GM Headbutt’s #5-04 The Stolen Heir
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Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Lotho looks around. "There are prettier surroundings for philosophy discussions ..."
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At this point the man speaks, his accent heavy. As delightful as this conversation is she is still our hostage.
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
”Just what do you wish to accomplish with all these theatrics, young man?” Matrialda’s tone is more gentle than one would have guessed, as if she is remembering rash actions of her own youth. ”What brings a son of the Revolution to the land of the Eagles?”
Diplomacy to aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
”And how might we address you? We do not wish for violence any more than you appear to - tell us your problems and we’ll see if we can help.”
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
What do you hope to achieve by holding that young woman hostage? What is your goal?
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I am detaining an escaped fugitive from the Red Revolution at the request of my employer, who has insisted on remaining uninvolved for security reasons. I detest bloodshed, but I will fight if you force my hand. I have a job to do.
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Profession (Soldier) about Red Revolution?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
"I understand your viewpoint. Can we speak with your boss. After all, we've yet to come to blows about this."
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar looks again at the unperturbed girl, ”Did you join the revolution?”
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I have read, I need time to think of a response. I am not ignoring you all
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
How long is the staircase? Would it be possible to get down the stairs between the man and the girl in one round?
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Checking back as it's been a week.
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar's forked tongue flickers from between his jaws and tastes the air...
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
Martialda hums to herself as she waits for the boy to come to his senses.
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I do have concerns about what my employer will do with this young lady, but I have accrued debt in acquiring her and I cannot afford to pay them without handing her over. I have been holed up here, thinking my way out of this.
The Red Revolution is the common name of the decades-long period of paranoia, upheaval, and public executions that still grips Galt.
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
I suppose that you would be most reluctant to tell us the name of your .. "employer"? Or about the amount of your debt to him? Yet you already think your way out, because you might feel the price too high to pay. How could we help you?
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Trying to get a sense of the girl's emotional state ... Scared at all?
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
He nods along with Mallycorn's statement. "Indeed ... if there is a way we can resolve the girl's safety to everyone's satisfaction, that is preferable to things getting ... unpleasant."
Diplomacy(untrained assist): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Also, what is the distance down the stairs?
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The girl is quite comfortable. The stairs are not that long. Literally down from first floor to basement level, so call it 10-12 feet? We don't have basements here, so I am guessing
The amount of my debt is 50 gold pieces. I, as a simple man, do not have that kind of coin.
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
I am sure we can manage to pool enough gold to help you paying your debt. If we give you that amount, are you willing to part way peacefully?
Mallycorn readies his purse
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar keeps his attention trained on the girl, "Do you want rescuing? Did you join the Red Revolution?"
Then his head jerks up suddenly, "And your employer? Who are they?"
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I will hand over the girl and tell you all I know of my employer if I am allowed to leave here unharmed.
I have not joined the revolution, but I do sympathize with the populace.
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar's tongue flickers uncomfortably, "Release the girl. You do not need to 'hand her over' to anyone."
"We do not spill blood unnecessarily. You may leave."
Fentar looks around at the others to check that they share his sentiment.
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
The matriarch pulls out a hand-knit pouch and a smaller (also hand-knit) bag. ”Child, we don’t want to hurt anyone,” she says sadly, pulling coins out of the larger pouch and placing them into the smaller. She passes the small bag around to the other Pathfinders, starting with Mallycorn.
Totally fine time pay 10 gp to resolve this without injury.
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
Mallycorn gives twenty gold pieces out of his purse
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar picks ten gold pieces out of his pack and hands them to Matrialda, ”We could fight, if that was our purpose. It is not.”
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Krystiana puts 10 gold pieces into the pouch. "War is fine if there's a purpose. Every soldier knows that. The Red Revolution is a war whose lost its purpose and just consumes everything like a ravenous beast. Freeing someone from its debt would make Arshea smile."
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He takes your coin. Thank you. This will see me clear. He lets go of the rope and unties his hostage.
My employer was a Taldan man with brown hair. Here, this is the note he sent me to arrange the place where we met.
He hands over a letter to you. It details a rendezvous location where the two met to discuss this job. The man is likely long gone from there, but perhaps the note holds some clue. The note has some residue and stains on it.
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Perception Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Krystiana says, "Hmm."
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Mallycorn doesn't see anything unusual on the note
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The young woman stands. May I see that note please? She spends a moment reading over it. A spark of recollection dawns in her eyes. I know this handwriting. It belongs to Koriana, who sometimes corresponds with my father.
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
Knowledge (local), Take 10 vs DC 15: 10 + 8 = 18
"Koriana? Oh, you must mean Coriander - we passed their shop on the way into town. You said it smelled like someone left a cake outside for a week in the rain and sun, didn't you Crystal? I guess that's what happens to children who mix such dangerous chemicals together. Just you watch - she'll lose an eye to that stuff one day if she keeps it up, mark my words."
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar puts a scaled hand over his face for a moment, please, gods, tell me that daddy isn't trying to scare his daughter into his worldview with some nonsense?
"Well, let's go meet Koriana." Fentar cocks his head to one side and looks at the girl, "Would you like to come along?"
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Krystiana corrects her elder, "No, revered matriarch Matilda, I said it smelled like a cow pie. The rest was right, though."
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I will accompany you on the condition that we do not go directly to my father's home.
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar raises an eyebrow, ”Let’s go visit the alchemist then.”
The bloodrager unties the rope from her arm, then heads out of the house.
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Lotho contributes 10 gold toward the ransom. "Consider this a down payment on an honest life moving forward. If you need a way to make money, consider looking up a local Pathfinder Lodge."
He nods to the others. "Yes, to the alchemist shop ..."
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In the cellar you find a lockbox contains several silver and gold bars stamped with the insignia of a Chelish noble house. In addition, there are three carefully folded pieces of parchment: a scroll of blood biography (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide 206), a scroll of seek thoughts (Advanced Player’s Guide 242), and a brittle contract promising aid from House Morilla of Taldor to the Sauer family in return for future favors.
Leaving the small cottage you trek back into town to an area known as Deadeye Cross where the alchemist shop is located.
Travelling on the road toward your destination two figures appear ahead of you travelling toward you. They are a ways off but moving closer with every step. One is human shaped and the other looks to be a cow. When you are 100 feet away from them the farmer begins to raise his hand in greeting as a four wild dogs race from the field on the side of the road and begins to attack the farmer and his cow.
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
Knowledge (nobility) vs DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
"Hmm. This might come in handy later," Matrialda murmurs as she carefully wraps the contract carefully.
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"Oh dear," the matriarch says as the Pathfinders notice the farmer. "Clotho, Fatal, Crystal, do be heroes and go give the poor lad a hand." She looks around for their new companion, wary of more dogs trying to sneak up behind the group.
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
"Sauer? As in Sauerton?" Fentar snorts, "how old is that thing?"
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Seeing the dogs attack, Fentar rushes forward seems odd, just when we are busy...
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
How far away are they?
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
"I knew I should have stretched," Krystiana mutters as she rushes out into the frey.
I run/charge/whatever into the fight. If I can still get an attack I'll take it.
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Doing a perception check just to be sure I'm not misconstruing something before I attack ... but hey, there are dogs attacking, so let's attack them ...
Lotho moves forward, drawing one of his javelins. He hurls the weapon at one of the dogs.
Start at 100 feet. Advance 30, so I'm at 70 feet. Javelin range 30 ft. So 2 full range increments ... bleh...
Javelin attack, range penalty: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 4 = 18
Javeline damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Bam! (?)
Javelin attack, confirm crit: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 4 = 7
Okay ... More of a Thwack than a Bam ...
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Lotho's javelin goes straight through one of the dogs and it drops on the spot.
Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Fentar
Lotho
Matrialda
Mallycorn
Dogs (3/4)
Krystiana
Male Human Cleric 4 Init +0 Hp 35/35 AC 14 T10 FF13 Fort+6 Ref+1 Will+7 Per+3 Spd 20 Channel 7/7
Mallycorn isn't much of a fighter, nevertheless he moves towards the dogs as quickly as possible, morningstar in hand
Double move, so 60"
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar charges forward.
Not sure how far away we are? Once up close, Fentar will swing for the nearest dog.
attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16
Female LG Human School Savant Arcanist 9 | HP 47/47 | AC 13 T 12 FF 11 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +9, R: +11, W: +13 | Init: +8 | Perc: +15, SM: +3, Low-light Vision | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 6/6 2nd 6/6 3rd 6/6 4th 4/4 | Reservoir: 7/12 | Disruption: 10/10 | Counterspell: 1/1 | Active conditions: Fire Resistance 5
”Come along, let’s not get left behind,” Matrialda calls to the newly-liberated woman and Krystiana.
Double-move, taking care to stay with our favorite nobleman’s daughter whose name I can no longer remember X-D
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You started about 100 feet away, but you could close that distance fairly easily
Fentar moves up and smashes another of the dogs with his morningstar.
Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Fentar
Lotho
Matrialda
Mallycorn
Dogs (2/4)
Krystiana
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Is the guy and his cow significantly injured, or were we able to intervene and get their attention before much was done?
Lotho continues to advance, drawing his other javelin and hurling it at another of the dogs.
Now at 40 feet ...
Javelin attack, 1 range penalty: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 2 = 7
Javelin damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
The second throw goes wide, probably because he's too concerned now about hurting the farmer. Yeah, that's probably it.
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The farmer and his cow have minor scrapes and cuts, but will recover fine now that you have intervened.
The dogs turn their attention to the group.
One turns and bites at Fentar, the other rushes you group.
Bite Vs Fentar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Combat Round 1/2 - Bold May Act
Fentar
Lotho
Matrialda
Mallycorn
Dogs (2/4)
Krystiana
Human Paladin 2 |HP 20/20|AC 22|T 11| FF 21| CMD 15| F:+7 R:+3 W:+6 | Init +1 | Perc +1| Sense Motive +4
Krystiana tries to run through one of the wild dogs. "I'm not really for leash laws, but this is making a good argument."
Attack (longsword) + Charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
Damage (longsword): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
AC -2 due to Charge
Male Nagaji Bloodrager 3: Hit Points 31; AC 18/11/17; Fort+6 Ref+4 Will+3 (+4); Init+1; Perc+7
Fentar swings for the nearest dog.
attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15
Male LG half-orc paladin 1 | HP 12/12 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +1, W: +3 | Init: +1 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30ft | Detect Evil (at will), Smite Evil 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Lotho draws his longspear now that the dogs have approached. "This is unusual behavior ..."
Longspear attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Longspear damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 P
Can I try Handle Animal to see if I can detect if they're rabid or something?
Handle Animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
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