GM Zephyre's PFS 9-15 The Bloodcove Blockade 3-7 (Inactive)

Game Master Zephyre14

Molos, with the archer on the surface of the water which is 10ft below the boat edge and at the edge of the boat, I'm gonna say you need to move over to the edge of the boat or you can't see him through the boat meaning he has total cover from you. If you need someone to move you I can do it.

Otherwise I am waiting on Agirran.

I will ready an action to blast him when I see him, if that’s ok, DM.

Molos keeps blasting away, this time at the archer.

3rd arcane reservoir point spent.

I'm pretty sure Molos can't see him from there. Agirran dropped him back into the water which is well below the deck. In fact, he might follow him down and give the man a personal death roll beneath the waves if not for the croc.

Flavias makes more of himself, Quarrion heals himself up and Molos prepares to act on sight.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 4

?Animal Controller? -4 (Full Defense)
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran (Shield)
Molos (Shield)[Readied action magic missile on sight of animal controller]
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+1])
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???

Agirran hooks his greataxe back up on his back, steps over, and retrieves Catushlara's naginata. "Sorry Tush, I never really got to know you."

He straightens and looking down at the body says with reverence "That is Karlsgard's ass."

The ranger takes a moment to look over at the ice trap holding the boat in place

perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

then curses to himself, %&*# before trying to scale the side of the boat again.

climb: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

With a strong first attempt he is able to reach the railing,

climb: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

before successfully pulling himself onto the boat, not realizing that Agirran had moved closer to his position he both triggers Molos's readied action I'll use the already rolled damage, and provokes an attack from Agirran.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 5

?Animal Controller? -13
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran (Shield) [AOO available]
Molos (Shield)
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+1])
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???

Flavias picks up his bow from the deck and moves to the edge of the fog, staring down the enemy ranger.

-2 to will saves and 3 extra precision damage on the first attack against them this round.

But before all that, AoO with the naginata vs. the climber! There isn't really any chance of fall damage, but naginata damage, well....

Masterwork Cold Iron Naginata v sniper (reach, v climbing): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Does he fall back into the water (assuming that's even enough to hit)?

Climb: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

He will take the damage, but not fall, forgot Naginata had reach, but that makes sense now why you took it. Quick response so others can make their moves, I am not in a position to make a full post with damage update at the moment.

Feeling better about the situation, Molos will pull out his wand and use a normal magic missile from it, once the enemy shows himself again.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Quarrion uses his last spell to enhance his defenses and moves forward, putting his pick back into his dominant hand.

Shield of Faith

RRUGH The ranger lets out a pained cry as he is taking the hits, You lot are tougher than I thought. He draws his scimitar Unless Agirran has guantlets or something he is too close for the reach naginata for an AOO and attacks.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

The magic sheild provides Agirran just enough protection to avoid the hit.

As this is going on the team notices the boat very slowly start to move again.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 6

?Animal Controller? -26 (I am going with the AOO being before the stare, but the magic missile counting.)
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran (Shield) [AOO available]
Molos (Shield)
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+1], Shield of Faith[+2])
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???

Quarrion advances, taking a single swing with his pick.

Heavy Pick: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

My bonus from divine favor is actually +2 due to the Fate's Favored trait. I've been adding in the correct bonus to my rolls.

Quarrion, like Flavias said that is why I post all of the info to make sure we are on the same page. ;) thanks for the heads up.

Molos fires another missile from his wand.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The attack is on as Quarrion and Molos lay hits into the ranger.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 6

?Animal Controller? -38
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran (Shield) [AOO possibly available]
Molos (Shield)
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+2], Shield of Faith[+2])
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???

Flavias fires an arrow in an upward arc.

Ranged Feint

bluff: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

Greater Feint makes him FF to all melee attacks, in addition to my next attack for a round.

Flavias follows it up with a direct shot from his bow.

vs ff, precise shot, not including cover, DA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (1, 2) + 3 = 16

Assuming that's a miss somebody else will get my +3 precision damage from painful stare this round.

Agirran steps back hoping to lure the archer forward, and moves to sunder his weapon from afar.

Masterwork Cold Iron Naginata v sniper (reach, Un-improved sunder): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 damage (precision damage?): 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

Even with looking up at the arrow in the sky the rangers armor deflects Flavias and Agirran's attacks.

He takes Agirran's bait and steps forward and attacks him.

attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

The first swing strikes true even through the magical shield protecting Agirran, but the second fails very flat and almost hits the ranger himself.You had to put up that smoke barrier didn't you, darn wizards, especially hate when your lot don't look like wizards.

The boat can be felt gaining a little bit of momentum now, but it seems to be going back down the river without anyone properly piloting it.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 7

?Animal Controller? -38
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran-11 (Shield)
Molos (Shield)[Melee Hitting flat-footed, can proc last rounds painful stare]
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+2], Shield of Faith[+2])[Melee Hitting flat-footed, can proc last rounds painful stare]
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???

Flavias fires another shot, trying to reduce his enemy's options.

ranged bluff: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
greater feint, FF to all.

pew pew vs FF: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5, 3) + 3 = 19

If I miss, the next hit does 3 precision damage

Flavias's arrow flies true and strikes the ranger squarely in the chest. As it hits the pain in the eyes of the cocky hunter becomes obvious.

PATHFINDERS FIGHT! THE BOLD MAY ACT!

Round 7

?Animal Controller? -57
-Animal Companion -43 (Unconscious, Prone)
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Catushlara-51 (dead)
Agirran-11 (Shield)
Molos (Shield)[Melee Hitting flat-footed, can proc last rounds painful stare]
Flavias-36 (Mirror Image=3)
Quarrion (Divine Favor[+2], Shield of Faith[+2])[Melee Hitting flat-footed, can proc last rounds painful stare]
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???

Molos fires another blast from his wand.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

”Throw down your weapon and we will let you live. Keep at this and you will bleed out on the deck of this boat!”

Quarrion steps over the fallen cleric and attacks with pick and shield.

Heavy Pick: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Light Shield (Off-Hand): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Confirm Heavy Pick: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 Extra Damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 6, 1) + 18 = 28

Did not apply flank as Agirran is using a reach weapon, but I figured I would set up flank for him.

With a small zap Molos drops the ranger to the floor, but Quarrion doesn't feel this world needs so many assassins and drives his pick through the man ending his life.

Victory Pathfinders Win!

With Catushlara's body on board the group sails the boat up the river to Fola and her team, leaving the croc behind in the water.

I will put the full conclusion up hopefully this weekend with chronicles. Spoiler specificly for Cat to plan her revival, you will get both prestige.

Agirran plans a viking funeral for Catushlara using the boat as her pyre. ;)

Ack!

Upon escaping Bloodcove your team rendezvous with Fola and Guaril to debrief. Everyone communicates how to signal the start of the embargo, which Fola and Guaril promise to do once they’ve communicated these details with their own contacts and superiors. Before long, Aspis ships begin struggling to make landfall in Bloodcove, and Pathfinder allies report that traffic to the Kaddodi mining operation quickly diminishes in the face of frequent raids. With the mine’s supply lines compromised, Fola and her agents begin planning ways to further cripple the excavation projects before it undermines Parveen’s prison. Fola makes a point of asking that you all remain in the area in case further intervention is necessary. Having rescued Malika Fenn, she thanks you all for releasing her and posits that it may be time for her to relocate now that Bloodcove has become so dangerous for her. Rescuing Malika also earns everyone the Malika’s Aid boon on your Chronicle sheet. Having convinced Erwyn Harvacus to form a long-term alliance with the Pathfinder Society, Guaril grins broadly and assures the group that he plans to make the partnership worthwhile for the druid. He also tells you all he plans to keep you in mind if he needs to negotiate with the Saltroots again and guarantees that the Exchange’s leadership will remember how they helped him get a foothold in Bloodcove.

PRIMARY SUCCESS CONDITIONS
If the PCs successfully recruit both Erwyn and Ungala and escape Bloodcove alive, they successfully implement a blockade against Aspis operations in the city. This earns each PC 1 Prestige Point.
SUCCESS*cough* mostly...sorry Cat *cough*

SECONDARY SUCCESS CONDITIONS
The PCs successfully complete their secondary mission if they accomplish at least three of the following five goals: recover at least one piece of evidence from the Vanji Prospector’s Guild without bloodshed; rescue Malika Fenn from the guild house; resolve at least two out of three of Erwyn Harvacus’ concerns during negotiations; identify Evrishu as an adhukait asura before fighting it; recruit both Erwyn and Ungala before gaining 5 or more delays. Succeeding earns each PC 1 additional Prestige Point.
SUCCESS

FACTION NOTES
If the party successfully resolved all of Erwyn Harvacus’s concerns and recruited him for a long-term alliance, grant each PC belonging to the Exchange faction the Saltroot Intermediary boon on their Chronicle sheet.
SUCCESS

I am working on the Chronicles right now I will get them posted sometime today.