GM Auke's #8-99: The Solstice Scar, Version D (CORE Subtier 3-4) - OUTPOST II (Inactive)

Game Master Auke Teeninga

He will use his wand of magic missiles to blast at the undead
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He will use his wand of magic missiles to blast at the undead.

Lukian's missile destroys the zuvembie! and retreats out of the circle's dark energy.

Botting Mao

Mao lets the zombies arm go and kicks it twice, but doesn't deal much damage.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Aurus: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Ny'a: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Mao: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Botting Aurus

Aurus charges and swings his sword at the damaged and prone zombie and beheads it

1d20 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 8 = 12 Hits for 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13

Combat is over!

As you all exit the circle the Twinhorn Mystics arrive and will do their part. You can heal up and face the drake!

A scout jogs up and skids to a stop.

“Be careful, Pathfinders. You are near the territory of one of the more fearsome creatures for miles around: a powerful drake. Several other scouts believed the beast emerged from the rift, but I’ve had a closer look, and I recognize the drake as a type common in the Hold of Belkzen, to the southwest. I’m not sure that it’s truly our enemy, though I can see that it’s angry and looking for a fight. It’s likely not safe to leave alone, otherwise it might attack us when we should be focused on Eshimka.” He rubs at his arm, which is raw as if burned.

“I tried talking to it but might have given the wrong impression. Whether you defeat it with speech or spears, we can’t afford to ignore it.”

Aurus gives a nod at the briefing.

Know: Arcana?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

What does Aurus know about what it would take to talk down an angry drake? Common languages (assuming it's Draconic)

What does Aurus know about what it would take to talk down an angry drake? Common languages (assuming it's Draconic)

The only thing Aurus can remember about drakes is that there are a lot of drinking houses with drake in their name

Cloudia blanches at the mention of a dragon.

"Couldn't we just go around it? I mean, a DRAGON! I don't think I'm ready to battle a dragon yet."

Cloudia blanches at the mention of a dragon.

"Couldn't we just go around it? I mean, a DRAGON! I don't think I'm ready to battle a dragon yet."

Knowlegde (arcana): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Indeed

Ny'a wavers on her feet, staggered by the final wave of negative energy. She gasps "Iomedae" as she accepts her patron's saving lifeforce.

The last wave of negative energy left her disabled at 0 hit points, so she uses lay on hands as a swift to heal hit points: 1d6 ⇒ 6. She then uses her wand to heal herself and her dog.
cure light wounds, Ny'a: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
cure light wounds, Ny'a: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
cure light wounds, Ny'a: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
cure light wounds, Ny'a: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

cure light wounds, riding dog: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
cure light wounds, riding dog: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ny'a stands and puts away her wand even as the runner comes up to warn of the dragon ahead. Her attitude begins with the shock shared by her other Pathfinders.

"I know what you're saying, Claudia!" But her attention begins to wander as her imagination takes hold, her voices growing a bit softer, a little absent-minded perhaps. "But would Iomedae really place us in this position if we weren't meant to face it?" She taps her lance in its loops on her saddle, a soft but serious grin rising in one corner of her mouth. "We should be ready for anything."

Knowledge (nobility): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

She snaps out of it and starts carrying on excitedly, her seriousness far away again. "I know there are some Taldan houses that make arrangements with dragons... not sure how that could help us here, but they even say that Eutropia might have a draconic benefactor."

"Weeelll. Maybe. I mean I heard there are good dragons and evil dragons. You think it might be a good dragon? That guy didn't SEEM to act like it was a good dragon. And even if it were a good dragon it is probably dangerous."

*sigh*

"Then again we were hired to do dangerous stuff."

Cloudia giggles a teensie bit histerically.

"Here we are battling an evil that wants to take over the world. I suppose we can't let one dragon get in our way... Yes! Let's go talk to the dragon. I'm sure it will see reason once we explain things to it."

Cloudia screws up her courage and asks, "Well, what are you waiting for?"

"Yeah, you got good dragons - goin' right on up to Apsu! Man, all you Iomedeans skip all the good parts of church, huh?" Aurus shakes his head as he taps himself a number of times with his wand. CLW, 3 charges: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 8) + 3 = 17

"Listen - if it's a good dragon, no problem, we talk to it, it gets what we're doing here, we team up and kick some tail. And if it's a bad dragon - no problem, you got two paladins who'll be more than happy to show it the error of it's ways, the hard way if need be."

CLW, one more charge: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

know arcana 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 to see what he knows

The little gnome goes to make sure that the riding dog is okay.

know arcana 1d20+10 to see what he knows

Lukian knows that Drakes are the two legged cousins of true dragons. Less powerful, but still a force to be reckoned with, due to their ability to fly, breath weapon and formidable strength.

Looking at the scout's injuries Lukian suspects it breathes acid, which probably points to a forest drake.

The little gnome goes to make sure that the riding dog is okay.

Are you using your speak with animals ability?

know arcana 1d20+10 to see what he knows

Lukian can also confirm Aurus' assumption that drakes would speak draconic.

You follow the directions given by the scout and arrive at the foot of a hill Sheet 8. There a mighty voice roars out

"WHO IS FOOLISH ENOUGH TO THREAD INTO THE DOMAIN OF THE FEARSOME DRAKE ZURHRIGA! MAKE YOURSELVES KNOWN OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES!"

He will use his ability to speak with animals to make sure Pupper Wupper is okay,

He will communicate what he knows about the drakes.

So this happened before you arrive at the drake's hill.

He will use his ability to speak with animals to make sure Pupper Wupper is okay

The dog whines.

"Um. It's just us tiny little humans and gnomes looking to cross your awesome domain in search of great evil... To destroy it, I mean. Not to find it and become evil, that is. Would you maybe, ever so kindly, allow us to pass. Please. It's a mater of great importance for the whole world."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Her plea is not exactly eloquent but it sure is humble and caters to the inflated ego of the 'dragon'.

"Um. It's just us tiny little humans and gnomes looking to cross your awesome domain in search of great evil... To destroy it, I mean. Not to find it and become evil, that is. Would you maybe, ever so kindly, allow us to pass. Please. It's a matter of great importance for the whole world."

"Grovelling one, tell me more about this evil. Does it have a name?"

Cloudia has absolutely no problem with being called a grovelling one and responds quickly.

"Oh, yes, magnificent specimen of drakehood. It's name is Eshimka and it comes from another plane full of negative energy, and it wants in through a portal so it can devour the life force of our world. We have people all over the place converging on the site to try and stop it."

Cloudia almost says dragonhood, but Lukian's lecture is still fresh in her mind and spares her the embarrassment of getting it wrong again. Then again, what drake would not appreciate being called a dragon?

Ny'a silently asks Iomedae to show her if this drake is one of evil or not.

Using detect evil class ability

Ny'a silently asks Iomedae to show her if this drake is one of evil or not.

Using detect evil class ability

There is a big rock between Ny'a and the drake, so Ny'a cannot read the dragon's aura. There is however a strong lingering aura on all of you, like you have bathed yourselves in negative energy recently.

Great evils should be stopped especially since they usually try to destroy nature. he says.

"Oh, yes, magnificent specimen of drakehood. It's name is Eshimka and it comes from another plane full of negative energy, and it wants in through a portal so it can devour the life force of our world. We have people all over the place converging on the site to try and stop it."

"I know of this Eshimka you speak of, groveling one! It spoke to me at the stone circle, demanding my servitude!"

The drake spits.

Aurus stands silently by, trusting Cloudia. He's got his sword in hand... just in case.

Great evils should be stopped especially since they usually try to destroy nature. he says.

"Very good point, nature boy!"

I just had an image of the Nature Boy Ric Flair going WOO!

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 bluff

and if it destroys nature it will probably destroy you too and if not you then at least your territory he says.

1d20+6 bluff

and if it destroys nature it will probably destroy you too and if not you then at least your territory he says.

"Yeah, I'll probably have to move. Very annoying, but we'll see."

Lukian's attempt didn't convince the drake, but it didn't enrage him either

Aurus stands silently by, trusting Cloudia. He's got his sword in hand... just in case.

Doing nothing won't help the cause...

Doing nothing won't help the cause...

I got double ninja'd so I didn't see yours or Lukian's posts... but I can work with them >:)

"I know of this Eshimka you speak of, groveling one! It spoke to me at the stone circle, demanding my servitude!"

The drake spits.

"She thought you were some kinda house drake? That's some nerve. If it were me, that'd make me wanna teach her a lesson."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Oh god, ok - using my folio reroll plus my GM stars.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 3 = 24

LOL

"She thought you were some kinda house drake? That's some nerve. If it were me, that'd make me wanna teach her a lesson."

"Yeah, she's gonna pay for that insult!"

"Talking about paying... What kind of tribute did you bring for me?"

Lol, no response from Pupper? lol

"Oh, a tribure. Like in something for a drag... drake horde? Can it be fragile. I mean are you going to lay on it or something. I suppose an alchemist fire would be out of the question then."

What kind of loot did we pick up so far.

"Oh, a tribure. Like in something for a drag... drake horde? Can it be fragile. I mean are you going to lay on it or something. I suppose an alchemist fire would be out of the question then."

You can make am Appraise, Knowledge (arcana), or Use Magic Device check to determine what value would be appropriate for a drake of this magnitude

umd: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The combined Pathfinder and Twinhorn forces shatter undead bones and topple the walking dead, even while sustaining wounds of their own. However, their momentum seems unstoppable. The holy approval of the empyreal lord Vildeis grows stronger, as if recognizing the Pathfinders’ righteousness by causing their weapons, armor, and even blood to shimmer with angelic power.

Table GMs, the Empyreal Approval condition on pg. 23 is now in effect, restoring the PCs’ expended blessings of Vildeis.

[dice=umd]1d20+8

You think a gift of at least 200 GP would be appropriate.

"Oh, a tribure. Like in something for a drag... drake horde? Can it be fragile. I mean are you going to lay on it or something. I suppose an alchemist fire would be out of the question then."

What kind of loot did we pick up so far.

Nothing suitable

Lol, no response from Pupper? lol

We'll finish the Drak encounter first :-)

Cloudia wrote:

[dice=umd]1d20+8

You think a gift of at least 200 GP would be appropriate.

Cloudia wrote:

"Oh, a tribure. Like in something for a drag... drake horde? Can it be fragile. I mean are you going to lay on it or something. I suppose an alchemist fire would be out of the question then."

What kind of loot did we pick up so far.

Nothing suitable

"We know of little that could satisfy a being as majestic as you. But please accept these simple offering of ours." Mao says as he brings out 200 gp.

"We know of little that could satisfy a being as majestic as you. But please accept these simple offering of ours." Mao says as he brings out 200 gp.

Mao presents the gold as he would grant it to a liege.

Knowledge (nobility): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

"Very well, subservient one! Eshimka shall pay for her treachery. Go forth and attack! I shall join you in due time!"

Success!

As there is no time (or need) for another encounter we'll wait for the overseer announcement!

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

An anguished draconic roar echoes across the landscape. Within minutes, reports begin circulating that some of the Society’s newest agents single-handedly defeated a powerful drake, ensuring that will be no threat during the final assault. Competing rumors suggest these agents actually convinced the drake to fight by their side! Whatever the case, it is a great boon in the fights to come.

Table GMs, the Dangerous Drake condition on page 23 is in effect, providing an edge in the final battle.

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The combined Pathfinder and Twinhorn forces have beaten back the worst of Eshimka’s vanguard, and their spellcasters are hard at work repairing the damage around the planar rift. It seems there is at last a lull when a pair of blade-like arms stab through the rift and tear it wider. The wound releases a wave of negative energy that crashes into the mystics’ wards, though the shock causes the trees for hundreds of feet around to wither, their limbs snapping off and turning to ash before hitting the ground. Through the widened rift steps a towering giant with sinister horns, shaking the ground with every step as her army follows her: vampires, towering suits of armor, hungry corpses, and even a powerful dragon! Medda’s shout carries over the din. “Eshimka is here! Strike now!”

The giant laughs thunderously as it regards the mortals around it and tears of pieces of her own flesh that turn into nightmarish beasts. “The living are no match for my might. Spread out, and reduce every one of these mortals to dust!”

Table GMs, please begin the encounter Eshimka’s Assault.