GM Ventiine's Ruins of Azlant (Books 1-3)

Game Master Ventiine

Asher has his eyes on the AC boosting items after that encounter.

'Buying out' the Amulet of Natural Armor is a smart move as would be the Ring of Protection if he can afford both. Or he could save up for +1 Mithral Breastplate.

The ring and amulet are the plan. Asher will also buy an item or trade goods from the loot when we are getting our next long break to add an enchantment to his melee weapon by way of the Locathah.

If no one wants the belt, Asher will buy it out of the loot. On land, it’s good for his archery and his AC everywhere.

☄. *. ⋆ Farewell To Allies ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

The party finishes surveying the area and organizing their spoils. As you regroup, Koloshkora approaches the party.

"I need to return to my tribe. I will see later to catch an alligator, yes?" Koloshkora doesn't quite get idioms, but perhaps the party finds her efforts charming. The locathah swims down the coast, quickly disappearing from sight.

Vriskirsa emerges from the Joskadalr's stern. "I alwaysss keep my word. Let'sss get your reward." The party retraces their steps along to coast back to Vroskirsa's Lair (area G) to claim the pearl dolphin figurine of wondrous power worth 7,600 gold. Vriskirsa uses Mage Hand to lift the 2-inch-long pearl figurine and gently deposits it into an outstretched hand. "Until you sssettle thingsss with the witch, I'll remain here." Vriskirsa offers to cast Water Breathing on the party whenever they come to visit. The naga also divulges that she's able to cast Dispel Magic if the party ever has need of it.

You can tell Vriskirsa enjoys hosting and showing off her precious collection of historical items. Vriskirsa offers to buy any pretty or interesting trinkets the party may find in their future endeavors. She's willing to purchase small historical items that weigh five pounds or less at full value. "Thisss wasss nicsse. We ssshould do it again sssoon."

✦ Talmandor's Bounty * ˚ ✦

The party's journey back to Talmandor's Bounty takes five hours. Everyone is tired from the rigorous combat and previous travel, but the journey provides you with time to think. As Mauro is walking, he reflects on their combat. The skeletal servant he summoned at the Ershirani Reef had different shredded clothing and accessories than the skeletons he's been summoning on the island. The skeleton was also slightly taller than the average skeletal servant. Anyone who would look at Mauro's skeletal servants may also realize this.

Ramona is out talking with a couple fisherman and soldiers when you return. Seeing your weary state, she insists you eat a hot meal and rest. She promises to talk with you in the morning.

✦ Talmandor's Bounty * ˚ ✦

Today is Oathday (Thursday), 15 Sarenith (June) 4717.

After some much-needed rest in the barracks and a hardy breakfast, the party heads towards the Government House to meet with Ramona. However, you spot the colony leader outside, standing by the palisade gates. She's trying to calm down limping soldiers with visible injuries. "Okay. I'll have the colony troubleshooters look into it." She turns to you, looking as seriously grave as when you first arrived on the Peregrine. "Perfect timing. I'm afraid one of the colonists is missing." This ranks high on bad news. You remember your arrival to Talmandor's Bounty and how it had been empty of all its colonists. Perhaps you regret eating so much at breakfast or perhaps there's a lump forming in your throat.

Ramona explains she sent these soldiers to investigate the disappearance of Soran Vigaldo. Apparently, Soran went out fishing at dusk two days prior and hasn’t returned. When the soldiers went down the west coast to look for signs of Soran, a pair of strange, winged reptilian creatures ambushed them. "Please," Sighra Harleau, one of the soldiers speaks up, "find out if those monsters had anything to do with Soran’s disappearance and slay the beasts."

When the party is ready, The site the soldiers describe lies three miles South of Talmandor’s Bounty, on a rocky stretch of coast by sheer basalt cliffs near the mouth of the bay. Driftwood twists along the rocks and patches of sandy beach, and you note plentiful crabs scuttling about in the shallow tide pools—a potential source of food for the colonists. These crabs count as one of the natural resources Ramona wanted you to scout out.

New combat map. Adjust your marching order as needed. We are not in combat but please act in rounds.

Knowledge History: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Talath will tell the party, "The skeleton Mauro dredged up from the reef floor looked like the remains of an Ulfen raider. This may also explain the amount of jewelry present."

Once informed of the nature of the threat, Talath will adjust his equipment to move some of his scrolls into his bandoliers (Bless, Comprehend Languages, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Magic Weapon, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, and Remove Fear plus his Acid flask and Alchemist's Fire). He will also cast Longstrider on himself once the party starts their journey.

With known flying opponents about, Mauro has marched to the beach with his (MW heavy underwater) crossbow loaded, with a bolt at the ready...

During the march to the beach (after roughly 2 of 3 miles, call it 1/2 an hour ago), Mauro paused to cast False Life

Temporary HP: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

***

"So this is where the soldiers were attacked by the beasts?" Mauro looks around carefully for hidden foes and then kneels to pull a skeletal warrior from the ground...

free action - perception check,
Full round action - skeletal servant

Perception: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 31
4 rank +3 trained +1 wis +2 racial +3 Skill Focus

As with Mauro, Asher has his sword on his back and his bow out.

He moves off a bit to the side to free up a shooting lane, and scans the beach and the air for dangers.

Free Action: Perception

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 (+2 more if aberrations are involved)

Becky, likewise, switches out her rapier for a shortbow and normal arrow.

Perhaps a Survival check to look for tracks or signs of the soldiers?

Asher looks for the trail left by the soldiers.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

He will try and identify the tracks of anything else close to the soldiers' tracks, and gets +2 for Aberrations.

Confidently,

Nope. Nothin' here at all.

Antaral stays back by Talath so he can be available to help protect from a rear aggression or heal if needed. He rearranges several of his pouches making sure that things are quickly available to create his infusions if needed.

☄. *. ⋆ Soran Vigaldo Is Missing ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

In preparation for the walk, Talath casts Longstrider on himself. As the party draws near to the site in question, Mauro casts False Life on himself. The skeleton raised looks like the stereotypical skeleton raised on the island.

Asher and Mauro both examine the sand upon arrival. The crabs grab Asher's attention and the ranger contemplates how many would fit into a boiling pot. Mauro stays on task, noticing the soldier's path in the sand, where they appear to have spun around, then retreated the way they came. Flecks of blood mar the beach where the scuffle occurred.

Becky loads her short bow and Antaral rearranges several pouches on his belt for easy access reagents.

Image (link) of combat! Apologies, the map does not do the scene justice. Also, they do not look small, but the stat block lists them as small.

Talath spots danger a moment before it happens. A pair of small, lizard-like creatures burst out of the rocky stretch of the basalt cliffs! They stretch out their wings into flight. A mane of spikes runs down their scaly backs. The creatures swoop through the air (10 feet in the air) one clawing at Asher and the other at Mauro in a flyby attack!

The red creatures fails to penetrate Mauro's armor! From noticing the blood on the sand, the occultist has been prepared for something like this and attacks! The blue creature swoops, scratching Asher's cheek with one of its claws!
Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Surprise Round
Mauro 20 (not skeleton) (for earlier Perception)
Talath 11

Round 1
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)
Blue 17
Antaral 16
Red 15
Asher 15 (-2 damage)
Becky 14
Talath 11
Crispin 9

Bold may act!

Talath didn't make a Perception check but Mauro and Asher did so I think you meant one of those instead of Talath. :)
I'll hold taking an action to make sure I should or if it is someone else's action to take.

Chupacabra mutants??!?! There's only one thing left to do!

Flee!

I roll Perception for players if there is an opportunity to act in the Surprise Round. Mauro's roll was so good I'm letting him act in the Surprise Round too - but I don't typically do this

I roll Perception for players if there is an opportunity to act in the Surprise Round. Mauro's roll was so good I'm letting him act in the Surprise Round too - but I don't typically do this

Ah okay, I didn't know!

Talath is startled and doesn't have a chance to warn anyone he's seen anything before the creatures attack!

He recovers and removes a Scroll of Bless from his bandolier.

K Arcana: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 + 2 = 17
4 ranks +3 trained +2 int

Surprise Round
As the creature swoops at him, Mauro ducks away and fires his crossbow at it! "Mutant Chupacabras?!?" he shouts!

5' step
standard Action - fire heavy Xbow at red

Mauro to Hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 12
+3 bab +2 dex +1 MW
Mauro Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
+2 Champion spirit

Round 1
Mauro drops the crossbow the sand and frees his ranseur. Jumping upwards, he tries to cut the beast from the air using the polearm's length to his advantage... Meanwhile, his skeletal ally kneels, grabs the crossbow and begins cranking it back.

Mauro - free action drop crossbow
Mauro move action - draw ranseur
Mauro standard action - attack Red
Skeleton Move - pick up crossbow
Skeleton standard - Load Heavy Xbow (will need a move action next turn).

Mauro to Hit: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 28
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement
Mauro Damage: 2d4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 15
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

edit: Potential Crit
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 14
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement
Extra Damage: 4d4 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 3) + 6 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 27
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

☄. *. ⋆ Soran Vigaldo Is Missing ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

In the Surprise Round, Mauro ducks away from the red mutant chupacabra and fires his crossbow. The bolt flies harmlessly into the air, missing the small winged creature. Talath removes a Scroll of Bless from his bandolier!

In Round 1, Mauro swings his ranseur at the red mutant chupacabra swooping over him. The blade strikes true, cutting into the small creature! Mauro thinks the swing was nearly a crit, but due to the mutant chupacabra's size wasn't able to hit a vital organ.

The blue mutant chupacabra flies straight up, then swoops around, doing a flyby, claws outstretched and mouth open to rip at Becky, however the bard to too quick, ducking out of the way just in time!
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Bite: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The red mutant chupacabra performs a similar maneuver, flying up higher for an even more dramatic swoop on Antaral! (Move up 10 feet to be 20 feet in the air, move down above Antaral's square.) Antaral is less prepared and gets scratched up by the creature.
Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Bite: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Both small creatures end their turn 10 feet in the air.

Round 1
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)
Blue 17
Antaral 16 (-7 damage)
Red 15 (-15 damage, injured)
Asher 15 (-2 damage)
Becky 14
Talath 11
Crispin 9

Round 2
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)

Bold may act!

Becky does a comical little dance, obviously wanting to shoot an arrow at the monster that attacked her, but she knows where her true value to the party lies. Keeping the arrow on her bowstring, the bard instead blurts out all sorts of information about the creatures--some sort of mutant chupacabras--and takes a step back to give herself a clearer shot at the flying menaces.

Bardic Performance (Naturalist--chupacabras): Round #8 of 12. +1 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Antaral is pissed. He takes a moment to down a concoction of his own making. Black oozes out of his skin stretching as he grows larger in size.

And he steps towards crispin in a protective manner.

Asher winces a bit, but seeing how Mauro has already wounded the other baddy, he aims at it and tries to cut down the number of attackers. He steps further to the side to make sure he is shooting clear

Move Action: Five foot step
Standard Action: Attack with Bow of Erastil at RED

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Asher's AC is now 24 (thanks Becky!)

Talath takes a brief moment to applaud Becky's dancing and then he reads the scroll, casting Bless upon the entire party!

Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

Holding off for now, as I want to know if Asher has put down red...

Holding off for now, as I want to know if Asher has put down red...

Asher's arrow sings through the air, puncturing a tendon on the red mutant chupacabra. The small winged creature drops a foot of altitude before straightening itself. (Still alive. -23 damage, very injured)

Mauro steps around Antaral's enlarged bohinkas and takes another jumping swat at the wounded Mutant Chupacabra with the ranseur. He asks "Becky, can these things talk?"
Meanwhile, his skeleton walks after him, and grabs a bolt from his quiver to finish loading the crossbow.

Skeleton Move action - follow Mauro
Skeleton standard action - grab a bolt from Mauro's quiver
Mauro move action - move around Antaral
Mauro standard action - attack Red

To Hit: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 16
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement+1 bless +1 naturalist
Damage: 2d4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

"I doubt it!" Becky shouts to Mauro. "They can pin you and suck your blood, though!"

Seeing he is safe in Antaral's shadow Crispin tries to blast Red out of the air.

Sonic blast vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Doubt it hits?
Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 = 5

"You know I'm really starting to doubt the initial survey of this island. Sometimes it seems they took a glance for a second or two and then said, 'It'll do.'"

Seeing he is safe in Antaral's shadow Crispin tries to blast Red out of the air.

[dice=Sonic blast vs Touch AC] 1d20 + 4; Doubt it hits?
[dice=Damage] 2d6 + 1;

"You know I'm really starting to doubt the initial survey of this island. Sometimes it seems they took a glance for a second or two and then said, 'It'll do.'"

"You won't get many volunteers if the brochures read, 'Come to the island and find all manners of beasts that are waiting to eat you!'"

☄. *. ⋆ Soran Vigaldo Is Missing ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

In Round 1, Antaral down a concoction of his own making. Black oozes out of his skin stretching as he grows larger in size. The alchemist moves to protect Crispin. Asher's arrow sings through the air, puncturing a tendon on the red mutant chupacabra. The small winged creature drops a foot of altitude before straightening itself. Becky begins to inspire her companions with knowledge and moves to get a better shot at the winged creatures. Talath reads the scroll he pulled, casting Bless upon the entire party! Crispin attempts to blast Red out of the air, but his sonic attack goes wide! All the while that party makes witty banter about the poor quality of the initial survey.

In Round 2, Mauro takes a jumping swat at the wounded mutant chupacabra with his ranseur. The blade connects perfectly with the creature, cutting it in two! Black blood rains down the enlarged Antaral below. One of the wings makes a wet slap against Antaral's shoulder before falling into the sand.

The remaining mutant chupacabra screeches, flying up five feet to be fifteen in the air, then swoops down on Talath! The creature's too hasty with it's flyby and the cleric leans away just in time!
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Bite: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 2
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)
Blue 17
Antaral 16 (-7 damage)
Red 15 (-36 damage, very dead)
Asher 15 (-2 damage)
Becky 14
Talath 11
Crispin 9

Round 3
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)

Bold may act!

Asher, invigorated by the Blessband Becky’s encouragement, tracks Blue with his next arrow, and looses!

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

I think that was a right smart hit. This island ain’t ALL bad.

Antaral readies an action to grab/grapple the small flying annoyance the next time it swoops down.

Talath addresses Becky and Crispin:

"Move close to Antaral and hopefully he can protect us from these flying beasts."

Antaral has 10' reach now and the chupacabra would risk provoking from Antaral depending on where he goes.

Talath pats Antaral on the back, giving him a bit of Desna's luck.

Using the 'Bit of Luck' domain power on Antaral.
Bit of Luck (Sp): You can touch a willing creature as a standard action, giving it a bit of luck. For the next round, any time the target rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.

Becky fires her bow at the remaining monster. She's a bit too excited, though, and her aim's far from perfect. Seeing the wisdom in Talath's words, she scoots closer to Antaral the Giant and prepares to reload.

"We've got this!" she cheerleads, ending her naturalist performance to conserves resources (in case these are but babies and Daddy and Mommy Chupacabra are still nearby!) but allowing the magic in her words to linger.

Becky Beys mwk composite shortbow (bless, naturalist): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 14 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 (20/x3)

Lingering Performance (Naturalist--chupacabras): Round #1 of 2. +1 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Antaral readies an action to grab/grapple the small flying annoyance the next time it swoops down.

Just realized I forgot to roll for the grapple.

Mauro steps sideways to get from behind Antaral's sudden bulk, his faithful skeleton friday moving with him, fitting the bolt into the tensioned cross bow, and handing it to him in exchange for the ranseur. Mauro aims and fires at the remaining chupacabra...

5' step Mauro
5' step skeleton
skeleton standard action - finish loading crossbow
Mauro and skeleton move actions - exchange Xbow for Ranseur
Mauro standard action - attack blue with Xbow

Mauro to Hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 12
+3 bab +2 dex +1 MW +1 bless +1 naturalist
Mauro Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
+2 Champion spirit

☄. *. ⋆ Soran Vigaldo Is Missing ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

In Round 2, Antaral prepares to grapple the winged creature if it comes his way! Asher releases an arrow from his bow, striking the creature! Becky tries her hand at shooting down the creature but misses by mere inches! Talath pats Antaral on the back, giving the enlarged alchemist a bit of Desna's luck.

The blue mutant chupacabra screeches in frustration, flying up again for another flyby. It sees how open and alone Asher is and swoops down - but Asher's defenses are too strong! It ends 10 feet up so someone (Antaral excluded) could stand under it.
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Bite: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Claw 1: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Claw 2: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

In Round 3, Mauro swings out but misses! His skeleton pulls an arrow from its controller's quiver.

Round 2
Crispin 9

Round 3
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)
Blue 17 (-11 damage)
Antaral 16 (-7 damage)
Red 15 (-36 damage, very dead)
Asher 15 (-2 damage)
Becky 14
Talath 11
Crispin 9

Round 4
Mauro 20 (and skeleton)

Bold may act!

Asher closes his eye and beads down on his wily target.

Take this, goatsucker!

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Move Action: Jump up and down in frustration.

Talath decides to give Becky some of Desna's luck in hopes her next bow shot strikes true!

Talath uses his 2nd Bit of Luck on Becky.

Feeling unusually confident and lucky, Becky fires another arrow at the last chupacabra.

Becky Beys mwk composite shortbow (Naturalist, Bit of Luck #1): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 (20/x3)

Becky Beys mwk composite shortbow (Naturalist, Bit of Luck #2): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 (20/x3)

Becky Beys mwk composite shortbow (Naturalist, Bit of Luck #1--Confirm?): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14 for additional piercing damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 (20/x3)

Becky Beys mwk composite shortbow (Naturalist, Bit of Luck #2--Confirm?): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 for additional piercing damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 (20/x3)

I'm operating under the assumption that you'd get 2 rolls to confirm crits with Bit of Luck. 8 total damage by my count.

Lingering Performance (Naturalist--chupacabras): Round #2 of 2. +1 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

"I'm already well protected!' Crispin assures Talath. Standing in the shade Antaral provides.

Crossbow + Bless + Becky: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 16

He tries to contribute but his bolt joins the others littering the sands and he sighs in resignation. His aim seems to be lacking again, even with the aid of others.

cmb: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 26 charge + enlarge + becky +desna+bless
cmb: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 28

pretty sure I grabbed it. :)

Antaral charges the flying nuisance, grabbing its wings with each hand.

I'm operating under the assumption that you'd get 2 rolls to confirm crits with Bit of Luck. 8 total damage by my count.
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Yes you would. From the CRB: "For the next round, any time the target rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result." So to-hit, confirmation, saves, skill checks, ability checks, CL checks, Concentration checks, etc.

[dice=cmb]d20+6+2+1+1 charge + enlarge + becky +desna+bless

[dice=cmb]d20+6+2+1+1

pretty sure I grabbed it. :)

Antaral charges the flying nuisance, grabbing its wings with each hand.

Antaral would have only one roll this round as Desna's Bit of Luck only lasts one round.

Becky Beys wrote:

I'm operating under the assumption that you'd get 2 rolls to confirm crits with Bit of Luck. 8 total damage by my count.

Yes you would. From the CRB: "For the next round, any time the target rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result." So to-hit, confirmation, saves, skill checks, ability checks, CL checks, Concentration checks, etc.

"I could feel Desna guide my hand to grant you luck and She was right! Great shot!"

"I'm already well protected!' Crispin assures Talath. Standing in the shade Antaral provides.

[dice=Crossbow + Bless + Becky] 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1;

He tries to contribute but his bolt joins the others littering the sands and he sighs in resignation. His aim seems to be lacking again, even with the aid of others.

Crispin has another round of actions; the GM was saving his place in the 2nd round (the crossbow shot) so he has another set of actions in the 3rd round.

Ok, I have moved Antaral on the map to make his grapple check... He cannot charge: "If any line from your starting space to the ending space passes through a square that blocks movement, slows movement, or contains a creature (even an ally), you can’t charge."
Unless Antaral has a feat (improved grapple) or other special ability, the chupa will get an AoO, whose damage will subtract from Antaral's CMB check; thus his CMB check is 24, less any damage from the AoO. Unfortunately, what Mauro does is dependent on grapple success/failure (as the grappled critter is pulled base to base with the larger of the two), so we are in spoiler territory... I have moved on the map as if the grapple succeeded

☄. *. ⋆ Soran Vigaldo Is Missing ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

In Round 2, Crispin manages to hit the blue mutant chupacabra with a bolt and it does an unknown amount of damage! I think you forgot to roll damage.

In Round 3, Antaral moves towards Asher and manages to pluck the blue mutant chupacabra out of the sky! (I don't usually reveal this information, but the creature's CBD is 17.) The creature squawks in shock. Thanks Mauro for moving Antaral's character and providing rules clarification. You're a real MVP :D

Asher attacks the blue mutant chupacabra with an unknown weapon (I assume it is with the +1 holy reliquary longbow) however even with Precise Shot negating the penalty of his foe being grappled, his shot misses!

Becky even with a penalty to her shot, the young bard manages to sink an arrow into the grappled mutant chupacabra. The creature isn't trying to fight anymore. It's trying to escape and flee.

Talath spreads Desna's luck to Becky!

Crispin acts!

In Round 4, Mauro's skeleton swings the ranseur exchanged with Mauro in the previous round. The blade cuts into the grappled mutant chupacabra, finishing off the small bloodthirsty beast!

The party stands on the beach, full of adrenaline from the fight. A crab skitters over Mauro's skeleton's foot towards the ocean. The crabs here are plentiful and its surprising that nobody managed to step on one during the scuffle. From your debriefing, you know Ramona will be interested in this natural resource.

So, Ruins of Azlant has elements of Kingmaker. One of those elements is finding these resources. Each time the party finds a resource, Talmandor's Bounty will begin construction on a new building associated with that resource.

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Back To The Sandbox * ˚ ✦

Looking around, there are no signs of Soran Vigaldo or his boat. These mutant chupacabra sacrificed size for flight and are too small to have carried the colonist off. The trail is cold. The best option now is to report back to Ramona. (But you certainly don't have to.)

At this point (with the event completed) the party may choose to do whatever they'd like. Just let me know. You could discuss Soran not being here, return to Talmandor's Bounty to talk to Ramona, continue to complete quests, meet up with the locathahs, spend a couple weeks of downtime at Talmandor's Bounty, etc.

The party is currently three miles south of Talmandor's Bounty. See Island Map for heart/party icon.

"Ok, that was invigorating. Who's feeling talented enough to climb up the cliff and poke around in the nest to see if they had anything shiny?"