Written in Blood PFS#2-15 (Inactive)

Game Master lucklesshero

Jamir does a somersault to avoid the kick of the seventh Brawler while moving across the room to jab the fourth Brawler in the side

"Did you miss me?"

LoL Torvald, I too have never heard of a new player re-roll. However, look at your original throw of the bomb.Bomb to F14!: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9; see anything wrong with that? You rolled a D10 not a D20! We'll take the 2nd roll and move forward...LOL you guys kill me

The quick toss reflx: 1d20 ⇒ 2is on the brawler in a split second. with a loud concussion a plethora of debris is blown back in Torvald's direction. When the dust settles the seventh Brawler is lying on the floor motionless.

Brawler 7 is down unconscious, Brawler 4 has been wounded. Torvald is on his feet has a wand of cure lt in one hand and a spiked gauntlet in the other, It's Brawler 5's turn

Giving Craggark's body a little kick(no dmg.) as he moves forward, the 5th brawler tries to go for Jawhar's legs and trip him cmb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 Jawhar's defense is spectacular against a blade and not bad against other maneuvers, however he is totally caught off guard when the 5th thug comes in low pulling his legs out from under him.

Brawler#5 moves from H10-H9 does the combat maneuver trip (no AoO by Jawhar because he is fighting full defense) against Jawhar's improved CMD of 16, and succeeds in tripping Jawhar. Jawhar is now prone and flanked, it's thug 2's turn

The second Thug's eyes light up as he see's Jawhar fall. His axe comes down quickly att: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 however, Jawhar keeps his wits about himself and despite being prone his defensive style enabled him to bring his shield up in time to deflect the thug's blow.

Jawhar's full defense and prone condition essentially cancel each other out with regards to melee attacks. Thug 2 stays put; it's Jawhar's turn.

Just laughed out loud at the table. Covering myself in glory today guys *facepalm

And thus the comment about no AOOs...

Well, that is certainly not good.

So, 3 AOOs from a prone position, plus 3 attacks to come next round or just fight while prone and take 2 or 3 attacks from a prone position?

"Good for you, sir. You finally did something useful. Your mother will be very proud when you make your way home to her basement later"

Attack while prone, targetting Brawler 4.
Scimitar, Bless, Prone: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 9

Close...

The second Brawler stands up wobbly over the still body of the first thug. The forth Brawler starts kicking Jawhar while he's down Ya gota big mouth talking to me friends like that! kick: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 2 = 12dmg: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Jawhar is fortunate however that his armor adsorbs the blows as the Brawler screams and kicks.

Brawler 2 stands up (G10) Brawler 4 stays put (F8); it's Jamir's turn: beginging round 8!

Jamir takes a step forward so that he is flanking Brawler 4 with Jawhar.

"Madam, I assure you I am a better dancer than your late husband was. Shall we?"

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 271d4 ⇒ 3

crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 241d4 ⇒ 3

FINALLY!

Jamir's blade skewers Brawler 4, sliding through her light armor as though it were made of paper.

"Rest now, warrior of the North, and know that you have been defeated by none other than Jamir Montajay, of the Cassomir Montajays!"

Jamir regains a point of panache.

The Brawler who was attempting to kick Jawhar, eyes suddenly widen like saucers his hands start to flail wildly at something in his lower back. A second later he coughs some blood out and wipes his mouth. He stares at the red stain on his hand as his knees give out under him and he crumples to the floor. Jamir stands proudly in back of the crumpled form his rapier raised in salute.

It's Torvald's turn

"Well this is grim... Patting his pockets, the dwarf grunts in appreciation and withdraws a flask of alchemists fire. Trusting that the best defense is a good offense, he hurls it at the nearest cluster of foes and hopes Jawhar & Craggark can take the heat.

Throw bomb at H9 Bomb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Fire: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Splash 5; Ref13 for 2. After throwing will 5ft step to I13

Throw bomb at H9 Bomb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Fire: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Torvald I just went back and double checked. Your last bomb was thrown at the 7th Brawler in F14..I'm ruling

Torvald scrambles in his pouches for some alchemist fire. Satisfied he's grasping the correct flask, he hurls it at the 5th Brawler the one who tripped Jawhar. The flask flies true splashing some its sticky searing hot substance on both friend and foe alike. The unfortunate Brawler dances around for a moment fully engulfed in flames, then he drops to the ground, un-moving, still on fire. The second Brawler who just got up is knocked back down by the blast his clothes smoldering he appears to be knocked out again.

Alchemists add their Int to splash weapons as well. (stated under throw anything feature unless I misunderstood) Torvald also has a trait that adds +1, I think.

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 10

The second Thug still has some fight left in him and swings at Jawhar on the ground att: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 He seems scared however, none of his companions are left standing and he looks around frantically.

Thug two misses Jawhar again and stays put, it's Jawhar's turn;
Craggark you'll need a DC:13 stabilize check when Jawhar is through

I'm reading 4 points of damage from the spash, I think

Looks like it is time to stand up and get back in the fight.

Stand up, provoke AOO. If I am still standing, 5-ft to H7 and ready an attack for once Jamir has established flank (I believe he has the movement to get to H9 without provoking).

Scimitar,Bless,Flank: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The thug looks at Jawhar standing up and comes down quickly with his axe att: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 The axe splits the gap between Jawhar's shield and scimitar causing a nasty gash on Jawhar's forearm.

Will apply the dmg. to the Thug when Jamir flanks the Thug.

Craggark's prone form burns merrily.

Stabilise Check: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Jamir runs over to flank the last Thug standing, stepping on the unmoving body of one of the downed brawlers as he does so.

"I must know: was it worth all of this carnage to protect a man too cowardly to face us himself?"

While waiting for an answer (although he does not really expect one), Jamir stabs the thug.

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 121d4 ⇒ 1

Back to my normal rolls, apparently.

Protect Shmeck! his coin is good and you're all as good as dead, even if I'm not the one doing it! arghh!!! The Thug let's the scream out as he casually tosses Jamir's rapier aside with his shield, allowing Jawhar's blade to bite deep into the meaty portion of his exposed side.

It's Torvald's turn

So with Throw Anything I get to Int to other splash damage weapons. So at first level my bombs & alchemist's fire are the same. Damage is +3 for Int and +1 for Point Blank Shot (the throw was only 20ft)

"Ugh, I feel naked without all my vials," the alchemist mutters. Seeing the last foe occupied by the others he darts forward around the counter, wand outstretched. "Normally this would be the part I say 'we're even!' but technically this was my fault in the first place..."

Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Oooooh. More of THAT, please.

The half-orc looks less angry red, and more naturally blue-skinned, but equally unconscious.

The second thug looks around seeing his options are bleak and begins to withdraw towards the door.dead men can't collect coin, it's been fun gents! Jamir get's an AoO as the thug leaves G9 there's no AoO for Jawhar because the thug used the withdraw action. If the AoO fails to drop the thug he reaches the door exits(it's already open) and is two squares beyond the map this turn. Next turn he'll break into a full run: it's Jawhar's turn...there is no way with a 20ft you can can catch this guy this turn, if he's still up he's 20ft further than your max move this turn.

If he chooses to run, that's fine with me anyways. Let's see what I can do for Craggark.

Currently at -3.
Rebuke Death: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Now at 0 and conscious.

Someone should make sure to strip for other Thug of his axe, armor, potion, etc.

I am going to channel once in the midst of everyone to make sure nobody else dies.
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 1
*facepalm*

I probably don't want to wake them all up just yet. What do you guys think? Move to the side so only we are in range and question the dude?

We should drag him outside, who cares if he's uncomfortable? You can channel us back to health or I can use the wand. No risk of restarting this fight.

The second thug looks around seeing his options are bleak and begins to withdraw towards the door.dead men can't collect coin, it's been fun gents! [ooc]

Jamir whips his rapier at the thug as he breaks for the door.

Rapier, AoO: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 221d4 ⇒ 4

"Nor do they get to come back to hunt us down later."

Please please please use the wand. Jawhar's channels are finite. The wand has 48 charges! USE THE WAND.

Craggark snorts and wakes up in a rush, sitting up.

"Wha...wha---!" He blinks, looking around at the carnage.

"Did I get drunk again?"

Let me know if we're still in combat and if I get to act in combat at all.

guys I'm ruling this combat over. The thug was injured enough that Jamir's AoO slowed him down. Jawhar unless u want to wake a bunch of brawlers I'd stop using the channels. Thug 2 surrenders pleading for his life. There's no need to play this out because you'll garner even more info from the red- haired decoy. As far as useful equipment you retrieve : up to 4 throwing axes and two potions of cure Lt. wounds can be gotten off the thugs, the brawlers have nothing of interest. Craggark or Jawhar please keep track of health and resources of the entire party and just tell me what resources you used to get the party to full health on the discussion form ( no need to roll play healing) you will not have time to rest b4 your next encounter as you'll soon discover. Also will need a. Breakdown of who is carrying what ( there was a mention of giving Torvald splash weapons)

After securing all the brawlers that, could potentially wake up and cause trouble again, your party ushers the Red haired decoy out of the Horned Helm to a nearby alley. You then strip him of his coat and begin to interigate him; Don't kill me! I needed the coin! brrr!

Torvald should take the two potions of CLW if he is giving Jawhar the wand. Jamir has one potion of CLW on him already, and if we can use the protection from evil wand again before the start of the next combat, that should get us each a few rounds of protection at least - I have to believe that Runa and Hjort qualify. As the group walks outside, Jamir hands Torvald two flasks of alchemist's fire and two of acid, leaving one flask of acid in his bandolier, along with potions of CLW and shield of faith.

Jamir marches up to the fake Hjort, grabs the frightened man by his shirt, and yanks him down so that he is forced to look the halfling in the eye.

"What's your name? Do you know where the real Hjort Frostaxe is? Or Runa White? And what did that cowardly dog mean, that we're all as good as dead?"

"There's someone else we should question," Craggark says, looking behind the bar for the one-armed drink-slinger.

Torvald marvels at the mess inside the bar, doing some quick calculations in his head. "My gods must think you're alright even if I don't," he remarks to the barkeep. "I'm amazed none of those bombs lit this place on fire!"

Craggark is not walking outside just yet. He is still in The Horned Helm as are the people we are questioning.

Craggark growls. "I think the gods are more merciful with this bar than they should have been if this bartender had knowledge of the ambush planned for us," the frostkin says, eyeing the one-armed bartender up and down. "And there's still time for a fire to start tonight."

Outsider, hunh?

The half-orc glances at the priest. "Jawhar, please do not overtend the wounds of these a#%#%&$s. Unless you want to watch me choke the life out of any of them."

The. bartender for all his bluster before is nothing more than a one armed sniveling coward. It soon becomes apparent he knows nothing of the ambush and that the brawl was instigated by the two thugs. When one of the non- combatant patrons mentions the guards are coming fake Hjort speaks up if you want to know where Hjort is you better not let the guards get involved; otherwise we'll be stuck in a cell all night while they figure out who's to blame and you don't have that kind of time if you want to find and stop Hjort. The decoy looks to the door with worry.
you can take sense motive checks if you like; no matter the result this is all you'll have to go on until you interview fake Hjort. If you stay more than 3 rounds after being warned the guards are coming, they take you in to custody and the adventure is effectively over; unless you plan to resist the Trollheim guard.

Craggark seems satisfied enough to leave the premises prior to the guard arriving.

I have faith that Abadar will sort this.

No change to the questions I posted previously.

Jamir marches up to the fake Hjort, grabs the frightened man by his shirt, and yanks him down so that he is forced to look the halfling in the eye.

"What's your name? Do you know where the real Hjort Frostaxe is? Or Runa White? And what did that cowardly dog mean, that we're all as good as dead?"

After ensuring that we're a safe distance from the tavern

"Do you know anything about a scholar named Skagni? His house was burned down a few days ago and he's missing."

"What do you know of the Blood Ram tribe? Which god does Runa White worship? Where were you supposed to meet them to collect your coin?"

I have no questions to add to what has already been asked

Jawhar tries to keep an eye out for possible ambush while the man is being questioned.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

OK, OK, I'll talk only promise not kill me when you're done?
The Hjort look alike seems genuinely afraid that, your party might kill him.

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

This worm is scared.

"Tell us anything that you might know that would help us defeat Hjort. He will answer for his crimes. Failure to tell us will result in vengeance."

Here Craggark cracks his knuckles, and then his neck.

"By me."

Intimidate Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

'By me'??? Was that the best ending you could come up with?

Hjort and Runa hired me as a distraction. My name is Johan I ain't nobody of account. The Helm is one of Hjort's favorite hangouts. He hired me to distract you from what he's really up to! He told me he'd leave two men to supposedly guard me in case their was trouble in the Helm.... He looks around frantically as if someone was coming to get him now.

Assuming you promised not to kill the decoy and hear his story any of you from the Linnorm Kingdoms(can make an untrained check) or anyone of you with a rank in knowledge local may make a DC:10 check to know the following flaw in the Decoy's story.

Jamir lets go of the decoy's shirt with a disgusted shove.

"Gods, man. We are not going to kill you. How many chances to stop the fight did you see us give those idiots in the Horned Helm? And they attacked us without provocation."

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Jamir can't get a read on the fake Hjort, and looks to the others to see whether or not they buy his story.

"Oh. S~&@." Craggark's expression changes from fierce to concerned.

"When did they say that they were going to attack the armoury?"

"Oh. S&@#." Craggark's expression changes from fierce to concerned.

"When did they say that they were going to attack the armoury?"

Johan looks at Craggark frantically, I told you! they are there now! Most likely killing in the guise of you Pathfinders!...The Gods as my witness that's what I heard! He looks pleadingly at the party members settling on Torvald, I'm sorry I never heard of this Skaggi person..was he kin of yours? I hope Hjort didn't get his hands on him! he breaks down at this point sobbing profusely, I swear I don't know nothing else! All I know is if that Hjort and Runa succeed they'll challenge castellan Darkwine's power in the region. That could mean bad things for you Pathfinders...now I've done all I can...can I go? he wipes his nose and stops sniveling for a moment. A look of hope upon his face.

I've got nothing to use to identify the story flaw. Craggark, can you make the knowledge check untrained as a Linnormer? Anyone else have a point in knowledge (local)?

"Why--and how--would they challenge Darkwine's power? How would getting rid of Pathfinders make that any more likely?"

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

I'm not sure what you're referring to by "story flaw", Jamir, but the Nat 20 should do it.

"Enough questions. He doesn't know any more. Let's go. We have a few S!*+ birds to deal with."

Craggark makes to head in the direction of the armoury.

"Why--and how--would they challenge Darkwine's power? How would getting rid of Pathfinders make that any more likely?"

Johan looks astonished at Torvald's lack of understanding, I know you're not from around here but, I'm sure you must have heard of the Ulfen's reputation as warriors? If the leader of the Blackravens and Trollheim, can't protect his own armory that, would almost certainly perceived as weakness and invite challenge from others. If for no other reason than embarrassment, it would force his hand against the Pathfinders.. Johan looks down the alley and his eyes widen, The guards are heading this way! If you don't go now.... he trails off his eyes dropped dejected. Resigned at being caught by the guards.

In the distance 3 guardsmen are asking questions of people outside the Helm one of the civilians points towards the alley where the party is and the guards look up and start a slow trot toward the alley.
The party realizes they have mere seconds to depart or face interrogation of the guards.