Evelyn stabs one of the Steel Wyverns in the arm. The thug is looking nervous, as this battle isn't going like it was supposed to! Still, the bruiser has the wherewithal to duck Onu's ectoplasmic tendril.
Surrounded and in too tight of quarters to use his whip, the gang's leader starts chanting and his hand glows. He touches his remaining ally, and the wound caused by Evelyn's attack closes!
Male Half-orc Bard (archaeologist) / 6 HP 44/51 | AC 23 F 20 T 13 | Init +3 | F +8 R +12 W +9 | Perception (+12) | Darkvision 60'
Seeing Tsuan take daring initiative and tumble to the rear of the enemies, Bahram attempts to do the same and Stan at the leader, trusting in God continuing luck!
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
Tsuan unleashes the full fury of her wakizashis, albeit around the corner.
Bad luck with the dice has probably allowed these Steel Wyverns to last longer than they otherwise would! Tsuan, don't subtract cover penalties from your attack roll--they get added as an AC bonus to the defender (I don't want to accidentally count them twice!).
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
I won't subtract cover any more. Plus, it makes my rolls look better!
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
One of the exercises in ninja school is to be able to slice a gnat in half with a wakizashi!
Male CN Oread Ectoplasmatist (Spiritualist) 1 | HP 6/10, 1str dmg | AC 16, touch 15, flat-footed 15 | CMB +4, CMD 15 | Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +5 | Init +1 | Perception +4, Sense Motive +3 | Speed 15ft | Treacherous earth: 1/1 | Spells: 1st 0/2 | Active conditions: None.
Onu's lash hurtles towards the enemy!
attack, flank:1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13 damage:2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9 what is wrong with my rolls? The entire scenario I haven't been able to hit!
The Steel Wyvern leader grins and shouts "Let's see how you mercs fight . . . when you're asleep!" He begins casting a spell and suddenly Evelyn, Onu, and Shagar feel sleepy.
Evelyn, Onu, and Shagar, I need you to roll a DC 13 Will saving throw vs. an enchantment (compulsion) mind-affecting effect. If you fail the save, you immediately fall asleep.
GM Dice:
Casting Defensively:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 That was close!
Crap, you're right--it does have a 1 round casting time! I did roll for him to cast defensively, but if someone hits him before the beginning of his next turn, the spell will likely be interrupted. Those of you who have rolled saves, keep the results, but the effects won't apply until next one (if the leader is still alive then and the spell goes off).
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
"Sleeping in filth isn't the end of the world. But sleeping on the job may be!"
Shagar's rapier can't pierce the armor of the Steel Wyvern's leader. But Bahram infuses his shortsword with arcane power and punches through! The over-confident gang boss falls to the ground, bleeding from a wound in the abdomen, never having finished the spell he had boasted about. And just before the last remaining thug can bolt, Seldiir swings his greatsword and it cleaves deep into the man's hip. With a gout of blood, the last remaining Steel Wyvern drops. Suddenly, everything is quiet.
We are off Initiative. You overcame some poor rolls and finished the encounter strong!
The Almsman, who had remained silent during the violent struggle, now approaches. "You have have my sincere gratitude for protecting this Sanctuary. With the defeat of the Steel Wyverns, others who would seek to exploit this place or its residents will surely think twice. Abadar has granted the tiniest sliver of his power to me, and I would share these gifts with you."
The Almsman can cast cure light wounds (up to three times, at CL2) on anyone who asks. In addition, he gives the party two vials of oil of bless weapon.
After he has shared his gratitude in words and deed, the Almsman speaks again. "As was promised, so shall it be. The domain of "Prince" Gandros can be reached by travelling east of this Sanctuary until you reach the next junction. Then, walk south until you see a mossy, overgrown door marked “Skytower." There, you will find what you seek. I suspect the tangible gifts I have given you may prove most advantageous in overcoming what is rumoured to stand within."
Tsuan:
Once out of earshot of the others, the Almsman says "I know the silk merchant from Absalom with a copper mask. He is my cousin, and he has only three fingers on his left hand.”
F Half-Orc Investigator(empiricist) 2 | HP 15/15| AC 16 T 13 FF 13 | CMB +2, CMD 15 | F: +3, R: +8, W: +5 | Init: +3 | Perc: +10, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None. Inspiriation +1d6 5/day)
Shagar, as usual, whips out her journal and notes what the Almasman said, and the fight she just had while it is fresh in her mind.
"I can use one of the bless weapon vials, but I am sure I wouldn't benefit the most from one of them."
If you would like healing from the Almsman, feel free to go ahead and roll the 1d8+2. From taglines, it looks like most people are at or close to max, but please continue to keep those updated.
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
Tsuan isn't hurt - at least not physically, her ego could probably use a cure moderate wounds - so she's ready to go whenever.
She nods at the Almsman in recognition of the message received.
Male Half-orc Bard (archaeologist) / 6 HP 44/51 | AC 23 F 20 T 13 | Init +3 | F +8 R +12 W +9 | Perception (+12) | Darkvision 60'
Bahram retrieves his great axe and takes one of the vials of bless weapon.
"Glad we could help." bahram says as he accepts the vial with a nod. "And when we're done with... Wait, what is rumoured to stand within?"
After getting a response, Bahram will finish his thought. "After we have dealt with that, we will take these two poor souls back with us to be healed."
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
The 10 min one or the 8 h one? I don't think we should stay here for eight hours.
Male Half-orc Bard (archaeologist) / 6 HP 44/51 | AC 23 F 20 T 13 | Init +3 | F +8 R +12 W +9 | Perception (+12) | Darkvision 60'
I agree. Th quicker we get done with this, the quicker we can just get them completely healed.
"Seldiir, can you do something for them that will make a difference in their well being until we return? I'm sure we have a healer back at base that would do some magic on them to heal them."
In response to Bahram's question about what was seen in Gandros' domain, the Almsman says: "Dangerous creatures--from reports, I suspect demonic origins."
Seldiir checks over the equipment carried by the fallen Steel Wyverns: four suits of leather armor, four spiked chains, 60 gp, three acid flasks, a suit of masterwork studded leather, and a masterwork whip.
Male Human (Chelaxian) Ranger (Sable Company Marine) 5 | HP 44/44 | AC 19/12/17 | Init+7; Perc+9 | Fort+6(+7) Ref +7 Will+3(+6)
Seldiir looks gravely at the pirate, ”At the worldwound,” he grimaces and spits, ”out there, I fought demons. Fire and acid did little to them; we needed cold-forged iron or,” and at this he smiles and holds up the cleric’s vial, ”blessed weapons.”
retired in PF1, continued in PF2 | "Tsuan" | NG female (she/her) human (Tien) ninja 7 / swashbuckler 1 | AC 24 (T 17, FF 18, DP 26, OD 27) | HP 68/68 | I+7, P+11 | F+6, R+14, W+6 | ki pool (6/6), panache (3/3), clover (3/3), Timelost +1 (1/1) | Active Conditions: none
"Or acid!"
Seldir, unless you want to make a case for treating them with long term care right now, Tsuan would like to find the portal. We can treat after we kill some demons.
