GM Hawthwile's Beyond the Halflight Path (Inactive)

Game Master Hawthwile

@Vulpina, this provokes an AoO from you (the running away, not blowing the kiss).

You say that, but...

Vulpina's blade lashes out again--

Stabby: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 2 = 24
Precise Piranha Strike (Though Not As Precise as the Previous One: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 = 14

She is after Drixel like a shot, running with impressive grace for having had her legs poked a bunch.

"I will have you know I was the swiftest in my boarding school, dear," she grins. "Unless you wish to see how far you can run while bleeding out, I recommend returning the pilfered prize!"

Barely conscious after being pushed down the stairs, Makras crawls on his hands and knees and tries to gather his wits (such as they are!).

Full round action to crawl 1 square.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

I was trying to move into Danduun's square for an attack, but figured i never left because of the failed save...

Doran smiles grimly as he catches the bandit between himself and Makras. He sees a spot to put his blade and slashes away with a grunt of exertion.

attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 271d8 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 131d6 ⇒ 5
flank, adding sneak attack, studied target as a move and power attack

Korum tromps forward through the mineral spikes.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

A grim smile crosses his lips. "Thanks fer making room on yer dance card. Let's see how you do fightin' against someone who can hit back." Taking advantage of his longer reach, the paladin slashes at the mercenary.

Glaive of Muscle-Headed Bodyguard Destroyer: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

reflex : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Super sorry. No idea why I thought it’s my turn. :-(
Sadaf will do the same action as before.

reflex : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Danduun will do the same action as before just directed at the dwarf.

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Loam starts eking her way around the spiky growths. Nothing better to do when she's this low on power and patience.

Unless that save doesn't make it, in which case I'm back at the top of the yellow area.

@Doran - um, that's Sadaf between you and Makras...

The spiky ground digs into the Pathfinders' feet, but nobody seems to be slowed by their injuries yet.

Piercing damage vs Makras: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Piercing damage vs Korum: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 1) = 11
Piercing damage vs Danduun: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4) = 11
Piercing damage vs Loam: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 4) = 8

@Sadaf - FYI, Pushing an animal companion is a Move action for a druid. This means you'll have to use your Standard action from this round and then your Standard action from the next round to finish casting the summon spell.

Danduun tries to slip past Abrelin, but the dwarf is ready and bonks the dinosaur's snout with his hammer.

Abrelin Warhammer vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Luckily the tap is more of a warning than a threat. Danduun and Korum hit him back, but the dwarf merely winces from the blows.

Meanwhile, Vulpina's dance partner slips away from her again. "How rude of me," he quips, saluting her with the stolen rod, "to leave you without a farewell gift. Ah well - better late than never!" Pulling a small bag from his belt, he tosses it at the swashbuckler's legs.

Drixel Tanglefoot bag vs Vulpina Touch AC 16: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Vulpina feels a sense of deja vu as the sticky resin coats her legs and arms. @Vulpina, please make a Reflex save (DC 15) right away to avoid being stuck to the floor in addition to being entangled. Again.

Abrelin, meanwhile, slams his shield into Danduun in an effort to push the dinosaur back again before following up with several strikes of his warhammer.

Abrelin Shield Slam, Two-Weapon Fighting vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 4 = 25
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Abrelin Bull rush vs Danduun CMD 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Abrelin Warhammer, TWF vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 4 = 22
Bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Abrelin Shield Slam, TWF vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 = 19
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Abrelin Warhammer, TWF vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 4 = 5
Bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

In the effort of swinging his hammer and shield with such speed, the dwarf doesn't have the momentum to knock his dinosaur prey back again. Danduun stands bleeding heavily, but he remains on his feet!

One Step Ahead
Round 3! Bold may act!
Korum (-11)
Sadaf (-4)
Danduun (-32)
Loam (-8)
Doran (-1, 2 rounds of actions)
Makras (-34)
Vulpina (-8, Entangled 1/??)
Drixel (-14)
Abrelin (-29)

Environmental Effects:
- Yellow area requires a Reflex save once for moving through or into.

What do you do?

derp...i guess i should blow the map yp more...lol...failed that Int check...i'll try to move up abd hit the guy then...can i keep the same rolls...just remove the flank and studied target...and the sneak attack of course...

reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

.......................Okay so in all honesty, I forgot this dude would be able to 5-foot-step.

Charmed Reflex: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 4 = 29
The Charmed Life turned out not to be necessary, but since I'm on my own over here at the moment...

"Ah, of course," she tut-tuts, raising her pistol. "A fool who thinks he is clever might die laughing."

Time for a lot of math, notoriously my strong suit...

Deadly Aim Pistol Attack - Entangled Attack Penalty - Dexterity Penalty - TWF: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 17
Deadly, Focused Aim Pistol Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12

While he's still probably-reeling from that, she steps closer.

Wakizashi Attack - Entangled Attack Penalty - Dexterity Penalty - TWF: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 17
Seems unlikely but maybe?
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Wakizashi Attack - Entangled Attack Penalty - Dexterity Penalty - TWF: 1d20 + 6 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

She'll use Gunslinger's Dodge or Dodging Panache (+2 or +4, respectively) on anything else he throws at her.

Reflex?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"Real tough beating on an animal ain't ya? Hear that shot? Odds are your boss is laying in a puddle of his own blood. You ever see a gut wound? Terrible way to die. At least you'll be dyin' under rocks."

Your Services Are No Longer Required: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Makras embraces his destiny.

Casting embrace destiny to gain a d20 roll I can use at any point in the next three rounds.

embrace destiny: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Thanks for noting the move action on pushing. Using standard action this round.

Sadaf ends his spell and an eagle appears behind the evil dwarf!

”To steal and to betray your own kind?!? Disgusting dwarf you are!!“ Sadaf shouts.

”Danduun!! Hold on to your inner power!!“

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The augmented eagle attacks in a flank position!!

talon : 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 3 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
talon : 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 3 = 221d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Bite : 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 3 = 141d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Danduun makes a bite and two claw attacks against the guy in front of him in a flank position.

Bite : 1d20 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 8 = 111d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Claw: 1d20 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 8 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Claw: 1d20 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 8 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Ahhhh!! Grrrrr ..."

Loam holds one hand over her pistol, for all the good it does in muffling the weapon in such close quarters.

+1 Pistol vs. Red touch, into melee, cover: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

@Korum, what's the Reflex save for?

Doran tries to get a word in edgewise, but can't find space in the crowded tunnel to get close to Abrelin. Korum tries to stab the dwarf again, but Danduun jostles the weapon's haft and the blade merely scrapes across Abrelin's breastplate. Loam likewise struggles to find an opening, settling for a warning shot over the dwarf's head. Sadaf's allies claw and bite at the surrounded Abrelin, though only a few lucky talons find cracks in his armor.

Vulpina is getting excellent practice at preventing herself from getting stuck to the ground, but only her bullet finds its mark in Drixel's shoulder. The noble withdraws, blowing her another kiss as he rounds the corner. "Don't worry dear, I'm sure we'll find each other up top - that's what you said, right?" he calls back mockingly.

Abrelin, meanwhile, swings his hammer at the pesky bird behind him...

Abrelin Warhammer, TWF vs Eagle AC 14: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 4 = 12
Bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Abrelin Warhammer, TWF vs Eagle AC 14: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 4 = 4
Bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

...but the eagle dodges the blows. Growling in frustration, Abrelin lashes out with his shield...

Abrelin Shield Bash, TWF vs Eagle AC 14: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 4 = 21
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

...and the bird disappears with an indignant squawk and an explosion of feathers. The dwarf turns his attention back to Danduun...

Abrelin Shield Bash, TWF vs Danduun AC 21: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 4 = 9
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

...but fails to connect.

One Step Ahead
Round 4! Bold may act!
Korum (-11)
Sadaf (-4)
Danduun (-32)
Loam (-8)
Doran (-1)
Makras (-34)
Vulpina (-8, Entangled 2/??)
Drixel (-26)
Abrelin (-40)

Environmental Effects:
- Yellow area requires a Reflex save once for moving through or into.

What do you do?

Sadaf is out of spells and can’t do anything!

Danduun makes a bite and two claw attacks against the guy in front of him.

Bite : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 271d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Ahhhh!! Grrrrr ..."

Misread the 'save in yellow ONCE'.

The paladin swings once again. Dammit! THe only thing keeping this guy alive is that friggen lizard.

Glaive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

I cannot pick up Phalanx Formation soon enough.

Makras signs in contentment as he listens to the bloodshed around him.

Total Defence. Sorry guys, I'm stuck in this alcove with 1 hp and don't even have line of sight to the bad guy dwarf.

Loam takes another wild shot, then yields her place to someone who might end up being more effectual.

+1 Pistol vs. Red touch, into melee, cover: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Confirmation?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Critical Damage: 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 2) + 8 = 23

Writing before rolling is a boon at last!

i assume there is no way for Doran to get up and hit him, right?

Getting frustrated at not being able to get in close, Doran gets out his longbow and looses an arrow at Abrelin.

attack: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 4 = 141d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

assuming i can see him..if not i will 5 ft step and shoot...applying the -4 to hit...if it's more apply the penalty

Danduun latches onto Abrelin's arm and tears angrily, knocking Korum's weapon aside again. Before the paladin can respond though, a thundering CRACK! breaks through the sound of combat. The dwarf stands still for a moment, then looks down at the hole in his breastplate and the blood pouring out of it. "Shi-" is all he can manage to say before he falls to the ground.

@Doran, you can redo your turn if you'd like since Abrelin has already fallen.

One Step Ahead
Round 4! Bold may act!
Korum (-11)
Sadaf (-4)
Danduun (-32)
Loam (-8)
Doran (-1)
Makras (-34)
Vulpina (-8, Entangled 2/??)
Drixel (-26)
Abrelin (-72)

Environmental Effects:
- Yellow area requires a Reflex save once for moving through or into.

What do you do?

ok...i'll just triple move to try to get where Drixel is...can someone move me please? on phkne right now...ty!

Drixel's still holding the item he stole in-hand, right? >:3c

Drixel's still holding the item he stole in-hand, right? >:3c

Unfortunately, he clipped it to his belt so he could keep his rapier in one hand and toss the tanglefoot bag with the other. Sorry to squash your dreams of shooting it out of his hand. XD

@Doran, we can either triple-move you eastwards (towards Vulpina) or double-move you southwards (towards Abrelin's fallen body). Since Abrelin was conscious until this turn, Doran wouldn't be able to use more than one turn's worth of actions to move in that direction.

My dreams ;n;

Vulpina hustles as best she can after the retreating idiot, dropping her pistol and grabbing a fresh one-- this one glows, and has a wider barrel.

"You want something quite pricey? You will hardly do better than this!" she chimes. "Come and take it!"

i'll go triple move...i thought Abrelin was still up...

Piercing damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 3) = 9

reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Doran gives chase to Drixel and Vulpina, but one of the sharpened mushrooms catches his foot and leaves him hobbling.

@Doran, your speed is halved until you receive some sort of healing.

Drixel, meanwhile, scampers away towards the entrance to the vault.

One Step Ahead
Round 5! Bold may act!
Korum (-11)
Sadaf (-4)
Danduun (-32)
Loam (-8)
Doran (-10, Speed Halved)
Makras (-34, Destiny Embraced)
Vulpina (-8, Entangled 3/??)
Drixel (-26)
Abrelin (-72)

Environmental Effects:
- Yellow area requires a Reflex save once for moving through or into.

What do you do?

Sadaf is out of spells and can’t do anything!

He orders Danduun to attack the fleeing man!

Danduun moves and makes a claw attack.

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Ahhhh!! Grrrrr ..."

Korum races to cut off the man's escape route.

Double Move

"Oh...and you were so close too! Sucks to suck."

"I can feel it dryyyyiiiiing~" sings Vulpina from the next cavernous room.

Loam keeps stumbling forward, out of sight and almost in range.

Double move.

As he lays wounded, Makras ruminates on how disappointing it would be to die before getting to see the world end.

Total Defence--I'm kinda stuck with that spiky plant growth.

Botting Doran

Doran continues following slowly after Vulpina.

Drixel wipes the blood off his arm and spins around, weaving away from Danduun and out the entrance of the vault. Danduun seizes the opportunity for a quick swipe...

Danduun Claw vs Drixel: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Slashing, Piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

...but the scoundrel's movements are too swift and sure for the raptor to draw more blood. As Drixel passes Korum, he pauses to caress the half-orc's cheek with one hand before stabbing the stunned man with the rapier held in the other.

Drixel Rapier, Combat Expertise vs Korum AC 21: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

He has Spring Attack, thus denying Korum the AoO.

"Toodleloo, my good fellow!" And with that cheeky retort, Drixel vanishes into the darkness of the Halflight Path.

Out of Initiative! Damage Report:
Korum (-18)
Sadaf (-4)
Danduun (-32)
Loam (-8)
Doran (-10)
Makras (-34)
Vulpina (-8)

The Pathfinders patch up Makras enough to get him out of the petrified roots and Doran enough for the warrior to walk without limping. As they exit the Shining Deep, a shadow pulls away from the cavern wall before revealing itself to be Captain Talbren of the Duskwardens.

"You're back," she whispers with a smile faintly illuminated by the charm around her neck, "and in one piece. And without having to call for aid - you have my respect." She folds one arm against her chest before beckoning into the darkness. "Come, let's get you back topside."

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"I am quite glad to hear that this disturbance has been resolved." Horus Ilaktya steeples his long pale fingers and smiles at the Pathfinders standing around the lobby of the Last Rites the following morning. "But if I may ask, what exactly did you find down there?"

What do you do?

Quick question. Does Drixel have greater than a 30' movement? Spring Attack with a withdraw is a full-round action, so no double move. Even if Korum is denied an AoO, couldn't he (and Dandunn) still follow and take his normal move and attack? Or is it one of those situations where if they make it off the map that they just disappear? I just hate the idea of him getting away.

GM, Danduun is going to follow and surely has the speed to keep up with the man. No chance that he can prevent an escape?

I don't have the map, and quite frankly he doesn't matter in the larger scheme of things. If it's a matter of personal pride, you're free to imagine whatever you want. XD

Oh! Well then he definitely died. :D

Makras responds to Horus' question. "What'd we find? Well, blood and thunder, of course! Nasty giants, a nasty dwarf (not as nasty as me!), some fancy-pants fella, and a cave. Hey, you got any ale on ya?"

Loam isn't surprised to see Makras miss the object of their search in an otherwise detailed list. "We also came across another unsavory pair, humans this time," she adds. "We couldn't get much information out of them, but they knew you sent us. Likely our culprits. They wouldn't happen to sound familiar?" She rattles off a quick description of the pair's appearance.

Sadaf looks at the team and scratches his head.

”But did we find out why these earthquakes were destroying buildings up here?! I am really not sure!“

Horus waves a hand. "No matter - you have proven yourselves quite competent. It seems the Pathfinders do indeed live up to their reputation." He nods before continuing, "I look forward to working with you all - and your organization - again in the future. I will send my regards to your venture-captain."

And that's a wrap, folks!

Well...I think drinks are in order...and a good night's rest. I'm knackered...

"I would certainly not object to either," says the Lady Vulpina, chin held high. "It feels as if this day went on for months!"