PFS1 Quest: "The Urge to Evolve" (Inactive)

Game Master Jhaeman

Short, non-reportable quest from The Kobold Quarterly (rewards are boons only).

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Silver Crusade

PFS #222040-2 Male Half-Orc Oracle 3 HP 27/27 | AC 17/11/16 | Fort 3 Ref 2 Will 3 | Init +7 | Perc +4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | falchion +5 2d4+3 PA +4 2d4+6 | Javelin +3 1d6+2 | Channel 2d6 5/5 DC 16 | Spells L1 5/6

Hrarsk pants some more as he moves up the stairs as fast as his limping legs can take him, to stand next to the creature.

Just movement, 30 ft.


Miklos’ falcata cuts deep into the hulking humanoid’s chest, drawing blood and a cry of pain. But the dark-furred creature still has the wherewithal to swing its morningstar at Hrarsk’s head when the half-orc rushes into the fracas!

Attack of opportunity for moving through threatened square: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

But Hrarsk manages to duck just in time, and the bludgeoning weapon glances off his helmet.

Narciso:
Narciso, your time with the Pathfinder Society has taught you about the common goblinoid races. This hulking humanoid is clearly a bugbear. Bugbears are the largest of the goblinoid races, lumbering brutes that are loners and prefer to live and kill on their own but occasionally band together. They consider the flesh of humans a special delicacy, and delight in murder and torture. You remember a couple pieces of useful information: they can see perfectly even on the darkest night, and have a keen sense of smell like a bloodhound.

Narciso, Jovan, and Herr Magt Jaegar can still go this round before the enemy.

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

We face a bugbear; there are probably more about Narciso moves 20 ft east, while drawing his estoc. He will attempt to intimidate the enemy.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

Is Jovan now aware of the bugbear next to him?

If Jovan is aware of the bugbear:

The fighter swings his axe at the creature.
Melee (great axe), power attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
Damage (S), power attack w/two-handed weapon: 1d12 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 6 = 27

If Jovan is not aware of the bugbear:

The armored fighter clumps up the steps.
Double move (likely provoking AoO from bugbear) and ending turn adjacent to Miklos.


Jovan rushes up the steps, causing them to creak loudly as they bend under his armored weight. Standing next to Miklos and Hrarsk, the trio have the bugbear cornered! And even better, the glinting steel of Narciso's estoc catches the bugbear's attention. Trapped and wounded, the bugbear feels fear for the first time since it arrived in Magnimar.

The bugbear on the loft is Shaken for two rounds (-2 on attacks, saves, skill checks, and ability checks).

So far, only Herr Magt Jaegar has realised there's a second bugbear hiding in the warehouse (on the far side of the crates opposite the door) and he hasn't said anything yet. :) Since the cat's out of the bag, I'll go ahead put the token on the map, but please don't metagame.

Jovan, you don't have to worry about an AoO. You're not leaving a threatened square and the bugbear on the loft has already taken his AoO anyways.

Narciso, could you put your token where you are--I'm not sure where you plan to end up with your movement. You'll need to stop within 30' of the bugbear on the loft in order for your Demoralize to work.


Herr Magt Jaeger is the last one that needs to go this round. I'll wait another ten hours or so, and then if necessary bot total defence so we can keep moving.

Dark Archive

Bloodrager 7, HP:67/67, AC:21, Touch:12, Flat Footed:19 F:+11, R:+8, W:+6, Init:+2, Perc:+13

Oops, I figured my turn was just catching up.

Bring your best no-neck! Magt charges forward slashing at the goblinoid with his polearm.

horse chopper att: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21, if hits, horse chopper dam: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Not certain if it gets cover from the crates. I can't move my icon on the phone. Please move me 5 squares to the right and one square up.


As Narciso rushes into the warehouse, he's shocked to see a second bugbear crouching down behind some crates. Fortunately, Herr Magt Jaeger spots the danger and rushes in behind the swordsman. The bloodrager swings his horsechopper in a wide arc and cuts deeply into the bugbear's arm. The bugbear closes the distance to make wielding a reach weapon cumbersome. ”When my master has consumed the flesh of your friends, your innards shall be my reward for faithful service” it says in a calm albeit creepy whisper as it swings its spiked morningstar.

5’ step for the bugbear, then an attack roll on Herr Magt Jaegar.

Bugbear “B” Attack vs. Herr Magt Jaegar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

But the attack doesn't connect.

Upon the loft, the cornered and badly wounded bugbear swings wildly at Hrarsk!

Bugbear “A” Attack (Shaken) vs. Hrarsk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Although the morningstar smashes into the half-orc's armor with a resounding thud, the armor keeps its occupant safe.


Initiative Order: Round 3

Narciso (20)
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Miklos (14)
Jovan (11)
Hrarsk (9)
Herr Magt Jaeger (7)
Bugbears (5)

Narciso can go. Why just Narciso? I can't tell you that!

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Narciso raises his estoc above his head swinging it about (Dazzling Display).
Intimidate: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
How will you do that when your entrails will be spread before me?


Even the murderous bugbears are taken aback by Narciso's obvious skill with his estoc!

Each of the bugbears is shaken for two rounds.


Something suddenly catches the bugbears' attention, and they look to the far end of the loft with adoration and increased confidence. A goblin, wearing little clothing and holding no weapons, has stepped out from behind its hiding place under the table. It looks harmless, but there's a strange gleam in its eyes, and with a flourish of magical energy, begins rapidly blinking in and out of existence!

GM Dice:
Goblin skill check w/ +2 ability score and +10 from spell but -2 for different race and -10 for different size: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Narciso Perception Check w/ -5 distance penalty: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Herr Magt Jaegar Perception Check w/ -5 distance penalty: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Jovan Perception check w/ -5 distance penalty: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (6) - 3 = 3

Hrarsk Perception Check w/ -5 distance penalty: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Miklos Perception Check w/ -5 distance penalty: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Everyone but Jovan:
This is no goblin! A paltry magical disguise masks the fact that this is a snarling, canine beast on all fours, with its slender front limbs looking more like hands than a wolf’s paws. You may roll Knowledge (planes) to ID it.

Miklos, Jovan, Herr Magt Jaegar, and Hrarsk can go!

Silver Crusade

PFS #222040-2 Male Half-Orc Oracle 3 HP 27/27 | AC 17/11/16 | Fort 3 Ref 2 Will 3 | Init +7 | Perc +4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | falchion +5 2d4+3 PA +4 2d4+6 | Javelin +3 1d6+2 | Channel 2d6 5/5 DC 16 | Spells L1 5/6

Hrarsk's falchion whizzes through the bugbear's clothing, nearly piercing the creature's heart.

Attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm critical: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11
Critical Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10


The bugbear on the loft is driven backwards by Hrarsk’s mighty swing and slumps over the railing, bleeding and unconscious.

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

Seeing the bugbear before him felled, Jovan moves toward the goblin, warning, "You saw how quickly we dispatched the larger one. You will take half the time if you don't tell us where to find the scholar, Estani Sulemi."

Double move


The goblin says something in a harsh, guttural tongue.

If you speak Infernal:
"I will consume the flesh of the sentients, grow more powerful, and consume this feeble mortal city!"

Jovan, you notice that in the northeast corner of the loft are a pile of shredded blankets and old broadsheets. The pile shakes occasionally.

Grand Lodge

male human swashbuckler(rondelero)3, HP 28/28 AC 20, T 15, FF 16, F +2, R +7; W +3, Init. +6(+8 w/panache); Perception +7

Anyone have an idea what in the blazes the runt is saying?


Herr Magt Jaegar and Miklos, you're up on initiative. Then it'll be the bugbear (if it survives until then!).

Grand Lodge

male human swashbuckler(rondelero)3, HP 28/28 AC 20, T 15, FF 16, F +2, R +7; W +3, Init. +6(+8 w/panache); Perception +7

Miklos hops over the rail and comes up behind the bugbear, blade flashing as he brings it to bear. He readies a parrying defense with hopes he can use a riposte against the creature.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

p/r:
p/r: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 = 14
on phone..cant move token...added acrobatics roll if needed for the jump


Miklos looks like a natural gymnast as he flips over the rail, lands perfectly, and dashes in to slash the hobgoblin with his estoc. The hulking humanoid collapses in a spray of blood!

That was pretty cool!

Herr Magt Jaegar, you're still up. I'll move on the goblin's turn in about 18 hours.


Initiative Order: Round 4

Narciso (20)
Goblin (16)
Miklos (14)
Jovan (11)
Hrarsk (9)
Herr Magt Jaeger (7)

Narciso can go, and then the goblin--I got ahead of myself!

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Narciso will move up and ready an action to intimidate the "goblin" when it is in range. He will also attempt to identify the creature.
Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Intimidate: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
You do not scare us whatever you are!


Narciso can't figure out what this thing really is, but his sudden intimidating shout does seem to startle it.

Goblin is shaken for 2 rounds

The goblin traces glowing arcane runes in the air, and Jovan feels a hostile intrusion in his mind! The goblin then retreats next to the table.

Jovan, please roll a DC 16 Will saving throw. This is an enchantment (compulsion), emotion, and mind-affecting effect for the purpose of any special modifiers you might have to the roll.

If save successful:
You shake off the effect and can act normally.

If save unsuccessful:
You realise Estani is probably already dead, Sheila Heidmarch will hate you, and your future in the Pathfinder Society may be over. The resulting despair gives you a -2 on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.

Miklos, Jovan, Hrarsk, and Herr Magt Jaegar can go!

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

Will (DC 16): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Shaking off the goblin's spell, the Qadiran man strides forward. "You choose to hold your tongue?" he asks rhetorically as he brings his axe down on the creature. "Then you shall soon be parted from it!"

Melee (adamantine great axe (2h) w/power attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 = 29
Damage (S): 1d12 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 6 = 28
Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 = 27
Add Damage if Crit: 1d12 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 6 = 29


Jovan will have to time his strike just right in order to hit the goblin that seems to be blinking in and out of existence!

Blink (1-50 misses, 51-100 hits): 1d100 ⇒ 48

The goblin vanishes just as Jovan's axe slices through where it was!

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

Jovan curses in his native tongue as the goblin blinks away just as his axe was about to decapitate the fiend. He calls out to his allies, "I will finish this spellcasting vermin! Find Estani! I believe he is up here in the loft, struggling beneath the blankets!"

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Jovan that would have been sweet if you hit, but i think you miscalculated your crit damage. Great axe is a x3 critical

Dark Archive

Bloodrager 7, HP:67/67, AC:21, Touch:12, Flat Footed:19 F:+11, R:+8, W:+6, Init:+2, Perc:+13

With a growl, Magt rushes toward the stair to get up to the beast.
It isn't a goblin. It apparently thinks it can eat the city.

Silver Crusade

PFS #222040-2 Male Half-Orc Oracle 3 HP 27/27 | AC 17/11/16 | Fort 3 Ref 2 Will 3 | Init +7 | Perc +4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | falchion +5 2d4+3 PA +4 2d4+6 | Javelin +3 1d6+2 | Channel 2d6 5/5 DC 16 | Spells L1 5/6

Hrarsk runs as fast as his feeble legs can take him to engage the goblin-like creature.

Only movement (run). Moving in diagonally, so no AoO this time


As Jovan and Hrarsk surround the goblin, it spits and snarls.

Jovan, it's not acting like any goblin you've ever seen and, now that you're up close, you're pretty sure it's not one at all!

Miklos is up to finish Round # 4, and then Narciso is at the top of Round # 5.

Grand Lodge

male human swashbuckler(rondelero)3, HP 28/28 AC 20, T 15, FF 16, F +2, R +7; W +3, Init. +6(+8 w/panache); Perception +7

Down the stairs, up the stairs...can someone make up my mind, please? Miklos says, with a melodramatic "ugh" as he bounds back up the stairs as quick as he can.

double move up the stairs towards the loft...unsure where the loft can be accessed from though...can someone put me near it please...ty!

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Narciso 5 ft steps south. Pulls his grappling hook out that is still attached to the knotted rope and chuck it to catch the upstairs railing.
Grappling Hook: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 = 11


Miklos races up the stairs, and seconds later Narciso lands a solid hold on the railing with his grappling hook.

The goblin, facing two strong warriors, backs up slightly. Once again, it starts tracing arcane runes in the air while staring intently at Jovan with glowing eyes! But it has left an opening in its defenses . . .

The goblin takes a 5' step and then starts to cast a spell, gambling on its blinking to keep it safe instead of a high concentration check. Jovan, you'll get an attack of opportunity here.

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

"That mistake will be your last!" Jovan declares as he again swings in an effort to separate the creature's head from its neck.

Melee (adamantine great axe (2h) w/power attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 = 28
Damage (S): 1d12 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 6 = 29
Blink? (1-50 misses, 51-100 hits): 1d100 ⇒ 100


Jovan doesn't miss this time! He lands a solid blow, cutting deep into the "goblin's" furry skin. Its spell is disrupted, and it drops to all fours, snarling.

If you speak Infernal:
"I shall consume you first, and make that axe a trophy of human inferiority!"

Initiative Order: Round 5
Narciso (20)
Goblin (16)
Miklos (14)
Jovan (11)
Hrarsk (9)
Herr Magt Jaeger (7)

Bold may go!

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

"This is no ordinary goblin!" Jovan cries as he tries to box the creature in and brings his axe to bear

Melee (adamantine great axe (2h) w/power attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 = 27
Damage (S): 1d12 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 6 = 29
Blink? (1-50 misses, 51-100 hits): 1d100 ⇒ 85

Dark Archive

Bloodrager 7, HP:67/67, AC:21, Touch:12, Flat Footed:19 F:+11, R:+8, W:+6, Init:+2, Perc:+13

Magt rushes forward to get within reach of his mighty polearm. If there are any trophies to be taken this day, it will be when I rip your fangs from your skull! in infernal

double move


The creature howls in agony as Jovan's axe cuts deeply again! It barely manages to stay upright. For the first time, the supremely confident monster realises it just might lose this fight!

Silver Crusade

PFS #222040-2 Male Half-Orc Oracle 3 HP 27/27 | AC 17/11/16 | Fort 3 Ref 2 Will 3 | Init +7 | Perc +4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | falchion +5 2d4+3 PA +4 2d4+6 | Javelin +3 1d6+2 | Channel 2d6 5/5 DC 16 | Spells L1 5/6

Hrarsk slams his falchion into the goblin and hits it again with an extra-powerful lunge.

Attack (PA): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Blink (2=hit): 1d2 ⇒ 2
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8
Critical Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7


Hrarsk’s falchion cuts to the bone, and the monster’s howl turns into a whimper as it collapses to the ground.

A quick search of the loft reveals a bound and gagged man hidden under a pile of refuse. Although malnourished and weakened from his ordeal, Estani Sulemi is still alive! Tears well in his eyes as he’s freed from his bonds. ”You . . . you must be Pathfinders! I didn’t know if my messages were getting through or not. That . . . that . . . thing was going to eat me! I owe all of you my life! I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me today.”

Dark Archive

Bloodrager 7, HP:67/67, AC:21, Touch:12, Flat Footed:19 F:+11, R:+8, W:+6, Init:+2, Perc:+13

Eh, no problem. I was hoping for more of a fight than that. Not sure these are even worth taking a fang trophy. {sigh}

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Could you be more specific on what that thing is and why it was trying to eat you?


Sulemi replies, "Yes . . . yes, I think so. I think it was a creature from another plane called a barghest! I occasionally found reference to them in my research. Apparently, they consume a sentient creature every full moon until they shed their skin like a snake and grow into an even more demonic being! If you hadn't arrived when you did, I would have been killed in a matter of days."

Sovereign Court

Male Half-elf|Figther 1(Freestyle), Rogue 3(Rake)| HP 36/36 | AC 23, T 13, FF 20 | CMD 18| F +5 R +8 W +3; | Init +4 | Perc +10 | Speed 20ft

Why you though? If it just needed to eat something, it could have grabbed anyone off the streat or buy a slave. Why did it kidnap you and hold you for a month?


"I think I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time--anyone could have been targeted. It seemed to enjoy taunting me, even though I couldn't understand most of what it said. And after it ate me, it surely would have sent those bugbears out to kidnap others!"

Silver Crusade

PFS #222040-2 Male Half-Orc Oracle 3 HP 27/27 | AC 17/11/16 | Fort 3 Ref 2 Will 3 | Init +7 | Perc +4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | falchion +5 2d4+3 PA +4 2d4+6 | Javelin +3 1d6+2 | Channel 2d6 5/5 DC 16 | Spells L1 5/6

Hrarsk encourages everyone who was wounded (including Estani) to line up, and he channels positive energy at them.

2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

"Funny creature," Hrarsk snorts. "I sure hope Golarion isn't being invaded by those things."

The Exchange

Jovan Stonebriar | Male CG Medium Human Fighter 11 | Speed 20ft | Active Conditions: None.

"My assessment was correct, then: no ordinary goblin!" Jovan confirms with a smirk, as he wipes the gore from the blades of his axe.

"The Society will be pleased to know that you are safe." he tells he scholar. "We can escort you to Heidmarch Manor, if you'd like."

Grand Lodge

male human swashbuckler(rondelero)3, HP 28/28 AC 20, T 15, FF 16, F +2, R +7; W +3, Init. +6(+8 w/panache); Perception +7

Well, you are safe now....we'll get you to wherever you need to go... Miklos says, putting his blade away in its scabbard.


Sulemi nods, and makes it outside with your assistance. In his current condition, you realise walking with him through the summer's heat all the way back to Heidmarch Manor would be inviting further disaster. But a hired hansom cab does the trick, and it's not long before you've returned the historian safely to Sheila Heidmarch. The Venture-Captain is quite pleased with your work, and promises that your contribution to the Society's efforts in Varisia won't soon be forgotten.

And that's our conclusion. Thanks again everyone for playing! I really enjoyed the session. Please see the discussion thread for info on how to get your Chronicle.

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