[PFS] 6-99 True Dragons of Absalom by GM Upaynao (Inactive)

Game Master Upaynao

Moved, movement shown by blue line if that wasn't what you were hoping for.

Varanog summons for himself a floating disc to sit upon and surveys the tunnel mouth like an anal-retentive orthodontist.

"NOISY FOOLS!" shouts the sorcerer. "NOW EVERYONE IN THE SEWER KNOWS WE ARE HERE!"

He looks down disdainfully at his companions from his moving chair, the dungeon equivalent of a general berating his troops from the seat of his staff car. "Where are Athrax and Engashez?"

Fazgyn stops at the entrance as he sees the puppy put down by Pethjun. As the boom is raised out in the hall, he covers his eyes and quietly makes his way down the side tunnel.

Taking 10 for 25 again, will see if he can move up and spy the enemy.

"-and Fazgyn?"

Besides the kobolds' virtual heads-up display how did any of the kobolds learn about the foes down south?

Unless I misunderstood, we heard them here.

The sound of footsteps on sandy rocks emanates from around the bend as the hound attempts to return the favor!

But we don't actually see them except on radar--nor, I suppose, do we actually know how radar works (i.e. No one has sighted them, nor can sight them, nor has any info on them besides there is something with a lot of feet somewhere around the corner in the dark).

Just to clarify: You have heard footsteps coming from that direction. How many people have generated that noise? Unclear. But while you cannot see them, you sure as hell can hear faint noises. It could be humans. Its could be mushroom folk. It could be an unfettered eidolon with the legs evolution and only the legs evolution. There you have it.

Round 4

Varanog
Skyrahk
Blue
Pethjun - 9 Dmg
Engashez
Athrax
Red
Yellow
Green
Orange
Purple

Round 5

Fazgyn - Stealth check of 25

Battle Map

Fazgyn steps on further down the side tunnel, taking advantage of his small size to squeeze on by. As he gets further down he does hear someone say in common, quietly: "Pipe it down! Can anyone hear the hound?". This is followed by a "Shhh!!!", leading Fazgyn to suspect trouble down the metaphorical road.

Back to you, next week is going to be a s%!!-fest on my end, thank you for your patience!

Just to clarify: You have heard footsteps coming from that direction. How many people have generated that noise? Unclear. But while you cannot see them, you sure as hell can hear faint noises. It could be humans. Its could be mushroom folk....

No. Everyone knows they sound like marshmallows. ;)

Waving Pethjun off to one of the side tunnels Varanog moves southward and places a magical blast rune (DC 15; 1d8+4 acid damage) in the tunnel before him.

Faz begins quietly stowing his dagger and drawing his bow to take a few potshots if the voices don't notice him.

Athrax moves a tiny bit forward, sees Pethjun covered in sweat and blood standing over a downed hound, and quietly slips further down the side tunnel.

Stealth Double Move, still have the roll from earlier of 23.

Engashez sneaks forward, stifling the urge to hum 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' as she moves.

Stealth, Double Move, assuming we can't take 10 since we're in combat.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

As per usual, I won't be able to update the map until this evening, but if someone would be so kind as to move me forward that'd be appreciated. She'll move through the tunnel and then prepare to leap the channel and go towards the next side tunnel.

Pleased with herself for taking down the hound, Pethjun growls when she notices everyone else moving down the passageway instead of admiring her kill. "Bah. Skyrahk heal me!" she snarls but not too loudly.

After she has at least been partially restored does Pethjun pad silently after Engashez, leaving the sorcerer to do what he will.

stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Skyrahk heals Pethjun again. The wand providing a little bit more healing. She then makes her way down one of the side passages as she follows the group.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Given the chance Varanog floats on his disc silently off into the tunnel to his right to hide.

"Wait for it. Wait for it...."

Round 5

Varanog
Skyrahk
Blue
Pethjun - 6 Dmg
Engashez
Athrax
Red
Yellow
Green
Orange
Purple

Round 6

Fazgyn - Stealth check of 25

Battle Map

The tunnels echo with the resonating silence. Then: "Hey. Do you hear anything?"
A pause. "No. Do you?"
"Shh. Spread out."

Shortbow on Red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage on Red: 1d4 - 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) - 1 + (4, 4) = 10 2 or 10 damage depending on if he has a way to avoid being flatfooted.

Sniping Stealth Check: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (10) - 5 = 5 Well, worth a shot.

Fazgyn snaps a shot around the corner at the lead foe, ducking back to try to remain hidden.

Engashez watches Fazgyn take his shot. Seeing all eyes fall on him, she decides that this is the time to act. With a shrill battlecry, the silence is broken by sheer cacophony.

Yapping Song! -2 to attacks, damage, and saves for all enemies. Like Inspire Courage, but the opposite!

"TRUEBLOODS, KILL THE INVADERS! THROW THEIR BODIES IN THE MUCK! STEAL THEIR STUFF! ERR... STEAL THEIR STUFF THEN THROW THEIR BODIES IN THE MUCK! WELL, AT LEAST STEAL THEIR STUFF. AND KILL THEM. IN ANY ORDER. OOH OOH, STEAL THEIR STUFF THEN KILL THE INVADERS BY THROWING THEM IN THE MUCK!"

Looks like Engashez was moved twice. Can someone backtrack her to the entrance to the tunnel she's standing in?

"That all your stick can do? It broken?" Pethjun hisses at
Skyrahk. She waits for her to do it again, before moving down towards the corridor, towards the sounds of combat.

Delay for Skyrahk to use the wand again, then double move.
Skyrahk, that's assuming we still have charges to spare? If not she'll drink her potion.

Sneak, sneak and... sneak. Whelp no one dead and I killed at least one enemy with a bomb, this is going well. I like this tunnel, feels comfortable and like I've been in it a long time!

Another Double Stealth Move.

Skyrahk once again taps Pethjun with her wand of healing before getting closer to the enemy.

Wand of CLW on Pethjun: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Varanog floats into the tunnel and casts another blast rune before him (this one infused with electricity, DC 15).

"Wait for it...."

Current Initiative wrote:

Round 6

Varanog
Skyrahk
Blue
Pethjun - Dmg
Engashez
Athrax[/b]
Red
Yellow
Green
Orange
Purple

Round 7

Fazgyn -

Battle Map

Varanog traps another square with potent energies as Skyrack continues to patch up Pethjun leaving her unharmed! Meanwhile, one of the humans heedless of the lack of lighting, steps on up unerringly as attempts to find the intruding kobolds. Pethjun, seemingly satisfied, moves on up to be face to snout with the human, who immediately spots her. But as she goes to call out for help, Engashez begins her diatribe!

Alone for the time being, Athrax enjoys the solitude and moves on up for a premium offensive position.

Responding to the diplomat's baiting call, the other humans act!

Red Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Yellow Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Orange vs Engashez: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

As they come rushing in, they attempt to move past Pethjun but cannot match the kobold's nimble feet. Another, stumbling upon Engashez from around the corner, attempts to stab the bard, but instead only manages to hit the rocky wall.

At which point, as if to underline how bad they are at this, an arrow comes streaking out from the shadows, mortally wounding the lead human in the dark! But as masterful as the shot was, Fazgyns' disappearing skills are... less masterful.

Still paddling through a lot of stuff but I think I'll be able to stabilise all that mid-week.

Varanog, sorcerer supreme, floats out into the hallway on his floating disc and launches a pair of magical missiles at one of the intruders upon the sewers.

magic missile v yellow (CL 4): 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6

Following that he pulls one lower eyelid down and sticks out his tongue at the remaining longshanks. "Nyah!"

So I get an AoO on red?
AoO vs red: +1 rapier, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 2 = 16 dmg: 1d4 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11

Pethjun smiles in glee now that the combat is joined and the need for wimpy stealth is over. She strikes hard with he rapier, followed by a rapid slam with her tail. She holds the line, for if they can't get through her, perhaps they might be tempted to go down the trapped passageway. For Pethjun is not stupid.

vs red: +1 rapier, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 2 = 20 dmg: 1d4 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12
vs red: mw razored tail, PA: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 2 = 21 dmg: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Skyrahk moves up behind Pehtjun and starts chanting. "Let those stand before me grumble into nothingness."

A wave negative energy burst out from Skyrahk.

Selective Negative Channel 30' Burst: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 damage to Red, Yellow, Purple, Green. (Will DC 14 to negate damage)

Move: 15'
Standard: Channel Energy

!!! *check if Skyrahk has selective channeling* ... Whew! :)

Engashez steps forward and continues yapping.

"NOTHING INTO GRUMBLES CHIP CHOP PADDYWACK GIVE A JABBERWOCKY A TALDAN FLUTE!"

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Meant to type Crumble, but Grumble sounds cute for her to say.

My bad, I did not see it was Athrax’s turn. I think the bold failed. I’ll post when I get a chance today, my baby is super needy right now.

Athrax sneakity sneaks on down past the lazy rogue, I wonder what he's looking at? Meh, I'll show him what is... "AHHHH!!!"

As he wanders out into the hall to see what is happening he stumbles right up against one of the creatures, freezing in place he hopes they didn't see him or hear him yell AHHHH!!! Did I actually yell that or just think it really loud? Hmmm...

Double move.

Round 7

Fazgyn -
Varanog
Skyrahk
Blue
Pethjun - Dmg
Engashez
Athrax
Orange - 2 Dmg

Battle Map

Will Save, Red: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Will Save, Green: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10
Will Save, Yellow: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Will Save, Purple: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

As missiles streak from Varanog to his target, Skyrack channels the power of her dark god. Wracked with pain, features sinking, most do not survive the encounter; only Pethjun's direct opponent manages to take it all in stride. Reinforced by another human, it stands boldly as the recent addition attempts to do harm onto the kobold fighter!

Blue rapier vs Pethjun: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 - 2 = 1

But she misses, as Pethjun attempts to take advantage of the other human's recklessness. However, this one's agility seems to be more than up for the challenge and parries. But her next two strikes are not nearly as kind, and soon her opponent drops to the ground with a red smile on his throat. Athrax moves into position as Engashez gives her opponent a piece of her... well... weapon. Temporarily.

Orange rapier vs Engashez: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 2 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 2 = 5

And once again proving that kobolds are one of the mightier races to walk Golarion, he misses.

Seeing the opportunity, Fazgyn drops his bow and leaps heedlessly into the channel, drawing his wicked blade again. He slashes out at the foolish enemy, slipping slightly.

Shortsword on Blue: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15
Damage on Blue: 1d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (4, 1) = 12

With most of the enemy taken care of, Skyrahk approaches one of the last enemies and attempts to skewer him with her dagger.

Dagger vs Orange: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
lol...

You always deal at least 1 nonlethal if you hit regardless of your Strength penalty. :)

Varanog floats into view seated a few feet in the air in the lotus position.

"Kobold-pile on the human!" He shouts in Draconic, before slinging a spell at the man.

He casts daze (DC 13) at orange.

"Bah! This is how you do it!" Pethjun steps up, stabbing with her rapier and slashing with her tail. However, it seems she might have spoken too early...

vs blue: +1 rapier, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 = 11 dmg: 1d4 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11
vs blue: mw razored tail, PA: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 2 = 11 dmg: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Round 7

Fazgyn -
Varanog
Skyrahk
Blue
Pethjun - Dmg
Engashez
Athrax
Orange - 2 Dmg, 1 non-lethal

Battle Map

Will Save, Orange: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Dazed, the human cannot avoid Skyrack's slam with the hilt of her dagger. Meanwhile, the other deftly dodges the kobold's blows as she hisses to her friend: "SNAP OUT OF IT!" She moves back to deal with Fazgyn!

Blue rapier vs Fazgyn: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 2 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 - 2 = 3

But, overwhelmed as she is, she cannot hit the kobold trapmaster.

Whoops, earlier today I thought it was my turn so put up a post and moved my piece. I realized it was not yet my turn so I never posted my action but forgot to undo my move. I'm assuming, since the move won't really change my action that I can undo it at this point and go back to the entrance of the tunnel where I started?

Eyeing the enemies, Athrax's hand slips a couple reagents out and begins to prepare a bomb while calculating his odds, if can get two of them and only two of my allies, that math checks out, right? Net gain?

Sighing, he stops his concocting and instead pulls his shortspear out, ready to stab it at the human that moved in front of him. STUPID IDIOTS! SPREAD OUT SO I CAN BLOW THEM ALL UP WITH MINIMAL KOBOLD LOSSES! AND YOU, TAKE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND GO STAND IN A SMALL CIRCLE SO YOU ARE EASIER TO HIT!"

He steps to the side to Flank with Pethjun and stabs.

Move to draw shortspear, 5-ft step, Stab Blue.

Melee +1 shortspear + Flanking: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9 for Magic/Piercing: 1d4 ⇒ 2

With just a few foes left, Engashez stops ranting and sticks to stabbing.

Not continuing performance

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Pethjun growls in frustration and the misses, but looking around, she can't find an excuse so just keeps quiet. Instead, she steps up to the human and continue stabbing and slashing away.

vs blue: +1 rapier, PA, flank: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 27 dmg: 1d4 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 4 = 14
vs blue: mw razored tail, PA, flank: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 2 = 7 dmg: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

Round 8

Fazgyn -
Varanog
Skyrahk
Pethjun - Dmg
Engashez
Athrax
Orange - 2 Dmg

Battle Map

Engashez and Athrax both miss their opponent, but Pethjun steps in with a well-placed slice through the heart.

Pethjun, you posted your round 8 actions at this point, so it might be a while before your next turn. However, I have every confidence that you can dogpile - or koboldpile - the last "human".

Skyrahk thrust her dagger at the last enemy but feels this time she might have actually drew blood.

Dagger: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

With the other tall one down, Fazgyn steps in to finish the other off.

Shortsword on Blue: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 25
Damage on Blue: 1d4 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (5, 2) = 13
Offhand Shortsword on Blue: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
Damage on Blue: 1d4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (4, 6) = 14

Athrax moves in to stabbity stab, leaving an opening for Pethjun to finish the enemy off if the four of them don't get the job done.

Move 20 ft, stab.

Melee +1 shortspear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 for Magic/Piercing: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Varanog files his nails.

Fazgyn, stepping up behind the last remaining human, stabs him in the back as he goes to turn around, yelling: "We've got to hold them off! Our friends will be here soo..." His cry is cut short by six inches of good steel, and then there is nothing more then the sound of condensation dripping down onto the stone floor.

Combat over! Gonna give a few moments to post what you believe your characters would do post-combat before we get to the next portion of this.

Athrax taps his chin with the wood bottom of the shortspear, "hmm... they apparently have friends. Shall we set up a couple Kobold Specials? Why, I had this idea for a having a beetle stuck in honey, buzzing about furiously to get free, but the trick is he's full of explosives and when the enemy come to investigate, BOOM!"

He slams back an elixir and heads for where the humans came from to set up a trap.

Elixir of Shield used. Bomb trap set on map, DC 15 to ID, Disable and if they trigger it I honestly have no clue if it is just splash or the full effect of the bomb. May not matter!

"You go do that. Set traps. I take care of these." Pethjun then goes around methodically skewering each of the humans in their hearts to make sure they are dead. She searches through their confirmed-dead bodies for loot.

Skyrahk helps Pethjun search the bodies, seeking for anything useful such as healing potions and such. Not to mention gold.

Athrax taps his chin with the wood bottom of the shortspear, "hmm... they apparently have friends. Shall we set up a couple Kobold Specials? Why, I had this idea for a having a beetle stuck in honey, buzzing about furiously to get free, but the trick is he's full of explosives and when the enemy come to investigate, BOOM!"

Not looking up from his filing (some things are just too important) Varanog says "Perhaps we should scout their friends out first?"

His tone infers that it is not a suggestion.

"They may have given their clutchmates up for lost, and may not come this way. Dahak knows that if something terrible befell you all down that passage, I would not follow."

Then he returns to his nail filing, waiting for Skyrahk to present him with the best treasures recovered from the fallen smooth ones. If there are magics that she cannot identify he deigns to use his own magic and skills to do so.

More rolls if you need 'em.
spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

He makes up stuff if he can't figure out what an item is to maintain his authority. "Hmm, it is tremendously big and tremendously wet. It must be an Em Ess +13. These are very rare. I should probably hold on to it."