[Init +8, Per +18, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 11th [HP 58/58, AC 28(32) |ff 19 |t 20, Fort +7, Ref +18, Will +7,] CMD 27
"A bride should definitely be at her reception," Kahwen comments. Although, looking around at all the chaos and people, he can certainly see why she would want some quiet time.
Still, it doesn't hurt to check on her. And, more importantly, it's where his fellow Pathfinders are going. And, even more importantly, he doesn't want to be left behind to try to schmooze the crowd by himself.
Kahwen can go in behind Mykel or at the end. He's fast and perceptive but doesn't have any survival skill (other than his Wisdom Bonus.)
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
You said we had two rounds of checks during this reception, but it looks like we only got one. Were we supposed to get another? I'll go as if we do not, and I guess we can back up a bit if we need to. Now, how do I run Palakar in adventure mode again?...
Palakar's going on an errand, not spoiling for a fight. She's got her horn out, but that's as much prep as she's doing as she follows the group somewhere mid-back.
@Palakar I believe this incident takes place between the first and second influence checks of the day. @Soup I do not see a map where we can put our icons and line up. But Kit would be somewhere near the middle/back if you are just asking for a verbal description.
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
Melea tracks Michellia to a ruined estate. Abandoned long ago, the luxury that once was still is evident. The skeletons of vaulted ceilings and spacious foyers stand testifying to a glorious past.
The tracks lead further to the beach below, but now the tracks appear to be dragging a humanoid body.
There are other people at the beach. Michellia and some Ulfen folk are loading something into a longboat.
[Init +8, Per +18, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 11th [HP 58/58, AC 28(32) |ff 19 |t 20, Fort +7, Ref +18, Will +7,] CMD 27
"Well...that is certainly unexpected," Kahwen comments when he sees the blushing bride apparently abducting someone.
"Does anyone have that spell that lets you talk to someone telepathically. Can you link up with me? I'm going to try to get a closer look."
Unless someone comes up with a better plan, Kahwen will creep into the woods along the edge of the beach and try to figure out what is being loaded into the boat.
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
People have told me to absolutely never learn spells that let me talk to them from rooms away. She babbles as Kahwen starts off. Seeing some potential trouble, she gets her shield and rod from her haversack.
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
Elado points at Kahwen and whispers a message, I got you.
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
At some point during that shopping spree, Palakar would have explained her favorite spell. Basically if someone starts giving away all their stuff and healing people, don't attack them.
Also, she's a bit more efficient if someone can create a lot of difficult terrain.
Kahwen and Melea slide through the forest, and none of the people on the beach react. As they slide closer, they - as well as Kane - start reporting back.
There are four Ulfen raiders, plus Michellia ... one of the raiders looks bigger, maybe a leader ... they're loading something onto the boat ... it's a body ... it looks like ... Michellia! There are two Michellias here. One is conscious on the beach and one is unconscious being loaded onto the longboat. They're getting ready to cast off.
I've labeled the two Michellias as different colors. Blue Michellia is wearing adventurer's clothing, unconscious, and being loaded onto the boat. Red Michellia is wearing a wedding dress, conscious, and standing on the beach.
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
They'll pulling a switch job. Move! They are casting off with Michellia. Elado begins to call on the power of the White Dragon.
male human swashbuckler(rondelero)8/brawler 1, HP 93/93, F +8(+1 vs poison/disease), R +16, W +8, AC 28, T 20, FF 23 Init +7(+9), Per +14 Panache 6/6
Feeling the pent up energy flowing through him, Mykel surges forward in a blur. He pints his sword at the man in front of him. He then readies to defend himself if attacked.
intimidate:1d10 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16not sure if an intimidate check can be done with me moving that far...if not disregard unless my parry/riposte hits, then use that roll
[Init +8, Per +18, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 11th [HP 58/58, AC 28(32) |ff 19 |t 20, Fort +7, Ref +18, Will +7,] CMD 27
Kahwen can feel the way the metaphorical wind is blowing, and its in the direction he wants to sail. While Mykel confronts the group, he quickly works to remove the peacebond from his sword and draws it as quickly as possible.
Probably best if no one tells him he missed out on being hasted. He'll be extremely disappointed if he finds out.
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
I don't really have a use for haste, but ok.
Palakar would have liked to try talking before hasting (no surprise there), and sighs. Humans... always rushing in to things. Shall we try and smooth this over before the swords are crossed, Kit?
Balakar will move forward to address the Ulfen. What in Seramaydiel's name is going on here? Explain yourself, you big hulky brute with really impressive furs and very fine logging tool. Logger and two Michellias! The fey's mind races with ideas better left untyped, but seems to have distracted her slightly from doing her best diplomacy.
diplomacy:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25
Seramaydiel, the deity Palakar follows, is the Empyreal Lord of Communication, Inspiration, and Music. She enjoys fostering communication that averts violence.
Seramaydiel's anger flashes in the form of a roll of thunder through an otherwise clear sky. Mykel has crossed the Ulfen Event Horizon, beyond which there's no return.
Mykel reaches down to draw his weapon and remembers it was peace-bonded to ensure it wasn't "accidentally" drawn at the fancy parties. It will require a full round action to unsheath!
Round 1, Elado and Mykel got the jump!
Elado Mykel
Olaf (Leader)
Kahwen
Palakar
Black Raider
Blue Raider
Red Raider
Melea
Kitoro
Red Michellia screams and runs down the beach. She's unarmed and wearing a wedding dress, so I'm leaving her off the initiative order as a non-combatant. Blue Michellia is unconscious, and I'm also leaving her off the initiative order.
Kit, who was about to try to fascinate them with a performance gives up before she even starts. Nothing like a man charging you with a sword out to turn that approach into a dead end. So instead she does what she does best and mocks them. The puppets come out, and the bride in full bridal regalia, starts dancing wildly and hurling insults.
Bardic inspiration +2
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
Elado swiftly glides over the grass next to Kitoro and summons a ball of ice in his hand. It is flung at one of the raiders.
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
Probably should have fireballed in retrospect but, oh well, one raider down.
Elado does crit the raider, but much to his surprise, the raider is still standing.
Mykel manages to get his rapier out just in time.
Olaf screams, his body filling with rage. And then he walks up to Mykel and brings his axe down. Mykel parries the attack, and stabs right back. However, Olaf flickers as if he were hopping through time.
Partial Concealment, 1-20 is a miss:1d100 ⇒ 14
Mykel's rapier stabs right through Olaf without hitting anything solid!
Round 1, Kahwen and Palakar!
Elado
Mykel
Olaf (Leader)
Kahwen Palakar
Black Raider (-66 hp)
Blue Raider
Red Raider
Melea
Kitoro
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
After Kahwen goes, I'll give this a shot.
Palakar uses her horn as a megaphone and begins her performance. The words slip around like water tumbling through a creek and the opponents all seem a bit clumsier. Affects all foes in 30 feet. When they draw a weapon or item, they must make a reflex (19) or drop the item. If they enter difficult terrain, they must make a reflex (19) or fall prone.
Ok, that was the move action. For the standard...
Palakar then attempts to target Olaf with Charitable Impulse. He needs to make a Will (18) or be put on my script. Let's see if he calms down for a while.
HP 62 | AC 23, T 16, FF 19 | CMD 21 | Fort +8, Ref +14, Will +10 | Init +5 | Per +4 CG Female Naiad Bard 8 Speed 30, swim 30
Charitable Impulse:
Charitable Impulse
This spell lasts 8 rounds. There are no additional saves, but if attacked, the spell ends. Otherwise, use all actions in this order.
Begin by using any healing you have on any injured creatures in 30', starting with the closest. Continue until you are out of healing or nobody needs healing.
Then give wielded weapons to nearest creature (drop it if nobody wants it).
Then cast any buffs you have on creatures in 30', starting closest. Include consumables.
Then give away in non-worn items.
Then give away worn items.
If the target is naked with no further healing or buffs available, the spell ends early.
By the end of it the target is typically in such a bad condition that the fight becomes trivial. As long as (as Palakar instructed before) nobody attacks him during it.
Kit dashes around the combat, staying out of range and jumps in the boat. She readies an action to try to trip any of the enemy that try to join her. She shouts encouragement from the bridal finger. (Maintaining inspire, which, it seems, Mykel did not add to his attack)
He/Him Sorcerer (Draconic) 7 | HP 45/45 | AC 21/15/17 | F+5 R+7 W+6 | Init +10 | Perc +8 Active conditions: Mage Armor, Darkvision, Spider climb, hybrid wolf form
Elado moves over and sees Mykel struggling with a number of combatants. He creates a pit to trap two of the raiders.
Create Pit, DC 16 reflex to not fall in the 20ft pit. Marked on the map.
Sorry, I'm going to move us on. Mykel, I'll add +2.
Melea draws a weapon.
Kitoro keeps singing, and prepares for an attack.
Elado opens up a pit, earning a dirty look from Palakar.
Olaf DC 16 Reflex:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Red DC 16 Reflex:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Olaf falls in, but Red manages to step away just in time.
Damage:2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 Olaf is also prone.
Mykel (as well as anyone else thinking of standing adjacent to the pit) - you'll need to make a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid falling into the pit with Olaf. Also, if you make the Reflex save, I'll allow you to revise your turn to include a 5' step since you acted after Elados in the turn order.
We'll need to resolve this before we can move on. What Olaf does will depend on what happens to Mykel.
