GM Tyranius (PF2) The Slithering (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Torra is puzzled by the name "Grandmother Grace" and thinks she has heard it before.

I'd like to try to identify the deity with a Recall Knowledge - Religion check.

"Perhaps he feels guilty. Or perhaps his hands are tied. Orcs have a certain reputation, after all. I say we talk to him first. Though if the latter is true, I am not so sure talking will be sufficient. Besides, we came here on a rumor, even if an identical event occurred before our very eyes"

Bangy Piper will follow his party either to the shrine or wherever else it might be that he thinks this Grisshuk is at. Ideally, with enough time here to follow up on another lead or two afterwards - thus, somewhat of making haste!

Torra believes that the Grandmother Grace is a local interpretation of Sarenrae, with a particular focus on her redemptive aspect.

The back-alley shrine’s door is already open. A stylized symbol of a smiling old woman holding a glowing orb lovingly to her chest has been carved above it. The interior is a single large room with low partition walls and a few tattered mats. At the far end, a stone font filled with water stands in a large box of sand. A muscular orc wearing blood-stained hide armor kneels in front of the font while reverently pouring water into the sand.

"Grisshok?" Renthiel inquires simply.

Torra gasps at the sight of the carving above the door, immediately bowing down, and she begins quietly reciting from The Birth of Light and Truth as she walks into the room. She also makes sure that her symbol of Sarenrae is very visible, hanging across her robes, while following Renthiel toward the orc.

Grisshok turns as you address him in his meditation. "What do you want?"

"Bangy Piper"

"Oozey things going on around here. Rumors involving you have travelled to our ears. I believe my friends here have some questions. If you'd indulge us. We'd like to clear your name. Seems we could all use a little redemption"

Make an Impression: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

A pall of remorse covers Grisshok's face. “People turning into slime? Yes, that’s me. I’ve been breaking legs and taking slaves most of my life. Never thought it would catch up to me, but it did. I’ve been cursed by the gods, and cursed hard. Now, people I meet turn into slime. You probably will, too, for meeting me. I figure I gotta repent of my evil ways and ask for mercy from the gods. Can’t think of any other way.”

"Nonsense!" the ysoki insists "There has to be some explanation. Do you have any information on a shipment arriving from Nex? It's not too late for you. Prayer can help. So can we with the right information, such as you can provide!"

Request: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Torra nods, "While this may indeed be a curse, Grisshok, it seems you are not the only source of this horror, but we want to track it down and find out where it started. Hopefully you know something to help us. Do you know where you got the curse or of anyone else with it? You can redeem yourself this way, too. We will be looking for a cure." And with that Torra makes sure her symbol is shining toward him. "Sarenrae as Grandmother Grace bless your repentance."

Scratch gives the Orc the concerned eyeball from the back of the group You never can quite tell with these brutes.. one second they're rowin' yer boat and the next they're tossin' ya overboard fer givin' 'em advice on it! Hunt Prey, just in case.

"Look fella, we all did stuff we ain't proud of a century er two ago. Best thing ya can do now in the eyes of Grammy Grace n the rest of the city is help us out here." With arms like that he can prolly row twice as fast as that other idjit!

Scratch keeps his distance at the doorway.

Grisshok looks confused at the mention of a shipment from Nex. "Don't know anything about a shipment. I got cursed about the time my old friend Matala came to me. She worked for someone named Khalibi somewhere in the city, until a few days ago when she got sick. I sent her to a healer I heard about in the Bwamandu Camp named Numu and haven’t seen her again. Maybe she died. Maybe I should look for this Khalibi and see if he’s hiring. Maybe the gods would like it if I got an honest job.”

"Hmm" pausing to think a moment, twitching his nose "This is good information. We had already been wanting to talk to Numu - perhaps this Matala also has something to share. If it's alright with my team here, you are welcome to join us, it would help to have an introduction. Though I cannot promise you any sort of Redemption - that is something meted out by the gods - beyond helping us to understand how this sickness - or whatever it is - works, and thus, how to stop it"

Perking his ears in their direction!

Renthiel rubs his chin, "Grisshuk, I'm in the market for a darkwood staff, where could I get a well made one?"

Utek nods, following the lead of others. In Orcish, he says, "Thank you for the information.". Continuing in Common, "You are a great help. When did Matala come to you and curse you, do you think? Do you know if she had travelled anywhere before getting sick?"

"Oh, and do you know more about Khalibi, like what work they do or where they're located, please? We'll be checking with Numu and if we see your friend Matala, we will let her know you're wondering how she's doing." Torra nods to Renthiel in thanks for the idea of finding any connection between Grisshuk and Kendi. She murmurs, "Yes, great idea!"

Scratch has an eye and an ear for tricksters, at least he thinks he does. He makes sure this fella isn't trying to send them on a wild goose chase, or throw them off his trail. Perception: Sense Motive +13

"Guess we got some more visits to be makin', bafore the sun goes down and everyone scurries off to the bars." Hrm, hopefully that's sooner than later. I could eat a piece n have a few... He feels the unfamiliar bulge of a full coin purse and smiles.

"Numu sounds good wid me."

Urdda watches, arms crossed, as the others interview the orc. A curse? she wonders to herself. Could be - magic's funny enough stuff. Sickness doesn't make sense - the merchant didn't give any sign of discomfort or unease before he, well... dissolved.

"I have a bit more prayer here to make up for all that I have done, I never meet this Khalibi fella before. First time I heard of 'em was from Matala. If you are looking for a decent darkwood then the Central Market is probably your best spot to check." He begins to draw out some directions. "Here is how you can get to Numu's camp."

Suddenly, two humans wielding large clubs burst in through the shrine doors. One calls out, “Grisshuk! We said we weren’t done with you, fool. If you don’t come back to work for us, we’ll…”

Suddenly their words trail off, they suddenly transform before your eyes!

The map is 10 foot squares.

Round 1
Urdda** (56/85)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Oozes
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Bangy Piper** (76/81)
Torra

"Yellow Pudding!?!"

Bangy Piper rubs his eyes in disbelief!

<> Devise Strategem 1d20 ⇒ 16
<> Draw Sling
<> Strike @green
16 + 13 = 29 to hit
for B damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Rentiel narrows his eyes at the nearest ooze, quickly draws his sling and flings the bullet already held within.

Remembering the sting of the last ooze on her hands, Urdda opts for an approach with less physical contact at first. ”No biting,” she grunts, pulling out her sling and loading it. ”Two’s more than enough already.” Placing a stone as rough as she’s feeling into the cup, she gives the sling a few twirls before trying to send its payload between the statue and bell at the once-man-now-slime.

Sling: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Interact to draw weapon [A], Interact to load weapon [A], and Strike at Red [A].

@Renthiel- Consider any ooze a subject of the lead you are pursuing. So your devise a stratagem will be a free action. This still used all of your actions as a sling has a reload of one so you would have had to loaded the sling.

Renthiel and Urdda both draw their slings, whipping stones at either of the slimes. Both hit with dull plopping sounds as the stones are sucked into the muck.

Round 1
Urdda** (56/85)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Oozes (Green -6) (Red -3)
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Bangy Piper** (76/81)
Torra

"Hey now, don't go bargin' in like a pair of thugs ya bunch a... oozes?" Scratch does a double take as the pair melt into yellow puddles of old butterscotch pudding forgotten about in the back of the ice box.

Knowledge vs Ooze. +11 Nature, +9 Occultism.

I'll wait on the results before I draw a weapon/attack. Also, which knowledge are oozes these days?

Oozes are occultism

This ooze is showing signs of yellow, brown and orange hues which seems to confuse Scratch on what type it could be.

Sorry - somehow notifications got turned off for this game.

Utek screams in horror as the two humans change into puddings right in front of him. This orc knows his oozes though and will attempt to identify it.

[A] Recall Knowledge w/ +14 to Occultism

Looking at his friends, Scratch seems to be struggling a bit with what to do. Utek holds out his hand. "May the gods be with you. Let them watch over and guide your fate."

[A] Cast Nudge Fate on Scratch. If Scratch fails an attack roll, skill check, or saving throw and a +1 status bonus would turn a critical failure into a failure, or failure into a success, he gains a +1 status bonus to the check retroactively, changing the outcome.

Then Utek looks at the two others in the group that haven't attacked. "And may the gods be with you, little ysoki man."

[A] Cast Guidance on Bangy. He gains a +1 bonus on one attack roll, Perception check, saving throw, or skill check.

Not quite knowing what to do, and not wanting to LOOK like he doesn't, Scratch reflexively draws out his trusty crossbow and points at the green/yellow blob. "Me n you are gunna tangle!"

Ya, unless he knows otherwise Scratch needs to work with his crossbow if you want him to be at all effective in combat.

Actions: Recall Knowledge, Draw Crossbow, Hunt Prey vs Green

Well, we do know that piercing damage causes the oozes to split. We learned that last fight, and we don't want to be fighting 3 or more oozes as Urdda said above, so . . . Effectiveness vs lots more oozes. That's why grabbing clubs, staves, and slings was suggested earlier. You can use your ranged attacks with a sling, I think. From what we know about this scenario it is all about oozes, throughout, although when we find out who or what's behind it, there will be other targets in addition, at least that's what I guess from the setup for the adventure.

Scratch draws his crossbow and begins hunting the southern ooze. Utek lays a calming hand on the dwarf's shoulder letting him know that these are Ochre Jelly. Much like their counterparts before they also split not only to piercing, slashing weapons but also to electricity. An Ochre Jelly's acid is much less potent, only burning flesh and not any other sort of materiel.

The pair of oozes slither around the statue at you. They move slowly as they react to their new bodies.

Round 2
Urdda** (56/85)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -6) (Red -3)
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Round 1
Bangy Piper** (76/81)
Torra

"Let's hope Grandmother Grace is in a forgiving mood," Urdda grumbles as she adopts a more defensive posture. "And by forgiving I mean healing. Torra, hope you're ready." The dwarf ponderously makes her way over to the northern slime and kicks twice, hoping her boots can at least brunt this thing's probable acid.

Falling Stone Strike, Ki Strike: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 1 = 29
Bludgeoning damage, Force damage: 2d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 8) + 4 + (3) = 20

Falling Stone Strike, Ki Strike: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 = 34
Bludgeoning damage, Force damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 + (6) + 2 = 21

Enter Mountain Stance [A], Stride [A], and use ki strike to enhance a pair of Flurry of Blows Strikes [A]. AC 24

Bangy Piper yells "Look's like we'll have to blunt them down again!" as he races forward on the wind of Utek's blessing drawing his new shiny night stick and heading it off at the pass to beat it into jelly (lowercase "j")...

◆) Inspiring Martial Stance Guided Diplomacy vs Level DC: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 = 23
◆) Draw Light Mace
◆) Stride in front of southern Ochre Jelly

Allies w/in 10 feet +1 Status to Attack Rolls and Saves vs Mental Effects (if he succeeds)

Bangy, you had Guidance cast on you - not sure if you included that in your skill check.

Utek concentrates hard on Scratch. "The Fates will watch over you. Don't you worry. Whatever you do will work out in the end."

◆ Sustain Nudge Fate on Scratch.

"Focus, Scratch. I know you can."

Then Utek will look for a small, blunt object - such as a rock or a book. Concentrating, he'll fling the object at the closer ooze.

◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile

Telekinetic Projectile, Inspired: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 5) + 4 = 14

Torra sighs at yet more lives lost to this ooze problem. She chants the healing prayer to Sarenrae and sends a glowing mote of energy over Urdda.

2-action Heal: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 4) + 16 = 21 HP for Urdda.

Then she moves back.

Scratch got himself a club and sling, he's been rocking a crossbow for about 200 years so its a hard switch to make unless he knows for sure he's gotta do it.

Scratch's face turns from a determined scowl to one of droopy disappointment as Utek informs him of the oozes similar abilities to the black pudding "Yay, another day in Hollywood."

He drops back and clears his teammates for an easier shot. He gently sets his prized weapon to the floor and drags out the scraps of cloth and lead bullets from earlier, sending one zipping at the green ooze.

Sling, Nudge Fate: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage (B), Precision: 1d6 + 1 + 1d8 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4) = 9

I don't have the sling stats in front of me, but looking at Renthiel's earlier roll it looks like a d6 and adds strength damage. I included my precision damage and I also have weapon specialization if it crits.. if they are affected by either. PS, I dislike oozes.

Luckily for you the oozes can't be crit.

Bangy draws his mace, inspiring the group with his small bit of confidence. That is indeed a success. Torra heals Urdda a little more as the dwarf continues to drop some solid elbows into the ooze.

Acid Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 4) = 11

Scratch sets his crossbow down on the ground. Preparing a sling he flings a stone into the southern ooze. Utek magically grabs ahold of the stone and rips it around inside of the ooze.

Round 2
Urdda** (66/85)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -29) (Red -44)
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Round 1
Bangy Piper** (76/81)
Torra

Devise Strategem 1d20 ⇒ 19
<> Reload
<> draw rapier in off hand
<> Strike @green
19 + 14 = 32 to hit
for B damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 1 = 6

Rentiel narrows his eyes once more at the nearest ooze, quickly reloads while grasping his rapier and flings the bullet.

Bangy Piper raises his eyebrows as Renthiel draws a rapier!

Renethiel draws his rapier after loading another stone. The stone twirls through the air before making contact into the southern ooze. The ooze's psuedopods strike out to gather the occupants in their acidic grasp.

Red vs Urdda AC 24: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 + Grab
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Crit for 26 damage
Acid Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Urdda Constrict Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (1) = 7 Basic DC 23 Fort Save

Green vs Bangy AC 22: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 + Grab
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Acid Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Bangy Constrict Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + (2) = 13 Basic DC 23 Fort Save

Constrict damage not factored below as it is awaiting saving throws.

Round 3
Urdda** (36/85; Grabbed)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -35) (Red -44)
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Round 2
Bangy Piper** (53/81; Grabbed)
Torra

For a second time in one day, the ysoki burns in the grasp of a greasy globule, which infuriates him as he tries to beat his way free...

Fortitude vs Constrict: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

◆) Rage (+8 temporary HP)
◆) Strike Inspired Raging Light Mace: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 = 151d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
◆) Strike Inspired Raging Light Mace: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 161d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Striking AC 5 and AC 16 for 4 blunt and 6 blunt

"Persnickety Wickets!" he curses, struggling to get in a good hit edgewise!

Devise Strategem 1d20 ⇒ 10
drop rapier
<> Reload
<> draw rapier in off hand
<> Strike @green
10 + 14 = 24 to hit
for B damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 = 8

Rentiel narrows his eyes once more at the nearest ooze, quickly reloads while juggling his rapier in his grasp and flings the bullet.

Scratch quickly reloads his sling, whips it around a few times for another volley, then reloads again, panting "Hold on to yer britches people, I'm doing the best I ken!"

Sling, Nudge Fate vs Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage (B), Precision: 1d6 + 1 + 1d8 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (1) = 6

Bangy rages as the ooze grabs ahold of him. He gegins swinging the mace right into the center of the mass. His first strike misses as the second sends small bits of acidic goo into the statue.

Scratch and Renethiel's own stones sink into the ochre jelly with excellent precision.

Round 3
Urdda** (36/85; Grabbed)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -55) (Red -44)
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Round 2
Bangy Piper** (47/81; 8 Temp HP; Grabbed)
Torra

Fortitude vs Constrict: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

For the second time today, Urdda feels her ribs crack and the breath squeezed out of her lungs. Gasping, she pummels the slimy creature in the hope that she can subdue it before it subdues her.

Flurry, Falling Stone: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 1) + 4 = 12

Flurry, Falling Stone: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 5 = 13
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 8) + 4 + 2 = 17

Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 10 = 5
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7, 1) + 4 + 4 = 16

Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 - 10 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 10 = 15
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 + 4 = 17

Flurry of Blows [A], Strike [A], and Strike [A].

Utek looks at his friend Scratch. "You got this buddy."

◆ Sustain Nudge Fate

Then the orc will look around for any other stones, books, something that looks like it'll hurt!

◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile on green ooze

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4, 1) + 4 = 15

In the same manner of talking with his familiar Mita, Utek will taunt the ooze - even knowing that the ooze wont understand it. "Aha, you like that, don't you."

Bangy and Urdda recover a good portion as the ooze's acidic coating doesn't seem as caustic as it once was. Urdda manages to get a few decent blows into the ooze. It shudders and shakes like a large gelatin mold with each strike.

Utek's stone tears free a decent portion of the shredded jelly as it slops to the ground.

Round 3
Urdda** (70/85; Grabbed)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -70) (Red -90)
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Round 2
Bangy Piper** (73/81; 8 Temp HP; Grabbed)
Torra

Torra is ashamed that she stepped back so far, and so moves forward to beside Renthiel. Then chanting she casts Bless to help her friends fight off the oozes.

Torra blesses her friends as the oozes continue to squeeze Bangy and Urdda a bit more before dropping them.

Urdda Constrict Damage 1: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (3) = 12 Basic DC 23 Fort Save
Urdda Constrict Damage 2: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (4) = 9 Basic DC 23 Fort Save
Urdda Constrict Damage 3: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (1) = 8 Basic DC 23 Fort Save

Bangy Constrict Damage 1: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (2) = 8 Basic DC 23 Fort Save
Bangy Constrict Damage 2: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (4) = 11 Basic DC 23 Fort Save
Bangy Constrict Damage 3: 1d8 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (2) = 6 Basic DC 23 Fort Save

Buff Reminder
Bless (Torra 5 feet)

Round 4
Urdda** (70/85)
Scratch
Renthiel
Utek
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Ochre Jelly (Green -70) (Red -90)
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Round 3
Bangy Piper** (73/81; 8 Temp HP)
Torra

Utek continues to praise Scratch. "You can do this! May fate guide your actions."

◆ Sustain Nudge Fate

To the oozes: "Leave my friends alone!"

◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile on Red

Telekinetic Project, bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 22
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 4 = 14

Urdda's at -48 after the ooze's crit hit and her crit fail against the Constrict.

Fortitude vs DC 23: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Fortitude vs DC 23: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Fortitude vs DC 23: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

So Urdda's at -67 at the start of her turn.

It's a fight for her life, but Urdda's gotten this far in life by stubbornly refusing to lie down and die - and evidence would suggest she's not about to change now.

Flurry of Blows, Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Bludgeoning damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 = 16

Flurry of Blows, Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 5 = 15
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 + 2 = 18

Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 - 10 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 10 = 15
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 4 = 11

Falling Stone Strike: 1d20 + 14 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 10 = 17
Bludgeoning damage, Forceful: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5, 5) + 4 + 4 = 18

Flurry of Blows [A], Strike [A], and Strike [A]. If the ooze falls before she finishes her turn, she'll reload her sling and (if possible) try to Strike the Green slime (modified roll below).

Scratch gives Utek a nod then zips another bullet into the lime green jello. He reloads and slings a second, less precise shot. "Maybe I should just let Utek here zip these bullets. He's got way more zip then me!"

I assume propulsive weapons round down when it comes to added strength damage so I've adjusted the damage rolls below. Not that it'll make much difference, but you'll likely need to remove a point from my earlier attacks.

Sling, Nudge Fate: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Damage (B), Precision: 1d6 + 1d8 ⇒ (5) + (8) = 13

Sling, Nudge Fate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage (B): 1d6 ⇒ 6