[PFS_CORE_Aerondor] 05-16 Destiny of the Sands part 3 (low tier) (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

I wish this dude would get off my back, I just want to get a drink and relax for a bit. Doesn't he realize I've been the one walking all morning and I'd like to rest too. I swear I'm going to spit on him or bite him if he doesn't get off soon.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Hey what's that over there? I don't like this place. Anything hiding out here can't be good.

Relax Camel, nobody said you were getting eaten...yet.

I am sitting here laughing and my family is looking at me strangely... You might also note, Wisdom and Intelligence are not real strong spots for Ray.

"Ambush ahead, Gnolls North side of the watering hole. Dismount now unless you can fight on your mount." whispers Bossk.
Then he slides off his mount and readies his great ax, feeling the polished well worn handle of the weapon.

And looks around for other threats.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Is the sand considered rough terrain for movement?

"Dismount? Really? Ok, fine..."

Given the gruff nature of Bossk's "request", Ray grumpily climbs down. "Now I can't see anything..." he mutters.

Thanks, Bossk!

”Gnolls eh? Little buggers, any chance dey listen ta reason?” He thinks for a bit about that creature, hoping to trigger a memory.

Knowledge: Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

The tired and thirsty dwarf shares anything he knows and then tries to sneak up on the gnolls if they turn out to be enemies.

If combat hasn't started, he'll try to sneak around the oasis and get a shot at a Surprise Round if things turn towards combat. Not sure where the gnolls are located so I am unable to move my PC accurately at this point.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

The GM is conflicted about starting the first fight without a sixth team member so he invited another player that had expressed interest in the game to join. If nobody else shows up he will happily run with just the five of you. Hang tight for a day.

"Who said that? Well, looks like I can have a drink while we wait..."

Hi there. Just caught up reading the posts for Part 2. Since the team has already traveled how do we want to introduce this character? Nevermind, I went ahead and made it awkard, lol.

Would it help if I'd bought the camel and not limited your travel speed?

Also, wow we are arcane-heavy, lol. Two wizards (wanna trade spellbook spells?) and a sorcerer.

Gnolls?!? Vile pests... we should dispatch them quicky!

Suddenly the group notices a sixth member who seemingly wasn't apparent before but had set out from Eto at around the same time. He followed the same path as the party, nobody questioning this along the way. Before they knew it he was part of the group, though they hadn't exchanged any words as of yet. Awkward....

The lithe elf has slivery gray hair, a stern expression on a sharp-featured face and, at least for this setting, wears a loose-fitting, billowy white tunic over breeches that cut off above his knees. The rest of his heavier clothing has been stuffed into his backpack, which now resembles a bloated, desert beluga.

At the mention of their would-be ambushers he draws his longbow...

Finally we can get this show on the road. I've been waiting around for days to taunt you all. Now is my time...

The PC are alerted to the impending threat by one another and magically the map is updated with new icons.

@Khargrom you recall in your memories that Gnolls only speak Gnoll and if you happen to know it, they might listen to you. Otherwise they probably just think of you as prey/food. As you start towards their location being very sneaky they don't notice you at all, then you trigger the surprise round for everyone. I moved you the 20' on the map towards them.

Desert -- Current Time (0:01)

Group conditions:
Round Surprise

Mechien - dmg;
Ray - dmg;
Anthony - dmg;
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red - dmg;
Gnoll 2 green - dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue - dmg;
Shukara - dmg;

Bold may act.

Khargrom continues sneaking forward, slipping up towards the next set of bushes while drawing a dart.

Move 10 ft (half speed to keep stealth) while drawing dart

Bossk just takes a little stroll around the pond. Making it look like he has not spotted the Gnolls.
Bluff: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Move 40' assuming that the sand does not happen movement for the surprise round.

Move 40' assuming that the sand does not happen movement for the surprise round.

This particular sand is not difficult terrain at all. Treat it as normal terrain, using your full movement should you choose.

UPDATED Oops, surprise round, removing attack...

Mechien strides up along the left side of the oasis and nocks an arrow to fire soon...

[move] 30'

Shukara double moves beside Khargrom.

Anthony bears his wand in hand as he tabs himself with it. "Gnolls, eh? I'll... try to be more cautious this time." The scholar wears a frown as he steps forward and settles into a combat stance.

Anthony moves forward and taps himself with his wand of mage armor.

I thought this was a surprise round, so each character would get a move or standard action.

Whoopsie. I'll just say he moved, then. No Mage Armor

Mechien moves closer.
Ray admires the underside of the camel checking to see if he got a male or female camel.
Anthony moves up.
Bossk Gnoll perception: 1d20 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 6 = 8 he see you strolling over. Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20 and doesn't believe your bluff at all. He knows when someone is up to no good.
Khargrom moves a little closer and they still have no clue you are coming. Way to stealthy for them. You move like a shadow in the noon day sun, which is really weird because there aren't a whole lot of shadows here and they still don't notice.
Shukara thinks about double moving but remembers she can single move in the surprise round. rewound you a bit.

Desert -- Current Time (0:01)

Group conditions:
Round 1

Mechien - dmg;
Ray - dmg;
Anthony - dmg;
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red - dmg;
Gnoll 2 green - dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue - dmg;
Shukara - dmg;

Bold may act.

The sneaky dwarf continues quietly shifting forwards and hunkers behind a palm tree to wait for the enemies to move out of cover.

At half-speed his 15 ft would be a double move.

Ack! my post got eaten by the quicksands...GM version isn't far off, though...

Ray starts moving around the oasis, looking for a covered position to shoot from.

Both surprise move and first round are all movement.

Bossk give a large smile and jogs right up to one of the gnolls.

"Peek a boo, I see you." he says to the gnoll.

Double Move

The elf fires at the gnoll in front of him, and then glides along the lake, keeping it to his back.

longbow attack GREEN: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d8 ⇒ 4
[move] 30'

Can anyone understand what these foul creatures are saying?

Anthony continues to hussle through the sand, hoping to safely close the distance. He opts to settle behind the sparse greenery for a bit of cover.

Mechien fires an arrow and hits the unsuspecting gnoll.
Ray moves more.
Anthony moves closer then hides behind a palm frond.
Bossk scares the bejebus out of the gnoll because he is too close.
Khargrom still being sneaky moves closer.

Gnoll 1 red moves closer to his meal.

Gnoll 2 green moves towards the one that shot him. Provoking an AoO from Anthony if he chooses.

Gnoll 3 blue thinking this really ugly orc thing is a bit too close and now will have to be put down but since it is so big, it might make a good meal later.
melee spear: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 1 = 11 miss

Desert -- Current Time (0:01)

Group conditions:
Round 1
Shukara - dmg;

Round 2
Mechien - dmg;
Ray - dmg;
Anthony - dmg;
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red - dmg;
Gnoll 2 green 4 dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue - dmg;

Bold may act.

Shukara moves forward and adopts a defensive stance.

Move + Total Defense; AC 19 (I'm assuming Khargrom wants to flank so I don't want to get in his charge lane...)

Khargrom breaks out of stealth by snapping his dart at the closest enemy, then follows it up by moving forwards and drawing his warhammer.

He yells to the new elf as he rushes into combat, "They didna say nothin yet lass, but I think the time fer talkin is well passed."

Throw dart, move while drawing warhammer.

Dart vs. Flatfooted - No Precise Shot: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 16 for Piercing + Sneak Attack: 1d4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (3, 3) = 12

Shukara moves up and gets all defensive.
Khargrom being super sneaky lashes out with the dart hitting his mark and killing the red gnoll.

Now that you can see them a bit more clearly and they are not hiding, someone can make a Knowledge (religion) check if you like.

Desert -- Current Time (0:07)

Group conditions:

Round 2
Mechien - dmg;
Ray - dmg;
Anthony - dmg;
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red 12 dmg;
Gnoll 2 green 4 dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue - dmg;
Shukara - dmg; (Total Defense: AC19)

Bold may act.

Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Hmmphrrrrrrr... them be Lamashtu followers... thread with care!"

Ducking away from the spear attack.
"I come over to say hi, and you attack ME!
Now it's time for you to die!"

As foam spittle come out of Bossk's mouth like some rabid animal. He swings his sword at the gnoll.
ATTACK MW Falchion: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
Damage, Slash: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 + 3 = 14
dice+base+rage

20 rounds of Rage
Ac 16

Hmph... The elf grunts at how close his previous victim is, but wastes no time backing up and getting back to work on it. He slings his bow over his shoulder, and begins a gesticulation that ends with an arcane dart flying out towards the gnoll.

[5' step] S
[move] stow bow
[standard] Force missile vs. GREEN

F damage, GREEN: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Shukara you think they would probably want to use you as a sacrifice to their god if they capture you.
Mechien steps back and fires an annoying little thorn at the green one which causes him to yelp in irritation.
Ray delays
Anthony delays
Bossk hulks out, then hulk smashes his opponent who proceeds to fall on the ground dead.

Gnoll 2 green 5' steps closer to the one that has been pissing him off by hitting him and strikes out.
melee spear: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 1 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

Desert -- Current Time (0:07)

Group conditions:
Round 2

Shukara - dmg; (Total Defense: AC19)

Round 3
Mechien 9 dmg; unconscious, dying
Ray - dmg; Delayed
Anthony - dmg; Delayed
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red 12 dmg;
Gnoll 2 green 6 dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue 14 dmg;

Bold may act.

Khargrom moves up quickly, standing guard over the downed caster and yelling "Why doncha pick on someone ya own size? Leave dem tall-ees alone!"

Move 20 ft, Attack Green.

MW Warhammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 for Bludgeoning: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Moving up to flank the last gnoll. 40' movement
Bossk yells at the gnoll. "Where is your treasure horde gnoll! Tell me, Tell me Now!
ATTACK MW Falchion: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 27
dice+base+rage+flank-non-lethal
Damage, non-lethal: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 + 3 = 12
dice+base+rage

Possible crit. ATTACK MW Falchion: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 21
Damage, non-lethal: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 + 3 = 14
19 rounds of Rage
Ac 16

Mechien gasps as the spear catches him off-guard, plunging directly into his lungs! He cries out in elven and glares at the gnoll as his lithe figure collapses into a heap.

Stabilization (at -3 HP) DC10: 1d20 - 1 - 3 ⇒ (6) - 1 - 3 = 2

Next round he proceeds to -4, dies at -8

"Hmmphrrrrrrr... they will sacrifice us if we lose: this is a matter of self-defense and survival."

Shukara moves closer to the action and hauls the unconscious elf on her shoulders, away from the gnoll's fithy paws.

Anthony draws his quarterstaff and takes a swing! "Filthy little wretch!"

quarterstaff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Not that it seems necessary at this point, but Ray will flick a magic missile at the remaining one.

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Shukara moves over to grab her unconscious new friend out of the clutches of the gnoll who now looks mad because you are stealing his lunch.
Mechien fails to stabilize and continues dying.
Ray fires off his magic missile and hits the unsuspecting gnoll but it is still standing.
Anthony tries to hit the still standing but bloodied gnoll but fumbles the hand holds on the staff and holds it upside down and misses. Then he realizes that there is no upside down on a quarter staff and he just plain missed.
Bossk rushes up and yells in the gnolls face and "tries" to use non-lethal but ends up hitting the poor gnoll for so much damage that he splits him in two in a non-lethal way. Not the nice clean cut of a sharp blade mind you, the ripped apart and jagged edges of torn skin as he forces the flat of the blade through the gnoll. It is a bloody mess.
Khargrom shows his support of his downed companion by adding insult to injury and smashing the hand the gnoll was using to hold the spear that killed his friend. The dead gnoll drops the spear from its death clutch.

Desert -- Current Time (0:13)

Group conditions:
Round 3

Shukara - dmg;

Round 4
Mechien 10 dmg; unconscious, dying
Ray - dmg;
Anthony - dmg;
Bossk - dmg;
Khargrom - dmg;
Gnoll 1 red 12 dmg;
Gnoll 2 green 11NL 29 dmg;
Gnoll 3 blue 14 dmg;

Bold may act.

Shukara administers a potion of healing to Mechien.

Potion of Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

She then begins to bandage the rest of the elf's wounds.

Heal skill, Treat Deadly Wounds DC 20: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

She struggles in main part due to the location and lack of proper equipment... she shyly asks if someone else would be willing to lend her a hand...

Khargrom sees what she is doing and suggests that they don’t need to spend an hour on surgery when they have wands and potions, but gives the other dwarf a nod of acknowledgement at her quick use of a potion to stop the march of death. He pulls a fancy stick out and looks around asking, ”Anyone able to use this healing wand I got?”

CLW wand but it appears we need to UMD it. Khargrom does have another potion of CLW if the wand doesn’t work out, but would rather save that for later emergencies.

He leaves the healing to the others and starts searching the gnolls and gnoll parts for valuables.

The potion stabilizes Mechien at -2 HP. I would agree that you save your potions. Wands work until a natural 1 is rolled and it appears we're about to get out of combat...

The elf's bleeding stops, but he remains unconscious.

Ray sees that the others have moved to healing mode, and yet he is concerned there may still be a threat, so he climbs up on a rock to look around.

"Wands? Yah, I can try my hand at it. My pappie always used to say I had a knack for such things."

If all is clear, Ray can try the wand.

UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

It appears to be clear and you can help the wounded.

"Wait, no - that isn't it. Let's try this." Ray continues to try to heal Mechien.

UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Aha! Now I got it!"
UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

With Mechien all healed up, Ray turns to the others. "Anyone else? Dr. Ray is making house calls!"

Khargrom looks around, "Seems all are well. Hold onta tha stick till we get back, will ye?"

2 charges marked off (31/50 remain)

Did Khargrom find anything on the gnolls?

Mechien blinks awake, just in time to see Ray pull away with a wand.

Ah, thank you... did I miss much? I trust the gnolls have been dispatched?

He stands up slowly and dusts himself off.

Note to self... keep better distance. I've been working the desks far too long.

and, I neglected to get myself one of those on this new character. GM, it's probably too late for a prestige purchase?