Pathfinder Module: Down the Blighted Path (Inactive)

Game Master R D

I thought the pillar would have been narrow enough to fall off of or at least cause a reflex save from falling off. But, guess not.

Are we playing with proper swim rules? :P

Yes :)

Should Parkthu be drowning?

Not yet. He's only beneath the surface of the water. Rounds of holding his breath start to decrement next round, if I read the rule correctly.

I thought the pillar would have been narrow enough to fall off of or at least cause a reflex save from falling off. But, guess not.

That particular rule isn't covered in the scenario or in the trip section of the CRB (that I can see). Going forward, however, (in the spirit of rewarding creative solutions) what do you think a fair DC would be?

In a bid to make her way past Erna, Terra dives into the water. Unfortunately, her dive was sharper and deeper than she intended, and the eidolon has difficulty righting herself.
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Challenge 2, Round 2
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Sorted Initiative Order:
Manaria: tripped enemy, standing atop 1st pillar
Targrenon: 3rd pillar, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: climbing up the base of the 3rd pillar
Parkhtu: in water next to 1st pillar
Bhuukka: Go!
Anji+Terra: in water next to 1st pillar
Turen: climbing up the base of the 1st pillar
Erna: still at starting block

Bhuukka looks at Erna who is just standing there. Maybe she starts to hear some whispers in her mind.

Do you think that is what you should be doing? Maybe you should be helping someone else... or maybe you should be hurting them instead! Buy maybe still, this is all a lie and secret in the stars lies at the bottom of a shallow lake. What if fleas really have dogs and not the other way around?

Gift of Madness (Su): You tap into the unthinkable void between the stars and cause a single living creature within 30 feet to become confused for 1 round. A successful Will save (DC 15) negates the effect. This is a mind-affecting compulsion effect.

1d20 ⇒ 7
1d100 ⇒ 85

Erna hears Bhuuka whisper and doubts creep into her mind. When her turn comes around again, she will attack the nearest creature.

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Challenge 2, Round 3
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Manaria: standing atop 1st pillar Go!
Targrenon: 3rd pillar, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: climbing up the base of the 3rd pillar
Parkhtu: in water next to 1st pillar
Bhuukka: Go!
Anji+Terra: in water next to 1st pillar
Turen: climbing up the base of the 1st pillar
Erna: still at starting block

acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Manaria attempts to jump to the next piller.

Manaria, you have an action remaining. Before I reveal the result of your roll, is there anything you'd like to do?

I didn't think that jump made it. That's why I stopped

Manaria will then attempt the longer jump to the pillar to the north.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

placed myself where I want to end up after the two jumps

You're right. An 8 is unlikely to make it, but you can swim, climb, or reroll. Wanted to give you the option before moving along.

If the 8 fails, I will just use the 18 for a swim check. Result would be a 24.

Manaria leaps of the stone pillar. Unfortunately, at the last moment, she is stymied by a slippery spot. The Magus falls into the water, but is able to make forward progress by swimming.
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Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 = 20

Still afraid of Bhukka, Targrenon makes a long leap to the next pillar. (move action)

Then he pulls a bit of weighted leather out of his pocket. (move action)
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Challenge 2, Round 3
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Manaria: in the water
Targrenon: 4th pillar, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: climbing up the base of the 3rd pillar, Go!
Parkhtu: in water next to 1st pillar, Go!
Bhuukka: Go!
Anji+Terra: in water next to 1st pillar, Go!
Turen: climbing up the base of the 1st pillar, Go!
Erna: still at starting block

Climb: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

He climbs up the pillar and then makes a jump to the next pillar!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"If Erna is bewildered, now would be the time to push her into the water,"

Not 100% certain how you would tell she is confused, but I just wanted to point out that confused creatures can't take AoOs, so now might be a good time if someone wants to try a bull rush.

Terra hears the commotion above but is unable to contribute, for now. She then focuses her energy on climbing the closest pillar.

Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Swim/Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 +4 more if climb

@Kelvor: Oh, my! Anything you want to do with your acrobatics roll? Or will you keep it?

@Bhuukka: LOL! Love the suggestion to the group. :-) re: confusion -- Anyone can tell with a sense motive check. "You can tell that someone’s behavior is being influenced by an enchantment effect even if that person isn’t aware of it. The usual DC is 25, but if the target is dominated (see dominate person), the DC is only 15 because of the limited range of the target’s activities."

@Terra: success and success. Do you want Anji to do anything?

I think I'll stick with my pathetic roll.

Is Erna currently armed? Does she have any weapons she is carrying but not in hand?

Turen tries to keep climbing.

climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Anji spectacles from afar.

Anji only intervenes of necessary, otherwise he'll just let Terra do the bulk of the work. Anji thinks too highly of himself.

Parkhtu tries to swim back up.

Swim: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

If he makes it, he tries to climb the column. If not, this is another swim check, the bonus is the same.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Kelvor climbs masterfully! Then, he promptly falls back into the drink.
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@Bhuukka: Erna has a sap.
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Turen finishes ascending the first pillar. He's back at the top of it!
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Anji watches nervously as various members of the party are crawling, swimming, and leaping all over the field of play.
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Parkhtu is able to successfully swim and also start climbing.
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MAP UPDATED
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Challenge 2, Round 3
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Manaria: in the water
Targrenon: 4th pillar, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: back in the water! (I moved upi one squere cliser to the goal)
Parkhtu: climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Asked a question, pausing here to see if he does anything with the info
Anji+Terra: in water next to 1st pillar; Go, Terra!
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna: Confused

What were the results of Terra's previously rolls?

With nowhere to jump to and a potentially confused Erna, Bhuukka decides to play it safe for now.

total defense

What were the results of Terra's previously rolls?

Both the swim and climb were successes. One more climb success and you'll be atop your pillar.

While the eidolon ponders options, Erna strikes out at Bhuuka with a sap and misses.

1d20 ⇒ 9

For the sake of convenience, and moving things along, happy to day that Terra is now atop her pillar.
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MAP
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Challenge 2, Round 3
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Manaria: in the water; Go!
Targrenon: 4th pillar, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: back in the water! (I moved upi one squere cliser to the goal)
Parkhtu: climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 1st pillar
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna: Confused

While Manaria considers options, Targrenon leaps to the next pillar. He is now only one pillar away from the flag, but it's a big jump!

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
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MAP
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Challenge 2, Round 4
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Manaria: in the water; Go!
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: in the water
Parkhtu: climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 1st pillar
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna: No longer confused

Sorry! Got carried away by work, but that makes sense to me.

swim, full round action: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

If the 18 succeeds. Will move two squares forward. Already moved, will move back if it failed

That succeeds. You can move more than two squares, if you wish.
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MAP
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Challenge 2, Round 4
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Manaria: in the water, swimming
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: in the water
Parkhtu: climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 1st pillar
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna: No longer confused

Kelvin climbs out!

Climb: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

And then falls back in, his climbing ability failing him momentarily. He tries again.

Climb: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

@Kelvor: That's actually a success! :) You are atop your pillar.
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MAP
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Challenge 2, Round 4
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Manaria: in the water, swimming
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the third pillar
Parkhtu: climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 1st pillar
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna: No longer confused

Kelvor continues to leap from pillar to pillar!

Parkhtu tries to climb further.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

/Sigh. Or not. This dice roller hates me.

Do I need to swim again, or start climbing?

Climb or Swim: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Parkhtu tries to climb further.

[dice=Climb]1d20 + 1

/Sigh. Or not. This dice roller hates me.

Do I need to swim again, or start climbing?

[dice=Climb or Swim]1d20 + 1

Ouch! No need to swim. You can just climb; you're already there--holding on. :)

MAP
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Challenge 2, Round 4
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Manaria: in the water, swimming
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the third pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 1st pillar
Turen: Atop the 1st pillar
Erna:

Terra attempts to leap from the edge to the other pillar.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

From where you are, Terra, that's a success! You have the action economy remaining to do something else, if you wish. :)

Turen swings his arms and tries to jump to the next pillar.

"Here goes nothing!"

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Success, Turen :) As with Terra, you have an action remaining.

Keeping with momentum, Terra continues to jump forward trying to keep up with the competition!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Success, Terra!

I'm "calling an audible" here and sating that allies can share the top of the same pillar.

Thanks GM, though for the record, I would be happy with dangling on the edge of the column too.

And continue jumping she does!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Turen tries to keep moving.

Here's goes nothing!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

I believe that the map is current and accurate. But please double-check me and let me know if you think your character is elsewhere.
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Challenge 2, Round 4
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Manaria: in the water, swimming
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the third pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Full defense
Anji+Terra: atop 4th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar
Erna:
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Bhuukka is up!

Then, Erna will act.

"Seems you've ended up a long way away from your friend. Even if he reaches the flag first he'll be swarmed by the rest of my allies before he can reach the goal. You'd already delayed too much."

Bhuukka pulls out a wand and waves it in front of the dwarf.

cause fear, DC 11.

Erna Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Erna blinks a couple of times at Bhuukka.
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Erna Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

The dwarf leaps to the next pillar with ease
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Erna Combat Maneuver: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Erna grabs Turen. Turen now has the grappled condition!
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Challenge 2, Round 5
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MAP

Manaria: in the water, swimming
Targrenon: Almost at flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the third pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Cause Fear
Anji+Terra: atop 4th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar
Erna: Move, grapple Turen
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It's Manaria's turn. Then Targrenon will go, and he's almost at the flag...

climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Manaria begins to climb the pillar. Not sure where that puts me on the pillar.

Manaria, did you want to climb the pillar next to your marker on the map? Or did you want to swim to the pillar with the flag and try to climb that one?

The one with next to me. I am looking to cut the guy off if he comes this way

OK. Manaria makes it partway up the pillar. (The first roll was a success, the second roll failed, but not enough to fall.)
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Targrenon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Targrenon leaps to the flag pillar! (Move action) And the dwarf picks up the flag. (Move action) It looks like the Chokers have a real chance of getting an even score with the Pathfinders.

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Challenge 2, Round 5
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MAP

Manaria: partway up pillar
Targrenon: Has flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the third pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Cause Fear
Anji+Terra: atop 4th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar
Erna: Move, grapple Turen
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