PFS2 1-22 Doom of Cassomir (Inactive)

Game Master DoubleGold

"I wonder if I can put an arrow through her eye?" wonders Bron as he unslings his bow.

"Does Groetus actually answer prayers? Do you derive power frm him? I've always thought he was a relatively distant god," asks Bron.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Rout has some excellent ideas about pain and destruction as well.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

"My friend here brings up an excellent point. How does Groteus communicate with you? He IS usually a bit quiet with his followers. I really want to know from a theological point..."

diplo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Heh, looks like Rout is leading the pack with our diplomatic discussions. :)

Typo, I said Diplomacy I meant Deception. Hey they both start with D. So you can all reroll, but only Deception, unless you have a feat that allows you to roll diplomacy or initimate in place of Deception.
If you want to know how Groteus communicates with me, you should become members, you can learn first hand experience. Who wants to become Groteus Chosen? If you beat the DC 18 Deception check, you can gain a +4 to your init roll, or you can go with her upstairs. Going with her upstairs means neither her nor you participate in any combat, and she surrenders if they die and she is upstairs. Her Little Zura's (animals, they look like Frogs with Tusks.) participate in Combat. You only see one Zura right now and they participate in combat even if she doesn't.

Init Prememptively rolling init for when combat starts, so we can get this game done by Friday.
init: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Her
init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Any and all Zura(S)

"Well, you have me convinced. Groteus sounds like a grand old time. By all means please educate me in the ways of the creepy moon god."

deception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Oh yes. Sign me up for this Groetus end of the world thing."

Deception DC18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Although he is successful with his fantastic acting abilities, Bron will instead prepare for combat surreptitiously, drawing an arrow for his bow.

Init: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 4 = 22

Fine. Rout go along with this.

Deception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Surprise Attack / Incredible Initative: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 4 + 2 = 33

Rout rushes forward.

Guessing the greased area works like the spell Grease?Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
If that's not enough, I think I still have Hero Point?
Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Rout pulls out his polearm and attacks the creature.

Attack vs. Flat-footed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 + 1d6 ⇒ 3

If that's a crit, target is pushed back 5'

Will use Nimble Dodge reaction if attacked.

Figured I'd go ahead and post this action to keep things moving.

Eltis looks at his Deception modifier, thinks of something appropriate (yet distasteful to his sensibilities) to say and then...Rout moves in.
"Eh, it was going to happen anyway."

Just in case:
init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"Oh yes. Sign me up for this Groetus end of the world thing."

Although he is successful with his fantastic acting abilities, Bron will instead prepare for combat surreptitiously, drawing an arrow for his bow.

Brondulf abandons his bow. "Damnnit. I should stick to my axe," he grumbles to himself. He charges forward to attack Ashkiva. Sudden Charge: stride, stride; strike. This may provoke an AoO.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Hero Point Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

@ASHKIVA Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
@FROG Axe, sweep, FLANKING: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 +1 to hit if first attack hit Ashkiva (Sweep trait)

If the frog or Ashkiva casts or provokes somehow, Bron will take an AoO
AoO Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Rout moves up and strikes the creature in the head killing it.
Zura does delay to go after her Zura(s) Which implies there is more
Brandulf can't hit anything.
Eltis, Milo, Teneal are up

Eltis moves up but has to cross into the goo to get into range...
refl: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

If Eltis gets through, he'll cast. If he slips and falls he'll cast from his butt...

divine lance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
good damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Milo stares intently at Ashkiva and plans his next move.

Devise a stratagem vs Ashkiva: 1d20 ⇒ 15

After reviewing the possibilities Milo draws his hand crossbow and fires it at Ashkiva.

15+7=22 vs Ashkiva.
damage=strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (1) = 5

◆ Devise a stratagem, ◆ Draw weapon, ◆ Strike

Eltis misses but does not fall, but Milo Akhisiva in the shoulder
There is an invisible frog next to Brondulf hit: 9 + 1d20 ⇒ 9 + (14) = 23 vs Flatfooted you have been hit by a Tusk dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
hit: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12
She then spends her turn to remake the frog invisible again .left it on the map, so you know where it was last.
All heroes are up Someone can bot Teneal from last round.

Bron attacks Akshiva as she casts. Reaction: AoO

AoO Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

He then swings at the frog. Where it previously was anyway.

@FROG Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
@AKSHIVA Axe, Sweep: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
@FROG Axe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Eltis will stand where he is and send another pulse of divine energy at the insane cultist.
divine lance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
good damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

He will also cast a quick Guidance on Brondulf.

Cast divie lance (2), cast Guidance (1)

Hey Brondulf! Don't forget to use that extra +1!

Botting Teneal for LAST round:

Teneal will enter the open window and attempt to move through the slime and stay on his feet.
refl: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

After not slipping he will say something extremely witty.

Then he tosses a dart at the baddie..
dart: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
P damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Again, botting for LAST turn so if you check in soon, take your action for this turn. :)

Brondulf may have interrupted the spell, unfortunately, I can't find anything in the Pathfinder 2e Rulebook. I know in Pathfinder 1, if hit while casting a spell, you had to do a concentration save. I'm looking chapter 7 spell rules. Actually with that +1, you did crit, so you did interrupt her spell, via manipulate action.
Brundolf strikes her in the head as she tries to cast. Then he misses the Frog, then crits it as he hits the head.
Eltis then stabs her in the back, while Teneal misses.

Rout moves into another slimy area and tries to keep his footing.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Then stabs at Ashkiva twice.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 5 = 22 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Rout does hit the Hag once after missing the first time, getting her in the ribs.

It needs to be a critical hit to disrupt a spell.
Attack of Opportunity

Milo carefully observes Ashkiva and plans his next move while loading his hand crossbow.
Devise a stratagem vs Ashkiva: 1d20 ⇒ 15

He takes careful aim and fires.

15+7=22 vs Ashkiva.
damage-piercing-strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (1) = 6

◆ Devise a stratagem, ◆ Load Crossbow, ◆ Strike

Milo shoots her in the arm. 45 dmg on her
Teneal throws a dart and pulls out another hit: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 vs Frog
dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

She is in a bad spot, so she backs up one step, step ability and cast invisibility on herself. You obviously know which square she is in right now though, she can't move after that.
The Frog will go after Brondulf hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 hit: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
Brondulf is only hit once dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
All heroes are up

Milo shoots her in the arm. 45 dmg on her

Teneal throws a dart and pulls out another [dice=hit]1d20+1 vs Frog
[dice=dmg]1d4+1

She is in a bad spot, so she backs up one step, step ability and cast invisibility on herself. You obviously know which square she is in right now though, she can't move after that.
The Frog will go after Brondulf [dice=hit]1d20+9 [dice=hit]1d20+4 [dice=hit]1d20-1
Brondulf is only hit once [dice=dmg]1d6+2
All heroes are up

That's one hit, looks like.

Bron steps up and swings at her and the frog.

@AKSHIVA Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

@FROG Axe, Sweep: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26 Dmg (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Those are two crits which will kill her and the frog, but roll that percentage dice to hit her, she's invisible. Actually just roll a d20, you need a 11 or greater as she is considered hidden.

Eltis steps around the slime to one side,breathing in heavily on the way. When he stops he aims just a bit to one side of where she was and exhales, a 15' cone of cold expels from his mouth...

C damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Stride, Kobold Breath. Angled to miss the party and jsut hit her. DC 17 Reflex save for half damage. Area affect.

reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 So, so she move left and catches the edge of it, assuming she didn't already die from Brondulf's swing.

Those are two crits which will kill her and the frog, but roll that percentage dice to hit her, she's invisible. Actually just roll a d20, you need a 11 or greater as she is considered hidden.

miss chance: 1d20 ⇒ 15

well, that should do it then. :) You're a beast, Bron!

Brondulf kills her as he chops the head off as well as the frog.
Conclusion
After the PCs have dealt with the threat posed by Ahksiva,
their return journey through the swamp is uneventful.
By the time the PCs return to the city, Venture-Captain
Hestia Themis has captured and imprisoned Reast Mycer
if the PCs had not already defeated him. Guiding Light
has been thoroughly raided.
Without the guidance and rallying figure of Ahksiva,
the cult known as Groetus’s Chosen quickly dissolves.
The neighborhood of Admiral’s Fen sees a dramatic
decrease in violent crime and vandalism over the next
several months. Attempts at draining the neighborhood
begin in earnest again. The people of Cassomir no longer
fear walking the streets.
Venture-Captain Hestia is ecstatic with the Pathfinders'
work. She promises to do all she can to keep hope alive in
Admiral’s Fen and ensure that monsters who would prey
on the downtrodden can’t find their way into the city. So
long as people have hope and faith, they won’t turn to
anger and false prophets.
Roll Day jobs You have all treasure bundles and all objectives complete.

well, that should do it then. :) You're a beast, Bron!

Got lucky with those crits!

Day Job (Scouting): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Roll Day jobs You have all treasure bundles and all objectives complete.

Thanks for running, GM DoubleGold!

And thanks to everybody for posting with alacrity so we finished up before the weekend.

Yes. Thank you Double G for running and thanks to everyone for playing! Great group!

After the fact as the group is grabbing a drink before heading their separate ways and after many toasts Eltis looks over at Milo, "Well, my friend. You managed to stay alive. Another toast to Milo"

"Thank you Eltis, although I'm sure fate still has a gruesome demise planned for me. It's only a matter of time. I glad that I didn't drag you all down with me."

I rolled my downtime already in the discussion tab on Sept 2 and got a 23 in underworld lore. That's a success earning 4 silver or .4 gold. Thanks for running this DG and thanks everyone else for putting up with Milo's pessimism.

I do not think i've rolled for downtime so...
architecture lore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Thanks GM, thanks everyone!

Performance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Oh, right I need discord ID. Or email so I can get chronicles to you. For those waiting on chronicle. Level 1 is 14 gold, level 2 is 22 gold, level 3 is 38 gold. then you add in day jobs.

Discord: dlane001#7903

joeymjr29732@hotmail.com

I PMed you my email address DoubleGold.

Steinkrug#9125

All chronicles are out, so marking this inactive.

Hey Double G, no chronicle in my e-mail. Not in spam either. Can you try again?

Lo. Never mind. I refreshed and it just showed up in the spam folder. Received a minute ago but sent Friday at 11:38 PM. Gotta love it. :)

Thanks!