GM Dennis - Bounty 2: Blood of the Beautiful (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Muldoon

Sure, with that Engineering roll I'll say you can spend all three actions of your turn snapping off and embedding branches into the wall to make a makeshift ladder. The DC to climb in that section of the wall is reduced from 15 to 10.

While Kralgang fashions a makeshift ladder from tree branches, Capricio balances up the log to the top of the wall. He has a nervous feeling looking around, as if something were out there, watching him, though he can't see any such thing.

Initiative!

Kleebo tries to follow Capricio down.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

First action is a success. You may move half your speed up the log, and have two actions remaining.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Osinniel carefully balances up the log, stopping once to avoid a fall.

Kleebo will keep going along the log, hoping to continue to do well.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Kleebo makes it up and off the tree with no trouble. Osinniel is not quite the picture of grace her name claims to be, but makes it most of the way up herself.

Zalmora, Capricio, and Kralgang may act.

Kralgang sheathes his kukri and climbs up the ladder he has built apparently only for himself. ;-)

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

If it needs a second action:

Athletics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Otherwise he takes out his bow.

Capricio, feeling nervous, draws his starknife and casts shield.

"I don't like the looks of that sinkhole up there."

Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Command an Animal

"Good work on the ladder, Kralgang. But I'll try the log."
Acrobatics vs DC 12: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Acrobatics vs DC 12: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Zalmora strides nimbly along the log, then calls for Baxter to follow.
Acrobatics vs DC 12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

The dog also makes scaling the tree look easy, and takes a guard position in front of Zalmora.

Botting Capricio's third action:

Capricio spends a moment to look around for the source of his enease.

Perception to Seek: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Capricio draws his knife, casts a defensive cantrip, and looks around for trouble to no avail. Kralgang sheaths his weapon and then, after a brief false start, climbs his makeshift ladder to reach the upper level (you did need the second climb action, so weapons are still sheathed). Ossiniel, Zalmora, Baxter, and Kleebo all balance up the log, reaching the top safely.

Initiative!

Osinniel moves behind the rest of the party, looks around for signs of danger, and then casts shield.

Seek: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Kralgang takes out his bow, moves forward and then attempts to hide behind the tree in front of him.

Stealth:: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

"Might as well investigate this sinkhole, since we don't see anything here."

Capricio strides around the undergrowth and then casts shield as he nears the sinkhole, incase something should emerge and attack.

Stride, stride, cast shield

Kleebo looks around "Are you Suuuure there is anything here?
pereption: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

He then strides forward and looks to see if he can find anything useful on the ground

scouting Lore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Command an Animal (Stride, Seek)
Action 3: Seek

Zalmora moves forward cautiously, placing herself in front of Osinniel. She then whistles to her dog and says, "Baxter, go see."

The dog moves forward, catching up to Capricio and sniffing about towards the sinkhole. Baxter's Perception mod is +4. He also has Scent (imprecise) 30ft. If you need to get a shape on the action, use a 30fo cone aimed at the sinkhole

The Nirmathi ranger also takes a moment to carefully watch and listen for any signs of danger, focusing on the sinkhole. Perception mod is +9. Seek in a 30ft cone aimed at the sinkhole

A few things happen at this point, which I'm going to resolve in posting order (which is better for you in this case anyway).

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Osinniel strides away from the log, looking so intently for dangers she missed the one right before her. Suddenly, another sinkhole opens up beneath her feet! Since you said you did the Stride first, this happened on your first action. You can change your 2nd and 3rd action if you'd like, based on the results below.

Osinniel, please make a DC 15 Reflex save to Grab an Edge.

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Kralgang takes out his bow and strides forward with the intention of hiding behind a nearby tree. Before he can do so, though, a creature leaps out from the underbrush and attacks him! This was a readied one-action Pounce.

Claw! vs. flat-footed.: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Slashing damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

That looks like a crit, I'm afraid, and 18 points of damage. You have one action left, since this happened before your stealth attempt.

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I've rewound Capricio, Kleebo, and Zalmora, assuming you might do something different after the creature had revealed itself.

Initiative!

Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Osinniel catches herself on the edge, then pulls herself up next to the group and casts shield.

Redo
Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Hunted Shot
Action 3: Command an Animal (Stride, Stride)

Surprised by the sudden assault on Kralgang, Zalmora pushes quickly through the undergrowth to get line of sight. Knowing that she's come upon her prey, she lets fly with two arrows at the creature.
Hunted Shot 1 (w/Flurry): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage (P): 1d8 ⇒ 7
Hunted Shot 2 (w/Flurry): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage (P): 1d8 ⇒ 1

"Baxter, attack!" she commands. Her dog leaps into action, taking Zalmora's route through the brush and streaking towards the monster. Because, make no mistake, that is a monster.

Osinniel narrowly avoids disaster while Zalmora springs into action. She strides to get a better view, sending two arrows flying as she shouts commands to Baxter to get into position. The creature is small and partially obscured, however, and neither arrow finds its target.

Kleebo, Capricio, and Kralgang (one action) may act.

Kralgang staggers back, grasping his gaping wound. (Step action)

He has never come so close to moving on to his next form as he has today, and he does not feel he is ready.

"What's THAT?!?!" Kleebo exclaims as he sees the creature early eviscerate Kralgang.
"Well, whatever it is, it looks dangerous! I'll save you!"

He then strides twice. Then he looks at the creature.

"You are the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Is your mother that ugly too?"

diplomacy for Bon Mot: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Capricio moves closer through the underbrush and, with a gesture of prayer and a plea to Desna, casts heal on Kralgang.

"Mother Moon, Song of the Spheres, we ask you to tend to Kralang's wounds, so that we may protect these beautiful alpacas from the creatures that would do them harm".

Heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 V,S

Kralgang staggers back as Capricio calls down a blessing to heal some of his wounds. Kleebo, meanwhile, boldly strides forward, throwing out a cutting remark that the creature doesn't seem to understand (the creature doesn't speak Common, so your Bon Mot has no effect).

The creature, annoyed that its original prey eluded it, turns its attention to Baxter instead.

Bite! vs Baxter: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Piercing damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Assuming that hits....

The beast latches on to the poor dog, drinking some of Baxters blood! It seems to start twitching, almost vibrating in place, as it does, almost like a child that's had too much sugar. Baxter is Drained 1.

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Initiative!

Capricio strides over to Kleebo and casts Magic Weapon on the kobold's weapon. Whatever that may be...

"Mother Moon guide your blade."

Baxter yelps loudly from the bite, then wimpers and slumps in the claws of the creature. Zalmora is left watching, horrified. "NO!"

Action 1: Interact
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Strike

Frustrated by the tree cover and unwilling to let the creature devour her friend, Zalmora draws a shortsword and moves with furious intent. "Leave my dog alone, you beast!"

With anger in her eyes, she swings the blade with an overhead chop.
Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage (S): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Kleebo looks at his now magical rapier.

"OOOOOHHHHH!!!!! SHINY!!!!!!" He squeals in utter delight. He then strides up to the monster and strikes at it while yelling "Bad... Bad... um... thing!"

rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Missing badly, he tries again

Rapier: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Damage if hit
damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

Kralgang surveys the beast, looking for weaknesses. He seeks an answer from the Lady of Bone as to whether the time is right to claim this creature for her solemn judgement.

Devise a Stratagem with Known Weaknesses

Potential Bow Attack:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Seeing that the Lady's intentions are unclear, Kralgang quickly makes an elixir of life and drinks it, knowing this could be a long fight..

Healing: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Osinniel inches closer.

"There, there, Baxter. We'll have you up again in no time."

2 action heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Finding that I do have a HP, I'll use it on my first attack.

rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Even an appeal to luck doesn't help Kleebo's rapier strike, enchanted by Capricio, land home on shifty beast. Kralgang envisions his own strike and, realizing it's unlikely to connect, downs a healing elixir instead as he tries to recall what this thing is, to no avail. Zalmora has the power of rage driving her own blade, however, and she lands a heavy blow on the beast, knocking it back a step from her unconscious companion. Osinniel takes that opening to heal Baxter, restoring him to consciousness.

Having new threats before it, the beast lashes out at Zalmora, moving incredibly quickly.

Jaws vs. Zalmora: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Piercing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Claws vs. Zalmora (2nd): 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 4 = 13
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Claws (3rd): 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 8 = 17
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

As she nimbly deflects all three blows, the beast lets out a frustrated snarl and scampers away from what is quickly becoming a surrounding force. Would provoke from Zalmora and Kleebo if either of you had an AoO-like reaction. The dark green is undergrowth and difficult terrain.

And yes, that was 4 actions. Like a kid hopped up on sugar, that Baxter blood has this thing bouncing off the walls.

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Initiative!

Kralgang does not question the Lady of Bones' judgement often, but this beast looks like something whose time on Golarion needs to end.

Devise a Stratagem

Potential Bow Attack:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Hero Point!

Potential Bow Attack:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

"Very well lady, I will not be the agent of its death."

Kralgang drops his bow and takes out a sap.

He advances on the creature, attempting to block its path.

Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Strike
Action 3: Strike

Wasting no time, Zalmora presses her advantage on the creature. She moves through Capricio to hem the creature in and strikes onces more with her blade!
Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage (S): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

And she makes a follow-up swing!
Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage (S): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Kleebo ties to seize the opportunity and moves up on thing.

"I got it! I got it" He yells enthusiastically as he Steps then strikes with his rapier.

rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 2 = 8

and he strikes again

rapier 2nd: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

might as well use Kate's Hero point on that first attack.

rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Sigh

Osinniel carefully steps closer and sends a ball of fire at the creature.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
ouch!: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 fire

She smiles in satisfaction at the direct hit. Double damage and 1d4 persistent fire for the crit.

Capricio attempts to strike the creature with a diving lance.

Divine Lance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Good alligned

Third action cast shield!

Kralgang drops his bow, draws his sap, and moves to block the creature's escape. Before he can get there, however, the ground gives out from beneath his feet!

Please make a DC 15 Reflex save to Grab an Edge. Outcome in the spoiler below.

Reflex:: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

"This is not the fate the lady has in store for me."

Kralgang nimbly leaps away from the sinkhole, managing to keep his feet.

Capricio sends a lance of good-aligned energy at the creature, though it flies just wide. Osinniel's spell, however, is much more effective, striking the creature squarely in the face and lighting it on fire.

Kleebo strikes twice with his rapier, the hyperactive creature dodging both strikes, but distracted enough that Zalmora's first strike lands squarely.

The creature decides that Kleebo looks like a tasty treat in more of a fun-sized package, going after the kobold with tooth and claw!

Jaws: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Piercing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Claws: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 4 = 11
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Claws: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 8 = 21
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

I'm going to guess that 21 hits and 25 damage takes down a level 1 character.

It the leaps away, seeming to enjoy the game of cat-and-mouse.

Persistent fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Flat check, DC 15: 1d20 ⇒ 12

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Initiative!

"Kleebo!" Capricio rushes to the kobold, and with a prayer to Desna, casts heal.

"Song of the Spheres, let this one live another day."

Heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 V,S

Initiative!

Kralgang feels the weight of the sap in his hand and wonders whether he can end this, bringing this creature back to the society for further study.

Devise a Stratagem:: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Confident he has the answer, Kralgang follows the exact same route the creature took and hits it with his sap.

Non Lethal Damage:: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 1 = 10

Osinniel sends negative energy in the creature's direction.

Harm: 1d8 ⇒ 4, DC 17 basic Fort save

She then conjures a magical shield.

Kleebo opens his eyes after falling unconscious.

"OOOOH that hurt..... He's not much fun!" He looks to see the repaired wounds. He picks up his rapier "oooh, still shiny!" Stands up, and says "Okay, I think we need to team up!"

No third action this round. He's not going in alone.

Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Strike

Zalmora gives chase following in its steps before swinging her blade.
Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage (P): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Assuming that 14 was a miss, I'd like to use a Hero Point
Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
I suppose I should have expected that...

Fort save vs. harm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

The creature seems to ignore Osinniel's spell as it easily dodges Zalmora's attack. Kralgang follows that with a power swing of his sap, but the creature manages to dodge that as well!

Having already tasted undead hobgoblin, the creature decides to try human this time, lashing out at Zalmora and dropping her with its third attack!

Jaws: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Piercing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Claws: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 4 = 13
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Claws: 1d20 + 13 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 8 = 20
Slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

It then scampers further away.

Persistent Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 18

The persistent fire smolders for a few more seconds, then goes out.

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Initiative!