GM Batpony's Glass River Rescue (Low Tier) (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

Aulurius grumbles, "All signs point to Dwarves in barrels. Fine. I agree with the ruse, but I'll be ready to come out of the barrel fightin'!"

"Huntress," he smiles as he strokes the cat's ears, "stick by Sulana and protect the group, but be nice until you need to. Sulana, you look the most in tune with nature, and you'd draw the least suspicion with a pet tiger, not to mention she likes ye."

With that, Aulurius stalks off to find a suitable barrel. "And if someone rolls this barrel I swear on Golarion herself ye'll regret it!"

"False purpose?" Temel raises his eyebrows and opens one of his crates to reveal some fine unwoven silk. "A businessman always keeps an eye out for opportunity. And if it's money you're concern about, I will gladly pay the toll myself." He then withdraws and opens a purse to reveal a few platinum pieces.

It seems like the favour is to dock, pay toll and make some ruse. Who will be attempting the ruse check? And who will be hiding in the boxes?

Sulana nods. "I do prefer avoiding fights whenever possible. I'm not the best liar though. Someone else should probably do the talking." She thinks for a moment. "Does anyone have an idea for which disease? Or some suitable symptoms? We want to be sure we have enough details to actually scare off an inspector!"

Would that be a heal check? If so:

Heal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

While seeing if she can remember anything useful, she smiles down at Huntress. "I would be honored to have a companion such as you. Thank you Aulurius, for your trust. I'll be sure to look after her, though I'm sure she's more than capable of taking care of herself."

"Lad, I think ye missed something. We're all well and good with paying the toll, we just want to avoid having anyone board the ship, unless we plan on disembarking at port. If we do, I missed that part of yer plan to pay the toll and be on our merry way. Let's just say I'm not the quietest Dwarf, but im not super keen on being the reason we are waylaid at port either. As for diseases, I know what I've seen in the jungle, but my expertise was curing, not mimicking."

This does feel completely lose-lose, but I'm for hiding the dwarves and making port, so I'd hide.

Aulurius pauses and collects himself before smiling at Sulana. "Nature connects us all lass. I'm just happy to see someone else that understands that." He turns back to Temel "Now, are we hiding long enough to pay a toll and move on? And either way, where do you suggest we secluded ourselves? Plus, I'd figure Metella and Amauhak may want some say as well, seeing as they'll be hiding as well."

Gariath looks to his companies and nods. "I am fairly good at lying and am fully willing to take that responsibility. Now having said that, maybe the short fellow that suggested the ruse would like to be the one to tell the tale. I'll leave it up to the you."

Smile and nods"We can just say we have the bird flu" lol "I'm ok with either plan. I haven't had some action in while so wouldn't mind having a little fun"

Looking nervous now that this is the plan being proposed, "This sounds fine if they buy the ruse. If not, we would have to fight. They would probably have the numbers and we would not be able to make a quick get away. Maybe we save the sickness lie in case we get caught in the river. Say we didn't stop in great if infection more?"

From the conversations, I'm gathering, hide the dwarves and animals. Everyone else will be up top.

Sulana gathers that perhaps a plague like disease perhaps might be befitting for the situation at hand. The dancing plague perhaps might be the easiest to pull off, where victims were psychologically ill to a point that they danced continuously for days without eating or drinking. Bird flu might work as well, where symptoms included people gawking like birds and having a strong desire and appetite to eat worms.

A few hours later, the vessel arrives at the dock. The city of Xer occupies the north bank of the Glass River, and its dozens of docks remain busy as ships headed both east and west call at the port. Grubby men and women in bulky jackets patrol the docks, and few smiling faces are to be seen. The captain decides to play it smart and chooses an n isolated berth sheltered on either side by tall warehouses. Meanwhile one of the sailors begin to toss a rope towards a dockworker to start mooring the boat towards the post nearest.

Even in isolation, three Razmiri enforces, one holding the taut leash of a slavering, halftamed wolf, begin to make their way towards the ship.

Whoever is going to do the talking, Temel will hand over to you 2PP, which is 20GP equivalent.

Before arriving at the port

Sulana turns to Bahram. "I agree, that's definitely a concern. However this does seem to be our best chance to avoid a fight. If Passad is right and they're willing to accept the bribe and move on, we'll slip by without drawing any attention to ourselves. It's a risk, but so is not paying the toll. We'll simply have to keep an eye on the situation and be prepared to flee if necessary."

When Axe mentions the bird flu, her face lights up. "That's actually a great idea! I was thinking the dancing plague, but if some crew members had the bird flu, we definitely wouldn't want to set foot on land. Too many worms around."

After arriving at the port

As discussed earlier, Sulana doesn't go near the dock. Instead she hangs back, where she can keep an eye on the situation (and shower it with arrows, if necessary). She gently rests a hand on Huntress' head. "Don't worry, we'll be out of here soon and then you'll be back with Aulurius."

As she sees the wolf, her face hardens. Completely irresponsible, taking a creature like that from the wilds and then not taming it fully. What were they thinking?

"I'm experienced in dealing with officials and leading them in the direction I want them to go. I am, however, a terrible liar. I think they would see right through my 'squawk.'" Ranok shrugs and grimaces as he finishes that last bit.

"I would be most happy to assist any who think that they are glib of tongue enough to squawk the right way!" He finishes with a winning smile.

I will roll my diplomacy to aid whoever want to lead this to give them a +2, and have my axe up front and ready if it goes sideways,

If Aulurius is at a vantage point he can see Xer as they approach without being seen, he is looking to see if there are Dwarves in the town (taking 10 on a perception roll if necessary for a total of 18).

If he is below deck or cannot view Xer during approach, he asks one of the party he can find to do the same.

Thought behind this: If there's Dwarves in the city, they're not particularly looking for Dwarves, and if we are discovered hiding, that will arouse more suspicion.

Gariath looks to his visible companions and signals that he can do the talking. Walking over to Temel, Gariath opens his hands to receive the 2PP toll to give to the enforcers. “Fear not my companions for I will discuss this case of bird flu with the enforcers. Worst comes to worst fighting is always an option.” Gariath prepares to meet the enforcers by the edge of the ship.

Gariath would like to attempt to conceal a dagger in his right hand if that is allowed.

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

There is the roll for concealment if that would be allowed to occur.

"Gariath, I follow you lead and support your deception as best I can."

Tanbu moves to beside Gariath on the shore side of the boat.

"I they make to get on the boat, then I think we have no choice but to fight." "If we can pay and keep them off, we are golden."

As far as you can tell from the docks, which is relatively isolated due to the buildings around the area, no dwarves seem to be in sight. Metella and her dwarven brethen take hiding along with Aulurius as to not take any chances.

As the Enforcers arrive, they spread themselves out around the ship. The one leashing the wolf shouts in an impatient manner towards the ship, "Alright, state your business and passengers. The toll is 10 gold pieces per head."

There is a map uploaded to the slides, please place yourselves as appropriate just in case something should go awry.

Gariath - Alright with the concealment, though they are too far to make a perception check yet.

Kn. Local to identify the enforcers and Kn. Nature to identify the wolf.

Sulana studies the wolf as it approaches. Poor thing, I wonder where they found it...and what they've done to it since.

Kn. Nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

When the guards call for 10 gold pieces per head, her mouth drops and eyes go wide. 10 gold pieces each?! Passad gave us 20 and seemed to think that would be more than enough. I can understand greedy guards inflating the price to get a cut, but by that much?!

Aulurius is hidden in a barrel on deck, Scimitar in hand ready to fight.

Stealth: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15 Preemptive, hoping they buy the bird flu bit

Huntress stays next to Sulana as commanded Defend animal trick

Gariath signals to the one holding the wolf. "Gentlemen, gentlemen I believe you are slightly mistaken about the toll, but that's understandable under the hard conditions and long hours you work. We have 20 gold pieces total ready to hand over. As our business, we are but a group looking to pass through and seek treatment. Unfortunately while underway, a few of my companions have fallen ill with bird flu. At this stage it is very contagious and I fear that you may want to stay away. I can get a little closer and throw you the 20, oh to hell with it 30 gold pieces, to suit the toll.

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Gariath waits anxiously to hear the reply of the enforcers.

local: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
nature: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

I'll try to get my guy placed ASAP. Can't seem to do it in my phone, but I want to be between Sulana and Gariath, closer to Sulana to make room for Tanbu and his assist with bluff.

10 gold each! I hope they aren't serious. Otherwise...

I'll be Squatting by the railing, with my axe below line of site, ready to make a jump to the dock if need be.

Stands up and shouts "You wouldn't want to end up like me now would you"

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"It starts as a cough and progresses to a fever and chills in about a day. We really don't want to cause issues for you. We just want to pay and continue on our journey, without causing an outbreak in your fair town."

Tanbu coughs slightly covering it in his elbow and puts on his best worried look.

bluff aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

I put Tanbu on the boat next to Garaith if that is okay.

A nat 20 on skill checks does not mean success :)

The two enforcers look at each other before turning to respond, eyeing the crew suspiciously. "Very well, we'll do 30gp. But we'll need to do a routine check. Just a quick look see, we need everyone to disembark while we search. Right now."

Not a peep from Temel? And I'd assume the other two Dwarves are still hiding?

Temel really just looks and sees how you guys play it out, but you can call on him if need be, also Jack's checks would identify them as human fighters and well, a wolf, who can be damgerous up close with its trip ability.

Bahram stands up with his axe still in hand, looking to the others who have been speaking.

"I believe that the 30gp was for us to toss you the gold and for us to be on our way. That is already more generous than necessary, and like my traveling companions said, you do not want us on your docks."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Did I happen to get anything from my Kn. local?

Yup, human fighters (as in the class) unless there’s something specific you want to know?

Do these human fighters represent a lawful government, or are they just well dressed highwaymen...on the river? Rivermen. Will more of them show up if this goes south and a fight ensues?

“Yes, as my companion has stated the 30 gold pieces was for us to throw it to you and carry on so none of you fine gentlemen catch this flu. I can assure you that there is no need to search the ship. We are just a few travelers on our way to seek treatment.”

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Sulana tenses as the enforcers make their demand. Although she begins mentally preparing herself for battle, she stops herself before outright drawing her bow. No aggressive moves. There's still a chance this can end without bloodshed. Let the others do the talking, and maybe the enforcers will be convinced.

Do these human fighters represent a lawful government, or are they just well dressed highwaymen...on the river? Rivermen. Will more of them show up if this goes south and a fight ensues?

They definitely represent the state. Will more show up? Well. I dunno. Do you want to find out?

Bahram al-Urgug "Jack" wrote:

Do these human fighters represent a lawful government, or are they just well dressed highwaymen...on the river? Rivermen. Will more of them show up if this goes south and a fight ensues?

They definitely represent the state. Will more show up? Well. I dunno. Do you want to find out?

lol, nope. I'm hoping some of these candied words do the trick.

Bahram is ready to try his luck if need be. He does not respect their authority.

"Are you really willing to risk a infection just to look through our dirty laundry? You will have 10 gold a piece and a fine days work wage for your not getting sick. 10 gold buys a lot of beer to forget about not inspecting a bunch of sick people."
diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 if a bluff is more in line then add 1 and that will be a bluff

Those are really nice rolls! Unfortunately, enforcement is tough in these here parts.

The enforcer begin sto lose his patience, "Look here, no one is above the law. Everybody lines themselves ashore off the ship, let us search this damn vessel, pay the toll and you can go!"

If Temel is close enough to the barrel for Aulurius to whisper without those on the docks hearing, he whispers the following:

"Pssst, Temel. How much are ye willing to pay to make this all go away? Remember, if they are looking for Dwarves, and you're harboring Dwarves, there goes your 'opportunity,' as it were."

If I need to roll something for that I will gladly do so. If Temel isn't close enough, Aulurius is attempting to meditate to keep calm.

If no one offers up any other rebuttals, or coin within the next 6 seconds or so, Bahram will see if he can't throw a loop of rope over a post or something to pull the boat closer. He makes sure to turn his head to the side and eye Sulana and her bow intently.

"Let me just get this boat a bit closer so that we don't fall in."

crap crap crap crap

"Oh crap its starting again"Starts coughing and gagging"I dont think I can hold it much longer"Moves over to the starboard side of the ship and throws up over board"............"wipes his beak with his wing"We need to hurry before this gets any worse"
Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Taking advantage of the distraction provided by the 'vomiting' tengu, Sulana surreptitiously draws her bow.

Have to let the boat get close enough for our melee fighters to engage. Otherwise the enforcers will have the advantage with those crossbows. But Tanbu was right, we can't let them board. Not with that wolf.

The enforcers become extremely impatient as the party continues to delay and play the ruse. Immediately, the lead raises his crossbow with the lackeys following. "That's it! We're taking you lot into detention! Get off now!"

Moved the boat!

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Combat Round 1

Tanbu, Sulana, Aulurius
Wolf
Axe, Gariath
Enforcers
Bahram

We are in combat rounds! Bolded names may take their combat actions. I will resolve them in order of post.

Damn it! Why couldn’t they have just taken the money?! Seeing no other options, Sulana takes a deep breath and raises her bow. She aims at the enforcer trying to control the wolf. Steady now, breathe, focus... The bow twangs as she releases the arrow.

Attack roll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Tanbu pulls out his short bow, draws and fires at the green guard.

bow attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
bow dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1; sneak attack dmg sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

"You couldn't just take the money! You had to push! Now your going to die for being bullies."

"Finally! I can get out of this thing" The dwarf shouts. He moves to the edge of the boat, says an incantation, and touches Huntress. Her jowls glow for a brief moment.

"Huntress, avoid the guard and attack!" Aulurius points at the wolf

Moved 10ft South and cast Magic Fang on Huntress' bite attack, and commanded her to attack the wolf

Huntress snarls and bounds directly South to put the wolf between her and the green guard. She bites ferociously at the wolf.

Bite, Magic Fang: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
Damage, Magic Fang: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Did I manage to get the boat closer, or will it still be an acrobatics to go across?

Let's say you managed to pull the boat closer, and that it's just a difficult terrain getting to and from the boat.

Realising that civil discussion is no longer an option, Tanbu and Sulana quickly react by drawing their weapons first and firing towards the lead guard. One of the arrow's grazes the human's shoulder and causes him to bleed.

At the sound of battle, Aulurius frees himself from his hiding and commands his companion to pounce at the wolf jumping from the side of the boat. Naturally, the wolf retaliates against Huntress. The animals seem to be dancing around each other.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 B/P: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Combat Round 1

Tanbu, Sulana, Aulurius
Wolf
Axe, Gariath
Enforcers G -4
Bahram

Names bolded may take their combat action!

Axe takes flight and as he lands next to the red enemy he draws his Wakizashi and attack the enemy "Your greed will cost you your life Now Pumba attack "
Pumba is the name of Axes wakizashi
Fly: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Dammage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Of course I start rolling really bad now

Axe, read discussion and then go ahead and redo your turn. If you want to target Red. You can make a range attack against red, or jump off the boat (difficult terrain equivalent action, i.e. 10ft move action), and If you're in the water, make a swim check to get close towards him. I won't go into the details of swim checks yet unless someone really wants to make it difficult for themselves and swim!)

I move next to Gariath I got some durable shuriken how do I throw them trying to hit green

Gariath draws his short bow and takes aim at the lead guard.
short bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Damage: 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

Gariath, I do believe you would also get your sneak attack die

Axe runs up next to Gariath and tells out "Time for you to die,Flying Feather Stars Attack" Flying Feather Starts are Axes Durable shuriken

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
 
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5 

Aulurius thanks I forgot about the sneak attack die.

GM this is my sneak attack damage.

Sneak Attack: 1d4 ⇒ 2