[PFS]GM Elanmorin's Glories of the Past Trilogy (Inactive)

Game Master Otha

Although Kiboko recognises that Ploog is the real villain here, and would like nothing more than to run his mighty sword through the slaver's wicked hide, the cunning Mwangi warrior realises that the door is a choke point and holding it should be his priority. Mvumbu will press the attack forwards, whilst Kiboko holds the rear line.

"PLOOG! MVUMBU WILL GRIND YOUR BONES TO DUST!"

switch animal focus to Bull for both Kiboko and Mvumbu, 5' step, rage, full attack vs fuschia orc.

amplified raging furious greatsword vs orc, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23damage: 2d6 + 16 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 + 6 = 27
amplified raging furious greatsword vs orc, iterative, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 17 - 5 = 19damage: 2d6 + 16 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 16 + 6 = 25

bite vs orc, amplified rage, power attack, bull focus, secondary: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 29damage: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13
confirm crit? bite vs orc, amplified rage, power attack, bull focus, secondary: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 18damage: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

Add +1 to attack and damage rolls if the target is a slaver (Freedom Fighter boon).

"MOOOAAARRGGHHHH!!!!!"

Mvumbu chomps at the enemy orc in front of her.

chomp! vs blue orc, amplified rage, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 11 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 33damage: 3d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) + 11 + 6 = 25
chomp! vs blue orc, iterative, amplified rage, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 22damage: 3d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + 11 + 6 = 23

DC18 Will Save (Ploog): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Ploog doesn't even seem to notice Shardra's attempt at cursing him.

Mvumbu kills another guard while Kiboko does the same with his chosen target while Takahiro, probably feeling merciful, is unable to finish off the yellow garbed orc he had previously wounded.

Zeno climbs up the stairs while Kelumur joins Takahiro...

Kelumur vs Yellow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

And again, the rogue sinks his knife into the orc's throat getting rid of him.

The three remaining guards attack Kiboko and Shardra!

Kiboko gets an AoO vs Orange

Orange vs Kiboko: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 → Damage roll: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Green vs Kiboko: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 → Damage roll: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Cyan vs Shardra: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 → Damage roll: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

And manage to actually wound the pathfinders!

Round 02 - Bold may act

Kelumur
Takahiro
Kiboko -5hp
Zeno climbing up 3

Orange
Green
Cyan

Quiella -21hp, blinded 4

Ploog -25hp

Shardra -6hp

I pre-rolled AoOs under spoiler, above. First AoO hits AC27 for 29 damage; second AoO is a nat 20 for 28 damage, confirm crit vs AC20 for an additional 30 damage; Kiboko has combat reflexes - did cyan orc pass through a threatened square?

"Ah!" Quiella says and wipes the blood from her eyes. She takes some of Kiboko's new wounds and then heals herself.

standard action to clear blinded condition, Swift action to lay on hands

lay on hands, greater mercy, fey foundling: 2d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 + (3) + 6 = 14

down to just 12hp of damage

Meanwhile, Sèriè continues her attack after stepping forward at Quiella's nudge.

Sèriè, Gore, ACP: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 1 = 23
piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Quiella sets her sight right and heals herself while Serie pierces Ploog defenses!

Kiboko wounds one of the guards and kills the other while they try to pass by him.

Ploog curses then tries to blind Quiella again, this time before attacking her

Dirty Trick: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (1) + 23 = 24 → Lasts for?: 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds + 1 for every 5 by which he beats Quiella CMD, standard action to erase

He fails blinding the gnome and then attacks...

Attack roll 02: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 → Damage roll: 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 4) + 13 = 20

Attack roll 03: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 → Damage roll: 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 = 19

And the master of the arena manages to wound the gnome paladin once.

All those 1s... considering how Ploog crits with a 15 and autoblinds her unless he rolls a natural 1, Quiella is being quite lucky... XD

Round 02/03 - Bold may act

Kelumur
Takahiro
Kiboko -5hp
Zeno climbing up 3

Orange -29hp
Green

Quiella -27hp

Ploog -37hp

Shardra

Shardra-bot casts Hold Person on Ploog.

[ooc[Kiboko and Mvumbu's actions to follow.[/ooc]

Takahiro now moves in on the thief and bandit who was planning to rob them all along, calling on Shizuru to aid him in his act of self-defence.

Smite/Flank/PA
Attack 1d20 + 12 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 5 - 2 = 23
Damage 1d8 + 7 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 5 + 6 = 19

Anyone else? Zeno, Kiboko, Kelumur are up

Kiboko attacks the orc reinforcements, aiming to keep them from aiding their master.

amplified raging furious greatsword, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36damage: 2d6 + 16 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 16 + 6 = 26
amplified raging furious greatsword, iterative, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15damage: 2d6 + 16 + 6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 + 6 = 31
bite, amplified rage, power attack, bull focus, secondary: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 10damage: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12

confirm crit? amplified raging furious greatsword, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31damage: 2d6 + 16 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 + 6 = 30

Direct attacks to the wounded orc first (orange), then the second orc (green)

"MOOOAARRRGGHHH!!!!"

Mvumbu engages Ploog.

tangling chomp! vs Ploog, rage, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 18damage: 3d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1, 2) + 12 + 6 = 27 if this hits, Ploog is Entangled for 1 round.

chomp! vs Ploog, iterative, rage, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 16damage: 3d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (7, 2, 4) + 12 + 6 = 31

Note that Mvumbu's Menacing amulet grants an extra +2 to hit to Quiella and Takahiro whilst they flank Ploog.

Anyone else? Zeno, Kiboko, Kelumur are up

Aren't I stuck climbing stairs?

Sorry for slowing us down. Looks like Ploog and I are kindred spirits. In that case..

Kelumur quickly closes in on Ploog and attempts the same dirty tactic that the human attempted on his ally.

Greater Dirty Trick to Blind, flank: 1d20 + 21 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 4 = 35

Takahiro advances on Ploog and punches the orc in the face. A trickle of blood signals the monk was effective with his attack!

Kiboko kills one of the remaining orcs making his head literally explode as his greatsword impacts with the guard's skull. Unfortunately he then missess the other guard, twice!

Mvumbu tries to bite on Ploog instead... but she also fails miserably to connect with the orc slaver.

Zeno, having no magical means to get back sooner to the fight, keeps climbing up the stairs. Luckily enough he meets no opposition. It seems like it's a quiet day at the arena and most of the guards and gladiators are not posted here... a lucky coincidence indeed!

Stealing a page from Ploog's book of dirty tricks Kelumur throws the sand he was saving for such an occasion into Ploog's eyes blinding the orc despite him being well prepared for such an eventuality... "Ouch! That was a low blow! I thought you pathfinders had more class than THIS!" Ploog screams...

Considering how his odds have suddenly become terrible the green clad guard retreats away from the fight and runs away!

Withdraw for green

Round 02/03 - Bold may act

Kelumur
Takahiro
Kiboko -5hp
Zeno climbing up 2

Green

Quiella -27hp

Ploog -56hp, blinded 1

Shardra

I think Ploog still needs to make a save vs Shardra's Hold Person - Will DC17 - and if he fails then he probably got hit some more.

Right

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Despite his blindness (or possibly because of it...) Ploog shruggs off Shardra's spell again.

Quiella is up!

sorry for the delay. I will post today

I think Quiella should have even more damage before life link

Quiella heals some of Kiboko's wounds. Then she heals herself and takes advantage of Ploog's blindness to cast a spell.

lay on hands, greater mercy, fey foundling: 2d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 + (4) + 6 = 15

casting Challenge Evil, Will DC16
You challenge an evil creature to bring the fight to you, or suffer the consequences. You gain a +2 sacred bonus on all melee attacks against the subject of the spell. At the end of its turn, if the target has not made at least one attack on you, it becomes sickened. If you move away from the target, the spell ends.

Quiella heals herself and then casts a spell on Ploog. The slaver tries to resist...

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

And suceeds again. He then manages to restore his sight, weights his options and decides discretion to be the better part of valor as he runs towards the windows...

Quiella, Takahiro, Kellumur and Mvumbu have an AoO vs Ploog

Round 03/04 - Bold may act

Kelumur
Takahiro
Kiboko -5hp
Zeno climbing up 2

Green

Quiella -12hp

Ploog -56hp, blinded 1

Shardra

"MOOOAAARRGGHHH!!!!!"

chomp! of opportunity,vs Ploog, rage, power attack, bull focus, menacing flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 = 31damage: 3d8 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4, 7) + 13 + 6 = 34

how do we *all* have +11 CMB?

"Trip him! Don't let him get away!"

attack of opportunity, trip, smite: 1d20 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 5 = 25

going back before Ploog's turn; I forgot to do Sèriè's attack

Sèriè, Gore, ACP: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 1 = 10
piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

and now her AoO. Like Mvumbu I am having her do a regular attack rather than a trip

Sèriè, Gore, ACP: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 1 = 17
piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Fate? Lol.

Kelumur reacts in the same manner that Quiella does to stop the villian from escaping.

AoO, trip, flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21

CMBs don't provoke AoO for Kelumur if he is flanking, due to dirty fighting feat.

Mvumbu wounds the fleeing orc but the rest of the pathfinders is not so skilled and Ploog avoids being tripped...

Round 03/04 - Bold may act

Kelumur
Takahiro
Kiboko -5hp
Zeno climbing up 2

Green

Quiella -12hp

Ploog -90hp, blinded 1

Shardra

Shardra-bot employs the Evil Eye against Ploog.

DC 18 Will save or take -2 to AC for 8 rounds, reduced to 1 round duration on successful save.

She moves to cover the exit.

Kiboko post to follow.

Kiboko closes off Ploog's retreat.

The towering half-orc brings his sword sweeping over his head, down upon Ploog:

raging furious greatsword power attack, bull focus, freedom fighter boon: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 35damage, furious finish: 24 + 20 = 44

crit? raging furious greatsword power attack, bull focus, freedom fighter boon: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 1 + 1 = 29crit damage, furious finish: 12 + 20 = 32

"AN END TO YOUR TYRANNY, WRETCHED SLAVER!"

Takahiro looks pleasantly shocked by what just happened, he calls to the last remaining 'bodyguard' "Surely it is time to consider new job prospects?"

With one mighty swing of Kiboko's greatsword Ploog's head comes away from the rest of his body which flops lifeless on the floor.

Takahiro calls the last guard who keeps running down the stairs. The orc is surprised to meet Zeno on the stairs but it doesn't last long as the elf places a couple of arrows through his head, cutting his flight short.

As everything falls silent in the office and beyond the pathfinders free the enslaved guide, Gulros, but at the same time start considering how killing the arena's owner could possibly spell trouble for them. Luckily that's not the case.

Respectful of the reputation the pathfinders gained by capturing a mighty bulette no one gives the Pathfinders any trouble as they leave the city, and Ploog's death only seems to increase their fame and acclaim.

Upon reuniting with the other Pathfinders at the agreed rendezvous point, Venture-Captain Sir Canayven Heidmarch listens to their report, courteously greets Gulros, and motions to several ponies with fully laden pack saddles behind him before explaining that he has secured enough supplies for an overland trip to Urgir and that the PCs will be among the first Pathfinders ever to set foot in the Sky Citadel of Koldukar.

Well done everyone. You completed the scenario and we only have one more to complete the trilogy. I'll try to get your CS completed before monday, and we also need to figure out how to dela with Shardra

Yay!

I think were pretty solid and can probably just continue on

I'm okay continuing on but I suggest checking in the lodge to see if anyone played parts 1 and 2 but didn't get to play part 3. I would love to have such a person along but otherwise think we should move forward with the 5 of us

Perform (Wind instrument) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Sorry getting pounded with admin - we announced PaizoCon South Pacific 2020 on the weekend and it sold out in 24 hours, 13 months out.

Now I'm picking up all the pieces :)

Venture-Captain Canayven Heidmarch is waiting in the foothills of the Mindspin Mountains, just outside of Urglin. Gripping the leads on a trio of laden pack animals, he nods in greeting, then begins. "Pathfinders, in light of recent discoveries in the ore city of Urglin, we now have enough information available to send a team into Koldukar. It's been a long several weeks, so let me bring you up to speed. Pathfinder agents recently entered Janderhoff and found a damaged stone stele marked with the names of the other five known Sky Citadels, the fortress cities of the dwarves. The rune for Koldukar glowed when we spoke its name, and we suspect an even more complete stele resides in that city. Getting in would be rather difficult," he admits with a grim face, "but it seems that Gulros knows the way."

With that, Heidmarch motions to a lean ore who nods his acknowledgement. "I have had some time to speak with Gulros, and I believe him trustworthy. Do not abuse that trust, and do not abuse him. He owes us a favor, but you will be at his mercy if he feels betrayed. Follow him to a series of caverns to the west of the ore city of Urgir, and there he will direct you through a tunnel that leads directly to subterranean Koldukar. From there, navigate the Sky Citadel and find your way to the stele. If it is still intact and functional, activate it and see what else you can learn of dwarven history. I suspect that you will also be able to use the stone to signal Janderhoff. I will be there awaiting that signal, at which point I'll coordinate your extraction from hostile territory. These animals have all the supplies to see you to Urgir and back; if you find anything missing, hurry to Urglin and acquire it. You're heading into a ruin that predates the common language, so make sure that ruin that somebody has the means to speak and understand Dwarven. Any questions?"

You might ask any question you believe will help you do your job. You might also take 2 different Knowledge (history) checks, one on the subject of Koldukar the other one on the Dwarven Stele

"What hostility may we expect? Is Koldukar in orc hands?

Kiboko understands the dwarven tongue."

The towering half orc fingers a magic ring he wears, for it is the ring's power that grants him this understanding.

"Thank you for having me! I'll do my best not to disappoint... "

Wearing full plate, weathered and dull, covered partially in a grey hooded greatcoat with crimson lining, a gnome travels with the party. Carrying a pack, greatsword, and bow the gnome has been hustling to keep up with the larger folk. The etched symbol of a sword crossing a feathered wing is evident on his breastplate and on a symbol hanging from his neck.

To the Venture Captain, "Is there any information, map perhaps, detailing how to get to the Stele once in citadel? Or how to activate and use the device when found?"

"I speak many languages... they're a speciality of mine, but alas, more unusual languages... not Dwarven. Does anyone else speak Dwarven... or should we obtain magical means, should anything untoward happen to Kiboko?"

Ahn will purchase a potion of fly. He places it in a spring loaded wrist sheath, a wand of expeditious retreat in the other.

Don't have the relevant knowledge.

Kelumur stands in the darkness corners of the room. Speaking from the darkness, "I speak not the language the language of the dwarf's. Who is Gulros? Under what circumstances did he come to owe the Pathfinders a favour?"

"Who are you and what have you done with Kelumur?" Kiboko deadpans.

Gulros is the orc slave-guide that Ploog owned, whom we liberated when Kiboko separated Ploog's head from his shoulders ;)

"Untoward events befall Kiboko and Mvumbu all the time, small warrior, but we persist." Kiboko grins down at Ahn, and sharpens his tusks on a whetbone before offering it to the she-hippo beside him.

Venture-Captain Canayven Heidmarch answers Kiboko's questions first:Koldukar is the original dwarven name of the orc city known as Urgir. It was conquered long ago by the orcs and its fall signaled the end beginning of the end for the empire of the dwarves. And unfortunately yes, violence is a distinct possibility I fear. I pray this does not happen but we cannot be certain the orcs will be friendly with you. We do not have the time or the resources to gain the patronage of one of the orc clans. Furthermore, I believe that if we go through this process , it would tip off our enemies to our mission. Deal with any orcs as best you see fit-but remember that you'll be outnumbered in enemy territory."

Then the Venture-Captain looks at Ahnastasios and smiles:"Ah! Yes. Sorry for not mentioning it before but your friend Shardra was needed elsewhere so Ahnastasios here was sent to replace her. I'm told he's an expert with healing and smiting evil. Useful abilities to have where you are going. And to answer Ahnastasios' question: no map I'm afraid. You'll have to rely on Gulros expertise to navigate Urgir's underground. As for activation you shall see when you find the stele but I suspect the activation method to be similar to the one performed on the Janderhoff stele"

After hearing Kelumur's question he shakes his head and nods politely at Kiboko:"What agent Kiboko said" he mutters.

Does anyone have Knowledge: history?

Does anyone have Knowledge: history?

Zeno does.

Knowledge (History) RE Koldukar: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Knowledge (History) RE stele: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Zeno has been brooding in the corner. He seems...different, somehow. Everything about him, every little characteristic you have come to associate with him, just seems that much more *pronounced*, now.

He shares what he knows.

"...I wish I knew more. I'm afraid I'm not fluent in Dwarven, myself, though I have ways to make do. Silly me, here I'd just been busy brushing up on my Orcish," Zeno adds, ever the demigod of the deadpan.

"Do you have more questions? Otherwise I suggest you be on your way..." Venture-Captain Canayven Heidmarch says.

"Do we expect to find any orcs in the remains of the dwarven citadel itself?"

I believe I'm ready to move on

"The journey is one of discovery, and so far the answers and the way have unfurled themselves for us to follow. If there are Orcs, they will simply be on the path and we will take them as they come. If there are dwarves then we will likewise engage with them - All things will be just as the gods intemd"

Ready!

"It's possible I guess... after all they've swarmed all over the place for centuries. From what Gulros tells me it should not be a likely occurrence as this route is seldom taken by the orcs." Heidmarch answers Quiella.

"Spoken like a true pathfinder, my friend. I wish you luck!" the venture captain says aknowledging Takahiro's speech and then sends you on your way to the ruins of Koldukar...

Your journey to Koldukar is largely uneventful , though at times Gulros directs the you to take cover to avoid mountain orcs or leads you through winding arroyos to stay out of sight. Following 2 weeks of travel , your group reaches the entrance to the tunnels that Gulros claims will lead you to Koldukar.

"Here you are. From now on you are on your own..." the ex slave says.

What do you do?

"What will you do now, Gulros? You are free. Would you come with us, for the sake of knowledge? Have you a safe place to go to?"

Kiboko offers Gulros his protection if the orc elects to accompany the pathfinders. Regardless of Gulros' answer, Kiboko has one last question for him:

"Do you know anything more of the tunnels ahead of us?"

Kiboko casts Longstrider before the party enters the tunnels.

"Quiella... what has been your protocol with Life Link and Shield Other. I can currently link with one, and would be happy to share the load here. Or Maybe to link with you."

If the party does not mind, Kelumur would like to scout ahead about 15ft with stealth. No other special prep otherwise.

The rogue half-orc draws his shield, "Much thanks Gulros."

Zeno prepares his customary wards...a use of my mage armor wand and:

false life, using a dash of natron for +1 CL (total CL 7th): 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

...before drawing another, very strange-looking wand: A long, slender pillar of geometric shapes, each made of a different material (jade, platinum, blue maize, obsidian, lacquered cinnabar, rock honey, bismuth, and some sort of sturdy colorful fungus, among others). He waves it gently over everyone in turn (reindeer and hippopotamuses notwithstanding), who each hear an ethereal tone and strange sensation before they pass:

Today's lucky numbers are:

myself: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Kelumur: 1d20 ⇒ 1 <-- We have a WINNER!
Ahnastasios: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Kiboko: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Quiella: 1d20 ⇒ 3

"Why... I will do my best to lay low outside here and await your triumphant return. As for the tunnel... I can tell you this passage to the old part of Urgir you wish to explore is not unknown to my bretheren but it is a route too impractical for common use and leads to a section of old Urgir that was dismissed as useless long ago"

Gulros finishes answering to Kiboko's questions then he nods to Kulumur "You are welcome" he plainly states.

Meanwhile Zeno casts a spell and Ahnastasios chats with Quiella about the respective healing strategies.

As you realize there's nothing more to be said to Gulros you depart down the stony passage and enter the bowels of the earth. You study your surroundings and immediately realize a few things: there's going to be no natural lighting down here, but aside from that you are able to determine that the passage is natural and varies between 5 and 15 feet in width, with a ceiling that averages 10 feet in height. After 10 minutes you allready miss the unrelenting sun tormenting the wasteland above...

Assuming you are able to see in the dark (describe how, please) give me a survival check please. Also, describe your marching order and how you intend to proceed. Kelumur has expressed the wish of moving ahead of the party stealthily (I need a check and keep in mind this will slow your advance down unless you have some very specific feats)