half-reciting, “As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
Hinkle pauses to listen. "Is that Janira? Is she fighting the Minotaur? She told us she was going to run." Hinkle looks at his fellow Pathfinders. "Lets see if this takes us back outside so we can help her."
The light of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below, and light illuminates a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains. A ledge to the west rises up to the nearby forest canopy.
The full moon above casts provides dim light over the entire area, bright enough to illuminate even the shaded leaf litter beneath the trees. You see you are at the base of the Kortos Mounts. You also see that about 100' from you, Janira Gavix is locked in combat with her relentless foe, the minotaur.
Janira shouts, “You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”
She is looking pretty exhausted, and the minotaur continues to come on strong.
Fillia does not hesitate, she Moves swiftly nearer to the river bank as she draws her bow and her new arrows, ready to lend ranged support.
"Hold On Janira! Help is on the way!"
The stream is 10' wide and 5'deep, and requires a DC 15 Swim check to navigate, or be swept away. (Large creatures can walk through with a Strength DC 12 check).
The log will require a DC 7 acrobatics check at half speed, during which time you will be flatfooted.
The minotaur continues to swing at Janira, who continues to sing her tales of great achievements to inspire you - up until the moment that the minotaur splits her head open with the broken greataxe he is wielding!.
Take the longsword. Here is where I can finally use Fillia Properly.Shooting TIme! 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d8 ⇒ 4 <--- Crap
Raising her bow, Fillia lifts it and fires in haste, concerned about her little friend lying there in a pool of her own blood. Her haste proves costly as it lands nowhere near its target.
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
Dunbar pauses but a moment as Janara falls to shoulder his heavy crossbow and align the length of his bold with the horned beast, and slowly squeezes the release.
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
Dunbar moves to the river's edge in hopes to keep the beast firmly within the torrent of the fast moving water. His thoughts are to have the minotaur fight not only his own balance in the fast moving water, but the battle tested dwarf and his companions as well.
Im thinking that if we keep it in the water, it will have to roll every round or be swept away?
Mstrwk Great Axe - crit 20/x3
Weapon Focus +1 Atk w/ Great Axe
Male NG Human (Ulfen) Barbarian/Rogue 4/1 | HP 44 | AC 24 T 14 FF 21; never flat-footed; +1 vs. traps | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +7, R: +7; +1 vs. traps, W: +3; +2 vs. charm and compulsion | Init: +3 | Perc: +7; +1 vs. traps, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Rage: 17 rounds | Sneak Attack: 1d6 | Rage powers: Knockback, No Escape
Ēoswulf starts trotting towards the minotaur, then running, heedless of the reach of its axe. As he reaches it, he belts out a ferocious cry "YYAAAAAARRRRRGGĢGHHHH" and tries to cleave it in two.
Crunch:
Notes: (None)
Round 3 action: charge at minotaur (AC 19), provokes an AoO
After reaching minotaur, activate rage as a free action (AC 17)
Attack minotaur as part of charge
Dunbar moves to keep the minotaur occupied in the river, but swings wide and cleaves water only. Eoswulf, on the other hand, has much better luck, cutting the minotaur's shoulder leaving a gaping wound (10 dmg). Hinkle also manages to slam a bolt of acid into the creature's chest, singing his skin and causing the creature to roar in pain. Filia's arrow flies off harmlessly.
Taking the most painful hit from Eoswulf, the monster turns to him and swings his broken greataxe, smacking him once causing a serious wound.
It is just enough to bring Janira back to consciousness (0 hp). She flutters her eyelids, and says "Thank you. That was a tough foe, and I believe you showed up just in time to save me! I would say that you have passed your confirmation."
With that, she closes her eyes to rest for a few more minutes.
Janira, now revived, helps to heal up the rest of the party and leads the expedition back to Absalom without further incident. Once safely back in the Grand Lodge, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine inquires excitedly about what you found and asks to see your notes.
Also, as you are now the foremost authorities on that cave and what it contains, Shaine also invites you to come up with its name. The elf compliments Janira for her guidance and assistance, much to the halfling’s delight.
Three days later, the Master who best represents each of your varied interests confirms you as a full Pathfinder field agent. As part of the ceremony, that mentor also gifts a personalized wayfinder (assuming you spend the cash or prestige point to keep it), reminding him or her that this is not only the symbol of the Pathfinder’s trade but also a reminder of the three principle duties: explore, report, and cooperate.
Congrats on a successful mission! I will try to get chronicles out today and report this as soon as I confirm I have all the information. If you have a day job, go ahead and roll it.
Boon Rolls: GM:1d20 ⇒ 2 Dunbar:1d20 ⇒ 13 Eoswulf:1d20 ⇒ 4 Fillia:1d20 ⇒ 13 Hinkle:1d20 ⇒ 14 Ol’ Ezren:1d20 ⇒ 2 Boon of players choice on a natural roll of 1 or 20 **Re-Rolls not allowed on boons**
