The Seven Seasoned Pathfinders (Core) (Inactive)

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Varanog is not certain that the man speaks truthfully, but it was clear that this deal was to be protected.

"Tell us the way to this portal, and when we have taken care of the issue, we will come release you."

"tell Fazgyn about these intruderssss. Numbersss? Sizesss?"

"While you are certainly with in your rights to keep me here until the task is complete the Society would be further indebted to your great tribe if you were to let me go. Not to mention my main reason for leaving is to secure reinforcements." The Venture Captain says in replay to Varanog.

He then considers Faz'gyn's questions. "As to who you face that one is any easy question. It is an organization opposed to the Pathfinders Society, known as the Onyx Alliance. They’re from very far away, and they have a grudge against the Society because we’ve stopped some of their previous schemes. Most importantly, they’re a ruthless band of villains, and if they’re building a beachhead in the sewers, they’ll be sure to clear out any potential threats—your tribe included! Now I'm not sure about exact numbers, but I’ve already given them a good licking myself, so they shouldn’t be too difficult to deal with. After that, reinforcements from the surface are supposed to come, so you’ll want to prepare. I hear kobolds are quite determined and skilled when it comes to setting traps! Once you’ve dispatched the reinforcements, the portal should activate. You’ll need to go through to the other side, and figure out how to disable it!”

"AH... sweeeeet slow fangs! Fazgyn set many traps for intruderssss. Yesssss, this will be fun, yesss. Pathfinder speak wise words... maybe we lets this pather go... if he isssss from pathfinders. You prove you are from society, not setting a slow fang for Fazgyn? Fazgyn not want to walk into ambush.

"Hmmm wish Engas wasss here... she good with telling if lies... how 'bout you Skyrahk... this humie telling lies?"

Sense Motive 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Diplomacy 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
"You is come from Pathfinder Society. I be Skyrahk and I be knowing we we friends! We be helping you but if You be lying. By Dahak I be hunting you and all who say they be pathfinders!"

"Portal? Recognizing different humans? Fine... you better to come along with us. But any double cross, and you die painful, know it?"

“I’m afraid that my scuffle with the portal’s sentries wounded me far beyond what I expected. The ruffians used some sort of poison that’s sapped the strength from me. That is why your friend up there was able to capture me so easily. I’d be of little use in a fight, and besides, if I go with you there will be no reinforcements!"

"Yes. But proof? Or we make you go boom instead?"

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"Oh proof that I am a Pathfinder. Of course of course." The man says before producing a silver compass engraved with the glyph of the open road. "If you know of the Pathfinders then I believe you know what this is. Now unless there are any further questions I believe we should get to it as we do not have much time."

"oooohhhh.... shhhhhiny.... letsss go sssnicker-snack intrudersss!"

With no further objections the Kobolds embark on the mission to defend their territory from invaders. They are vaguely familiar with the area and make their way to the tunnels junction. They make several observations from the ledge over looking the small cavern before them.

A2-The sewer path ends in a section of scorched stonework. The sewer here has collapsed into a vast cavern, and the sewer water tumbles in a filthy waterfall to a makeshift lake twenty feet below. A wooden ladder on western end of the collapsed tunnel leads down to the cavern floor.
The ladder is the only way down from this side. Aside from attempting to climb down or jumping into the lake of sludge.

A3-The sewer line casts down a sludge-like torrent of water and other matter into a growing lake of grime. The smell is over powering even for a sewer dwelling kobold.

A4-A sturdy wooden scaffold topped with a platform allows access to the edge of a cliff twenty feet above. A ladder ascends the side of the scaffold from the bottom of the cavern.

"So... one of you goes down the ladder and check it out. I will watch from above to protect you from any baddies."

Skyrahk is quick to agree.
"Yes. The blessings of Mighty Dahak goes with you."

Offers Guidance to who wants it.

"Fazgyn go for look ssseee"

Fazgyn goes to where he can run and jump over the the sludge 5' jump + guidance: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21

As he walks to the ladder he casually looks for traps preventing access to the ladder Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Before approaching the ladder Fazgyn looks back at the rest, putting his finger over his mouth in a shhhh, going into a low crouch for stealth stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

He spends quite a bit of time checking the ladder and the room below... perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

If nothing looks amiss, Fazgyn gives the thumbs up with a big grin, flags them over and goes down the ladder, again looking for traps or problems at the bottom, with special attention to the sludge pool. perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Continuing in stealth mode he cautiously heads to the other side, stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 looking for traps and threats as he goes perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 route on map

If at any point Fazgyn detect a trap he gets giddy and attempts to disable it Disable: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

If at any point he detects a threat, he stays in stealth, stays put, and tries to signal the others what he sees.

Varanog starts tapping his foot impatiently, watching for a sign.

Faz'gyn sneaks his way through the chamber below and finds no signs of enemies or traps and signals for the rest of his tribe to join him at the base of the scaffolding.

Moved everyone's tokens to Faz'gyn.

Varanog checks out the side opening to see if it is a way up.

Varanog finds a narrow tunnel that climbs upward into the dark.

Peception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Skyrahk waits as she sees Faz'gyn disappear from her sight, poops out in another place, disappears and repeats the process. She even fails to spot the signal to regroup until told to by the others.

"Someone look in that little tunnel to the right... maybe we can approach this room by two sides... ambush ... I'll look up here... sneaky sneak."

Fazgyn

inspects the scaffold perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Barring issues... stealthily climbs the scaffold

stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

inspecting for traps after he gets up a ways

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Then peers over the scaffold...

Faz'gyn finds a tunnel that curves to the east. It has several smaller passages branching off from it.

Fazgyn flags the others up and then sneaks into the nearest side tunnel.

stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Skyrahk follows suit with a prayer to Dahak for some guidance.
Stealth with guidance 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13

"Come on, kobolds. Get up here!"

A strange haunting howl echoes through the tunnels as the Kobolds make their approach.

Varanog and Skyrahk are able to shake off the feeling of dread, but Faz'gyn and Athrax are over come with a feeling of panic and dread.

Fazgyn Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Skyrank Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Varanog Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Athrax: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Howling thing: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

The source of the howl quickly reveals itself as black dog rushes down the tunnel at Varanog and snaps at the sorcerer with is jaws.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Trip attempt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Varanog feels the sting of the beasts fangs, but some how manages to avoid loosing his footing as the beast tries to pull the kobold to the ground.

Round 1

24 Howlie beastie
23 Varanog
21 Athrax Panick rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4
19 Skyrank
19 Fazgyn Panick rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Athrax and Fazgyn drop their weapons and run at the sight of the hound.

Bold are up. There is a 50% miss chance on the hound. please roll that with your attack rolls. High is a hit.

oof

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"Wha-?" is Skyrahk's reaction. Seeing her companions flee on the other hand......

"How dare you flee before me....Cretins...." she mutters as she seeks to deal with the more present threat.

Taking a defensive stance, she looks to see what manner of beast is this?
Total defence, move backwards away from dog. lol

"Ahhhhhhhhh!"

Fazgyn Flees

Knowledge planes to identify the dog. Unless you are panicked of course.

Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Varanog steps back and casts acid splash at the dog.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Varanog's miss chance. 1d100 ⇒ 42

Varanog's acid splash only manages to hit a shadowy part of a wall he thought was part of the hound. He does recognize this creature as a shadow mastiff. An extra plannar creature whose barks and howls send people running in terror and have a nasty habit of blending with the shadows.

The hound snarls as it closes the gap between it and Varanog. This time the mastiff snaps it's jaws and whips it's tail at the kobold.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Tail slap: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Trip attempt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Bitten and bruised Varanog is pulled to the ground.

Round 2

24 Howlie beastie
23 Varanog 12 damage and prone
21 Athrax Panick rounds: 3
19 Skyrank
19 Fazgyn Panick rounds: 3

Bold are up. Just a friendly reminder that melee touch wands do not provoke AoOs.

I forgot to add the equipment to my reference. Thanks for the tip!

Varanog pulls out his wand of chill touch, and activates it, trying to hit the dog.

Melee touch attack: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
meh.

Fazgyn continues to run, squealing in terror...

Skyrahk boldly presents her patron's symbol and channels negative energy!
Channel Will Save DC 14 for half 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
SHe makes sure to exclude herself and Varangng.

The mastiff lets out a yelp and there are several cries from futher down the passage. It appears the beasts masters were approaching and were caught by the wave of negative energy.

Int R+B: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Int Y+G: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Leaving Varanog on the ground the hound rushes Skyrank it's jaw snapping and it's new target.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The hounds teeth sink into the kobolds flesh and with a quick tug Skyrank finds herself on the ground as well.

Round 3

24 Shadow Mastiff (3)
23 Varanog 12 damage and prone
21 Athrax Panick rounds: 2
21 R+B Onyx (R 3) (B 7)
19 Skyrank 8 damage and prone
19 Fazgyn Panick rounds: 2
11 G+Y Onyx (G 7) (Y 7)

Varanog is up! The other attackers are not in range so standing will not provoke.

Fazgyn ran away
Fazgyn ran away away

When danger reared its ugly head
He bravely turned his tail and fled
Yes, brave Fazgyn turned about
And gallantly he chickened out

Bravely taking to his feet
He beat a very brave retreat
Bravest of the brave, Fazgyn!

In that case, Varanog stands up, and retreats back into the passage he came up in.

flees in terror...

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Varanog leaps to his feet and darks back into one of the narrow passages. The recently appearing dark figures split up. One approaches Skyrank and takes a stab at the prone kobold. While the other attempts to follow Varanog, having to squeeze through the tiny passage to give chase.

Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Round 3

24 Shadow Mastiff (3)
23 Varanog 12 damage
21 Athrax Panick rounds: 2
21 R+B Onyx (R 3) (B 7 Squeezing)
19 Skyrank 13 damage and prone
19 Fazgyn Panick rounds: 2
11 G+Y Onyx (G 7) (Y 7)

Skyrank is up!

Ridiculous. lol
Channel Will Save DC 14 for half 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8
Skyrahk having no qualms now once more Presents her Patron's sybol and cries out for AID and then scrambles to her feet!

The dog yelps again as the wave of negative energy washes over it and all of the shadowy onyx alliance fall, but one. As Skyrahk stands up the dog tries to take another bite and the remaining Onyx stabs with his blade.

AoO Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

AoO Melee: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Skyrahk has the hounds full attention and gets another round of snapping jaws.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Skyrahk finds himself on the ground again. He isn't going to last much more of this.

Round 4

24 Shadow Mastiff (11)
23 Varanog 12 damage
21 Athrax Panick rounds: 1
21 R Onyx (R 7)
19 Skyrank 21 damage and prone
19 Fazgyn Panick rounds: 1

This is a mean mean dog. Varanog is up!

Distantly a high pitched screaming can be heard... then in tapers off.

Fazgyn continues running as fast as he can... but after a few seconds he begins to calm down, and stops running.

He looks around to see if anyone can see him... a little embarrassed .

I feel the voices calling me to join them on the other side......
All these Tripping and I still can't get you to fall for me. lol
Channel Will Save DC 14 for half 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

"I will not die alone!" she grits her teeth and once more trusting in her patron, calls out his power and stands once more!

Varanog uses his wand of mage armor to add some protection, and also pulls out a potion of healing.

The last of the guards gets an attack in before the neg channel.

Melee+Prone: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The remaining guard drives his rapier home landing a small wound on the prone Skyrahk.

The hound takes the full force of Skyrahk's magic and it's enough to drop the last of the guards. The hound is wounded and angery and tries to finish off the poor kobold.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Somehow Skyrahk manages to remain conscious as the world starts to get dark and blurry.

Round 5

24 Shadow Mastiff (15)
23 Varanog 12 damage
21 Athrax running back rounds: 4
19 Skyrank 27 damage and prone
19 Fazgyn Panick running back rounds: 4

Everyone is back up.

Athrax curses as he realizes his bearings. He quickly downs an extract, ready to tear off to help the tribe.

drinking expeditious retreat, then moving as much as possible back to the party, even if only a 5' step. I don't remember if it costs a move action for an Alchemist to retrieve an extract or not

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27 Damage. I'm so loling.....

Exhausted, battered and close to losing unconsiousness, the stubborn Kobold adopts a defensve posture and attempts to stand.

Reckon this will put my AC at a decent 20? Total Defence and stands up.

Athrax can start running back this turn which will cut his time back in half. We'll see what Varanog does before we resolve Skyrahk's attempt to stand.

Fazgyn, considers continuing to get the heck out of there... that dog was huge! But then realizing that leaving would mean less trap building... starts to run back.

Double move....

Varanog moves out of the smaller tunnel and casts a magic missile at the beast.

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3