# 9-16: Fallen Family, Broken Name, with GM Pendrak, Table 2 (Inactive)

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Dana runs to the red thug and attacks him with her scimitar to deliver a non-lethal blow.

"The light of the Dawnflower is with us! Give up!" she shouts.

Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to hit, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to damage, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.

Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Thanks for clarifying Pendrak. Just to confirm, we should be moving our characters on your map as well?

Yes, please feel free to do so. It should be editable by anyone with the link.

The bandit dodges Regis's axe chop, but he seems to be extremely preoccupied now by Reginald's antics.

"Stop looking at me, ya weirdo!" the bandit shouts, "Boss, this mage won't stop staring at me and its getting on my last nerve."

You hear a woman's voice come in reply, "Then. Kill. Him. It isn't complicated," she says.

When Dana comes rushing forward, he never sees it coming. She smacks the bandit full on the face with the flat of her blade with a loud crack, and blood pours from his broken nose.

"And now we have the gods against us! Oh, jeez..." says the bandit, clearly demoralized.

Woodthorne can act.

Barkskin +2 AC

Woodthorne double moves to get into the fight.

The female voice, which proves to come from what seems to be the bandit leader, takes up a song of encouragement to her allies as she moves up behind the sleeping bandit.

"Just kill them, it isn't hard,
Listen to the song of your boss and your bard,
Kill them quick and take their money,
Are you a bandit, or are you a bunny?"

Orst can act.

LOL in front of my PC, really great song GM! ;-)

Orst realizing he has moved entirely the wrong direction from the battle, now hurries to help with bandits coming in from the SE. He readies his bastard sword.
"Take them alive if possible. It would be nice to question them."
Double moves

Let's see if I can get this in while things are working. Hopefully they stay this way, though I've been told to expect instability until Friday at the earliest.

The remaining bandit never takes his eyes of Reginald, but tosses aside his bow and draws a rapier, slashing at Dana. She easily blocks his attack with her shield.

Xiao, Dana, Reginald, Regis, and Woodthorne can act.

Xiao quickly casts a quick cantrip.
Daze please make a dc 17 will save or be dazed!

Reginald steps closer - he's thought of the perfect retort to the bandit's song!

"Perhaps he is a bunny, because he doesn't seem to carrot all!" he says, tears leaking from his eyes and his voice wheezing from too many laughs trying to escape at once.

Reginald uses his Evil Eye hex on the bandit leader, giving her a -2 penalty to AC, then cackles to extend the duration of the hexes on both bandits.

Dana 5 ft steps forward and attacks the leader.

"Give up! Last chance!!" she shouts.

Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to hit, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to damage, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Free action: If that was a hit then using ‘Enforcer’ feat to Intimidate/Demoralize as a free action to give the opponent the ‘shaken’ condition for as many rounds as the opponent received non-lethal damage.

Intimidate vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"I'll try Orst but axes weren't made to swing this way!" cries Regis as he twist the haft of the battleaxe in his hand.

He swings down hard at the bandit in front of him.

Nonlethal Attack with Battleaxe: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 4 = 151d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Woodthorne can't help but chortle,"

Perhaps he is a bunny, because he doesn't seem to carrot all

. He repositions to better strike.

Quarterstaff: flank
to hit 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19 Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"If possible, but don't take any chances. Put them down if you have to." "They are trying to kill us you know."

"You are hopelessly out numbered. Surrender! We can discuss this."

Orst yells out as he is half way there.

Not my turn, but just adding flavor.

Xiao steps forward and casts her spell, and the bandit thug seems to be dazed and unable to act.

"Oh, man, this is bad," says he.

The bandit leader, meanwhile, is staring at Reginald, distracted by his response to her song as well as his strangely piercing gaze.

Dana rushes forward and swings at her fellow bard, but the bandit lady easily sidesteps her swing, though she does seem to be demoralized. Thanks to the bandit being distracted by Reginald's evil eye, Regis is able to deliver an ax blow, and Woodthorne is able to wallop the dazed bandit over the head with his quarterstaff. The bandit seems to be not only dazed, but staggered, and seems ready to drop at any moment.

Nonetheless, the bandit leader seem unwilling to surrender at this point. She steps back, reaches into her spell component pouch, draws out some small fruit tarts and a feather, and then, waving her arms and chanting a few strange phrases, casts a spell.

Dana needs to make a DC 14 Will save. Orst, Xiao, Dana, Reginald, Regis, and Woodthorne may act.

Woodthorne hopes to finish off the bandit so he can get to the leader.

If the bandit falls, Woodthorne moves to confront the leader.

Quarterstaff: flank
to hit 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14 Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

As he wipes the tears from his eyes, Reginald sees the last bandit cast as spell.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Now really! Using magic to make people laugh at your jokes? That’s just cheating! he thinks as he steps closer. Well, two can play that game!

Reginald calls out, “Did you really think my laughter that hideous?”, makes a few quick guestures and mutters something incomprehensible, then cups his hands around his mouth. Anyone watching would have sworn he was yelling, but no sound could be heard - anyone, that is, except the leader of the bandits!

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Xiao casts Daze at the bandit Leader.

Regis takes another swing at the Dazed bandit, attempting to knock him out.

Nonlethal Attack with Battleaxe: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 4 = 51d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

If the bandit is down, Regis will also move towards the leader.

When the leader cast her spell, Dana suddenly starts laughing uncontrollably, falling prone to the ground holding her sides. The bandit is just able to dodge Woodthorne's staff, and also sidesteps Regis's axe blow, managing to stay alive a little longer. However, the leader is completely unable to handle the barrage of spells that come at her and finds herself both dazed and stunned.

Dana can effectively make another save as a full round action right now for her turn. If she fails it lasts one more round. I'll give Orst a little more time to post.

I have really not laughed this much in the last couple of years ... maybe ... maybe never?! Dana thinks while she is lying on the floor and her laughter echoes through the room.

But this is a fight and I have to regain control ... but it is sooooo good! Soooo good to just be able to let go ... and Dana just continues to laugh.

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Orst advances on the bandit and strikes with the side of his sword.
strike nonlethal: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 4 = 9; dmg non lethal: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
"People should know when to go down and stay down"
Sorry for the delay. I did not notice the site up yesterday until it was too late

The remaining bandit takes a final desperate swing at Dana, but misses badly and fall unconscious soon after from the loss of blood and the exertion.

Only the stunned and dazed bandit leader remains.

Orst, Xiao, Dana, Reginald, Regis, and Woodthorne may act.

Xiao Hua looks at the dazed leader and quickly binds his wrists together.
"Anyone any questions for this piece of filth?"

Reginald is too busy laughing to come up with another pun - the bandit leader just standing there slack-jawed is too funny. His face is turning red because he's too busy laughing to remember to breathe.

Reginald cackles to extend the duration of the -2 AC penalty on the bandit leader.

Woodthorne steps up to the bandit leader and thumps her with is staff.

Quarterstaff:
to hit 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Regis keeps his weapon and shield held firm.
"I've a question. What were you lot doing here?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Woodthorne's blow with his quarterstaff knocks the bandit leader unconscious, and she is bound by Xiao.

In order to try to expedite the exploration phase of this, since there isn't another encounter here at the estate, allow me to provide you with an overview of the rooms that don't really have anything of interest. The map has been fully revealed.

After exploring most of the rooms, the Pathfinders make their way into a small office. This once luxurious office has been thoroughly ransacked, and goblin vandals have defaced the walls and furniture. A dead crow, relatively fresh but burned and blackened, has been nailed to a plaque on the western wall. A gilded portrait frame over the desk has been covered with paint and blood, obscuring the image underneath.

As you step into the room, some very strange happens. You hear a muffled voice come from the blood-covered painting, which says, "I am Asmodea Irrica, daughter of Rutillo and heir to the House of Irrica."

With Casovir back on his shoulder, Reginald studies the room.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

He shudders at the sight of the burnt crow and covers Casovir's eyes. "Umm, I think goblins might have been here recently..." he says hesitantly, and he quickly looks for something else to study.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"What in Torag's metallic bosom do we have here?" Reginald exclaims happily as his eyes alight on the painting. However, he is quickly distracted by the fact that the picture is speaking.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

He casts a quick cantrip, then proclaims, "Ooo, now what we have here is an animated portrait! If we can ask it the right questions, it might have answers for us!" He then proceeds to close his eyes and start muttering to himself, trying to think of the most likely responses the spell might store.

"Alright, let's start with a name! If we know the name, we can deduce more of what it is likely to know! Yes! Wait... Oh, it's already saying its name. How convenient! Alright, what would the heir to the family know... Not what happened to the manor, too early for that. Family treasure? Be stupid to put that information in a painting anyone could walk up to and ask. Unless the family forgot what treasure they had? Or maybe it was kept in such a secret place that they had to refresh their memories every so often? Possibly...

Regis examines the room in disgust.

"Bloody little creatures goblins are. Glad they left the place without burning it down. I'll leave the questioning to the rest of you." Regis says as he walks out of the room, heading for the Salon and Sitting room for further inspection of what can be salvaged.

"How strange. A talking painting."
Orst strides over to stand near Reginald.
"How can I help you, Reginald?"

Xiao hua smirks and nods.
"Well then tell us a story, ancestor!"

Reginald is startled out of his thoughts by Orst and jumps visibly. "Oh! Well, um... where was I... oh yes! What do you think lady's favorite food was?"

He continues, but as his voice becomes hurried and quieter it becomes obvious he's talking to himself again. "Yes! Once we know that, we should easily be able to figure out what the password to her secret lair was. Painting obviously hiding tunnel there, probably traps, what kinds of discouragements were popular or known to be very effective during that time period, probably goes underground, worms live underground, birds eat worms, maybe I can catch some for Casovir, what spell would work best to attract worms, wait, maybe that's the trap, need a spell to repel worms specifically or we'll drive each other away potentially, how long could this tunnel be, well, what were the mining methods available, and at the end of the tunnel will be the door we have to speak the password to, don't want to give the wrong password..."

Casovir sighs and turns to Orst. "He's gone down the rabbit trail I'm afraid. Always been like this. Probably won't be much more help, but you're welcome to encourage his fantasies."

After a very good laugh and extensive amusement Dana stands up and you clearly see that she is slightly ashamed.

”I ... I ... I am very sorry that I was not able to push back her spell and succumbed to my emotions! Please do not think that I usually laugh like this as I am a modest and pious woman and as controllled as the Everlight and my family traditions request!“ she says hesitantly.

Woodthorne tries to see what's behind the painting.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

At Xiao's question, and again at Reginald's, the painting simply repeats the phrase, "I am Asmodea Irrica, daughter of Rutillo and heir to the House of Irrica."

You suspect that the magical portrait might not be able to hear you due to it being painted over.

Woodthorne carefully removes the frame from the wall, and reveals a piece of parchment affixed to the back of the portrait with alchemical glue. On it is the hastily written last will and testament of Rutillo Irrica.

See the handout in the Slides.

Appraise: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Touching Woodworks shoulder Xiao Hua gives him a praising smile!
"Excellent work, Woodthorne!"

As Woodthorne moves the picture frame, Reginald snaps out of his thoughts again.

Appraise: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

"Oh," he says dejectedly. "Until we find a way to remove all that blood, we can't ask it any more questions. Oh well." He scuffs the floor with his boot. "I guess we could take it back to the Venture-Captain if nothing else."

"Has anyone seen a mace, a ring, a locket, or a rod?"

The Pathfinders find nothing else of value in the Irrica estate. Furthermore, they realize that the goblins were here probably about a month ago or longer. Realizing that chasing after long-gone goblins with a painting in hand and before reporting back to their venture-captain wouldn't be the best idea, the Pathfinders deal with the unconscious bandits, and then hurry on to Elidir where they are able to rest the night, and await a message from Venture-Captain Brackett.

Such a message comes the next morning, along with payment.

You guys can decide what dealing with the bandits means exactly (interrogating, killing, turning loose, turning in to the authorities, etc.), I just wanted to keep this moving. The letter from Brackett should now be in the Slides. You guys can make any purchases you wish while in Elidir, then you can go goblin hunting.

After they finish their preparations, the Pathfinders travel from Elidir as part of a caravan headed toward Citadel Dinyar in southern Isger. The journey is without incident. Once south of the gnome town of Umok, the group prepares to separate from the caravan to begin tracking the Scorchfeather goblin tribe.

The morning cookfire crackles softly as the caravan breaks camp and prepares to depart for Citadel Dinyar. The Chitterwood surrounds the road in all directions, but the forest is far from consistent. East of the road, burnt and dead trees still stand upright. The land to the west is snarled with low scrub in a dense weave. Irregular slashes of bare dirt and two-foot high grasses give the illusion of other roads leading off from the main track.

You see Caravan Master Jarkan, a Kalistocrat wearing the traditional white clothing, a friendly and polite man all the while you've traveled with him. Also traveling with the caravan are a pair of Druman Blackjacket guards, and Gallion Land, a Hellknight of the Order of the Godclaw traveling to Citadel Dinyar.

Let me know what you want to do with the bandits at the estate, and what, if anything, you want to purchase while in Elidir. You guys can make Knowledge checks and talk to the members of the caravan, but when you are ready to set out looking for the goblins I will need Survival checks.

Did we also get an xp? Regis isn't buying anything in town. He would want to interrogate the bandits before turning them over to the authorities, specifically trying to find out if they were there for some reason more than just squatting.

Regis approaches Gallion and says "Hello Sir Gallion, what brings you in the company of Caravan Master Jarkan?

Yeah, sorry about that, technically you do receive 1 XP and 1 PP after completing the first quest. You need to complete at least 4 of them in order to get the second PP, and all of them to get all the gold and boons.

"Just traveling on to the Citadel. I work as a liaison between Elidir and the Godclaw Hellknights stationed at Citadel Dinyar," says Gallion in a deep, rough voice.

If you spend some time talking to Gallion Land he will relate to you all of the information found in the Knowledge checks up to DC 15. Also, I forgot that there was also a Knowledge (geography) part, so you'll find that below.

Orst will argue that they are not the rightful authorities and have no jurisdiction here or really any proof of banditry. Questioning them about possible goblin activity in the area might make sense. But ultimately they should be let go minus their weapons of course.

"Caravans, what is with all this walking? I will get a horse."

Orst purchases a light combat trained horse. 110 gp He joins the caravan and rides along happily.

don't have any of those skills

When they decide to part from the caravan, Orst will take his bearings.
survival: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

"I have absolutely no idea how to find goblins. Orcs are another matter. I have childhood memories of chasing and being chased by them." He says with a far away look while fingering a small blade. "Oh well, I must be getting old" And he puts stiletto back in his pouch.

don't have any of those skills

Bear in mind that you can make DC 10 or lower Knowledge skill checks untrained.

Taking 10 for Knowlocal and Knowgeo
Xiao Hua knows not much about this area but what she knows she will tell the others.
"The army will only protect the river, so be aware that the hinterlands are full of bandits. And the Chitterwood could be full of goblins, although it was burnt badly!"

Reginald is busy chatting with Jarkan. "So what's it like being a caravan leader in this part of the world? What was the most expensive thing you've ever transported? Do you ever have problems with bandits or goblins on this road?"

Aid Another (Survival): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

As the Pathfinders leave the caravan to search for traces of goblins, Reginald is of little help as he's too busy pointing out this flower here, and that flower over there...

Aid Another (Survival): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Casovir, on the other hand, is actually useful. He keeps Reginald close to Woodthorne so he can relay useful information to the Chelaxian. From the raven's wide-eyed look, one might guess he has a vested interest in finding the Scorched Feather tribe before they find him...

kn local untrained : 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

kn geo untrained : 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2

Dana also assists to find any tracks but it is obvious that she is not trained at all to be in the in the wilderness ... but somehow she is lucky.

Survival : 1d20 ⇒ 18

Having had an excellent chat with Gallion, Regis joins his comrades in their preparations to set out exploring the wilds.

Survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13