Pathfinder Module: Down the Blighted Path (Inactive)

Game Master R D

Kelvor leaps from pillar to pillar, desperate to stop Targrenon.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Kelvor leaps once, easily making it to the adjacent pillar.

Eager to win this event, the mighty Shoanti leaps again. As he lands, his left foot slips and he begins to fall! The crowd gasps in anticipation of another big splash.

But, the determined human pulls himself atop the pillar.
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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 5th pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Cause Fear
Anji+Terra: atop 4th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar
Erna: Move, grappling Turen

Terra continues to leap pillars attempting to get ahead towards the flag.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

The eidolon focuses on the 6th pillar.

Terra's visage takes on a mien that shows singular focus. The crowd grows quiet; their sudden hush is the most noticeable, outward expression of their anticipation.

A single drop of sweat falls from Terra's face into the water. The sound it makes as it splashes seems to fill the underground cavern.

In a flash azata acts--successfully leaps to one pillar then the next in an unexpected display of parkour!
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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 5th pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Cause Fear
Anji+Terra: Terra atop 6th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar, currently grappled by Erna
Erna: Move, grappling Turen

With Erna out of the way, Bhuukka positions himself to be the last measure to stop Targrenon.

Ready to cast murderous command on Targenon if he reaches the pillar just before the end platform. Will DC 15 negates.

With Erna out of the way, Bhuukka positions himself to be the last measure to stop Targrenon.

Ready to cast murderous command on Targenon if he reaches the pillar just before the end platform. Will DC 15 negates.

The crowd continues to focus on the action atop the pillars, not realizing the devious scheming at the cliff.

Challenge 2, Round 5
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MAP

Manaria: partway up pillar
Targrenon: Has flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the 5th pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Readied action to cast murderous command
Anji+Terra: Terra atop 6th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar, currently grappled by Erna
Erna: Move, grappling Turen

Parkhtu climbs again.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

If successful, he'll try to leap to the next pillar.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Parkhtu is successful on both accounts! The crowd cheers as he ascends and leaps. It's clear that this is a tight, competitive race. The appreciate just how much the Chokers and the Pathfinders are pushing each other to do well.
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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 5th pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Readied action to cast murderous command
Anji+Terra: Terra atop 6th pillar
Turen: Atop the 2nd pillar, currently grappled by Erna
Erna: Move, grappling Turen

Turen tries to spit in both eyes of the dwarf and wiggle out. dirty trick if you'll let it, to the let the gnome get out?

CMB with dirty trick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Pft take that dwarf!" he shouts.

Before I respond, Turen, is that your final roll?

Before I respond, Turen, is that your final roll?

yeah I'll save my re-roll

Turen, I love the chutzpah and the creativity. But, even if I gave you a +4 circumstance bonus, it would be insufficient to escape from Erna. (She's tough!) Sorry. :(

Standard Action: Erna bull rushes Turen off of his pillar: CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Move Action: Then she jumps to the next one: Jump: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

-- end of round 5 --

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Challenge 2, Round 6
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MAP

Manaria: partway up pillar
Targrenon: Has flag!, frightened, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: atop the 5th pillar
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Readied action to cast murderous command
Anji+Terra: Terra atop 6th pillar
Turen: in the water next to the 2nd pillar
Erna: Move, atop the 2nd pillar

Manaraia continues to climb.

climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Kelvor leaps to the next pillar!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

And then to the next one, ensuring he blocks the way for any opponent who tries to pass him to the finish line/pillar.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Manaria, that’s good enough that the second roll could have gotten you to an adjacent pillar. Feel free to move yourself on the map one pillar, if you wish.
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Before Kelvin can cut off his escape, Targrenon jumps down from the flag stump. (1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 easier because it’s down)

Then the nimble dwarf easily makes it over to another pillar. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27. He still has the flag.
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Kelvor, if this changes your action(s), please feel free to retcon.

I think my readied action goes off. Will DC 15 or Targrenon wants to go hurt Erna for a round.

I think my readied action goes off. Will DC 15 or Targrenon wants to go hurt Erna for a round.

Kelvor will wait for the resolution of Bhuukka's readied action. If Targrenon doesn't go hurt Erna for a round, he'll use his previous rolls to leap to the same pillar Targrenon is on and steal the flag from him.

I think I would have been in the way of Targrenon to jump down.

OK. First things first. Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 BWAHAHAHAHA!
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Targrenon begins his getaway with the flag, but Bhuuka's spell makes him see red. The nimble dwarf drops the flag atop the highest pillar, and starts making his way to Erna instead!

Anji and Kelvor, you can make AoO's as Targrenon passes by. If you wish. :)

What pillar is the flag on? Can't tell.

The pillar at the top right corner of the map. The most "northeast" pillar. I just put a thick, yellow box there.

One wrinkle. I wouldn't have been able to target him at the farthest pillar. The spell only has a 30 ft. range. It would have been after he jumped down that I cast the spell.

OK, wherever the flag is, currently, Kelvor uses his two successful jumps to get to it and possess it!

Sounds good, Kelvor :) If everyone's good with it, let's just go with the current placement of PCs and NPCs. You're currently shareing a pillar with Targrenon.

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Challenge 2, Round 6
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MAP

Manaria: atop pillar to cut off the Chokers from the finish line
Targrenon: murderous command, 9 hp damage
Kelvor: has flag!
Parkhtu: still climbing the 2nd pillar
Bhuukka: Readied action to cast murderous command
Anji+Terra: Terra atop 6th pillar
Turen: in the water next to the 2nd pillar
Erna: atop the 2nd pillar

Realizing the situation changed in the favour, Terra leaps back a pillar towards Kelvor and attempts to knock the competition off into the waters!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Bull Rush Targrenon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Is Parkhtu still climbing the second pillar? I thought he successfully climbed up and then jumped to the third pillar, which is what the map shows.

Parkhtu tries to jump to the next pillar.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Once there, he'll ready an action to bull rush either Erna or Targrenon off the pillar if either leaps to that pillar.

Bull rush: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Yes, Parkhtu, you're atop. :)
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The audience is stunned by the sudden turn of events and by the sudden turn of direction from Targrenon.

Terr and Parkhtu share a knowing glance. The eidolon then knocks Targrenon into the water. A second later, Parkhtu knocks Erna into the water! Granting a cirumstance bonus here for both moxie and a fun tactic!

SPLASH!

The crowd goes wild for the come-from-behind plays. They're screaming. They're cheering. They're all standing at their seats. You may have some fans on your side.
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Calling it here. There' no way the Chokers can stop you at this point. :)

The crowd cheers as the Pathfinders emerg from this challenge victorious. Erna comes over and shakes all your hands. "Great job. We thought we had it there. But we'll come back on the final challenge. It's worth too many points, and there's no way we'll lose that."

The crowd cheers as the Pathfinders emerg from this challenge victorious. Erna comes over and shakes all your hands. "Great job. We thought we had it there. But we'll come back on the final challenge. It's worth too many points, and there's no way we'll lose that."

"Well, you can try," says Kelvor with a smile.

Fast forwarding, per the discussion thread.
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It's a much more competitive, back-and-forth contest for the next several challenges. The Chokers pull out the stops and use every (legal) trick in the book! They end up winning a couple of challenges. You end up winning another.

Somehow, Bhuuka ends up riding a flying bat so that Parkhtu can pull off the flag tied to it. Kevlor smashes through some weapons training dummies.

Anji and Terra exhibit some amazing teamwork and tactics to corral the Chokers.

Turen makes a "Hail Mary" play that seals the whole contest.

The Pathfinders win, and the whole town cheers.

After cleaning up and receiving your accolades, you are led to the feast!
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Davarn’s Spring and Fall Festivals both conclude with large, public feasts in the market square alongside musical performances and speeches from various important locals. Dinner, served across dozens of buffet tables, consists of mushroom dishes, hearty breads, and beer from downside as well as roast boar, game hens, and fresh greens from the surface. Most attendees bring out their own tables or spread blankets on the cobblestones, and festival-goers wander from blanket to blanket, saying their final goodbyes and sharing one last drink before returning to the trade routes or their everyday tasks.

As the winners of the Spring Muddle, you join Mayor Bensik at her table as honored guests, sitting with local officials as well as Erna Stoneheart, who attends as guard captain rather than a competitor.

Erna compliments the party: A fine job you did out there. I learned a few new moves.

The feast is delicious.
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About 20 minutes int your meal, screams of terror rise from the picnic area near the market square’s far end. A dwarf dressed in a Davarn guard uniform runs into the pavilion and calls to Erna Stoneheart. “Captain, come quickly, they have Lukher!”

Erna grabs her axe and rushes to follow her guard back into the crowd toward the screaming people.

Kelvor grabs his earthbreaker and follows Erna.

Anji and Terra share glances and immediately stop midway meal and rush towards the scene of the crime! "Tsk. What have we come to? I could have been studying magic..."

If there is time, Anji will take his wand of Mage Armor and cast it on Terra.

Manaria grabs he staff and heads out.

UMD: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Parkhtu tries to activate his wand of longstrider, curses softly when it won't cooperate, and heads out behind the rest of the party.

This next part is a little abstracted. There are very many enemies around. But there are also other able defenders besides you. All you have to worry about are your enemies--though I welcome references to the general fracas all around you. :)
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Even at a distance, it's very clear to see that people have begun fighting. As you approach the distance, you see a confusing sight--Davarn revelers are fighting uniformed dwarves wearing a flaming double-headed waraxe insignia. Once you close the distance, you recognize: those aren't dwarves (not anymore), those are undead. Each wields a dwarven urgosh.
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Opportunities here for knowledge sharing, strategy, and role play. Then, my next post will be initiative.

Amidst the chaos around him, Turen tries to remember what he knows about the creatures.

Knowledge (religion0: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Hey guys they're skeletal champions we should use blunt weapons against them!"

"I've got blunt for 'em," says Kelvor, bringing his shoanti earthbreaker to bear.

He moves to the nearest undead and swings!

Pwr Atk: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23 Dmg: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (6, 2) + 20 = 28

Kn. Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Bhuukka draws a wand from his bandolier.

"Dead things do not like good touch, eh?"

I'm assuming there is time for Mage Armor.

Kn. Religion (untrained): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Anji stays behind the lot, and looks with disgust at the undead beings. "That is unnatural.. They will be banished into the pits of which the came from!"

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

As a swift action, Parkhtu bestows hope on himself and his allies, granting DR1/- for the duration of the combat. GM, should we players subtract the 1 from damage, or will you do it on your end?

As a standard action, Parkhtu establishes a life link with Bhuukka.

Finally, he draws his silver warhammer instead of his beloved longsword.

Preparatory actions:

Turen immediately recognizes the threat and offers tactical advice.

Kelvor smacks the snot out of one.

Bhukka readies a happy stick.

Anji casts mage armor.

Parkhtu buffs the party. (Players, please take the DR off of any damage received on your end.)
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Initiative:

Anji: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Bhuukka: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Kelvor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Manaria: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Parkhtu: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Turen: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
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Ugh, those rolls! :(

Giving Manaria a chance for any pre-combat actions before three of the skeletons go first. Will post map, soon.

If allowed, Manaria will tap herself with a wand of shield, raising her AC by 4

Sure! You've got shield.
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Combat, Round 1

==> MAP <==

As the Pathfinders follow Erna, it becomes clear that the undead are all over the place. Four of them approach the party. Three of them attack with rusty urgoshes.

Red Skeleton Urgosh vs Manaria: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25, Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Blue Skeleton Urgosh vs Kelvor: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23, Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Yellow Skeleton Urgosh vs Terra: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21, Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Yikes! Unless I've missed something, it looks like all three attacks hit.

These skeletal champions move with purpose, intelligence, and malevolence. Despite their lack of flesh, you get the distinct impression that they take delight in the carnage all around.
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Red Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Blue Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Yellow Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Anji+Terra: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Manaria: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Bhuukka: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Kelvor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Turen: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Purple Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Parkhtu: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Manaria will begin her turn wielding her staff one handed. Will then use spell combat and cast shocking grasp defensively. And attack once from the free attack with shocking grasp followed up by another smack.

+2 from arcane focus
casting defensively, DC 17: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 = 20

free melee strike to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
magic bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
electricity damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 2, 5) = 16

if the first attack missed, the staff is still charged with the shocking grasp
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
magic bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
electricity damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 5, 1) = 19

Manaria, your HP total is incorrect. You only took 10 points of damage because Parkhtu gave everyone DR 1/-, and the GM said that we are responsible for taking the 1 off of the damage. Kelvor and Terra, the same applies to you, too!

Kelvor steps away from the yellow skeletal champion and strikes at the blue skeleton. That fact that the creatures would DARE to attack the settlement during its celebration seems to drive Kelvor insane with RAGE!

He swings his mighty earthbreaker down upon the thing and then swings again!

Pwr Atk Raging: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29 Dmg: 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (5, 6) + 24 = 35
Itr PA Raging: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Dmg: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 1) + 20 = 26

Bhuukka moves into position to flank with Manaria. He activates the curing wand and attempts to touch the skeleton with it.

Touch: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Sneak Attack: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) = 13

Will DC 11 for half

Combat: Round 1, continued
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Manaria leaps into action casting and striking with grace. Unfortunately, the elf does not anticipate the agility or guile of the enemy and the magus' first attack misses. Moonsilver whirls in place trying to catch the undead abomination on the backswing. the skeletal champion slips on a banana peel (thank goodness for the plethora of carnival foods!) and the staff strikes true! The wounded undead roars with hate and confusion. But, it remains standing and ready for combat. (Red takes 26 HP of damage.)
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Observing Manaria's actions, Kelvor opts for the direct approach. Like a set of anvils at a Wile-E-Coyote convention, th shoanti's earthbreaker falls upon his target. The skeleton screeches at the human--until its skull is pulverized. (Blue has fallen.)
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Bhuukka, knowing that the enemy cannot abide life-giving energy, lashes out with his wand. (Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16) The tactic proves to be too much for the skeleton, and the lights in its eye sockets go dark as it crumples to the ground. (Red has fallen.)
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Yellow Skeletal Champion
Anji+Terra: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Manaria
Bhuukka: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Kelvor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Turen: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Purple Skeletal Champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Parkhtu: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Anji+Terra, and Turen are up!

In effort to protect his other-worldly companion, Anji turns to his innate ability for the arcane and cast upon Terra a shielded aura.

Cast shield.

Terra retaliates against the skeleton's attack by attempting to strike first with her sword, followed up by a pushing kick. Unfortunately, she is thrown off balance as her sword misses the enemy.

+1 Longsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9S: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Slam: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12S: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Terra's AC is 23.