[OSP] GM PaleDim's PFS# 06-12 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 2 (Inactive)

Game Master PaleDim

Soleil looks expectantly at Magmara who gives her a nod.

"Woohoo!" Soleil calls out as she and Magmara run towards each other and then keep running as they turn back towards the dinosaur with one on either side and rush in to distract it from their allies with attacks.

Soleil slices out with her Elven curve blade just as Magmara swings her hammer.

Elven curve blade: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 And I narrated it as getting into flank, but I don't know if I'm allowed a flank bonus since this is more skill check than actual combat, so +2 to the attack if it's allowed.

Masterwork Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d12 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Like Soleil, she'd have a flank bonus if you'll allow it, but I don't think it would make a difference for her :=(

The dinosaur ignores the flashing lights, as it seems pretty focused on the warm bodies (Aspis agents) still running forward and away from it. Soleil and Magmara's swings with their weapons offer little more distraction as well, before they jump off the road after Gaskar.

While the group has successfully gotten off the road, she won't be heading back into the woods peacefully any time soon. The tyrannosaur circles the clearing several times while the Aspis agents try several strategies of their own to shake her. While this is going on you all take your opportunity to get up and keep running towards the ravine exit.

3 successes!

Piranha Peril! A waterfall feeds a pool and stream that cut across a broad section of the ravine, and sharp-toothed fish are leaping out of the water in anticipation of a meal.

You may attempt to Jump Over with an Acrobatics check, or Brave the Water with a Swim check.

Gaskar looks at the water. He's not afraid of no fish. The half orc dives in.

Swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

More confident in his swimming skills than in his acrobatics Ki Chin decides to brave the water: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 and follows Gaskar in.

Soleil runs towards the stream, sees the fanged fish, and says, "Nope!" and tries to leap over the stream.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Magmara simply trusts to her strength and speed and jumps right into the waters.

Swim: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Seeing Soleil gracefully sail over the stream inspires Meux. After a bit of a running start he attempts to make his own attempt to jump over-as comical as it sounds even to him. Whispering a prayer as he does so,

"Blessed mother of the holy fiyah, deliver your faithful servant safely over the waters that threaten to quench your smoldering greatness!

Leap of Faith: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Ari-Ani also tries to leap across.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Ki-Chin ably swims through the water quicker than the piranhas can sense he might be a meal. However, they're clearly stirred up and alert, so that when Magmara and Gaskar dip their toes in they get sharp nibbles immediately. Suddenly the swim isn't looking so good.

Soleil, Meux, and Ari-Ani easily leap over the river, making it look so easy that Gaskar and Magmara try to follow this lead instead. After taking a moment to get a running start, the entire party is on the opposite side of the infested waters.

4 successes!

Ahead, you all spot the Aspis agents trying to cross a deep pit by swinging on vines. You may Shoot the Vines, dropping Aspis agents into the way of the approaching dino with a Ranged Attack, or Find the Shortcut the Aspis didn't with a Perception check.

Soleil sees the dinosaur food Aspis agents swinging on vines and lets out a wicked laugh as she calls out, "Dinosaur food!" and unleashes an acid splash at one of the vines. Versus touch AC if it makes a differenece, but I imagine it doesn't

Acid Splash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d3 ⇒ 1

Immediately after the so-called samurai blasts at the vines, her "sister" grabs her by the hand and tries to find a better escape route.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Gaskar yelps in pain as the pirahanas nibble at him. He quickly swims his fastest out of there.

On the lookout, Gaskar looks for any way through that the Aspis agents haven't found.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Busy weekend, sorry.

When the chase started, Talethia swept the scarf off from around her waist and swept it towards the nearest agent's feet, attempting to trip them.

CMB to Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

As she runs, she tries to Get off the Road:

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

And performs a graceful dancer's leap over the water:

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

On the other side of the water, she attempts to find the shortcut:

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Feeling as though his new nickname should be the Gnomish Torch, Meux sails over the river in another unlikely display of acrobatic athleticism. Since following Soleil's inspiration has worked so remarkably well thus far, he decides to roll with "the hot hand!"

Firebolt (ranged touch): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Fire DMG!: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Ki Chin sends a bolt of acid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 at the vines the Aspis are using hoping to drop them in the path of the dinosaurs.
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

While the others try and send the agents to their death, Ari-Ani tries to find a shortcut.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Soleil and Ki-Chin fling orbs of acid at the vines, greatly and visibly reducing their integrity. The two Aspis agents hanging from them get those looks on their faces that say "that's not good for business... that's not good for anybody!" just before Meux's fire bolt heats and breaks the final strands. They both fall into the path of the tyrannosaur and... [[VIOLENT CARNAGE REDACTED]].

Ari-Ani and the others can't quite find that short-cut, but with the time they've bought themselves after downing the two opposing agents, it doesn't matter. The party presses on towards the opening of the ravine.

Five successes!

You quickly spot a dense patch of foliage that would likely slow the dinosaur further.

You may Go through the Weak Spot with Knowledge (nature) or Squeeze Through the dense copse with Escape Artist.

Gaskar advert his eyes at the carnage. His stomach churns. 'I hope that doesn't happen to me...'. With that thought, he runs forward through the dense copse.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ari tries to squeeze through the dense copse.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

"Squishy time!" Soleil calls out as she tries to squeeze her way through the copse.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Magmara rushes right behind her "sister" and tries to squeeze through as well.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Talethia tries to Squeeze Through.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Once again, shuffling behind, Meux follows suit and makes an attempt to squeeze through.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

This time, Talethia finds the best spot that just barely fits the body width of the entire party. She pauses at the opening, looking ahead, when suddenly she's pushed on through like a popping cork by Meux, Magmara, Soleil, and Gaskar. Ari-Ani pauses for just one moment for the swell to clear before darting through and continuing.

Six successes!

The end is drawing near! The ravine wall is just ahead, and the Aspis Consortium agents burst from another stand of trees and race for the same set of handholds. One of the trees growing along your path bears a single glowing fruit known as a Kaava sun pear. In order to retrieve the fruit, you must elect to roll the obstacle check twice and take the lower result as well as succeed at an Acrobatics or Climb check to retrieve it.

Whether going for the fruit or not, you may choose to Sic the Dino on the Aspis Agents with a Handle Animal check, or Beat on them a bit with an attack roll of any kind.

Ki Chin curses as he tries to squeeze through: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 following the others.

The magus fends off the incoming Aspis agents with a slash from his katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 and again from the other side katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24. He takes note of the glowing fruit and decides to climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 up and get it.

Gaskar attempts to beat them with his flail. Following Ki Chin's lead, he too will attempt to grab the glowing fruit.

Heavy Flail: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Heavy Flail: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Meux attempts to cover the more athletic of his allies so they can nab the glowing prize.

Firebolt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Firebolt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

n order to retrieve the fruit, you must elect to roll the obstacle check twice and take the lower result as well as succeed at an Acrobatics or Climb check to retrieve it.

So it sounds like we must make a Climb or Acro check, roll twice, and take the worst roll?

Ari-Ani tries to grab the fruit.

Acro checks (Add +11 to each): 2d20 ⇒ (20, 8) = 28

Ari-Ani then tries to beat on them a bit. Attack w light mace: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Looking at the earlier rolls, I think you guys have the fruit covered, so I'll just roll once for each of the gals to give us better chances at more successes. I mean, it's also hard to see Soleil paying attention to a rare fruit when there are enemies to attack. Gotta play my character :=)

Soleil delightedly rushes across at the Aspis agents holding her Elven curve blade menacingly while screaming, "I AM A SAMURAI!!

Elven Curve Blade: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

In contrast to Soleil's screaming enthusiasm, Magmara keeps a stoic look and lashes out with her hammer.

Masterwork Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Talethia attempts to trip the agents up:
CMB to Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
CMB to Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Her bladed scarf fails to connect with the agents' feet.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

But her dance-like leap and spin to reach the fruit is spectacular!

@Everyone going for the fruit. I could be reading the instructions wrong, but you have to make two rolls. If you've only made one, you might want to post another to speed things up.

It says "roll the obstacle check twice". The obstacle this section was the agents, who we could do a Handle Animal to Sic the Dino on, or an Attack to Beat on Them. Then it says we also have to succeed on an Acrobatics or Climb, in order to successfully get the fruit. That's how I was reading it, anyway...

Yes, the two rolls are for the obstacle check. So, for example, from Ari-Ani's post I'd take the 2nd acrobatics roll and make it another attack roll (using the right bonuses). Thankfully, Meux's worse roll was a hair away from success, and Ari-Ani's worse attack roll is enough to aid it over the top. Separately, Gaskar successfully made the check to get the fruit, so you all are good to go :)

Gaskar clamors for the fruit, quickly climbing towards it and nabbing it while Meux covers him. The monk sends a firebolt that hits one of the agents, causing them all to pause and take defensive stances as they cautiously glare at Ari-Ani swinging her mace. You've effectively held them back from getting either the fruit or to the climbing handholds first, so the party begins to ascend first, with the rogue finally stowing her mace and scurrying up after the party. Just as you're ascending, you hear the vicious sounds of the dinosaur catching up and starting to tear into more of the Aspis agents. Most of you don't look back to see the source of the screams.

Seven successes! None missed so far, which really helps out at the end.

You know the tyrannosaur going to return its attention to you soon! The cliff top is just ahead—and the tyrannosaurus right behind! You'd come down this way earlier in a leisurely manner using natural switchbacks. That's not going to work this time if you want escape its reach and return to the Krihirik village.

You quickly realize there are two methods that would work here. You can Climb as Fast as You Can with a Climb Check, or you can Drop a Big Rock to Stun Her with a Strength or Dexterity check.

Gaskar clambers up and grabs the fruit! Success.

Rocks up ahead. But Gaskar feels ready to climb as fast as he can!

Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

"Rock!" Soleil calls out, smiling at Magmara. After Magmara nods in agreement and also moves up to drop rocks to stun the beast, Soleil smiles and happily calls out, "Rock rock rock rock!!" as she tries to dexterously dislodge the rock.

Dexterity: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Magmara decides to use muscles rather than finesse to dislodge another rock.

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Ah, the "obstacle" check was the chase sequence, not the grabbing of the fruit. My bad

Ari-Ani flings a rock. Dexterity: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Meux decides to climb before he gets mistaken for one of the rocks...

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Emboldened by his success so far Ki Chin eagerly, as eagerly as someone being chased by a dinosaur can, secures his grip on the handholds and makes his way up.

The magus knows he is not the swiftest of climbers and joins Magmara, Soleil and Ari-ari in their efforts to drop rocks on the creature and deter pursuit.
Str: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Gaskar quickly climbs the rest of the way, and in doing so shows the team the simplest path out. Meux takes the high road and follows after. The rest of the group sends a series of rocks down the incline before they make their exit.

You easily escape, and the tyrannosaurus catches up to the Aspis agents and... [[FINAL REDACTED DINO CARNAGE]]. At least a couple fewer of them will be returning from the ravine alive.

Eight successes. That ends the chase! Given your level of success that sets up the finale as best as you could via your own actions.

The pear begins to emit a soft yellow glow equivalent to the light of a candle for the next 8 hours. In addition, some of you may identify it.

At the outskirts of the Krihirik village, grippli possessions lie scattered about as if they were dropped or tossed carelessly from the dwellings above. Where before gripplis hurried about the village, now none are to be found. Shouting from the direction of the elders’ hut carries through the empty jungle— “Find the others!”—followed by the loud crash of something falling to the jungle floor.

The treehouses loom above. 20 feet above to be precise. The thud was caused by a ladder being knocked to the floor. It can be set again with a Standard Action, though it only take a Move Action to knock it down again. You may also climb the trees with a DC 15 Climb check.

The team hears a low rumble from the other side of the nearby tree stump that quickly becomes evident as a panther's growl.

Round 1
Bold may act

Ari-Ani
Soleil
Gaskar
Talethia
Meux
Magmara
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Safira
Yellow
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Tiny
Ki Chin
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Green
Fiveknives Kalim
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Mei

Ari-Ani, Soleil, Gaskar, Talethia, Meux, and Magmara are up! Map is updated!

Point of order: I'm going to try to roughly keep initiative order, not order of posting, and will take any ordering advantage that provides opportunities such as rogues flanking for sneak attack.

Soleil calls out "Bad kitty!" and at a nod from Magmara, she rushes one direction while her "sister" moves around form the other side to provide a flank.

Elven Curve Blade: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 81d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 1 point of damage is fire if that matters

And from the other side, Magmara attacks with her lucerne hammer.

Masterwork Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 161d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Soleil has to take such a wide arc that her coming strike is a bit telegraphed for the panther. However, with it's eyes trained on her, and still being flat-footed, it doesn't notice Magmara thrusting the long hammer at it from behind.

*Smash* *Kitty-yelp*

It's yelps quickly transition into fierce rumbles that don't leave you feeling comfortable with your proximity to the big cat.

Ari-Ani, Gaskar, Talethia, and Meux are still up!

Gaskar, sensing the panther nearby, rushes forth. 'For the grippli!' He yells in his own head. With his flail, he'll smash down on the cat.

non-lethal, flail attack, flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26
crit?: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

damage, non-lethal: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
crit damage?: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
sneak attack, non-lethal: 1d6 ⇒ 4

BTW, for the non-lethal attack roll I assume you meant that adjustment to be a -4, not +4? It's no matter because 1. it was against it's flat-footed AC, and 2. natural 20 :)

Gaskar, taking advantage of having the panther surrounded, rushes forward and clonks it over the head with his mace.

Its eyes get a slightly dazed look, before rolling up into its head. It falls over unconscious (but neither dead nor dying).

BLUE down!

Ari-Ani, Talethia, and Meux are still up!

Gaskar has the Bludgeoner feat so can make non-lethal attacks with a lethal weapon without penalty!

Gaskar has the Bludgeoner feat so can make non-lethal attacks with a lethal weapon without penalty!

Ah! Right. It's been since the beginning of part 1 since I reviewed his feats. Thank you!