Outpost IV - GM Valen's PF 2e 2-00 The King in Thorns (Tier 5-6)(30 Challenge Points) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

I thought I was standing next to it Got tokens confused. Would have moved and not attack.

If Fairy Circle is Still Up

It is still up.

I thought I was standing next to it Got tokens confused. Would have moved and not attack.

Consider it undone!

The blade strikes true and becomes buried in the fey's curls.

BREAKING UP THE MUSHROOM RING! - Round One Cont'd/Round Two Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Farryn Sarjyre -13 HP
Gregol Silverbeard
Nina Jaribu (Fortitude save (DC 21) or be slowed 1, before acting.)
Kyra (stunned 1)
Fey -43 HP (flat-footed)
Celister
Helga Gulp

The fey manes, but the elf remains!

The gnome gnearly ignites the creature's hair, but makes no flames among the fey's follicles.

I very much appreciate all the puny in this post. :)

Fortitude: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Gonna Hero Point that.

Fortitude, Hero Point Reroll: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Nina feels lethargic.

Apologies guys ... I'll confess I thought dispel magic only worked on spell level on a success. I was wondering how everyone except me had the foresight to prepare dispel magic at CL 3! Nina should have dispelled last turn (would have still failed, but +12 vs DC 23 is way better than +11 vs DC 25).

Nina will cast dispel magic.

Dispel Magic: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Apologies guys ... I'll confess I thought dispel magic only worked on spell level on a success. I was wondering how everyone except me had the foresight to prepare dispel magic at CL 3! Nina should have dispelled last turn (would have still failed, but +12 vs DC 23 is way better than +11 vs DC 25).

Not a worry. I learned early and often how handy it can be in this edition.

Nina will cast dispel magic.

Nina terminates the tolling of the mushroom ring!

A look of concern forms on the fey's face.

The hairy hostile approaches the party, to bring nearly all within the reach of the strands of is hair.
5' aura. A creature that ends its turn in the emanation must succeed at a DC 18 Reflex save or become clumsy 1 (clumsy 2 on a critical failure) as long as it remains in the aura.

A long, tangled length of the fey's hair detaches from its body and snakes
out to coil around the elf!
Cecil, Reflex (DC 21) v. Hair Snair: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
?: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The fey then tries to bash the elf with its club.
Melee (club) v Celister: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Damage (B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17

BREAKING UP THE MUSHROOM RING! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Celister -17 HP
Helga Gulp
Round Three
Farryn Sarjyre -13 HP
Gregol Silverbeard
Nina Jaribu
Kyra
Fey -43 HP

”You guys take care of the ‘shrooms! I’ll take care of this ball of fur.”

Celister stares at the fey with unadulterated bloodlust in his eyes!

Demoralize vs Will DC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

The elf then screams as he swings with his sword! Using an Aid Token on the first Strike (not sure if I have to declare use before the Strike; if not then apply it to whichever hits first).

vs Fey: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage; Allied Offensive (doubled from crit): 2d10 + 6 + 3d6 ⇒ (6, 8) + 6 + (4, 4, 3) = 31 Uh....if it’s still up then it’s also flat-footed for a round.

vs Fey; 2nd: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 15 - 5 = 17
Damage; forceful: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 + 2 = 14

Nina steps back.

"Iomedae asifiwe!"

She activates Angelic Halo.

"Hapana!"

She casts shield on herself.

Kyra stride towards ugly guy and attack with her scimitar
reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
+1 Striking scimitar attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 6) + 3 = 14
+1 Striking scimitar attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage+forceful trait: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 + 2 = 12

Farryn steps back to gain a little breathing room, "That hair is so gross! Do you need some conditioner? Maybe a little static to loosen it up?"

Step, Cast Electric Arc for 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 4 = 14 electricity, basic reflex DC 21

"I think he burns rather well, wouldn't you say?" Gregol announces to no one in particular. "Let's try another!"

◆◆Produce Flame: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) + 4 = 11
◆ Shield

With the ring taken care of Helga then focuses on the remaining fey

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 4 = 22
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Then raises her dagger to parry.

Celister's first, well-placed blow drops the fey.

With the mushroom ring disabled and the fey felled, you have ensured that the Thorned Monarch can no longer use it to bring in extra reinforcements from the First World.
Success!

As you return to the main caravan of Pathfinders, you are met by Venture-Captain Bjersig Torrsen. The half-orc nods approvingly, an acknowledgement of your success and the small relief that you have brought to the expedition. He hands you a series of maps, indicating the remaining route.
First of the remaining maps can be found here with the others below it.

Khoumrock Blackthane points to one of the maps you were just given. It clearly corresponds to the area ahead. The sound of rushing water confirms that there is a river ahead as indicated on the map.
Picture of map.

The dwarf puts a finger to his lips and then speaks quietly. “There’s things here that aren’t what they seem. Some of those fey are real tricky...looking like things they aren’t. Don’t trust your eyes. Go see what we are dealing with. "

You find a suitable place to cross the river. Upon reaching the other side, you spot a pair of animals. Downstream , a beautiful, healthy horse stands in the rolling waters, struggling against the current. Up ahead, a prairie owl and hoots mournfully, its talon caught in a trap.
Map of area now revealed on Slides.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! First Round Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Horse
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Owl

Remembering what Blackthane said about not trusting his senses, Gregol sniffs at the air, seeing if he can detect the subtle aroma of an illusion.

◆ Seek (Illusion Sense): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 = 16

If he is able to discern anything, he will try to identify the creature's true identity.

In the end, he will cast a familiar spell of protection.

◆ Shield

Does Nina have enough time to refocus between encounters? Or, is the time difference short enough (< 1 min) that Angelic Halo is still up?

There is at least 10 minutes between encounters. Likely, more, but I'm not is a position to check at the moment.

Medicine to Treat Farryn’s Wounds with Assurance: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 (10m)
Medicine to Treat Celister’s Wounds with Assurance: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 8) = 14 (20m)

Nina can hit the Expert Treat Wounds with Assurance (2d8+10), for future reference.

Cool, you are the official downtime healer imo now. GM, May we assume Nina did the healing and add 10 to my rolls? We also need to know how much time we have between scenarios to determine how much healing can be or was done, though no rush on that info.

Kyra uses her ability ward medic to threat wounds from Farryn and Celister as same time
expert treath wounds check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
recover: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 5) + 10 = 19

Per scenario, These encounters all take place on the same day, and the PCs can take time to Treat Wounds, Refocus, or Repair equipment in between encounters.

I will assume any posted checks to Treat Wounds, Refocus, or Repair were made prior to this encounter beginning.

May we assume Nina did the healing and add 10 to my rolls?

Absolutely.

If he is able to discern anything, he will try to identify the creature's true identity.

Gregol does not sense the presence of any illusions. He identifies the trapped bird of prey as a prairie owl.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! First Round Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Horse
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Owl

Are they native to this area, and do they have any special 'talents' that could pose a threat?

Are they native to this area, and do they have any special 'talents' that could pose a threat?

Prairie owls as so called because they prefer to hunt open prairies and marshes. Unlike most owls, they hunt during the day and nest on the ground. Because of their diurnal habits and penchant for wide open spaces, they're more easily observed than their woodland dwelling cousins.

Prairie owls can fly quickly and have sharp talons.
fly 60 feet; Melee [one-action] talons +15, Damage 1d3+1

"A prairie owl?" Gregol muses out loud. "This place doesn't seem like open prairies or swamps. I think you're in the wrong act here, friend."

◆ stride
◆◆ Detect magic on horse

"Here is something that is out of place, be careful friends"

"Here is something that is out of place, be careful friends"

The horse stumbles a bit in the water and moves downstream in an effort to prevent from being swept away by the current. With its eyes, it seems to plead to the cleric.
Kyra, Will save (DC 23): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! First Round Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Horse
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Owl

Helga mutters something about stupid horses and sets out get across the river to get down stream to help snare it in.

As she gets closer she attempts to calm the horse so it won't buck as she gets close.

nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Stride Twice, Handle Animal

"A prairie owl?" Gregol muses out loud. "This place doesn't seem like open prairies or swamps. I think you're in the wrong act here, friend."

”So ignore the owl, got it. And the horse?” From the sounds of it you’re good with us rolling normally-secret rolls.

Seek: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 +2 vs any undetected creatures (even if the horse is a disguise or whatever, it is not “undetected” as Celister still sees it)

Farryn moves up to get a better look at the horse. Maybe he can figure out what is 'off'.

2x Stride, Recall Knowledge.

Recall Knowledge, 1d20 ⇒ 17 Arcana +11, Crafting +14, Nature +10, Occultism +11, Religion +10.

From the sounds of it you’re good with us rolling normally-secret rolls.

I am rather fond of secret checks, but for a time-sensitive special (particularly one that I assume a few of you have already played at other levels), having the PCs roll the checks makes more sense.

”Ugh! Fine.” Celister moves over to try and help the horse. Currently on mobile, so I can’t see the map. Stride over to be adjacent to the horse then take whatever actions necessary to get it out.

Celister sees that the horse is a fine swimmer, appearing quite at home in the water.

Helga and Farryn recall that horses can swim, their huge lungs adding to their buoyancy. A number are quite proficient, though there a few that can’t get the hang of it. This steed, however, seems unusually proficient at swimming and a little too at home in the water. You also recall some stories of malevolent amphibious fey shapechangers intent on luring mortals to their doom.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! First Round Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Horse
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Owl

Nina moves across the bridge, and activates her Angelic Halo.

She will Recall Knowledge about the owl. Does it behave as an owl should, or are their oddities similar to the horse swimming?

Nina will use her auto-succeed Recall Knowledge from Valais Durant.

Nina moves across the bridge, and activates her Angelic Halo.

She will Recall Knowledge about the owl. Does it behave as an owl should, or are their oddities similar to the horse swimming?

Nina will use her auto-succeed Recall Knowledge from Valais Durant.

Nina also recalls that prairie owls are so called because they prefer to hunt open prairies and marshes. Unlike most owls, they hunt during the day and nest on the ground. Because of their diurnal habits and penchant for wide open spaces, they're more easily observed than their woodland dwelling cousins. This prairie owl is out of place. The prairie owl is not acting much akin to the horse beyond each being an animal in distress. Nina also recalls that shape-shifting fey can be found in many parts of the world, particularly where the boundaries between the Material Plane and the First World have worn thin, or around portals between the two planes.

The prairie owl turns its head nearly 180 degrees, watching the party change direction and head towards the horse. Seemingly annoyed, the bird wrestles easily from the snare on its leg and takes flight and lands several feet form the halfling.

Upon landing, the creature changes form into a creature clothed in verdant lichen and flowers of broom, meadow, sweet, and oak. Its skin resembles velvety moss and it has living grass for hair.

It immediately begins to exudes an aura of pollen and irritating allergens.
30-ft aura. Each PC that begins its turn within the aura must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save or become sickened 2/

The creature strides forward and slashes at Nina with one of its claws.
Step
Melee Strike (claw): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Damage (slashing): 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14
However, it misses the Pathfinder.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! Second Round Begins!

PCs in bold may act
Each PC that begins its turn within the 30-ft aura of the Not-an-owl must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save or become sickened 2/

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Horse
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Not-an-Owl (yellow)

I move to put them on the initiative tracker as "Philly Phanatic."

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The mushroom rings have been disabled! The Thorned Monarch’s tide of reinforcements has slowed.

GMs, the Mushroom Ring Disabled condition on page 8 is in effect.

I move to put them on the initiative tracker as "Philly Phanatic."

Consider it done!

The mushroom rings have been disabled! The Thorned Monarch’s tide of reinforcements has slowed.

Condition effect is detailed now on Slides.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! Second Round Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Each PC that begins its turn within the 30-ft aura of the Not-an-owl (yellow) must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save save or become sickened 2. With its true form revealed, additional Nature checks can be used to identify.

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Filly Fanatic (red)
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Philly Phanatic (yellow)

Fortitude Save DC 22: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Gregol starts looking a little green around the gills. "Ha!" he proclaims, rather weakly. "I knew that there was something odd about you!"

He casts a quick fire spell at the offending fey creature before immediately trying to lose his lunch.

◆◆ Produce Flame (sickened): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 4 = 14

◆ Retch: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Nope!

He casts a quick fire spell at the offending fey creature before immediately trying to lose his lunch.

The flames strike the fey, causing a few ends of its leaves and buds to burn and wither.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! Second Round Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Each PC that begins its turn within the 30-ft aura of the Not-an-owl (yellow) must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save save or become sickened 2. With its true form revealed, additional Nature checks can be used to identify.

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Filly Fanatic (red)
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Philly Phanatic (yellow) -14 HP

The table is strongly urged to consider attempting to boost and send another Aid token during this section.

No time like the present!

Performance (Timely Inspiration; DC 22): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 (+1 for Acting with the Virtuosic Performer feat).

At some point in the journey, Gregol breaks out into one of his one-act stage monologues, spinning the odd illusion to add to the story, looking to inspire the troops.

I think that should do it!

At some point in the journey, Gregol breaks out into one of his one-act stage monologues, spinning the odd illusion to add to the story, looking to inspire the troops.

Aid token passed!

Is the "not an owl" with in reach of ground melee attacks or up in the air

Is the "not an owl" with in reach of ground melee attacks or up in the air

It attempted a melee attack and remains within reach of melee.

Fort. Ts: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
◆◆◆Kyra strides towards horse

The horse is hesitant, but manages to maintain its spot in the flowing water. It bobs its head as if in anticipation.

HELP IS ON THE WAYWARD! Second Round Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Each PC that begins its turn within the 30-ft aura of the Not-an-owl (yellow) must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save save or become sickened 2. With its true form revealed, additional Nature checks can be used to identify.

Gregol Silverbeard
Kyra
Filly Fanatic (red) (readied action)
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Celister
Philly Phanatic (yellow) -14 HP

Fort DC 22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Farryn yells out, "OH YOU JERK! Not cool, how about we set you on fire? Would that feel good? Because that is what I'm feeling like doing."

He tosses a flask of fire at the creature, then follows with a kazaap of lightning.

Moderate Alchemist’s Fire: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 for Hit for Fire + Splash: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 8) + 4 = 13 adding 2 Persistent Fire. Miss does 4 Fire Splash. Fumble does nothing. Quick bomber makes this a single action. Bomber Research Field also allows him to focus his splash onto only the target so no allies get hurt.

Cast Electric Arc on Fanatic for 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) + 4 = 9 electricity, basic reflex DC 21

Fortitude: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Nina doesn't feel so good.

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Nina moves away from the fey, touching Helga as she brushes past.

"Nguvu!"

Nina casts heroism on Helga.

He tosses a flask of fire at the creature, then follows with a kazaap of lightning.

Just to confirm: Fire on not-an-owl (Phanatic) and lightning on assuming-not-a-horse (Fanatic)?

Nope, both on the Owl thing (they are both phanatics? That confused me). While he is suspicious the horse is a fey, it so far hasn't actively attacked them.