[GD IX] GM Debug's SFS 1-5: Meeting of Queens (Inactive)

Game Master DebugAMP

Speaker for the Dead moves after Felzhen. "Delegate Felzhen! This one requests to speak to you in friendship and honour. Please, stop."

Move action, then casting charm person on Felzhen. DC 14 Will save negates.

Crowd attacks Speaker?: 1d100 ⇒ 30

Felzhen seems confused, and nods slowly. "No... time now. Escape to the alleyways. I'll make sure they don't hurt you when I am clear."

Will from Charm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

He continues to flee, but is beginning to adjust something on the device he is carrying.

Acrobatics from Grease: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

As he flees, he slips and slides on the steps, then carefully gets back to his feet. Double move, 1st to fall on his tuchus, 2nd to stand up.

[ooc]@Laanok: They are still low-tech here, so it's in a cask. I'd consider it cover, however it's not particularly close to you. I adjusted your movement to have you use the stairs rather than the bleachers. With the bleachers you'll need several checks and wont make it nearly as far.

Crowd Attacks Laanok?: 5d100 ⇒ (21, 60, 62, 35, 77) = 255

As Laanok makes his way towards the caravan, one of the Formians takes a swing at him.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 2... chaos!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker)
Lexicor (-5)
Raelis
Speaker
Vaal
Vecro (-7)
Laanok (-6)

Yeah that last one would hit.
Vecro reaches out to his mote forming his solarian armor. He hopes that it will protect him from the blows.

Then he moves forwards to the stairs and stands next to Felzhen.

"Stop this madness."

Threatening Felzhen if he wants to move away. I assume that Felzhen is now an enemy so Vecro gets 1/3 photon attunement.

Vaal Noor looks for someone holding a musical instrument.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"What is that device he's using?" Raelis asks as she runs closer to her companions, hoping the crowd doesn't turn on her as well.

Double move

Vecro: I'd say that the outbreak of the riot constituted enough of a threat that you're 2/3 attuned now.

Vecro closes in to take down Felzhen, but 2 of the event security guards step in to intervene (triggered readied actions), each with the same blank stare as the rest of the crowd. "Cannot... let you... follow... queen..."

Crowd attacks Vecro?: 2d100 ⇒ (39, 71) = 110
Crowd attacks Raelis?: 2d100 ⇒ (87, 16) = 103

The rest of the crowd ignores Vecros approach, however one lashes out at Raelis.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Vaal looks for anyone with an instrument. Several of the formians carry traditional instruments used as a part of the rituals, however none of them are playing any of them anymore... yet the strange melody continues.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Felzhen carefully ascends the stairs and motions towards Speaker as he adjusts something on the device he carries. "Guards! He may pass..."

Round 3... the foes emerge... kinda!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker)
Lexicor (-5)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker
Brain-fried Guards
Vecro (-7)
Raelis (-5)
Vaal[/b]

”I am not certain if the guards or crowd or queens are most at risk. But somehow Felzhen knows what is happening so he must be stopped. “

The Android gives Chase after the fleeting man, following Laanok.

Laanok double-times it down the stairs and advances towards the equipment cart.

Soooo...with all this chaos, do you think anyone would notice if we used our technical gear maybe?

Double-move and done.

Laanok, exercise extreme caution. There are strange powers at play here.

Lexicor considers casting, but figures his scaled friend has the better idea to avoid being pummeled again by the over dramatic crowd.

As he dashes over the steps, he calls out.

Master Vecro and Speaker, watch your step on those stairs. They are a bit slick.

Speaker for the Dead nods at the guards as he walks past them, trying to keep his footing on the slippery steps. When he gets next to Felzhen, he says "Is there something troubling you? Perhaps this one could help."

Reflex save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Laanok attacked?: 1d100 ⇒ 54
Lexicor attacked?: 4d100 ⇒ (75, 8, 16, 71) = 170

Laanok makes his way over to the caravan containing everyone's equipment without any passing attacks, but Lexicor has a much more difficult time making his way through.

Attack x2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
1 hit + 1 crit: 3d4 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) + 9 = 17

Lexicor takes one swipe to his left flank. As he turns to see his attacker, another swipe catches him on the side of the head knocking him clear out!

Speaker ascends the steps, free of assault by the formians for some strange reason. He does however lose his footing on the slippery ground and has to pause to avoid landing on his rear. He keeps his calm demeanor as he follows Felzhen, who answers quickly. "Quick... follow me and we can escape!"

Speaker gets a hunch that Felzhen and his device are most definitely a part of this whole mess.

The guards descend on Vecro...

Claw Attack w/ grab: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Stinger: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 Miss

Round 3/4... the foes emerge... kinda!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker)
Lexicor (-22, KO'd)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker
Brain-fried Guards
Vecro (-15)
Raelis (-5)
Vaal

Everyone's up!

Felzhen will be walking in the direction indicated by the arrow after Vecro, Raelis, and Vaal act, presuming they don't cut him off. Laanok and Speaker can act accordingly.

Vecro would attack the guards with his Attack of Opportunity last turn.

The solarian feels the pain of the claws. He focuses for a moment and his chain burst in flames as he takes a swing at the guard.

Attack vs KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage, fire plasma sheath, photon attunement: 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 15

"Is there a sound system hidden somewhere?"

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Laanok takes a drink and runs up to Felzhen.

”nice remote, be a shame if something happened to it. “

He points at his can of soda.

Intimidate : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

Lexicor crashes hard to the ground with circuits hanging from the two gashes.

Do androids actually bleed? If so, can he use a resolve point to stabilize?

Seeing the guards attack, Raelis takes a wider approach and circles around. She gasps in shock when accosted by the crowd, but seeing Lex drop and Felzhen urging the speaker on spurs her further onward.

"Felzhen I think you must explain yourself. What are you up to, and why are these guards attacking my companions?"

Sense Motive if it can help at all: Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Lex Androids are part biological so they do bleed, and you should be able to spend a point to stabalize

Lexicor: Yes, you can use a resolve to stabilize.
Raelis: If you are ascending the seats you'll need an athletics check (DC 13) for each seat you are climbing as there is a 5 ft elevation gain per row, so that will be 4 checks. I marked what I think was your intended path based on your description, but I don't think you have the speed to cover that. Since the result makes a pretty significant difference here I'm gonna hold for a moment.

Vecro engages with the guards and Vaal continues to search for another explanation for this madness, but to no avail. Raelis rushes after Felzhen, with Laanok following behind moments later.

Round 3/4... the foes emerge... kinda!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker)
Lexicor (@0, -1 RP, KO'd, Stable)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker
Brain-fried Guards (Blue -24)
Vecro (-15)
Raelis (-5)
Vaal

Feel free to place me wherever a double move would land me with the above checks

Raelis begins to climb the bleachers but quickly loses her footing and lands hard. She manages to avoid tumbling down any further and settles for standing up and brushing herself off.

Crowd attacks Raelis?: 3d100 ⇒ (25, 13, 94) = 132
2 Attacks: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 101d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
1 hit, dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Laanok nearly catches up with Felzhen who looks to be bolting as fast as he can. Speaker for the dead calmly follows.

Trippin?: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15

The guards try to restrain Vecro from making his way up the stairs.

Claw/Grab x2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 211d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 1 hit, 1 hit + grab
Damage from 2 hits: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 4) + 14 = 19

Round 4... the foes emerge... kinda!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker)
Lexicor (@0, -1 RP, KO'd, Stable)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker
Brain-fried Guards (Blue -24)
Vecro (-34, Grabbed by Green)
Raelis (-9)
Vaal

” YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! PREPARE FOR STICKINESS!“

He spills his soda all over Felzhen.

Attack roll, soda : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

bad dicebot

Felzhen goes before Laanok, but due to the nature of what's about to happen, I'm gonna re-order initiative a bit.

Felzhen runs down the alleyway pausing at a closed gate. Wen Laanok comes up behind him hurling his drink Felzhen panics. "No please! I surrender!"

He hands the strange device he's carrying to Laanok and keeps his hands up.

Round 4/5... the foes emerge... kinda!
Felzhen (Friendly towards Speaker, surrendered)
Vecro (-34, Grabbed by Green)
Raelis (-9)
Vaal
Lexicor (@0, -1 RP, KO'd, Stable, may spend 1 RP to wake up)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker
Brain-fried Guards (Blue -24)

"Spare the formians, they are just a bit theater-crazed right now! I’m sure they’ll calm down by the time the kids have to perform a traditional dance or something - it’s also a great opportunity to get a drink or stretch your legs!”

Vaal Noor sits on his ass, completely useless in the whole kerfuffle, but hopíng the crew knows what they are doing.

“See if his device is playing the music! Turn it off if it is!”

” Good choice. Would’ve taken months to clean out.“

He calls for Vaal and Raelis to come here. He signals for Vaal to turn the bugbrain-o-matic.

” Raelis, make Felzhen spill the beans.“ (or soda)

"Can you toss it over? I really don't want to move, the crowd is very rowdy around me!"

Lexicor’s eyes flutter open

<system initiating>.....<all system ready>

”What ...what happened? “

spent 1 RP

Anyone who is with Laanok can attempt an Engineering check to turn off the bugbrain-o-matic.

Vecro gets hit twice the event with his shield. As he is grabbed by one of the guards kasatha breathes heavily feeling his blood dripping on the ground. He looks to the side wishing to see how far his allies are, he spots Raelis trying to climb the blinders and fails to trip over. He spots Lexicor on the ground barely conscious. And in the back, he sees Vaal Noor standing, and looking at Eloritu knows what.

He shakes his head. To the matter at hand, if he will not do something he will fall here...

Raelis hears Lannok call for her help and she heads in that direction. Trying to avoid more attacks by the crowd.
Athletics if needed still
Athletics: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
Athletics: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

As she approaches Felzhen she frowns and shakes her head, but takes a look at the device to see if she can disarm it.

Engineering: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Vecro attempts to escape the grip of the guard to escape from that place.

Athletics, escape grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Athletics, escape grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Mob attacks Raelis?: 3d100 ⇒ (18, 42, 35) = 95
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

One of the guards breaks off his assault on Vecro to deal with Laanok and Raelis while the other does his best to drop Vecro.

Attack vs Vecro: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Raelis takes a quick look at the bugbrain-o-matic, and with a few adjustments the thrumming sound fades and all of the assembled Formians begin to look around with a mix of confusion and horror.

The guard, holding Vecro in a vice grip suddenly begins to tremble. He lets go of the Kasatha and staggers backward. "W-w-what... h-h-h-happened? I... are you..."

Similar murmurs of incredulity and terror begin to echo throughout the crowd and emissaries alike, although the guards snap out of it a little more quickly and begin to usher the queens to safety.

Final Status:
Vecro (-44)
Raelis (-16)
Vaal
Lexicor (At 1 HP)
Laanok (-6)
Speaker

I believe I've been knocked unconscious based on that damage roll, I'm not sure if that changes anything. I'll spend 1 RP to stabilize.

"All's well that ends well! This "archaic" journey certainly was more thrilling than I expected! What's next? I wouldn't mind seeing a parade right now!" Vaal Noor claps, since the "performance" is over.

Edit: Ouch, that does get you right to 0

”somebody get a doctor! Vecro and Lexicor are severely wounded! Please someone help them! “

He digs through the cart and attempts to bandage Vecro.

Medicine : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

Lexicor looks for a medpac to heal his bruises

Considering I made at least one mistake earlier in the encounter to make things harder for you, this mistake goes in your favor... it all works out in the end right? Continue as-is, Raelis is at 1 HP

Vecro walks slowly to a bench and puts down his shield and chain leaving his solarian armor as is. He sits on the ground and takes a break for a moment.

Burning 1 RP to regain stamina.

After takin some time he asks Raelis

"So what this device is? How did it achieved what just have happened?"

"Dignitary Felzhen, this one would like to know what you were attempting to accomplish by activating this device?"

As he asks the question, Speaker for the Dead channels warm healing magic into Vecro.

Using my 1/day Healing Touch--Vecro, you get back 5 hit points.

Vaal Noor climbs down the benches with his drone in hands, and looks over the device in Raelis battered hands.

Engineering: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

"Hmm, very kitsch!" is about all he can surmise.

"Yes, Felzhen, please explain what you hoped to accomplish with a device that controls minds?" Raelis says, eyeing Vecro's healing with a little jealousy.

"Or are you just here to sow discord?"
Diplomacy+Expertise: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 6 + (6) = 26

You all have time to take a short rest and regain your SP right now.

Felzhen looks at Speaker, then back at Raelis and Laanok. "Was paid. No questions... didn't want to know. Paid enough to set up a bunch of students, and just told to set off the device."

After 15 minutes or so, the guards have set up enough triage tents to care for the wounded, and begin collecting witnesses. They make their way to your group, fully armed and armored, but not actively threatening you. "You are to be escorted to the emissaries to provide answers."

After assessing the condition of Felzhen and your apparent interrogation of him, they add, "Should this one be apprehended?"

” I think maybe he can pay a fee.“

He finishes talking to the guards and turns to Felzhen.

”You might be able to pay a smaller fee if you tell us who paid you. “

Diplomacy : 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

Lexicor drinks a mark I healing serum.

1d8 ⇒ 5

”Well that helps a bit at least. “

"Oh yes, arrested and questioned for crimes against art - he ruined the beautiful presentation the formian queens were participating in! And I'd bet he's also involved in the vandalism of that ancient hive or something we had to visit earlier. The most important thing is to establish that the Starfinder Society is completely innocent of all this!"

"Absolutely apprehended, and bring him to the emissaries with us. He says he didn't ask questions but perhaps he can still provide valuable testimony."

Raelis offers know resistance, not that she could if she wanted to, given she was nearly unconscious.

A translucent conference table seats half a dozen furious formians bearing cuts and bruises. Lashunta delegation members huddle together on one side of the conference table as the formians accuse them of orchestrating “this
outrageous event.”

"Emissaries of the Starfinder Society... witnesses have placed you as being unaffected by whatever curse plagued this most sacred of meetings... and yet you were seen to have dealt grievous wounds to our guards. Are yo in league with the Lashunta? What do you have to say in your defense?"

Two of the guards bring forward a shackled Felzhen. "They have submitted this phentomite as a possible aggressor."

Vecro stands in front of formians and lashuntas

"Grievous wounds? When we noticed what was happening, we spotted Felzhen escaping with a weird contraption under his arm. As we rushed to chase him, we were attacked by the mob, who takend down Lexicor." Vecro points out at android

"And when I tried to stop Felzhen two guards stepped in to stop me. They as well as I was injured, I believe the device was the culprit of the whole mess."

"If you ask if we were in league with Lashunta, the answer is no. We were nearly spectators who tried to save the day."

"Well at least some of us"

Diplomacy, aid another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

The guards motion to the guards and they collect the device, then bring it over to a pair of Formians who bring out their toolkits to inspect. "And what was the role of the Lashunta envoy during this catastrophe? Were they supporting this... Felzhen character? I presume the phentomite you have apprehending is this Felzhen of which you speak?" He motions to a compatriot who goes over the guest list to verify his identity.

After a few minutes, one of the engineers makes some hushed comments and angry clicks are made. Finally one of the Formians mutters something in their language including the name 'Jontane.' They nod and the leader looks at each of you in turn. "It appears as though this replica of the skull of a queen contains a piece of the true skull of an ancient queen... a desecration that we were made aware of a day ago. Jontane messaged ahead of your arrival to discuss the situation, and security footage has been reviewed..."

He nods towards the guards who move aside, but continue to keep the Lashunta delegation under armed guard.

“I object! Just kidding, don’t you all love courtroom drama holovids? Your honor, we are innocent! The culprit is… that person!” Vaal Noor points towards the electronic head. “I guess. But I’m sure delegate Zusurra has nothing to do with this kerfuffle, she seemed genuinely interested in promoting peace between you castrovelians!” Vaal Noor raises all four hands, clean of blood - and of calluses, dirt, spots, scars… actually, his nails are very well taken care of.