GM Hawthwile - Ageless Ambitions (Inactive)

Game Master Hawthwile

still in rage

Not risking catching the crowd in her blinding spell, Thoriel instead charges up her blade with icy cold magic, leaps out of the fountain and with impressive speed closes the gap between herself and the hooded figure, slashing them with her freezing cold weapon.

Spellstrike. Frigid Touch
Frigid Touch Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 = 34 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (3, 2, 5, 4) = 22
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 = 33 Crit Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (1, 6, 6, 5) = 27
Target staggered for 1 minute if critical hit

I'm not sure if the auto-miss from a natural 1 would pop an image or what since it would have been a hit otherwise. I'd guess that it just missed completely, images and all, due to natural 1's always missing.

"Taman, the div had you under a spell! She was a foe!" Glasha says quickly before casting vanish on herself and flying in the direction of the arrows that came presumably from someone on the rooftop.

Glasha will be 5' above the rooftop. I know Glasha isn't aware of where the archer is currently and I don't want to metagame so I'll stop her token on the edge of the roof. If she spots the archer she’ll stare at them.

Glasha yells for the blue crowd to keep moving northeastward, hoping to maybe catch sight of the hooded woman in the crowd as well. ”People! Please move away from the fountain in an orderly fashion!” intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44

Taman, when did you enter rage? And have your actions been consistent with those of a raging barbarian?

Thoriel, you had an action readied and decided not to take it. Please give me a moment to resolve the rest of the hooded woman's turn - we might need to retcon your actions if you can't locate her.

The hooded woman tries to blend back into the crowd...

...and again, only Fendel's keen eyes can track her movements.

Thoriel, I would have no problem with you casting the spell and moving if you wanted. I placed your icon back at the fountain for clarity.

Everyone is aware that they can speak even when it's not their turn, correct?

Glasha doesn't spot the archer, but she feels confident that he'll have a much harder time hiding while she's on the lookout. She hears the crowd cry out in fear as she harshly directs them.

Round 5! Bold may act!
Agent (-54, Demoralized)
Kitio
Glasha (1 (?) image remaining, 35 ft high)
Shardra (-18, -2 Str, 3 images, Poisoned 1/??)
Seelah
Div (-81)
Swarms
Fendel (-53)
Taman (Charmed)
Thoriel
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste 5/7

Dead Civilians:
- Black: 1
- Purple: 4
- Orange: 0
- Green: 3

What do you do?

Seeing the woman in the crowd, the detective tries to direct his allies. "She's about ten feet west of the blue awning, near the northern corner of the building. The archer is still on the rooftop above me."

I entered rage before 21 posts but you did cancel that post so you are right, I am not in rage

Grateful to see some of the crowd starting to exit the square, Seelah's efforts are renewed and she continues her crowd control returning her attention to those closest to her.

"Good; good! Continue on out of the square in an orderly fashion. Return to your home until you hear an all-clear from the authorities. We will keep you safe; you will survive this!"

Diplomacy vs orange: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Given the directions from Fendel, I have no problem with Thoriel casting her spell and moving next to the hooded woman's location (holding the charge). Token has been moved appropriately.

Seelah tries to continue directing the crowd, but her voice is becoming hoarse and the crowd mills about in confusion.

As part of the crowd moves away from Thoriel (intimidated by the invisible half-orc), one person lingers behind and slashes at the dancer...

Short sword, Shaken vs FF AC 23: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13 Miss
Slashing damage, Sneak attack: 1d6 + 1 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (5, 4, 6, 1) = 20

Short sword, Shaken vs FF AC 23: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 = 29 Crit threat
Slashing damage, Sneak attack: 1d6 + 1 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (5, 3, 6, 4) = 22

Crit Confirmation vs FF AC 23: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 = 22 Does not confirm
Crit damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

...and leaves a nasty gash across Thoriel's neck before taking a step back, worry and panic easily visible on her face.

Given the lack of literature on the subject of Nat 1's and mirror image, I'm going to say the archer popped Glasha's last image last round. If someone can find something, I'll be happy to retcon a miss chance - but I want to keep things moving for everyone so we're moving on.

Glasha doesn't notice the archer until the soft twang of the bowstring catches her attention, and she looks down to see three arrows coming right at her!

Regular Longbow, Studied target, Rapid shot vs FF AC 15: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 32
Piercing damage, Studied target, Sneak attack, ??: 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 3 + (1, 2, 1) + 6 = 24

Rapid shot Longbow, Studied target, Rapid shot vs FF AC 15: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 31
Piercing damage, Studied target, Sneak attack, ??: 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 + (3, 3, 5) + 6 = 25

Iterative Longbow, Studied target, Rapid shot vs FF AC 15: 1d20 + 12 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 3 - 2 = 14
Piercing damage, Studied target, Sneak attack, ??: 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 + (2, 4, 5) + 6 = 27

Two arrows sink deep into Glasha's legs, finding chinks in her armor, but the third flies wide towards the palace. The archer scowls at Glasha as he takes a step back.

Shardra tries to resist the effects of the poison again...

Fortitude, Hardy: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 3 = 22
Strength damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

...but again she feels herself weakening!

Round 6! Bold may act!
Agent (-54, Demoralized)
Kitio
Glasha (-49, 35 ft high)
Shardra (-18, -3 Str, 3 images, Poisoned 2/??)
Seelah
Div (-81)
Swarms
Fendel (-53)
Taman (Charmed)
Thoriel (-22, Holding charge)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste 6/7

Dead Civilians:
- Black: 1
- Purple: 4
- Orange: 0
- Green: 3

What do you do?

Shardra starts casting summon monster IV again!

1 round casting time.

Seelah coughs, trying to clear her throat and restore her voice. "Please!!!" she urges, "the time is now; don't dawdle!"

Diplomacy vs. Orange: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

"Seelah, they are clear. Don't just stand there, GET IN THE FIGHT BEFORE WE ARE ALL DEAD!" With a heave, Fendel tosses a bomb near the northern edge of the fountain, well clear of his allies...well clear enough. Too soon to leave cover. He then slides a flask from is Haversack.

Bomb vs Swarm (Touch AC) {Range penalty}: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 8 = 201d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

With area effect damage, 15 damage to the swarm, 13 splash damage for the other.

Standard action to throw, Move action to pull his cognatogen. (per the item description of the Handy Haversack it is a move action that does not provoke).

@Seelah, you're doing fine, especially playing up. I'm just role-playing an impatient character. No worries, you do you.

Taman takes out his potion of cure serious wounds and he pours it to his friend in the mouth.

CSW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2, 7) + 3 = 15

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Glasha winces in pain as the archer fills her full of arrows. As she catches a glimpse of the serpent on the archer’s badge, her expression becomes a vicious snarling grin.

”I see you, SNAKE!” I can’t take another arrow; here’s hoping I won’t have to…

She stares at the man with a savage grace. Their eyes remain locked as Glasha retrieves her shiny new lesser Persistent metamagic rod with one hand, the other firmly grasping the handle of her trusty heavy flail. Using the rod’s power, her grin widens as she mentally concentrates her innate psychic magic.

”That armor you wear, don’t you just find it revolting?

Swift action stare, move action retrieve metamagic rod, standard action cast Aversion with the archer’s armor as the object, 5’ step (fly down to the rooftop)

DC 17 WILL save, roll twice and use worst

Glasha then gently falls 5 feet onto the rooftop, almost (but not quite) collapsing

"I see you!" Thoriel whispers with a knowing smile as she steps forward and brings her icy blade down towards the hooded woman.

Shame to waste that likely confirmed crit in the previous post, but I assume you want me to roll again?
Frigid Touch Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (6, 2, 5, 4) = 28
Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 33 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Confirm Crit Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 32 Crit Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 In case first charged attack missed and charge carries over to next attack + Frigid Touch Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 3) = 18

Staggered for 1 round, or 1 minute if via confirmed crit

Clearing her throat seems to have done the trick as Seelah's cajoling sends the crowd out of the plaza. As Shardra begins her summoning ritual again and Fendel gently tends to the angry insects, Taman pulls out a bottle and starts administering its contents to his unconscious blue-skinned friend.

Taman, it takes a full-round action to give a potion to an unconscious person. You could pull it out and start giving it to her, then finish administering it with your next standard action.

The archer seems uncomfortable meeting Glasha's gaze as he tries to resist her spell...

Will, Hypnotic stare vs DC 17: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 3 = 7
Will, Hypnotic stare vs DC 17: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 3 = 10

...but he suddenly looks like the very feel of his armor is making him nauseous! (And with removing armor taking a minimum of a minute, he's in a sad spot now.)

Thoriel brings her scimitar down on the hooded woman, and she crumples beneath the chill steel.

Apparently I'm only here to spoil your crits Thoriel - sorry! But you have an extra move action (that can't involve moving ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) for your next post if you would like.

The archer glares daggers at Glasha, but stumbles away towards a set of stairs leading off the roof and into the crowded street below.

Acrobatics vs DC 10: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 (He easily clears the hurdle between the two roofs)

Shardra once again tries to resist the poison in her blood...

Fortitude, Hardy: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 3 = 26
Strength damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

...and she withstands! (Not done with the poison yet, but getting there!)

Round 7! Bold may act!
Agent
Kitio (Nauseated)
Glasha (-49)
Shardra (-18, -3 Str, 3 images, Poisoned 3/??)
Seelah
Div (-81)
Swarms
Fendel (-53)
Taman (Charmed)
Thoriel (-22)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste 7/7

Dead Civilians:
- Black: 1
- Purple: 4
- Orange: 0
- Green: 3

What do you do?

SM IV - Lantern Archon #: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Shardra ends her summoning spell and three lantern archons appear.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

She points in the direction of the archer on the roof making clear it is not Fendel whom she means.

"Attack the evil archer and don't let him escape!!!"

* * *

The lantern archons fly into the air and see the archer ... light beams suddenly shoot in his direction.

First Lantern light ray 1, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d6 ⇒ 6
First Lantern light ray 2, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d6 ⇒ 3

Second Lantern light ray 1, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d6 ⇒ 1
Second Lantern light ray 2, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d6 ⇒ 3

Third Lantern light ray 1, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d6 ⇒ 1
Third Lantern light ray 2, touch AC : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 ⇒ 1

"Stay with me, my beautiful friend!" Tsman pours potion into his friend mouth.

CSW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 7, 7) + 3 = 25

Shardra, remember that summon monster has a range of "Close", which would be 55 ft at CL 7. That puts the archons significantly more than 30 ft away, which means they'll have to move before attacking the archer and thus only be able to fire one ray each. I'll use the first roll for each archon and place them approximately as close to Shardra as possible while still in attacking range.

Three balls of light appear and race off towards the nauseated archer. As they get close enough, beams of light fly out of each - but the archer's form is somewhat blurred...

Miss Chance, 1 = Miss: 1d5 ⇒ 5
Miss Chance, 1 = Miss: 1d5 ⇒ 3
Miss Chance, 1 = Miss: 1d5 ⇒ 2

...and two beams strike the man while the third goes wide. (Not due to miss chance)

I know this isn't strictly in initiative, but it makes the story flow better so I'm doing it anyway.

As Taman administers the potion to his friend, she sputters and coughs. "You..." she says, startled, then smiles. "My friend! I know just how to reward you..." she purrs as she lashes out with two claws at her savior...

Claw, Prone vs AC 20: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 = 13
Slashing damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Claw, Prone vs AC 20: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 = 13
Slashing damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Both miss, but whatever evil force had clouded Taman's mind lifts suddenly at his "friend's" attack.

Taman, remember that CSW has a minimum CL of 5 (meaning the potion heals an additional 2 hp). Also, you are no longer charmed and have a move action remaining - would you like to draw your sword?

Round 7! Bold may act!
Agent
Kitio (-7, Nauseated)
Glasha (-49)
Shardra (-18, -3 Str, 3 images, Poisoned 3/??)
Seelah
Div (-51, prone)
Swarms
Fendel (-53)
Taman (Move action only)
Thoriel (-22, remaining move action from last round)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste 7/7

Dead Civilians:
- Black: 1
- Purple: 4
- Orange: 0
- Green: 3

What do you do?

Yes! Seelah celebrates internally as she finally gets some of the crowd to clear the square. Fendel's words catch her attention though, and she takes a beat to study the square.

It doesn't look like any of the crowd are in immediate danger anymore. He's right; better get into the action! Sighting the div attempting to maul Taman at the fountain, Seelah sprints over, her longsword shining in her hand. "Keep moving towards your homes!" she yells as she moves, but her words are obviously perfunctory, her attention much more focused on her immediate ally of a sudden.

Will not use move action
You... what!?

The detective is able to place a second bomb in the same spot with similar results.

Bomb: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 8 = 221d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Another 15 to the main body and 13 splash. Hoping to polish them off next round.

Glasha drops her metamagic rod on the rooftop, obviously quite pleased with her new toy. She flies over to the fleeing Aspis agent, re-gripping her heavy flail with both hands as she does so.

”Run back to your nest of snakes! Tell them Glasha Rogmesh of the Pathfinder Society sends her regards.”

She casually twirls the heavy spiked ball on her weapon as she grins at the nauseated man.

”Oh, I almost forgot. First, you have to do one thing…”

Her grin becomes maniacal as she moves her face very close to his.

”Give me that badge. Oh and drop your weapons, equipment sack, and anything else you’re carrying.” She smirks before adding, ”I’ll let you keep your armor.”

Free action drop the metamagic rod, move action fly, standard action ready to thump the man with her flail if he tries to run again or does anything other than comply with her order to hand over the badge and other gear.

With the hooded woman no longer a threat, Thoriel moves back next to the div. Move action from last round

She then charges up her blade once again, this time with dark energy, and then lashes out at the prone monster.

Cast Defensively DC21: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Vampiric Touch Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 34Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5, 5, 5, 4) = 27
Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Vampiric Touch Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 29 Crit Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (5, 4, 2, 2) = 24

Seelah, this is an evil outsider so you do an extra 7 damage on your first smite attack. Yay!

Seelah's sword pierces the div's heart, and she falls limp again and Taman stares in shock.

I swear, I'm not trying to block ever single critical hit Thoriel makes! Let's redirect that movement and attack against the archer instead - Thoriel has the move speed to push through the crowd and reach him.

Miss chance, 1 = miss: 1d5 ⇒ 2

Fendel's bomb leaves the swarms angry, but not quite disbursed as Glasha threatens the archer on the rooftop. Thoriel runs up underneath her companion and slashes the archer viciously, draining his health and leaving a gaping wound in his side.

Thoriel gains 32 temp hp!

The archer does not comply with Glasha's demands and tries to nimbly move away from the two very threatening ladies...

Acrobatics vs Glasha CMD 21: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21 Success (barely)
Acrobatics vs 2 + Thoriel CMD = 28: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23 Failure

Glasha's readied action goes off, and Thoriel has an AoO she can take. I'm moving him off the map to represent him not being on the map anymore, but with his limited speed of 30 ft/round, I'm not worried about anyone keeping up with him. Just say you pursue as a move action and you'll catch up to him.

Shardra tries to resist the poison again...

Fortitude, Hardy: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 3 = 26

...and shakes off the poison as her companions feel her spell of swiftness end.

Round 8! Bold may act!
Agent
Kitio (-58, Nauseated)
Glasha (-49, Readied action)
Shardra (-18, -3 Str, 3 images)
Seelah
Div (-77)
Swarms
Fendel (-53)
Taman
Thoriel (+10, AoO)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- None

Dead Civilians:
- Black: 1
- Purple: 4
- Orange: 0
- Green: 3

What do you do?

Not wanting to loose any ground to the archer, the detective attempts a nigh-impossible shot. He hurls a flask across the plaza at the remaining swarms.

BOMB: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 8 = 251d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
BOMB CONFIRM?: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 8 = 91d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Yeah, that one in a million shot happens about one time in twenty.

Probably not a confirm at this range. Still, 21 points to the main and 13 to the splash.

”I told you to give me that badge!!”
Glasha swings her readied flail at the archer.
+1 merciful adamantine heavy flail, PA, FF, DF, Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 27
nonlethal damage: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 6 + (1) = 23
painful stare damage: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 4) + 11 = 25
free action intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44

With a final boom, Fendel sends the last of the wasps buzzing away. Yay!

Miss chance, < 21 = Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 73

I know I'm being inconsistent - I'm trying out things to see which I like better. Also, Glasha is no longer hasted, but her attack will still hit.

The archer tries to dart away, but Glasha thumps him on the head and he falls limp.

Out of initiative!

As the buzzing fades, the crowds begin to quiet down as well, and hushed murmuring fills the plaza. Several citizens glance apprehensively at the balcony where Prince Zinlo was shot, but none seem brave enough to venture any further into the square.

What do you do?

Taman climbs on balcony and he tries to revive Prince Zinlo.

He takes out his another potion of cure serious wounds and he pours potion to Prince Zinlo mouth.

The detective makes his way to the archer. Fendel searches the man for orders and any hidden gear before binding the man's arms, elbows, ankles and knees. Again he wonders why there is no one trying to protect the Prince or the citizenry. The ones who stopped us seemed somewhat dedicated.

He looks to the mesmerist, "Don't you wonder where the guards are? We need to stay careful and alert, there may be some other looming threat. Don't forget to retrieve your equipment."

Perception to search the Aspis Archer: 1d20 + 35 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 35 + (5) = 59

As Taman flies up to the balcony, he is surprised to see that the body of Prince Zinlo is nowhere to be found!

The Pathfinders investigate the unconscious archer and find an enchanted mithral chain shirt, an enchanted composite longbow, cold iron arrows, a well-made scimitar, an enchanted cloak, magical goggles, and a gold Aspis insignia.

After a few minutes, city guards arrive on the scene. They apprehend the Pathfinders - blaming them for the disturbance and deaths - but the testimony of many eyewitnesses sets them straight. Priests from the church of the Dawnflower arrive as well and begin tending to the wounded and praying for the deceased. The townsfolk remain shaken by the events of the afternoon, but the Sun Orchid Festival is able to conclude peacefully (albeit on a much more subdued note).

I'll get the rest of the summary typed up later, but we are done! Excellent work Pathfinders!

Seelah, I still need your character information so I can finalize the chronicle sheets.

Shardra is very happy that the team was successful.

”We really made a difference today as our joint corporation will be the reason that this land does not get corrupted by a leader that does not understand that serving his people is his only task! It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance and I very much hope that we will see each other again on another mission!“ Shardra says and bows.

Back at Absalom, Lady Morilla and Marcos Farabellus have a chance to debrief the team.

"First off, excellent job taking down Kitio Aspenthi," the Master of Swords begins. "I don't know if you realize it, but this is the very man who led the Korholm Agenda against the Grand Lodge. With him removed, the Agenda is effectively shattered - a few lone wolves may prowl the Inner Sea region with dreams of reviving the faction, but they've lost their entire support network. We should be able to mop up any survivors with little difficulty. Well done, agents." He takes a seat with a smile.

"Indeed," Lady Morilla picks up as she stands. "And with the evidence you recovered, Princess Ziralia has been able to begin quietly pressuring Prince Zinlo to abdicate - or at the very least surrender all of his military aspirations to expand his territory. With our support," she pauses to nod at Shardra and Thoriel, "she has been consolidating evidence that unequivocally proves Zinlo's schemes, as well as accumulating local allies that oppose such brutal methods and unrest in Thuvia at large. The princess also sends her gratitude to the Pathfinder Society for striving to keep the innocent citizens of Aspenthar safe during this rather unfortunate event. Excellent work, as always."

The End!