CN Twilight Halfling Monk (Rogue Archetype) 9|40 ft. speed | Active Conditions: ---
"Been asking around 'n 'eard that the weather's rainy lately. Ever since the ship crashed, so it'd seem." Ott informs the party. "Storms 'n such, mostly. Some floodin'. Animal's been actin' up too, so they say. Do you think this town'd have anythin' to deal with soggy weather or vexing critters?"
Looking through the CRB, I didn't spot much equipment we could use by way of preparation for us mundane folk.
As you prepare the wagon to leave, the weather takes a sharp turn for the worse. Where before it had been a slow drizzle, the rain is now steady, soaking the courtyard and making everything muddy. The wind has picked up as well, shaking the canvas cover on the wagon.
Mindartis and Brondulf are the first to notice the frogs splashing around in the puddles. There seem to be an unusually large number of them, and they're quite bold, hopping up onto the wagon and getting underfoot as you try to move around.
You have one round to act, based on the information presented. Please tell me what your exploration mode activity is right now as well.
CN Twilight Halfling Monk (Rogue Archetype) 9|40 ft. speed | Active Conditions: ---
Preferring the sounds of pouring taps to pounding rain, Ott looks to the Pathfinders more accustomed to dealing with nature and the elements, attempting to follow their cues on how to avoid getting the cart stuck in the mud or ending up with frog legs squirming round his nethers.
Follow the Expert (Nature) would seem to be appropriate.
♥️ 107 | AC 27 | Saves 16/17/16|Focus Points ☑ | PFS# 133608-2001 | Male Human Bard (Level 9) | | ☘️ 2 | Spells DC 27 (Occult)-/3/3/2/2/1 (Divine) - | Perception +13 |◆◇↺ |
Manny says good bye to the barmaid (imagining she blows a kiss back) and hops on the wagon. He plays a song or two about singing in the rain...
And his wish is granted. Be careful what you wish for.
"This rain is everywhere!" He continues to Follow the Expert, looking at the tracks. "Getting stuck in a mudhole would be terrible."Survival would be a good skill here.
He looks up and notices a lot of frogs. "Alright then! Time for Frog Squashin'! Come on, everyone!" Manny uses his Inspire Courage cantrip to help his allies. Page 386
You inspire your allies with words or tunes of encouragement. You and all allies in the area gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects.
"Me not likin' dese frogs.'exclaims Brogag as he pulls his shield from his back.
"Best prepare yerselfs. Nothin' good will come of dis."
Brogag positions himself in the direction of possible danger making sure he takes the brunt of any attacks.
Raise shield
Suddenly, the frogs all surge toward the wagon, clumping up into a writhing, hopping mass of sticky green bodies, surging toward the wagon! The horses whinny and glance nervously at the approaching mass. Guntram recognizes that they are acting as a swarm, meaning it acts as one large creature that is resistant to physical damage. He also knows that these frogs are likely to stick to and distract anything they touch.
Initiative!
Mindartis
Ott
Brondulf
Brogag
Guntram
- Frog Swarm
Emmanuel
Mindartis, Ott, Brondulf, Brogag, and Guntram may act.
CG Strong-Blooded Dwarf Monk 2 | HP 36/36 | AC 16 (20 w/Stance) | F +9 R +6 W +8 | P + 6 | Speed 20' | Class DC 18 | Conditions:
Guntram tries to shout over the rain. Th' frogs will stay together! It's hard tae hit th' wee things an' they'll try tae stick tae ye!
He grasps a hops flower beneath his cloak and lifts his other hand. A vine covered in sticky sap appears from thin air, flicking itself from his hand at the frogs.
CN Twilight Halfling Monk (Rogue Archetype) 9|40 ft. speed | Active Conditions: ---
"Shouldn't be too hard to deal with these little hoppers." says the portly halfling as he begins to stamp down on the frogs fast and hard.
Flurry of Blows
M Human Fighter 2 | HP27/32 | AC 18 / 20 | F +8, R +7, W +4 | Perception +6| [dice=Axe]1d20+10[/dice] [dice=Dmg (S)]1d8+4[/dice]
"What the bloody f@#& is THIS then?" says Brondulf from behind his shield. He hefts his axe and watches the things congeal into a giant swarm of green sticky froggY death.
He strides over to the mass. ACTION 1
"IF A SWARM OF MOSQUITOS COULDN'T DO BRONDULF IARLSSON, NO SHITE BUNCH A FROGS ARE GONNA DO HIM, EITHER!" he shouts as he swings his axe, intending to smash as many as possible.
Guntram's grasping vine can't seem to get ahold of the slippery frogs. Ott, meanwhile, lashes out with a few quick stomps, squishing some frogs beneath his feet (your bludgeoning damage seems fully effective, and one of those is a crit). Mindartis fires an arrow into the swarm, and though he neatly skewers a single frog, it doesn't seem to have any effect on the swarm as a whole (like most swarms, it is immune to precision. It also seems resistant to piercing damage.) Similarly, Mialee gets itself a snack, but it seems to have little effect on the swarm overall (resists all of that piercing). Brondulf confidently strides over, bellowing at the frogs as he strikes at them with both hands. Both attacks are very effective, though the axe less so than it might normally be. Still, when he's done what's left of the frogs disperse and flee (both of those strikes are crits, though it resists some of the slashing).
After a little cleanup and one last check of the wagon, you leave Otari and travel north into the Immenwood to join up with the main road heading east to Absalom. The road is well maintained and broad, with a 15-foot lane of muddy cobblestones lined by 10 feet of cleared area between the road and the tree line. The trees are mostly coniferous, with a tangle of interlocking branches and thick undergrowth making passage through the forest very difficult.
The road is still slick with mud, but the rain seems to have finally abated. The view of the sky is limited to a narrow strip above the road, lined with the spreading boughs of the Immenwood. Thunder still rumbles above the trees, and the sky looks as if it may continue the deluge at any moment. The normal sound of forest animals has been replaced by a cacophony of hoarse cries, growls, and screams. It is clear that the residents of the Immenwood are not happy to see visitors.
CN Twilight Halfling Monk (Rogue Archetype) 9|40 ft. speed | Active Conditions: ---
"See, I said yah were all in good 'ands wit' ole Ott. 'bd now, yah can see you're as well with good feet." he says, lifting a boot to display the splattered remains of one of the amphibious foes. "After witnessing how readily we dealt with those 'oppers, any kraken is sure to think twice 'bout given us any trouble now."
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 7 | Animal Companion | HP 90/90| AC 25| F +13 R +17 W +14 | Perc +16 | Stealth +13| speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Mindartis will use the Scout exploration activity. When applicable, he would also spend 10 minutes to use his Survey Wildlife feat.
Survey Wildlife:
[General] [Skill]
Prerequisites trained in Survival
You can study details in the wilderness to determine the presence of nearby creatures. You can spend 10 minutes assessing the area around you to find out what creatures are nearby, based on nests, scat, and marks on vegetation. Attempt a Survival check against a DC determined by the GM based on how obvious the signs are. On a success, you can attempt a Recall Knowledge check with a –2 penalty to learn more about the creatures just from these signs. If you’re a master in Survival, you don’t take the penalty
Mindartis nimbly walks around the perimeter, checking for signs of trouble. Every once in a while, he checks for signs of presence of nearby creatures.
The storm continues as you leave the city and pass into the forest. For a while your journey is uneventful, if a little eerie. Mindartis is the first to notice the six large birds of prey that take off from a nearby tree, circling overhead and cawing ominously at the caravan. Even he's not quick enough, however to stop two of them from swooping down and tearing at the canvas covering of the wagon!
Green Talon (agile):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 3
Green Talon (agile), 2nd attack:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 3
I am not sure where we are at the map so I just guessed that we were near the wagon. If the 60 ft. fly speed isn't enough to reach the enemy, then Mialee will just double stride.
D'oh, sorry. Knew I had forgotten something. I'll add you all to the map.
Mindartis fires, but doesn't quite have his bearings yet on the wheeling bird and his arrow goes wide. Mialee, however, has a lifetime of experience at aerial maneuvers, and quickly shreds the purple bird sending it plummeting to the ground.
This behavior seems very unnatural to you. Aside from the fact that these appear to be sea birds and are significantly inland, they're acting as if they're confused or agitated by something.
Brogag's swing goes wide, but it does seem to draw the bird's attention to himself, rather than the cart.
The blue bird swoops down to attack Brogag, while the yellow one caws and flies toward Mialee and the red one flies down to claw at the cart.
Blue Talon vs. Brogag (agile):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 2
Blue Talon vs. Brogag (agile), 2nd:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 2
Yellow Talon vs. Mialee (agile):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 4
Yellow Talon vs. Mialee (agile), 2nd:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 2
Red Talon vs. cart (agile):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 1
Red Talon vs. cart (agile), 2nd:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 Slashing:1d4 ⇒ 4
The red bird adds to the hole in the cart, creating a rip large enough for a bird to wriggle into, though it does not yet do so.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 7 | Animal Companion | HP 90/90| AC 25| F +13 R +17 W +14 | Perc +16 | Stealth +13| speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Mindartis makes a few steps away from the wagon to get a clear view of the situation. He hears Mialee screech as another bird gets in close. The elf focuses his sights on the enemy bird and commands Mialee to attack.
CN Twilight Halfling Monk (Rogue Archetype) 9|40 ft. speed | Active Conditions: ---
"Fiesty nippers ain't they? Remind me never t'aul birdseed." says Ott as he begins to bring his fists to bear against the birds.
Assuming, I can get green from the ground. Otherwise, will spend move action.to climb on top of the cart.
"Ooh, did ya ' ear that?" asks Ott at the sounds of hollow bones and beaks snapping at the blows of his fists. "Guess we got into a scuffle with some crackin' after all!"
Ott beats up the green bird (three hits), while Guntram and Emmanuel combine to disable red. Guntram's magic hits teal as well, but does not fully cook the beast. Brondulf is a little overenthusiastic, and his strike goes wide.
The teal bird lashes out at the attacking Brondulf, it's confused fury a blur of feathers, beaks, and talons.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 7 | Animal Companion | HP 90/90| AC 25| F +13 R +17 W +14 | Perc +16 | Stealth +13| speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Since the yellow bird is still alive, I'll have the same actions as before. Step, Hunt Prey on yellow, and Command Animal actions for Mindartis. Double strike for Mialee.
Going after the red bird
Brogag is trying to hold back his rage.
”Is dat da best ya got?” Brogag wipes off his armor with a finger.
Axe:1d20 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 7 = 11 Damage:1d8 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 = 12
Brogag takes a swing.
”I will crush yer bones wit me axe!”
Brogag continues to swing wildly I'm guessing you meant the blue bird, since red is already down), while Mindartis directs Mialee to shred the yellow bird (yellow down).
The bird flying around above the horses attacks Brogag once again, enraged at his swings.
I reviewed the rules for flying creatures (pg. 467 & 472), and it takes an action to fly or to hover. That also means Mialee could only have attacked once this round (that was enough to take down yellow), as she would have had to spend the other action flying as well.
Ott lashes out at the teal bird, catching it with a glancing blow (minimum damage is 1) before smacking it with a follow-through, sending the limp avian form flying into a tree (teal down). Emmanuel and Guntram are less successful, however, and the remaining bird continues to flap about.
Bron easily cuts down the final bird, and peace returns to the road. It's shattered a moment later, however, by a bolt of lightning that signals the resumption of the storm.
The wagon cover is torn, and can be repaired with a Craft check.
