bluedove's Pathfinders - Gamma Squad [PFS] (Inactive)

Game Master bluedove

Svetlana moves to the front and presses on down the stairs.

Right, Marla does require some healing.

"Marla! Get some of those wounds taken care of before we go down there!" Brak says, stopping her from descending.

Marla blushes, and looks to the other Pathfinders. "I didn't want to be a bother." she says. "May I request some attention to these burns?" she asks.

Frindlikh looks up at the commotion caused by the eidolon, then moves on, in the shadow of the big Irriseni woman.

Am I the only one with a Wand of CLW? *Sigh*

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Garedon heals Marla, then scans the darkness with his vision and Detect Evil before following Frindlikh down.

Edit: It doesn't appear that we ever divided up the items from Queck. If not:

Oti stops, remembering the items from Queck, and hands one potion of curing to Svetlana, Frindlikh, Marla, and Li Shuo (as the one's without ability to heal themselves) and hands the Wand of Detect Secret Doors to Marla (being now uncertain about handing a wand to Kurse).

Kurse has a wand of CLW as well. That is what he was threatening Queck with.

Kurse takes out his wand and mumbles a few words causing the wand to glow brightly. "I do not undersstand why you call me a hairy potter every ssingle time I do that Sslipss. I have sseen a few pot makerss with excesssive body hair but I have never sseen one use thiss technique before." He huffs as he follows along down the stairs.

I was wondering if it was something like that, Kurse, but I wasn't there to see it. :)

"Please spare the lives of any mites that you find," Oti adds, explaining, somewhat apologetically, that "They are hardly an innocent race, buy they appear here to be mere slaves to the derro, and they may have information that will help us, or may yet be turned against their tormentors. Since we last encountered them, I have learned some of the languages of the mites and the derro. ... Very different from Celestial or Elven..." "And no wholesome joy or goodness in either language... But, I must do what I must do."
I added Aklo and Undercommon (as an aasimar Truespeaker), at level 2.

Hmm. Do we have anyone with Heal skills or Stabilize, by the way?

"Thank you Otiophon." Marla says to him, muttering a spell and touching his arm after he heals her. She then casts a pair of spells on Brak before he joins the foreguard of the Pathfinders as they descend the stairs.

Cast Guidance on Otiophon, and Guidance and Mage Armor on Brak
Brak's current AC 22

"Which oness are mitess? The little blue guyss? If sso ssome of them might know me from my last trip to the ssewerss. Sslipss and I sset a bunch free and called them the blue man group. It iss good that you sspeak there language as I could only sshare a few wordss with them. If they are in the blue man group jusst trace the sspiral of Pharasma and ssay 'friend' and they sshould resspond well."

Stablize but no heal skill. Wisdom is not really Kurses thing.

Svetlana calls back that she will do her best not to hit any mites... her tone neither completely convinced or comepletely convincing.

"Yes, the little blue things - but also be careful around the big blue things, too," Oti responds, considering a wink but deciding he'd better not risk it.

Li accepts the potion with gratitude. "Thank you, Otiophon-san." Placing this in his pack, he checks his bowstring and follows Svetlana.

Humans still need light despite all their darkvisiony pals, so let me know who is carrying light.

With the way now lit , your party descends the stairway into the underground as Garver stays behind to report back to VC Themis on your find. The steps carry on for a short distance and then sharply turn and turn again as you climb step after step. The temperature falls rapidly with your decent, until your breath fogs the dank air before you.

Finally you arrive at a chamber where an ancient fountain decorates this open tunnel intersection. Many chipped sculptures provide spouts through which drizzles of water splash into the basin below. The fountain’s cold concrete edges have carved symbols that adorn its sides in three distinct bands. A set of stairs leading down from above empties into the room from the south, while two 5-foot-wide tunnels exit the room to the east and west.

1) Marla Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
1.5) Brak Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
2) Svetlana Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
3) Li Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
4) Frindlikh Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
5) Kurse Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16
6) Otiophon Perception: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

You note (with the exception of Otiophon) something odd about the symbols on the bands, but have little time to consider the implications of this observation as you hear noises echoing from one of the passages. A mournful wail and sharp crack, followed by a cry of pain. The sounds draw nearer swiftly and you realize you only have seconds to prepare before their sources are upon you!

Map is updated! Sorry for the delay. You have 1 full round to prepare before they arrive and we roll initiative.

"Pharassma will aid uss in thiss battle," Kurse says as he traces a spiral shape in the air.

Cast bless granting the party +1 to hit and +1 vs fear.

Oti moves as quietly as possible to the near side of the door, ready with his longsword.
Stealth: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (8) - 5 = 3
... hoping that the other noises, door, and distance cover his feeble efforts.

Frindlikh smiles at the Paladin he'll make a nice diversion as he takes out his blades and tries to hide in a dark spot himself.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Svetlana simply strides out into the open, weapon in hand, and awaits the rush.

Li does likewise, calmly standing and waiting.

1) Marla Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
2) Svetlana Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
3) Li Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
4) Frindlikh Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
5) Kurse Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
6) Otiophon Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Enemy Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Initiative Order - Round 1
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Enemy:
M1 Splash Weapon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
M2 Dart: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
M3 Dart: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
M4 Dart: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
D1 - casts
D2 Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Li
Frindlikh
Kurse
Marla and Brak
Svetlana
Otiophon

Svetlana steps in front of the passageway and into an onslaught of missiles. The mite in front heaves a large jar of something which crashes into her armor and shatters in a shower of glass and spiders that begin to swarm over a 10 ft radius, covering Svetlana and Otiophon.
A few darts bounce off the tiefling harmlessly, but a crossbow bolt sweeps past as if it pulled a veil of darkness over your eyes.

A darkness spell is now centered on the room, and be aware that there are more enemies than you can currently see on the map.

Two saves, which I think will be necessary, this round or soon.

Distraction, Fort ?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Poison, Fort ?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Oti steps back, sheathes his sword, and draws a flask of alchemist's fire, "I've got fire!"

"I'm mostly fireproof!"

Distraction 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Poison 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Marla draws a wand and casts shield on Brak, before stowing it. When the darkness fall, she and Brak don't seem bothered, but she sees some of the others being affected by it, and she goes looking for the bolt to stuff it into her quiver to get rid of the Darkness.

Full round action to find and cover the Darkness Bolt?

Brak marches through the spiders and into the corridor, chopping at the first Mite with his axe.

Power Attack 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 1 = 18 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Having no method of battling the spiders, Frindlikh takes the long route around, hoping to get a chance for flanking the mites should they be drawn into the larger room.

Double move

"Who turned out the lightss? Wass it you Sslipss?"

Don't forget the +1 to attack rolls from bless

Svetlana steps forward advancing on the creatures and thrusts her bardiche at the first attacker.

Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26 PA
Damage 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

If the spot in front of Brak was open she instead steps through and smashes the next attacker with her spiked gauntlet.

Damage would be 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

I had some trouble deciding how long it will take Marla to neutralize the darkness. I think it will be 3 move actions, 1 to actively search, 1 to climb down into the fountain and 1 to conceal the bolt and cancel the darkness. So the spell will be undone in the middle of round 2.

The swarm moves away from the mites, again swarming over Otiophon, dozens of tiny mandibles biting him at once. Revulsion and nausea threaten to overwhelm the paladin, but he stands firm. The swarm attacks after it moves so Svetlana escaped their bite, Oti takes 2 damage but saves vs distraction and poison.

Brak annihilates the first mite, leaving an opening for Svetlana to step up and knock the second one out.
The third mite in line draws his dagger and steps over his fallen comrade to keep the dangerous beauty at bay, but he makes no contact with his clumsy slashes. The fourth mite casts something at her, but she shakes it off with no effect. A pair of Derro further down the tunnel take turns at firing at the tiefling, but only the first one strikes her. Svetlana takes 3 damage, saves vs poison.

Initiative Order - Round 1
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Enemy - attacked
Li - cannot see due to darkness
Frindlikh - cannot see due to darkness
Kurse - cannot see due to darkness
Marla and Brak - searching and Brak kills the first mite
Svetlana - moves and downs second mite
Otiophon - moves and draws alchemist fire.
-------------------------------------Round 2
Enemy:
Swarm damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
M3 Dagger: 1d20 ⇒ 10 Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
M4 casts Doom on Svetlana
D1 Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
D2 Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Svet Save vs Doom: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Svet Save vs Poison: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Li - delays until he can see
Frindlikh - delays until he can see
Kurse - delays until he can see
Marla and Brak - concealing darkness arrow and
Li
Frindlikh
Kurse
Svetlana
Otiophon

"Now where did I put that thing," Kurse mumbles as he goes through his pockets. "Can anyone tell me what iss happening I think I may have gone blind as Sslipss is just laughing at me right now."

Alchemist's Fire: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Miss Direction: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Oti throws a flask of alchemist's fire at the mass of spiders behind him, but aims too far, hitting the wall and the door behind and splashing flames over the spiders and Kurse!
1 pt. of splash damage to Kurse and the spider swarm.

"Li, Kurse - swarm 10 ft ahead of you!" Oti yells, stepping backwards and grabbing his flask of oil.

Poison fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Distraction fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

AC21

Svetlana pushes forward, ducking and weaving, picking her timing and her shots - punching away with her spiked gauntlets like a classic gladiator.

Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 16 Fight defensively
Damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Well, that mite will at least be salvageable. :-P

Seeing the corridor crowded, and the pit full of spiders, Frindlikh finds his option very limited here's a full nothing I can do. He decides to stand back, leaving the paladin space to manoeuvre.

Li stands perfectly still, listening to the sounds in the darkness, his bow half-drawn, waiting for evidence of his enemy and a clear shot.

Ready an action to fire as soon as he can see the enemy.

Well, that mite will at least be salvageable. :-P

Sort of stuck at the moment, they wont back down :(

It's OK. :) Just an attempt at a funny comment after Brak's 18 point attack. You know that made a mess.

Initiative Order - Round 1
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Enemy - attacked
Li - cannot see due to darkness
Frindlikh - cannot see due to darkness
Kurse - cannot see due to darkness
Marla and Brak - searching and Brak kills the first mite
Svetlana - moves and downs second mite
Otiophon - moves and draws alchemist fire.
-------------------------------------Round 2
Enemy - attacked
Marla and Brak - concealing darkness arrow and
Li - delays
Frindlikh - delays
Kurse - searches
Svetlana - downs another mite
Otiophon - inflicts 1 damage to swarm and Kurse
-------------------------------------Round 3
Enemy:
Swarm damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
M4 Dagger: 1d20 ⇒ 1 Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
D1 Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
D2 Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Marla and Brak
Li
Frindlikh
Kurse
Svetlana
Otiophon

The last mite pulls his dagger and fumbles it and the derro's volley proves just as ineffectual.
Decided quickie update was better than none, busy week!

AC21

Svetlana continues pushing forward, sidestepping and then cutting in with a haymaker on the next mite.

Fight defensively

Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 21
Damage 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

If he drops, Svet will step over the body and move to engage the big boys

Can we see now?

Poison save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Distraction save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
GM - I see the swarm moved, so I am not sure if the swarm damaged Oti or Kurse and Li this turn. Rolls and HP are assuming it damaged me.

Oti pours out his flask of oil in a pool in front of him, then draws another flask of alchemist's fire. "Kurse and Li - run past me!" he yells, hoping the spiders will move his way and be distracted by him.
Not sure, but assuming that pouring oil is a standard action - it doesn't say. Marked the space on the map.

Again, having no other option, Frindlikh delay. Trapped! Cage!

Can we see now?

Yes, Marla has secured the darkness bolt, so your lights are again working. Kurse and Li took 2 damage from the swarm and need to make two fort saves each.

"SSPIDERSS!!! I THINK I PREFERRED THE FIERY DARKNESSS,"Kurse shouts and he tosses a scroll to the side as the spiders start climbing his legs.

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Kurse then moves behind Otiophon. Once again digging through his pockets looking for something.

Li moves swiftly to escape the spiders.

Poison save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Distraction save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Marla, having removed the source of the darkness, looks to see how her comrades are dealing with the spiders, and draws a flask of Alchemist's Fire to throw when she is able.

Brak looks past Svetlana to the remaining enemies. "Good form, lass. You'd make a fair tunnel fighter." he says, looking for an opportunity to get into the fight in the narrow corridor.

Delay

Poison Str Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1 (Kurse and Li take 1 strength damage and must save vs poison again next round)

Svetlana knocks out the last mite and the first derro in line steps up and smacks her with a strange hooked club. The one behind him casts at the tiefling and the dwarf in the narrow hallway, hitting them with an ear-splitting shriek that leaves them both stunned.
Svetlana takes 6 damage from the club and she and Brak both take 3 damage from Sonic Burst and are stunned for 1 round.
A stunned creature drops everything held, can't take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any).
Attackers receive a +4 bonus on attack rolls to perform combat maneuvers against a stunned opponent.

The swarm turns back toward Otiophon, sweeping over him again. 4 damage to Oti and he makes his saves, got Kurse and Li in round 3, they get Oti in round 4.

-------------------------------------Round 4
Swarm Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
D1 Aklys Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
D2 - Casts Sonic Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
S Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
B Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Marla and Brak
Li
Frindlikh
Kurse
Svetlana
Otiophon

Kurse retrieves the alchemist fire he was looking for but looking over he sees all the dead or dying mites."The blue man group!" It's pretty clear there is no hope for the first mite so he casts stabilize on the next mite in line.

HP 13/25

A heal might be needed eventually.

Fortunately Svetlana is still armed!

"Stand back, Marla!" Oti calls out, then readies to throw his second flask of alchemist's fire when she is clear.
Alchemist's fire: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Aimed for the oil hex, hit the space above.

GM - Not sure if the 1 pt. of fire splash damage would ignite the oil. If so, it does 1d3 for two turns. (Oil)
Burning oil damage?: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Or probably 3, since it was a swarm, plus 1 for the a.f. splash, for 4 total this turn.

1 pt. splash damage to Oti. 15/22

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 6
21/22

Oti, with his hand momentarily empty, heals himself with a swift touch, then retrieves a flask of acid.

Marla scampers back from the spiders, and tosses her Alchemist's Fire.

Aim at the square closest to her.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
1d6 ⇒ 6
1 fire damage to Oti... sorry!

Brak grunts and sways in place, his axe clattering to the floor.