PF2 - Fall of Plaguestone

Game Master Nevynxxx

The priest uses his prayers to create light...

Sorry Steetch, I must have misunderstood your post.

As Steetch moves into he cave they notice smoke around the ceiling, and then, towards the back, cowers a large cat that looks to be on fire. It glares at you, letting out a weak snarl, that fades into a plaintive yowl.

Gods... one form of strangeness after the other... any ideas what that cat thingy is? Will it explode or something?

Nature, Survival, Medecin or creature related lore skill checks would probably be useful here.

Elo has +5 to all of those

Joining Steetch and Val, the kobold peers around the big human body to get a look and see what he thinks of their next mysterious encounter...

Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Elo has +5 to all of those

Joining Steetch and Val, the kobold peers around the big human body to get a look and see what he thinks of their next mysterious encounter...

[dice=Nature]1d20+5

What? You're hoping I'll soak up the blast?, Red says, only half jokingly.

At first Elo looks very warily at the creature, assuming it may be dangerous. Then, as he continues to inspect it his heart sinks a little at how pitiful it looks...

This leopard is not threatening, it's hurt! I don't think those flames are natural and it is dehydrated. Someone is doing something unnatural with animals here. Who is good at calming animals?

He steps forward carefully, making an initial feeble attempt, but will back away as soon as someone else takes the lead.

Command an animal (Nature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

He clearly sees its not working. Um... must be the scales. Anyone else?

Esha peers around the corners with the others. "I will get the druid lady! Maybe she can help!"

Esha turns around and trots away on her short little legs.

Esha will move out of the area back to the druid - how far away is she?

She's quite far. That said, Elo, your initial nature roll was enough to calm the animal. I'm not worried about the second one. You can set it free, or continue to help it as you see fit.

In that case, she would probably stay.

Elo tries to offer the animal water from his waterskin. If it accepts it readily he'll wait for it to have it's fill and then gesture for it to leave of its own accord after.

Poor thing. I think we've seen enough to let it go free and try remake a normal natural life.

Elo pools some water, and as the cat approaches, the heat from it's flaming fur evaporates the water even as it tries to drink. You can see why it's so dehydrated!

"Ohhh, it's so cute! Hi, little kitty! Who are these evil people that are hurting these animals?!" Esha growls and glances around for any sign of the perpetrators.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

I have no idea what bastardry is happening here, just that it's malicious.

He seems frustrated and out of his depth.

Do we put it out of its misery?

Calvus is speechless at the cruelty on display. Wiping away a stray tear, he says:

"I don't know that we can help it. Maybe the most merciful thing...," he trails off, unwilling or unable to finish the thought.

No.. wait. Let's not do that just yet.

Elo switches strategy and tries to let it sip from the end of his waterskin. He also tries to analyze the flame phenomena to see if it can be... dispelled?

Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

The same thing happens wit the waterskin, the heat evaporates the water more quickly than the cat can drink. It becomes visibly upset as it tries.

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

No! You will not hurt it! Maybe it could drink from a bigger thing of water. Like a pond?"

Have they seen water recently? I can't remember.

Yeah, that's just what I was thinking... he remarks as he continues to eye the cursed creature.

He attempts to lead it back outside towards the nearest water source.

As Elo makes a clear path for the creature, it follows him out to the wider world. Once it reaches pen space it moves to the acrid pool in the middle of the yard, sniffs it, then flees.

Out in the woods there will be plenty of streams and such.

You still have an entrance to the north to search...

well..damn, he says looking at the fleeing creature before turning north to explore the unexplored area...

The bright light from outside is replaced by flickering torchlight in a narrow passageway cut deeply into the hillside. Suddenly, the passage opens into a broad natural cavern containing a series of large tables on the far side of the room. A series of alchemical experiments, most bubbling and frothing as they cook, are arranged atop the work spaces.

Two Orcs wearing overalls, goggles and long leather aprons are at the tables, as you move into the room, they see you.

Init would be a good plan, marching order too. I'll put the map up when I know what order you are going in.

Next to Esha I'd imagine...

Perception/Inititiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 - note I win on ties.

Calvus feels a chill up his spine. This was what he sensed when he first arrived at Plaguestone. It must be! What manner of depravity happened here? He drew his arms around himself is a soothing protective gesture. t didn't work.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Elo follows the group into the cavern at the tail end...

Initiative (Perception): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Esha and Steetch?

Sorry! Esha would probably be in front unless Stretch wants to be scouting.

"Oy! You ugly horrible beasts! We're going to kill you!

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Steetch Init (Stealth): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Character Init Notes
Calvus 22
Steetch 18
Esha 16
Valericus 15 (14 +1 to win tie)
Elo 14
Orcs 13

Map updated. Everyone up.

Esha screws up her face and turns bright red, growing angrier by the second. How dare these ugly, smelly creatures hurt innocent animals like this! She trots up into the center of the room and points at the orc standing near the vat.

"You! Look at you! You are mean! Well...now...we're going to show you what for!" Then, as an afterthought, "Also, you smell bad!"

She then gives him her best crazy eyes stare.

A - Rage; A - Move to S30; A - Attempt to demoralize. She has raging intimidation and intimidating glare.

Demoralize: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Bump!

The priest casts bless and moves to T30 and raises shield.

Note: range is 5ft radius atm. Blessings from beyond help your companions strike true. You and your allies gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls while within the emanation. Once per turn, starting the turn after you cast bless, you can use a single action, which has the concentrate trait, to increase the emanation's radius by 5 feet. Bless can counteract bane.

Could someone bot Steetch please, Val and Elo, your actions would be good too, thanks.

Could someone bot Steetch please, Val and Elo, your actions would be good too, thanks.

I posted y'day. You mean Calvius right?

Round 1
Init 18
HP 26/26
Hero Points 2??
Effects None

Steetch quietly moves into the room and hides behind some rocks, pulling out his weapons as he does so.

Moves to U32.

Montgomery Hall wrote:

Could someone bot Steetch please, Val and Elo, your actions would be good too, thanks.

I posted y'day. You mean Calvius right?

Yeah, sorry. I'm a numbskull sometimes. Thanks Esha.

Just waiting on Calvus.

Calvus stays where he is. He's planning on going long range anyway.

Welp, Elo is back now, so turn incoming :)

Round 1
Init 14
HP 18/18
Hero Points 2/3
Effects mage armor

Elo slinks along behind Esha, getting a better view of the room and the orcs in it. He stops, draws one of his alchemical bombs, and throws up an arcane shield, though by this point he understands their advance is obvious.

◆ Stride 20' (to Y29)
◆ Interact: draw lesser bottled lightning
◆ Cast (verbal) shield; +1 AC until the start of his next turn; if it comes up, yes he would shield block with it (hardness 5)

As you move into the room, quietly or not, the extremities become clearer. Your only foes are these two orcs, though there are multiple tunnels leading away from here...

The orcs laugh at Esha's boast, and make no move to leave their stations. Instead, they each pick up and lob a flask from their workbench in Esha's direction. Neither manages to hit though, with one hitting the ground nearby and coating it in a sticky green substance, and the other splashing fire a few fet in front of her. Take 1 HP fire damage from the splash.

Round: 2
Character Init Notes
Calvus 22
Steetch 18
Esha 16
Valericus 15 (14 +1 to win tie)
Elo 14
Orcs 13

Map updated. Everyone up.

Round 2
Init 14
HP 18/18
Hero Points 2/3
Effects mage armor

Now having a full view of the room and their foes, Elo sends a barrage of force missiles at once of the orcs.

◆◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) magic missile
Force damage (3 missiles): 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 3 = 14

Nice roll! Any particular orc?

Since none have been damaged I don't think it matters. If either looks weaker he would target that one.

"Don't laugh at me you big ugly bully!"

Esha's battle-axe bursts into flame as she rushes up to the orc closest to her. Her hair flops into her face and she scream like a maniac, not bothering to brush it away. She plunges the head of her axe deep into the orc's groin, the fire singing the skin where the blade cuts into it.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Damage: 2d12 + 6 ⇒ (3, 9) + 6 = 18 +4 fire + 4 fire

Haha. Wow. I think that is 26 damage if I am doing my math right?

A - rage
A - move to P32
A - attack

Yes, that will make the decision about where Elo's missiles go a little bit easier.

Steetch, Calvus, and Val please....

Is the map updated

Yes, but not with the actions from Round 2...but nothing has been posted yet that would alter your actions in init order.

Calvus moves to W28 and casts Moonbeam at the orc in P33

Spell attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Yes, but not with the actions from Round 2...but nothing has been posted yet that would alter your actions in init order.

I should be in t30 and not y30.

The priest casts bless and moves to T30 and raises shield.

Note: range is 5ft radius atm. Blessings from beyond help your companions strike true. You and your allies gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls while within the emanation. Once per turn, starting the turn after you cast bless, you can use a single action, which has the concentrate trait, to increase the emanation's radius by 5 feet. Bless can counteract bane.

The priest casts bless and moves to T30 and raises shield.

Note: range is 5ft radius atm. Blessings from beyond help your companions strike true. You and your allies gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls while within the emanation. Once per turn, starting the turn after you cast bless, you can use a single action, which has the concentrate trait, to increase the emanation's radius by 5 feet. Bless can counteract bane.

Moves to R28

1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Divine Lance
Cantrip 1
Attack Cantrip Evocation
Source Core Rulebook pg. 331 2.0
Traditions divine
Cast Two Actions somatic, verbal
Range 30 feet; Targets 1 creature
You unleash a beam of divine energy. Choose an alignment your deity has (chaotic, evil, good, or lawful). You can't cast this spell if you don't have a deity or if your deity is true neutral. Make a ranged spell attack roll against the target's AC. On a hit, the target takes damage of the chosen alignment type equal to 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier (double damage on a critical hit). The spell gains the trait of the alignment you chose.

Move R28
Jump on bar for high ground and move next round
Throw dagger at Orc N27

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29 plus any bonus for high ground
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Crit? Woooooot

1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

I got a 1... he got a 20. Go figure.

Steetchbot 9000

Round 2
Init 18
HP 26/26
Hero Points 2/3
Effects None

Steetch is going to skulk behind Esha and then sneak towards the same foe.

◆ Sneak
◆ Sneak to T30
◆ Interact: draw short sword