GM TOP #5-S: Siege of the Diamond City lvl 3-4 (Standard, Retrocon) (Inactive)

Game Master Pete H.

OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT

Pathfinders have started pushing back against the horde in the Egelsee and Outer districts
Condition Yellow in both locations

Gordy summons forth a much more solid water-hammer than the half-orc expected as it slams into him with excessive force, the sound of bones cracking is clearly heard. Yet... the enemy does not fall, even if unable to act due to the mental assault.

The remaining crowd bolts down the alley, away from combat. A few don't want to risk running through a battle zone and huddle behind red robe.

I'm assuming no one knows Orcish, so I'll continue their chatter but not put the translation unless someone advises differently.

Blue robe yells, "tlhab SoH toDSaH Suq jIH!" The half-orc with the yellow sash replies with a sarcastic tone, "vabDot nabmaj SoH? SoHvaD vISuqrup tlhab tugh. nIS wa' HoH neH." With that, he slashes at Torston and then steps to the side, closer to blue cloak.

His axe misses again, Torsten being too quick on his feet to hit.

Red casts a quick spell, shimmering energy surrounding him for a brief second and he pulls out a longbow. Blue struggles to escape the net...

...and he manages to do so by slipping the net over his head and it falls to his feet. He turns and gives a crude gesture towards the grippli and laughs!

Round 2
Taniian
Enemies (Green -27, Yellow -0, Blue -0/Entangled?, Red -0)
Torston
Flip (-12)
Guy
Dana
Gordy

Round 3

Guy moves forward then hops to the dock and back to the pier. He bares his teeth at Green.

If only Green were not dazed so he could take an AoO...
Double move, provide flanking to Taniian

Net Drop on Blue vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

As Flip and Big Sky turn around, Flip notices that the mage is no longer dressed in his net. "Hey! People don't usually escape my nets so quickly!"

Flip flies low enough that the building provides some cover against Red's bow.

"Screeeee!"

Translation: "Oh yeah, I'm totally hovering!"

Hover Check DC 15: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Flip, do you wish to be in range of making melee attacks and receiving them? You can still have your cover from red outside normal melee range, but I'd like to know how low you are going to be hovering.

I have to be within 10 feet to drop the net, so that is how low I am flying!

Taniian, frustrated by his own ineptitude, is pleasantly surprised to see Guido rush by and take up a flanking position.

"Nice move, Guy. Let's take this big lug down."

"Ya see we got ya surrounded, bub. Why don't ya' drop that axe and we won't have to hurt ya no more?"

Gordy continues to gather power and strike with his kinetic blade.

Kinetic Blade: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Blunt Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6) + 7 = 14

OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT

Pathfinders have continued driving back the hordes in Egelsee!
Condition green in that location

“He might already be dead but too stubborn to admit it.” Guy points out.

While running through the streets, Syeira notices a brawl in progress.

"I suspect you are taking your fair share of abuse and dishing out it threefold. Take this; I'm sure you'll find some use for it.

She drops a small parcel and continues onward. Was that... the legendary Arcane Trickster Syeira?

Seeker Aid Token
You may use this token to:
Benefit from aid another
or
Increase an attack’s damage
or
Heal all PCs
or
Increase a spell’s save DC

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Flip wheels around Big Sky and sees that the jerk in blue has escaped his devious trap of tied together ropes. Annoyed, he flies back over him and tosses another devious trap, easily entangling him again.

Gordy swings another massive hammer, but misjudges his attack as the dazed opponent randomly sways out of the way.

Round 2
Taniian
Enemies (Green -27, Yellow -0, Blue -0/Entangled, Red -0)
Torston
Flip (-12)
Guy
Dana
Gordy

Round 3
Taniian

Bold may act.

Dana moves forward heavily encumbered and again concentrates and tries to daze half-orc in green.

DC 15 Will save or dazed one round.

Targets be immune fer a minute to daze once ye use it, so the half orc would be immune. But p'haps the kind and beneficent GM will allow me to retcon yet action?

Gordy is correct about Daze, Dana may retcon that and do something else.

Edit: Understood, switching to yellow.

Sorry, I meant yellow. That’s why I moved forward.

I thought that I had already acted, moving to provide flank. The move was a little over 30’, requiring a double move action.

I think we are only waiting for Torston and Taniian now.

Correct Guy, I missed that. I’m removing the bodyguards and noble from the map, they fled into the ship when the crowd scattered.

Click. Whirr.

BOTTING TORSTEN

Torsten chops at the Orc in front of him!

The Axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Crit?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Crit Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"What are you fools doing, attacking when we should be evacuating?"

Torsten takes a mighty hack at the half-orc in front of him, slashing through his pitiful armor into thick meat. The orc groans in pain but does not fall. (Crit did not confirm)

Guy dashes forwards and deftly steps around the dazed and severely injured half-orc, who is now surround completely by pathfinders. As his clouded mind fails, the lady on the ship slowly makes her way down the gangplank and twiddles her finders again, attempting to do the same mind trick to the other half-orc.

Who seems to be unable to break through the fog either.

Round 3
Taniian
Enemies (Green -27, Yellow -9/Dazed 1/1, Blue -0/Entangled Again..., Red -0)
Torston
Flip (-12)
Guy
Dana
Gordy

Taniian is up and I'm busy traveling this afternoon so won't be able to move things along until tonight. If no post by then I'll handle a bot!

Taniian follows through with another attempt to take down the green half-orc in front of him, thankful for his teammate's assistance.

Once again he tries to direct his magic into his weapon to deliver it directly to his foe,
Elven Thornblade +2 attack during spell combat: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 = 11
Potential piercing/slashing magic damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Ray of Frost cold damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

then follows with a regular attack
Elven Thornblade +2 attack during spell combat: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 = 18
Potential piercing/slashing magic damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"It is time for you to fall or surrender, you may not harm these citizens!"

Edit: I just realised I did not include the +2 for flanking on either attack. Please be kind enough to do so for me.

As a side note, Torsten does speak Orcish, learned it after Solstice Scar A.

The half orc does not fall, but certainly wavers for a bit before violently hacking at the elf...

...and in shame (or lack of HP) his eyes roll up into his head and he collapses to the ground.

His brother would have screamed in agony, but his brain just wasn’t working right at the time.

Seeing most of his allies in various stages of being completely defeated, red robe decides to strike out at the newest danger... the one that has completely shut down his two strongest allies. He steps forwards, places his feet shoulder width apart, claps his hands together with both index fingers pointing at Dana and chants, ”Kali Ma, Kali MA, KALI MAAAA!!!” As the last word echoes across the dock, a beam of burning hot fire zips from his fingertips targeting the Ifrit Female.

It slams into her with violent force, burning painfully. Her overloaded body thuds to the ground unconscious. (34 Damage, Crit confirmed)

His blue robed ally attempts to shrug off the net again and...

...this time does not.

Round 3
Taniian
Enemies (Green -31 & unconscious, Yellow -9/Dazed till before Dana’s round, Blue -0/Entangled, Red -0)
Torston
Flip (-12)
Guy
Dana (-34, needs to stabilize)
Gordy

Bold is up and Tainan may also act in round 4.

Guy fires past Torston at Red who just did so much damage to Dana.

+1 darkwood composite shortbow, Point Blank: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

“Why are you doing this? Are you insane?”

"Torsten, take care of that Red-Robed miscreant for me. I'll save Dana!" As a free action, Pip guides Big Sky to fly full speed back over the docks towards Dana. With a move action, he draws his cure light wounds wand. "It's your lucky day, Dana. I'm here."

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Taniian looks at Red Robe and in a dark and dangerous tone states, "That was a mistake, a big mistake, I suggest you surrender now."

He then summons his power and directs two magic missiles targeted on Red Robe.
Magic Missile1 force damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Magic Missile2 force damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Move action still available. If by the time Taniian acts Red Robe is no longer a threat, he would move and aim at Blue Robe or Yellow Orc. Posting now so as not to hold things up in the morning.

Gordy sees the red wizard take down Dana and recognizes that they need to go down. He extends a hand, firing a solid mass of water at the mage.

"How about a little taste a' the ocean, ye' wobbly landbubber!"

Water blast: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Blunt damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14

After firing the bolt, Gordy jumps over the defeated half-orc and starts moving down the edge of the dock towards the action.

stablise : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT

Further victories have been achieved in Egelsee and the Outer districts!
In Woundward, the initial push back against the horde has started working!

Condition green in those locations

Torsten looks up at Flip. "Alright, but you keep an eye on this clown then!" He steps past the dazed thug and then moves to threaten the fire mage wherever he tries to step. I provoke from Red

To Hit vs. Red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Dana, don’t forget you got hit by fire damage which means you heal two hit points.

The sturdy and hard to hit dwarf moves away from the dazed half-orc and sidles up next to the red-robed caster with an evil-smiting grin in his eye. With only a long-bow out, the caster just looks on in horror as Torston's axe slashes into his body, leaving a large gash.

The flippant frog guides his mount over towards his fallen comrade, pulling a wand and activating it. Dana's eyes flutter open and as her innate healing power kicks in, she feels consciousness flooding back.

At the same time, Guy fires his bow at the now major threat to the group, but his arrow flies wide as at the last moment, he has to adjust for Gordy being in the way.

Without such concern, Gordy blasts the enemy away with a burst of water. His body crumpling to the ground and eyes rolling into unconsciousness.

Taniian moves down the dock towards Dana and unleashes bolts of mystic force once he can see the other half-orc.

You hear some orcish yelling and then the half orc turns towards the remaining caster and it looks like he is going to hack him in two with his axe. At the last second though, the sharp implement merely chops the net in two.

The caster flinches then looks down at his free hands and nods to the half-orc before pulling a scroll and casting a spell. The alleyway fills with a thick fog.

The two conscious enemies will flee next round which gives you success in this encounter. Do you wish to chase or try to stop them? We can keep playing this out if you wish. If so, initiative is still going. I don't want to stop players enjoyment of finishing out combat, but I also don't want to drag things any further than necessary. I'll give you all at least a few hours to decide and then go with the majority. I'll also be posting in discussion some information about resupply/healing options available between encounters. And I know a lot of you were yelling questions at the enemies wondering why the heck they were attacking, I'll give some of those answers once combat ends.

Round 3
Dana (-28, prone)

Round 4
Taniian
Enemies (Green -31 & unconscious, Yellow -9, Blue -0, Red -21 & unconscious)
Torston
Flip (-12)
Guy
Dana (-28, prone)
Gordy

Bold is up. Dana may act in round 3 prior to the enemies' actions, though she is prone. Tainan may act in round 5. Fog gives 20% miss chance (1-20 misses) if in melee range, 50% miss (1-50 misses) with a ranged attack, though you have to know or guess where the enemies might be correctly.

Gordy will fire a parting shot at one of the retreating thugs, but beyond that he is happy to let them go.

5 foot step to move into position, move action to gather power

Extended Water Blast: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Water damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 3) + 9 = 16
Water damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

Wow, two 20's in a roll. And for something completely inconsequential...

Guy starts singing and suddenly all Allies within 30’ of him can see clearly through the fog. He then moves to where he can see both groups.

Song of the Fiery Gaze

♫ These eyes watched you bring my world to an end
This heart could not accept and pretend ♫

I provided the song in case others want to pursue. I am fine with calling it here.

Dana, don’t forget you got hit by fire damage which means you heal two hit points.

Thanks! Totally forgot! So at -2 Hp. ;-)

Success Reported!!!

Guy's song clears the air and Gordy takes advantage of it to strike the half-orc down. Seeing his ally fall so brutally, blue robe shrugs off all his weapons and gear, surrendering. He pleads, "please don't kill me! It was just a mission!!! Come on, you all understand! The payout for that load of artifacts would have been insane!"

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I'm happy to finish up RP here as we move on to the next thing.

1) Yes, there is time to cast mending and fix the net (5 HP needed for full repair). There will be about 30 minutes in between each encounter.

2) Does anyone wish to stop for healing/a weapon/or 10 projectiles?

3) If still injured I'd suggest using consumables, but for brevity just make the rolls and mark the charges used off your character profile or however you track those things. We have at least one person who can activate wands of CLW without issue so no need to worry too much about that.

4) Do you all wish to stay in the outer district or move to one of the other 4 sections in town? Check the fancy district map (top of campaign) for the status in all 5 areas.

Guy says “Face in the dirt! Someone tie him up!”

As soon as it is under control. Guy resumes getting the rest of the refugees in the boat. In his experience there are plenty of people who like interrogations, best to finish the task that was started.

“Flip, I should be able to repair that cut in your net. It will just take a little time.”

Once things are settled, Guy casts mending on the net.
Mending: 1d4 ⇒ 1

I say we go for Confluence area. It looks like it needs the most successes.

Taniian accepts the surrender and checks that all weapons and magic items are removed from the four miscreants. He also binds hands to make sure no magic gestures are available and after stabilizing any who need it would also gag all except Blue.

"Who sent you? What was your mission? What do you know of today's activities and the attack?"

“Don’t forget to ask about what load of artifacts!” Guy shouts to Taniian.

Then it is back to moving people to the ship.
“Alright, we handled the miscreants. Hopefully the rest of you just want to get to safety. Form a line, let’s keep calm. We just demonstrated our ability to protect all of you!”

He does the checking for magic since Taniian is busy with the prisoners. He once again has the noble and his body guards help keep the crowd calm and orderly.

"Thank you, Guy. You're a useful fellow to know." Flip says, as Guy not only foils the bad guys, but also starts mending his net. Flip turns to Dana. "Do you have a wand that I can use to heal you with?"

Feel free to roll your own healing, I can activate for you!

Flip heals himself too.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

5 charges marked off for Flip's healing, and 1 for Dana's.

Then Flip turns back to their prisoner. "I have my eyes on you, and will know if you are lying, miscreant! Now answer Taniian's questions!"

Frog to the Face (Aid Intimidate, -4 for size): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11
Sense Motive, Stern Gaze: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

When they are done interrogating the prisoners, Flip takes out his wand of Lucky Number.

Flip's Lucky Number: 1d20 ⇒ 3

"Let me cast this spell on all of you, my teammates."

How it works:
1) Roll a D20.
2) Put that number in your header.
3) If you roll that number at any time during this special, you can either re-roll it, or add +2 to your roll.
4) Once you use your Lucky Number, let me know, and I will cast this spell on you AGAiN.

"Screeeee!"

Translation: Lucky Number Time!

Lucky Number: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Oh the best Lucky Number ever!

Free healing : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

”Ouch! That fire spell really hit me hard! Thanks for helping me. You still need my brain, right?! Flip, would you mind using my wand on me please!“

clw charges 6 : 6d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3) + 6 = 20

”What a wondrous spell Flip! Thanks!“

lucky number : 1d20 ⇒ 19

And your lucky number, Dana? Don't forget your lucky number!

Gordy waves at the ship as it begins to leave the docks. "May Gozreh bless ye with good weather and Besmara wit' her indifference!"

"Looks like we got things good n' squared away here. I say we go where they need us the most. If that's the Confluence district, then so be it."

Lucky Number: 1d20 ⇒ 4

"Guy, I think they meant the artifacts on the ship that are headed to Absalom."

To Blue, Taniian adds,"There are a lot of eyes on you, just look to the Grippli there. Each eye can peer into your soul, that is the power of their magic. I would not lie if I were in your position. Tell us everything, which artifacts were you after...."

Intimidate with Flip's aid: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Once the interrogation is over, Taniian will gag Blue and hand the bunch over to the authorities.

On returning to the group he addresses Dana, "Glad to see you up and looking fine again. That was a serious hit you took." To Flip he adds, "Thank you for your assistance. Good to see you are healed up as well. What an interesting luck spell, thank you."

Taniian's lucky number: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Huh! When I fixed the error in my intimidate roll, it moved the four from the lucky number up to the intimidate and gave me a new lucky number. I didn't know it would do that. Learning all the time.

lucky number: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Yeah it's possible bamboozle the diceroller that way :/

"Are these artifacts really important? I know you guys love your old trinkets but our priority needs to be the fast and safe evacuation of these civilians, and checking for demons/saboteurs."

“Honestly, I was more concerned with getting the people on the ship than the cargo. I had forgotten what the cargo was.” Guy admits.

Handing the still broken net to Flip, Guy says “We better get going, If we get time later, I will try to finish mending it,”

Lucky Number: 1d20 ⇒ 15

“I’m ready to go.”

The bound mage replies, "look, I'm sure you saw some stuff when you took all our gear. We are Aspis Agents and we've been casing this transport for weeks. The plan was going to be to hit them at night after they left port, but then this little demon invasion occurred and well, chaos breeds opportunity. We rounded up a pack of people hiding in a church, telling them about the last ship in the harbor getting ready to leave and boom, we've got our cover. It just didn't work out." I'll post what gear they had in discussion, take and use as much as you want.

He smiles at you all, "but hey, you guys work together great as a team! If you ever get a bit disallusioned with the organization that pretends to be good all the time, there are plenty of opportunities to make some good money over here. Look me up if I haven't been hanged by then."

Guy finishes his mending, the net is no longer destroyed though still damaged. The pathfinders watch as the ship leaves the port and gets safely under way. They escort their prisoners back towards the citadel, dumping them off with the guards with a simple explanation. The guards assure you they will be locked securely away to await trial once the city is safe.

With that resolved, they here rumors that the Confluence district is still in chaos and head out.

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As they move out into the district, they see first hand the kind of chaos, as a group of fleeing crusaders pass by and beg, “By the gods, it’s horrible! This big, fat, scaly reptile-demon let loose these awful monstrosities with the help of some cultists. They must have been raising them inside for who knows how long! The demon said they would herald in a new polluted dawn, whatever that means!”

“Look, we’re not prepared to fight them—we’re running, and you might be smart to flee as well.”

Flee or Investigate? If investigate, Perception checks please.

Guy continues going in the wrong direction, towards the danger. He does try to be quiet as he moves forward. If no one follows, he goes back to find out what the problem is.

Take 10 Stealth for 17
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26