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

Game Master Z...D...

The young girl smiles and continues.
"Never met them, but we will manage!"

"Non-humans with an affinity for spiders. They're evil and cunning." Woodthorne keeps a wary eye out for trouble. "Let's follow the tracks. Maybe the ettercaps have what we're looking for." Woodthorne goes in.

Orst looks around quickly. "Perhaps we should conduct a quick search?" "Ettercaps usually have a lair and this might be it." "The item might be hidden in the ruins. Orst dismounts and pulls out his sword

Orst will start examining the ruins doing a slow walk through all the chambers.

Assuming he doesn't find anything, "Which way? The tracks are evident but following them for miles is another matter. Lead on and I will follow, Woodthorne." Orst gathers the rains and leads his horse after the Oracle.

I hope everything is okay with our GM. He ready has had a bad stretch during this game. I would like to finish. We are close I think.

"Keep an eye out for these etter caps. They like to set traps...I think."

As the agents move through the ruin, they make entry into the one building that is left standing.

The worm-eaten slab of wood falls aside easily to reveal a cluttered and rank-smelling hall. Rotten parchment scraps, worm-eaten carpets, and disintegrating furniture hint at a decaying Hellknight command center, a fact confirmed by the rusted remains of armor and ancient standards adorning the walls. A rusting iron statue of Asmodeus lies toppled to one side against a wall. Amongst the debris are the skeletal remains of five humanoid bodies. Two still wear rust-fused Hellknight armor, while three others are covered in molding, rotten leather. Surrounding these aged corpses are the remains of their goblinoid killers; it’s clear that everyone was slain in a vicious fight.

In the corner, climbing on the wall is a purple humanoid looking thing with claws and a face of a spider. It hisses at you and takes a combative posture.

Bold May Act
Dana
Xiao
Orst
Reginald
GM
Regis
Woodthorne

Reginald steps forward to see what the hubbub is about. As he spies the creature on the wall, he blurts out, "I spy, with my little eye, a spider-thing!" before laughing again at his quick wit.

Reginald uses his Evil Eye hex to lower the creature's AB, then cackles to extend the duration.

Xiao Hua quickly tries to daze her enemy.
DC 16 will or be dazed

Dana runs to the red beast 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 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to damage, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

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 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Orst will charge with power power attack behind a two handed sword blow.
sword chop with charge and pwr atk: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 22
dmg: 1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 = 19

The Ettercap resist both the Evil Eye,it will still suffer the penalty for two rounds though, and the daze effect.

Both Dana and Orst move in and attack the Ettercap, both dealing damage to it. Orst, you could not charge and I moved you adjacent to the ettercap.

The ettercap takes a step back and shoots a sticky web from its mouth, it impacts the wall just behind Orst.

For ease of everything, we are continuing to use the Pendraks maps
Bold May Act
Round 1
Regis
Woodthorne

Round 2
Dana
Xiao
Orst
Reginald

Woodthorne moves up and swings his staff at the ettercap.

Quarterstaff:
to hit 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Sorry, I ready didn't know where the map was, so I just guessed that I could get at the thing if I charged. Forgot we were on broken ground with semi ruined walls all over.

Orst waits for Reginald to move in, hesitating momentarily. He will then circle around and attack the spider-like monster from another direction.

sword swing one handed with pwr atk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
dmg: 1d10 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13

Woodthorne and Orst surround the ettercap and finish it off.

Combat Over

After searching the room for a minute, and checking the corpse of the hellknight, you locate Irrica's signet ring. It is encrusted with dirt, but it is still in great condition. Once cleaned off, the gold ring reveals delicate Infernal text carved into the band, but the letters are hopelessly lost in the dense calligraphy.

A few minutes later

A woman’s voice calls from the outside, “Explorers! I am Pava Irrica and I believe you have been traveling across Isger, collecting my family heirlooms. However you’ve come by them, I am willing to forgive and forget as long as you turn them over to me peacefully. You can walk away, and I’ll not get the authorities involved. Now come out and sheathe your weapons.”

Outside, you see a female, who you assume is Pava Irrica. She is flanked by two guards with bows at the low ready.

If you get within 30 feet of her, she will shout to keep your distance.

Perc: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Appraise : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

Dana inspects the ring.

”You should know that once attuned, this ring can protect the wearer and nearby allies from certain devils! Very powerful!“ Dana says a little shyly.

Perception : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

* * *

Later ...

Dana steps out and approaches within 30 ft. and smiles shyly.

Suddenly, her voice turns sharper.

”It is a pleasure to meet you. Do you have proof that you are an Irrica? Do you have legal backing that lost and salvaged items are to be returned? I believe not. You are outnumbered. We are more experienced. If your life means anything to you I suggest you forget us ... and leave!“

Intimidate : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

{ava begins to reply, her face red, "Proof. You incompetent....."

As if on cue of the request, a sharp bang nearby announces the arrival of a black-winged figure in tight leather armor, wielding a longbow. She appears on top of a broken wall nearby, dark eyes darting around the courtyard at the assembled face-off. “Ah, I see the Irrica family line isn’t entirely wiped out yet,” she observes, “And facing off for a fight! You mortals make such tepid entertainment. But I am merciful. Give me the fragments you’ve collected and I’ll let you all live.”

Pava scowls at the winged creature, “You serve the Irricas, devil; I know you cannot harm me. Now you lot, quickly, give me the ring, and I’ll command it to spare you.”

You are at a critical moment in the scenario. You have to handle the situation with the winged creature and Pava. Both want the ring. What do you do

@Dana, hold on to that intimidate result. I am thinking about letting you use it later.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
"That's a nice looking ring."

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Woodthorne finds a bag of coin. He tosses it to Xiao. "Here! Something for all our trouble."

When Pava shows up "We were asked by your ancestor to do as we have done and thus have done nothing wrong. Now remove yourself from our way so that we can continue on our mission. "
Then the devil: Knowledge (planes) : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
"Nothing can be simple."

For the scenario, do we have to choose one? Can we take it ourselves?"

yes, that is always a possibility.

"Begone, devil! You will find no satisfaction here. And woman, your evil will be paid in full. We will take the ring and our leave."

Aid Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Orst will concentrate on the woman to determine her aura detect evil.

"Let me check something, Woodthorne, before we fly off the handle."

Directing his statement at the two groups barring the way, "We are in a quandary here. We really don't know that you are who you say you are. Plus we have another 'entity' interested in the find. So, perhaps you could explain why we should give over this item to you." "We will then hear what the other interested party has to say." "We really want to do the right thing here."

diplomacy to hear their offers: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

He rests his hand on the hilt of this sword and prepares for the worst.

Dana is very surprised to see the winged being.

Who has the ring?!

”We are willing to cooperate. But the ring stays with us at the moment!“

Diplomacy aid : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

"I will accept no deal with a devil nor those who serve them." He responds to Orst without taking his eyes off of the two newcomers. He casts Shillelagh.

I think the ring is in your possession,Dana. You looked it over and then the groups arrived.

Yes, dealing with the devil will not work. I would like to see if they will fight each other first before we have to take on both groups at once.

"I am buying time. Get yourselves ready for combat." Orst says out of the side of his mouth.

"Who of you thinks should get it?"

The winged figure half growls, "The ring belongs to hell. The person it was contracted to no longer lives, therefore returns to the maker of our contracts."

"You may want to look over the contract again devil. The one who made the contract did not bother to get a true name, only Irrica. So anyone who has the family name, by contract, the current owner of the ring. So, it belongs to me." Pava returns to the part, As for you. All I have claiming who I am is my word. Now give me the ring and we will let you all go peacefully."

Sense Motive : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3

Dana dons the ring.

”What should we do now? Can we fight the devil ... it ... it looks quite formidable!“ she says a little intimidated.

"We can fight anything...it's surviving that is the hard part."

Orst studies the lady claiming to be Irraca. sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Does anyone have knowledge planes to help with identitying the devil? It could definitely help with a plan of action.

Regis stands at the ready, shield up to protect his fellow adventurers. "I'm not fond of either of these getting the ring. Contracts with devils often turn out for the worse though. I'd say we give the ring to it and handle this woman claiming to be of Irrica."

Did the lady detect as having an evil aura? Just wondering, or was the aura suppressed or something? That also might help us make a decision.

"We could fight both groups on the ground of our choosing or we could give one of the two the ring. Are there any other options?
Orst scans the group.

"My vote is to use the standing building as a fort and make them come to us." "Regis, Woodthorne and I can hold the door. The rest of you can fight the fire that will surely come when they burn us out. Eventually we will have to fight our way out."

"If we have to give away the ring, we negotiate that the devil leave if we agree to give her the ring." "The ring can't hurt anyone if it is back in hell."

Pavs does not detect as evil. Do you wish to detect evil on the winged creature?

Remember, you can also take the ring for yourselves, which is another option for you.

”I will not cooperate with the devil!“

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Meanwhile, Reginald is babbling nonstop under the stress of the situation. "Oh my goodness, it's an erinyes devil, can you believe it, they're very lawful you know, yes, very lawful and very evil..."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"And that lady, did she say her name was Pava, she's not going to let us go once she has the ring, oh no, this is bad bad bad bad bad..."

Reginald would really prefer to not die, but he's not sure of the best way to accomplish this. He knows an erinyes devil is much more powerful than he is, but Pava and her accomplices also don't look very friendly.

If enough time has passed, Woodthorne will next cast Protection from Evil upon himself.

"Dana, the notes we got from our VC said to wear the ring and use it to protect ourselves. You must wear it on your left hand it said." "The VC note says not to let the Irraca family have the ring and no one wants to give it to the devil, so we have to keep it. That means we fight our way out or we hold up in the building and wait for them to attack."

Orst draws his sword and readies his shield.

"No deal, Pava, or whoever you are." "We are keeping the ring and leaving. So take your best shot."

The winged creature growls and shouts, "Mortals, we will remember this." She then disappears into a cloud of black smoke as she plane shifts back.

Pava clenches her fist and then loses her composure, "You will not deny me my family treasures."

The pathfinders were expecting this and are quicker to react.

All pathfinders may act

Was Woodthorne able to cast both Shillelagh and Protection from Evil before Initiative?

Yes, since there was about a minute of enemy monologue and back and forth.

With the devil gone, Reginald takes a moment to steady his breath and gather his thoughts before his opponents get closer.

Reginald readies an action to use Evil Eye on the first opponent that comes within 30 ft of him to lower their AC by 2 (Will 15 reduces duration to 1 round).

Woodthorne steps up and slams down his enchanted wooden staff.

Shillelagh:
to hit 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Woodthorne, I am guessing he is going after Pava.

Woodthorne moves up and catches Pava off guard with a hard hit from his enchanted quarterstaff.

Map

Dana moves to Pava and attacks with her scimitar to deliver a non-lethal blow.

"The Everlight is patient ... you will hopefully see the errors of your path! 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 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

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 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Xiao Hua will quickly cast daze Save vs 17 will or daze condition on pava.
"Be still!"

Regis charges forward, ready to defend his fellow pathfinders.

Double Move. I think Pava gets an AoO unless she is already dazed

Dana moves in and goes for Pava's ribs, but is off a bit and gets caught in the her robes.

Xiao cast a spell and Pava takes on a blank expression and stares off for a moment, allowing Regis to sneak by.

Orst may act

Orst will advance to the square just above woodthorne and the blue pirate and diagonally between them.
On phone and need movement help

"Leave or lay down your weapons. You are out classed here."

Yes. Woodthorne went for Pava. I didn't realize she brought help with her.

Red takes a five foot step back and fires an arrow at Regis. But the arrow flies off over his head.

Blue realizes he has a clear shot at Orst and takes advantage of it. The arrow is deflected by the heavily armored paladin.

Pava just stares off into space.

Pathfinders are up

Dana starts her battle dance ...

Move action to start battle dance: Only for Dana +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Round 3/7.

Dana targets Pava and attacks herm with her wild movement and scimitar dance to deliver a non-lethal blow.

"The light will hopefully guide you after this fight!" she shouts.

MW Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to hit, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal damage w/o -4 to hit, battle dance : 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 4 + 2 = 24

Damage Scimitar, Dervish Dance feat for Dex to damage, Blade of mercy trait for non-lethal +1 to damage, battle dance : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 10

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 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Woodthorne steps over and continues to attack Pava.

Shillelagh:
to hit 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9