Female Kitsune CG "Human" Mysterious Stranger 1/Picaroon 5 | Panache 8/8 | AC 19 (20 vs. adj.), T 16 (17 vs. adj.), FF 14 | 41/41 hp | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will 0;| Init +6 | Percep +3 | CMD 21
Considering that it is hardly the time for a hidden weapon, Vulpina will see about getting a sleeve holster for her coat pistol.
"How far away do we begin combat?" asks Vulpina. "Starting the fight with blades crossed is drastically different than exchanging a volley before swords are met."
Smine reads over the details, looking for limitations. "Doesn't say ya can't. Ah reckon you can bring a barrel o' monkeys if ya want." Animal companions are allowed.
He looks over at Vulpina, "Holster huh? I think I know a guy. I'll make sure it's ready for you in the morning." No problem. The town has a sufficient size population (and reputation) for that to be available.
M N Tiefling Battle Host Occultist 6 | HP 45/45 | AC *26 T 15 FF *21 | CMB +4, CMD 19 | F: +9, R: +9, W: +8 | Init: +7 | Perc: +10, SM: +9, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/6 2nd 3/4 | Focus: Abjuration 3/4 Transmutation 7/7 | Active conditions: Resist Fire 10, Shield
Torku grabs a scroll for walking on air before the trial, taking deep breaths and putting the payment on the counter rather than throwing it in the shopkeeper's face like he wants to. Idiots - the whole town. And here we are going along with them. Can the venture captain fund these expenses to keep the Society from looking like incompetent fools? No, of course not - "That's what we pay you the big bucks for". Hog shit.
Outside the grand arena, the tiefling pulls out his freshly-procured scroll and reads through it carefully. "Clerics and their need to overcomplicate everything," he mutters under his breath as he holds the scroll in one hand and draws complex sigils in the air with the other.
Purchasing and using a scroll of air walk - at minimum caster level (7), it should be good for 70 minutes (which was why he paid extra rather than just a scroll of fly - well, that and for the shock value to his opponents should he step on a pit trap and the sand beneath him falls away but Torku remains standing firmly on thin air above it (it's the little things, you know?)).
Caster Level vs DC 8:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Torku carefully takes a step up into the air, then back down to the ground. "That ought to do it - and if what the priest said was true, it'll be good for over an hour." He puts a hand on the hilt of his blade and a thin green film covers him momentarily before fading into his skin. "And there's that. No guarantee they'll use acid, but never hurts to be prepared."At least as prepared as one can be with such a lousy situation.
Casting resist energy (acid) (good for 40 minutes) and ready to enter. I'm assuming using something like Legacy Weapon would be treated like activating a magic item, so he won't use that until we're out in the arena.
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
Makras awakens with a groan, mildly depressed that a night hag didn't kill him while he was sleeping. He fumbles on the floor for what's either leftover spiced wine or the chamber pot, and rinses his mouth with the contents. "Today could be the day the world ends," he thinks to cheer himself up, and heads over the arena.
Your match against Helkit headlines a long day of battle. In the late morning, a handful of naked, convicted criminals are led into the arena. You recognize one of them as one of the pirates who tried to board your skiff.the pirates who tried to steal your skiff. This group of prisoners get to earn a chance at freedom. All the have to do is “fight” a gelatinous cube. This serves to warm the crowd for more brawls to come. After herding the skeleton filled cube offstage, numerous one-on-one matches fill out the schedule as up-and-coming gladiators face off.
By the time the final match rolls around, the crowd is rabid with excitement; the return of a retired gladiator is a rare treat. As the challengers, you enter first through the western gate.
The master of ceremonies roars an introduction for each of you through a bullhorn, announcing each by name and reputation.
"Entering the Arena of Aroden at this time are the challengers. First, don't judge him by his crimson red skin ladies and gentlemen. While of demon-blood, this warrior has been know to try and disable an opponent first rather than kill them out right. He must have learned that from his mama. Let's hear it for...TOORRRRKUUUU!!!"
"Stepping in next, a true master of elements and beast. Whether summoning creatures from distant planes or fighting side by side with a fierce and bloody dinosaur, this lowly dwarf rises to any occasion. Put your hands together for...SADAF KAAAAARGAR and DAAAAANNNNN-DUUUUUUNNN!!!"
"And now, the heavens themselves have sent their own representative. She's part-angel, part archer, and full-time cat lover. In any case, she's guaranteed to put an arrow through your hearts. Let's have an arena welcome for the avenging aasimar and her pretty kitty...MELEA SHEMROE and GAAAAAHHHH LEEE LAAAAHHHH!!!"
"We have a real treat for you entering next. A dwarf who claims not to care if he lives or dies because he either wins or is finally claimed ...by the inevitable fate we are all...doomed to share ...Did I read that right?.... In any case, it makes him a warrior with nothing to lose. Show some much needed encouragement for...MAKRAS VEEEHHHK KEEEERRRR!!!"
"If you're looking for trouble, you've found her. Just ask that guy she dropped into the river. Quick with a barb, but quicker on the draw...LADYYYYYYYY VUL PEEEEEE NAAAAAAAA!!!"
"And now, joining the rest of his team, the only human whose MAN enough to join this ragtag group. He can kill by bow or blade. A fighter with nerves of steel and a sword to match. A huge round of applause for the stoic swordsman ...DORAAAANNNN THERIIIIIII NOOOOOORRRRRR!!!"
After the crowd settles down, the announcer points to the far side of the arena.
"And now ladies and gentlemen, the reason you came here today. A woman who earned her freedom in this very pit. She's killed, she's vanquished, she has outright destroyed every obstacle placed before her. All she knows is how to win. And today she comes out of retirement for this very special match. Leading the Silver Slayers ...a woman who need no introduction. You know her...you love her...your home town hero...The Arena of Aroden Assassin...the best of us...the one...the only...HEEELLLLLKIIIT SIIIIIILLLLVVEEERRRRR BAAAAANNNNNNE!!!!!"
As one would expect, the crowd goes absolutely rabid as Helkit and her team step onto the sand.
"And of course, she's not alone. Making his debut tonight, a ferocious beast of fangs. Some call it a thylacine, others know it as a Sarusan wolf, in Tian Xia it spreads fear as a blood cougar. Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight you can call him BRIIIIIMMMMM STOOOOONNNNNNNE!!"!
You may rearrange yourselves on the map {Slide 1}, just stay in the red box.
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
Makras has never had such a large audience potentially available to hear his preaching about the end times! Nerves get the better of him though, and he can only sputter and drool--looking even more deranged than normal.
The eastern gate opens, and Helkit leads a group onto the floor. She wears a patchwork assortment of armor, scuffed and showing signs of many battles. Nevertheless, it is clearly custom-fitted and in excellent repair. She holds a chain, attached to the collar of a pony-sized beast resembling a cross between a wolf and a tiger. Completing her team are a number of men and women clad in oiled armor and tabards of silver and crimson. They come to a halt. Helkit unchains her pet, then brandishes her greataxe aloft to the vocal pleasure of the crowd.
As the Silver Slayers walk on to the pitch, the announcer continues. "“Now, Tymons, here’s the match you’ve waited for! It’s been years since she earned her status as one of our finest, but she’s lost none of her skill or style with an axe. Let her know how glad you are to see her fighting again—you certainly don’t want to be on her bad side!"
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 1 Bold may post
Melea Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone
Makras
Torku
Doran
Slayers
Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
Vulpina notices that each Slayer has a few javelins. She also believes their shields are designed to be thrown at close range. Helkit also has a javelin. Vulipa does not see a dedicated archer. Perhaps because it is less exciting for the bloodthirsty crowd.
Female Aasimar (plumekith) Inquisitor 5/Evangelist 1 | AC 19/14/15 | HP 44/44 | CMD 19 | F +7, R +8, W +9 | Init +7 | Perception +12 | Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity 7
Galilah:
AC 22/15/17 (24/17/19) | HP 37/37 | CMD 23 | F +6, R +9, W +2 | Perc +5
Conditions:
Bull Aspect
Melea keeps Galilah back for now. The leopard would either outpace her allies to the competition, or fall into or asleep in a hidden pit. She instead fires almost outside her range, crowd enjoyment be damned.
Female Kitsune CG "Human" Mysterious Stranger 1/Picaroon 5 | Panache 8/8 | AC 19 (20 vs. adj.), T 16 (17 vs. adj.), FF 14 | 41/41 hp | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will 0;| Init +6 | Percep +3 | CMD 21
Vulpina takes a few slow, steady steps forward, blade and pistol drawn.
"Come now; show me what you and yours can do, and hold back only your regrets."
Ready: Enemy Within 30 Feet:
She holds her pistol out and pulls the trigger. There is a large KRAK!!! Defensive Pistol Shot:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
...and a lot of smoke.
"A pity," she chuckles, tossing it into the sand.
She will Gunslinger's Dodge if attacked at range (+2AC) or Dodging Panache in melee (+4AC). Worth noting, she is fighting defensively, and will be gaining an additional +4AC either way.
The aasimar's shot strikes true, giving the Pathfinders first blood!
Helkit sneers at Vulpine, "You'll regret walking into my arena." The gladiator pulls a flask from her pouch, bites the cork and spits it to the ground. She then drinks down the contents before casting the flask to the side. A moment passes, before Helkit begins to grow. In a matter of seconds, she doubles in size!
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 1 Bold may post
Melea
Vulpina You may retcon to look for a hazard if you wish. It seems unlikely anyone will get close enough for your readied action
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED} Makras Torku Doran
Slayers {Orange -7/?? hp | BLUE Full hp | PINK Full hp | GREEN Full hp}
Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
M N Tiefling Battle Host Occultist 6 | HP 45/45 | AC *26 T 15 FF *21 | CMB +4, CMD 19 | F: +9, R: +9, W: +8 | Init: +7 | Perc: +10, SM: +9, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/6 2nd 3/4 | Focus: Abjuration 3/4 Transmutation 7/7 | Active conditions: Resist Fire 10, Shield
Torku taps his arm with his blade and conjures his translucent disk of force once more. He also takes a few steps forward, feet not crunching on the sand as he floats just above the surface of the arena.
Casting shield, activating Sudden Speed as a swift action, and moving.
O vs T:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 B vs T:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 P vs V:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 G vs V:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
The slayers move in unison, holding their shields up defensively as they move forward. They stop between the pillars and hurl their javelins, splitting their efforts, half at Torku, the other pair at Vulpina. One comes close to hitting the tiefling, but it skitters off Torku's defensive aura. Vulpina waits until the last moment before spinning to the side as a javelin nearly hits her. Yay for Shield and Gunslinger's Dodge!
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 1 Bold may post
Melea
Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED}
Makras
Torku
Doran
Slayers Orange -7/?? hp | BLUE Full hp | PINK Full hp | GREEN Full hp} Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira | Druid 5 | HP 58/58| AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | Darkvision | Reroll 1/1 | Totem Transformation 5/5 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +12 | Init: +2 | Perc: +12 | SM: +10 | Dipl.: +18 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 |Speed 20ft | Active conditions:
Sadaf casts a spell and suddenly stone falls on their opponents!
Stone call, bludgeoning damage to every creature in the area. This damage only occurs once, when the spell is cast. :2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
A rain of dirt, gravel, and small pebbles fills the area.
For the next four rounds, this debris covers the ground, making the entire area difficult terrain. At the end of the duration, the rocks disappear, leaving no aftereffects (other than the damage dealt).
Stones materialize in the air above the arena and then plummet to the ground. The slayers try to get their shields up, but the entire sextet is pummeled by falling earth.
One unexpected side-effect is that you see some of the stones splash instead of sending up dust. This reveals the location of many 'shifting sands', as well as give some clue to their quicksand-like nature.
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 2 Bold may post
Melea Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED -8/?? hp | -8/?? hp}
Makras
Torku
Doran
Slayers {Orange -15/?? hp | BLUE -8/?? hp | PINK -8/?? hp | GREEN -8/?? hp}
Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
Female Aasimar (plumekith) Inquisitor 5/Evangelist 1 | AC 19/14/15 | HP 44/44 | CMD 19 | F +7, R +8, W +9 | Init +7 | Perception +12 | Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity 7
Galilah:
AC 22/15/17 (24/17/19) | HP 37/37 | CMD 23 | F +6, R +9, W +2 | Perc +5
Conditions:
Bull Aspect
Melea sends Galilah forward on a short, cautious path before firing again. No point in taunting Helkit to action, and it'd feel like playing into the Tymon game.
Female Kitsune CG "Human" Mysterious Stranger 1/Picaroon 5 | Panache 8/8 | AC 19 (20 vs. adj.), T 16 (17 vs. adj.), FF 14 | 41/41 hp | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will 0;| Init +6 | Percep +3 | CMD 21
”Come now, what fun would it have been if you had actually impaled us? This fight would have been over in moments! At least my Dwarven friend has the decency to make it fun for the audience!”
One of the slayers falls to the ground as Melea's arrow strikes his chest.
Helkit moves forward to support her men.
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 2 Bold may post
Melea
Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED -8/?? hp | -8/?? hp} Makras Torku Doran
Slayers {BLUE -8/?? hp | PINK -8/?? hp | GREEN -8/?? hp}
Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
M N Tiefling Battle Host Occultist 6 | HP 45/45 | AC *26 T 15 FF *21 | CMB +4, CMD 19 | F: +9, R: +9, W: +8 | Init: +7 | Perc: +10, SM: +9, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 5/6 2nd 3/4 | Focus: Abjuration 3/4 Transmutation 7/7 | Active conditions: Resist Fire 10, Shield
Torku steps forward to join the line of Pathfinders. The blade in his hand begins to glow a dull red, as though a light were shining through years of dried blood. The tieflings says nothing, but his tail continues to lash irritably behind him.
5 ft step and use point of focus to activate Legacy Weapon, applying the bane (human) enhancement to his rapier.
Male CN Dwarf Oracle 7 | HP 51/59 | AC 21 (T13 FF19) (uncanny dodge, +4 vs giants) | CMB +7, CMD 17 (21 vs BR & Trip)| F: +7, R: +6, W: +8 (Add+2 vs poison/madness/confusion & +4 vs spells) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Special Abilities: Shirt Reroll 1/1; Omen 1/1; Blood Scarab 1/1; Horacalcum Boon 1/1 | Spells: Level 1 [6/7], Level 2 [5/7], Level [4/4] | Active conditions: 1 Dex damage,"12", Weapon of Awe
"The epic struggle of blood and bone from generation to generation represented here in miniature! The Skeleton Moon gazes on us, and likes what it sees!"
Move action to get closer, and then casting bane. Each enemy within a 50' radius gets a DC 12 Will save or take a -1 penalty on attack rolls and saves vs fear effects.
Torku prepares his blade as Makras casts a spell, showing the Slayers what awaits all men. Most of them are shaken by what they see. Doran's arrow strikes true, nearly dropping the man. In response, the foot-soldiers move forward.
It is clear that the stone debris is hindering their progress. Still, these men are professionals. Two hurl javelins at Doran, the last last one at Vulpina. Unfortunately for the Slayers, all fail to find their mark.
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 2 Bold may post
Melea
Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED/bane -8/?? hp | -8/?? hp}
Makras
Torku
Doran
Slayers {BLUE/bane -8/?? hp | PINK -8/?? hp | GREEN/bane -19/?? hp} Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
The crowd oohs and aahs when the sphere of flame appears. They cheer when the hometown hero barely dodges it as it tumbles by.
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 3 Bold may post
Melea Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED/bane -8/?? hp | -8/?? hp}
Makras
Torku
Doran
Slayers {BLUE/bane -8/?? hp | PINK -8/?? hp | GREEN/bane -15/?? hp} Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
As before: defensive fighting, dodging panache/gunslinger's dodge as needed. AC+a bunch! 3 for fighting defensively, 4 for dodging panache, 2 for gunslinger's dodge, whichever is relevant.
Melea fires and the blue armored slayer grunts as the arrow strikes his thigh.
Tired of holding back any longer, Helkit runs forward. Vulpina' weapon cracks forth a round. The lead round sinks into Helkit's shoulder.
I Fought the LAW (of Grievances) Round 3 Bold may post
Melea
Vulpina
Helkit & Brimstone {ENLARGED/bane -21/?? hp | -8/?? hp} Makras Torku Doran
Slayers {BLUE/bane -15/?? hp | PINK -8/?? hp | GREEN/bane -15/?? hp} Sadaf
Due to the fact that there are hidden pits, please mark the path of your intended movement with an arrow. I will resolve any rolls should you stumble upon some...Shifting Sands.
As a Standard action you may attempt to spot a 'shifting sand' hazard within 20' of you. This requires a successful DC 20 Perception or Survival check.
