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

Game Master Ventiine

Becky giggles at Antaral's suggestion of a spanking and decides to tag along.

Some good news--It appears that I finally sunk a rank into Diplomacy for Becky, so she's not useless in negotiations (might even be able to get an extra +1 from her Employee feat). She'd still likely go the "shame route" if she ends up leading the discussion.

"I don't know this person but I suspect antagonizing her will only make the situation worse. Perhaps convince her we are capable of defending the settlement? Maybe put her in charge of organizing a militia or watch?"

"But we don't want to reward bad behavior!" Becky counters before falling silent with a horrified look on her face.

Oh no--I'm becoming my mother! I'm too young for this to happen!

"A hunger strike?" Crispin says in total disbelief, "Just how stupid is this woman?"

After thinking it over he comes up with a suggestion, "Well if she's going to die of hunger she won't need her house anymore. Lets go look it over and discuss who gets which room. Eating something tasty while we do so of course."

Can't really think of anything else to do with this twit. "If you can't keep me safe I'm just going to lay here and die!"

Let's go talk to the hunger striker. Maybe we can impress her with accounts of how we dealt with dangers so far. Malcontents can spread their attitudes, and we don't need that running through the settlement when we are away.

✦ Talmandor's Bounty: Hunger Strike * ˚ ✦

The party makes their way to Andvara Jeclair's home. It's larger than many of the other homes but still has the same rough construction as all the other houses.

Her niece answers the door and looks relieved to see you. "I was hoping you'd come. Please, maybe you can convince my Aunty to eat something."

You're invited inside and see Andvara sitting on the sofa reading a book.

What do you do?/How do you try to convince Andvara?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

"Hello Andarva, my name is Talath Na'El and I am assisting the colony on behalf of some of your new neighbors - aquatic elves. Our group was most distressed to hear of your hunger strike and we came to speak with you to learn about your reservations with the colony. If you are worried about security, our group has already resolved many issues that plagued the colony; my compatriots can speak to efforts they made before I arrived to help. We want to know why you feel it necessary to go on a hunger strike and what can be done to address your concerns."

If others can talk about what you guys did before my PC arrived and attempt to aid his Diplomacy check, that would be great. We want to talk up our accomplishments.

✦ Talmandor's Bounty: Hunger Strike * ˚ ✦

Andvara Jeclair lowers her book when Talath addresses her. "Your words have given me a change of heart. I'll tell everyone my hunger strike is over and encourage them to trust Ramona's leadership." Success.

A few nosey colonists followed you to Andvara Jeclair's house. Behind you, you hear her niece open the door and announce publically that her aunt has agreed to end her hunger strike. Not all of Andvara’s adherents are as easily dissuaded, but your visit helped.

An undercurrent of frustration and anxiety continues to build in the settlement.

I will nudge to next map area in a couple hours.

Mauro is thoroughly bemused. A hunger strike? In a colonial settlement? "Well, more food for those who will work", he thinks, but he is wise enough to keep his opinions to himself...

Seriously, is this actually in the book? I would expect the response in any pre-industrial era would be to let the fool starve...

Seriously, is this actually in the book? I would expect the response in any pre-industrial era would be to let the fool starve...

Yes, I'm following the book. It's good you're picking up on it

Mauro is thoroughly bemused. A hunger strike? In a colonial settlement? "Well, more food for those who will work", he thinks, but he is wise enough to keep his opinions to himself...

Seriously, is this actually in the book? I would expect the response in any pre-industrial era would be to let the fool starve...

Be careful picking at the writing. I did that and didn't realize the GM *WAS* the mod author - lol.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Close but not quite.

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K) * ˚ ✦

After your visit to Andvara Jeclair's house, the party packs up their adventuring gear and leaves Talmandor's Bounty. As you all are preparing to leave, you see Carver Hastings and Alba Divenvaar walking swiftly and talking. Carver seems to be doing most of the talking. He also looks a little worn out. Carver sees you and raises a hand in greeting but doesn't stop to chat.

The trek to area K of your map is the longest distance you've traveled on the island. The center of the island is too mountainous to cross so you have to travel around it. Luckily, you've already traveled a similar path when visiting Vriskirsa so the cut vines and broken limbs make your travels slightly easier. Route marked on the map.

It's past dinner when you arrive at the marked destination. The party has various light sources out to see but the sky is also clear, giving the stars ample opportunity to shine. However, unlike Durvin Gest's writings, there is not an ancient tower here. Some of the party may feel disappointed at this. Because the ancient tower Durvin Gest wrote about was said to contain a trove of Azlanti writing, star charts etched into the walls, and a still functional orrery used to chart the movement of the planets.

When you're about to head back to Talmandor's Bounty, someone spots the jagged mouth of a partly flooded sea cave is decorated with the splintered and gnarled bones of sea creatures and humanoids. This decoration of bones looks like a potential threat to the settlers of Talmandor's Bounty and you know Ramona would want you to investigate it. The decorations of splintered and gnarled bones of sea creatures and humanoids is held aloft in a tangle of netting and seaweed. Other gnawed bones litter the rocky shore around the cave mouth.

The cave mouth is roughly 10 feet wide and only about 8 feet tall, but just inside the cavern ceiling rises to a height of 15 feet.

Please adjust yourselves on the map however you like.

Mauro looks at the broken bone decor and says wryly "I just know we're not going to be smart enough to leave this alone... Asher are there any tracks to give us a clue about what's in there?". In the meanwhile, he begins preparing for combat, first casting False Life,
Temp HP: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
and then pulling his skeletal servant from the ground...

A good survival check might give us a clue.

Antaral moves slightly closer and picks up a few bone shards. Taking them between his fingers he rolls them back and forth trying to determine from what come and how fresh they are and creature type.
k.nature: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
heal: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

Asher examines the ground and area around the mouth of the cave to get a hint of what they may face.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 {Add an additional +4 for Aberrations or +2 for Aquatic Humanopids)

He also casts Lead Blades on his Nodachi.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
To notice anything else/hiding/invisibile.

Maybe for the 'decoration of bones'?
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Assuming the cave is going to be dark, Talath casts Light on his armor.

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K) * ˚ ✦

Mauro casts False Life (+12) on himself and pulls a skeletal servant from the ground. The skeleton is humanoid but not human. The feet of the skeleton are wider with the toes spread out like a fan.

Asher casts Lead Blades on his Nodachi.

Antaral studies some of the hanging bones and realizes some are less than a month old and some look like they've been there for a year. The alchemist looks at Mauro's skeletal servant and realizes the bones are the same as the ones hanging. They belong to some humanoid aquatic creature but nothing you've encountered yet. Talath knows these are not bones of his people.

While the others are preparing and examining bones, Talath realizes the tangle of netting and seaweed is something far more malicious. The splintered and gnarled bones have actually been purposefully sharpened! This is actually a crude trap of sharpened bones and heavy rocks set in a bundle of netting suspended above the entrance to their lair. The rocks look big enough to knock someone prone. Talath spots a tripwire that runs across the cave mouth. Disable Device DC15

Mauro stands his ranseur point down in the sand and pulls out his tools, setting to work to disable the tripwire that Talath spotted...

Disable Device: 1d20 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 15
5 ranks +3 trained +2 dex +2 MW tools

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K2) * ˚ ✦

Mauro disables the crude trap and the party proceeds into the cave. It's nighttime, so the cave is only slightly darker than outside.

Proceeding in, you see four caves branch off from the entrance. The entire cavern smells of brine, sweat, and rot. The floor of the cave is littered with humanoid bones and filth. A wall of driftwood tethered together stands wedged in a narrow tunnel in the south wall of this chamber. I moved the party forward. Adjust as needed but don't move too far from the general party placement.

It's quiet.

Mauro stands his ranseur point down in the sand and pulls out his tools, setting to work to disable the tripwire that Talath spotted...

[dice=Disable Device]1d20+5+3+2+2
5 ranks +3 trained +2 dex +2 MW tools

In the future always add +1 for Guidance.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

I'm fine with where Talath is at on the map.

Talath examines the surrounding area carefully for any signs of traps or other trouble.

Mauro whispers "We don't want to get surrounded. You guys stay here and hold the exit. I'm going to check the nearest cavern"

As stealthily as possible Mauro sneaks around the corner and looks into the cave there...

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 3 + 1 = 19
5 ranks +3 trained +2 dex+1 trait - 3 ACP (MW Breastplate) +1 armor Expert

Perception: 1d20 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 33 w/Darkvision & low light vision
5 rank +3 trained +1 wis +2 racial +3 Skill Focus

Becky follows orders like a good soldier, standing her ground near the entrance.

She can cast light; I forget if she usually uses it on her own weapon or casts it on Asher's nodachi (I believe this is the case, as he's usually in the front line during exploration).

Antaral draws a vial and steps to the side waiting.

Asher takes. Small step further into the cave to spot the difference between Mauro and the entrance.

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K2) * ˚ ✦

Talath and Mauro spot them before the rest of the party. Several humans with skin pearly white, peach, salmon, or sandy brown appear from behind each cave corner. Their hair is a shade of dark brown, black, or deep green, and they have thick, expressive eyebrows. Two of the humans, the purple and the white one, have cracked, dry skin. They look injured due to their skin. All of the humans have a trident and a shortsword.

In Round 1, Orange appears around the corner and stabs at Mauro! And misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Red appears out of the darkness, moving towards Asher! And penetrates the ranger's armor!
To hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Purple approaches from the darkness, reaching out at Mauro with it's trident! And misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Pink reaches out at Mauro's skeletal servant with their trident! And misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Initiative was almost perfect. Crispin will act before yellow and blue.

Yellow steps out from around the corner and swings at the skeletal servant! And misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Blue reaches at Becky with their trident and manages to land a hit!
To hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Round 1
Orange 18
Red 17
Purple 15 (???, injured)
Pink 15
Crispin 15 (33/33)
Yellow 14
Blue 10
Becky 9 (35/38)
Mauro (and skeleton) 9 (50/38)
Antaral 7 (38/38)
Asher 5 (45/49)
Talath 5 (38/38)
Green 5
White 5 (???, injured)

Bold may act!

"Yeowch!" Becky yelps, twisting just enough to avoid a serious wound from the ambush attack. "Gill-men!" she shouts to the others. "Aquatic humans allegedly bred by the aboleths in centuries past!"

The bard takes a 5-foot step to move closer to Talath and Asher to keep them from potentially being flanked by the gill-men.

Bardic Performance (Naturalist--NOW +2!!): Round #4 of 14. +2 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Asher hears Becky yelp and strikes at Red so he can free himself to go to her aid.

Standard Action - Attack Red
Move Action - Move 10' between Becky and Blue

(Move action only if Red is killed)

Knowledge(Nature): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 (+2 already added for Favored Enemy)

They're Gillmen! I don't know why they are attacking us, but defend yourselves!

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 (+5 BAB + 3 STR + 1 Nodachi +2 Furious Focus -2 Power Attack)

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 3) + 13 = 22 or 44 if Critical is confirmed

Mauro and his skeletal minion attack ferociously...

Skeleton - full attack on Yellow
Mauro - standard Action - attack, red if still alive or orange after taking the 5' step if not
Mauro- 5' step, into dashed Green square if Red is dead after Mauro's attack, into Dashed pink square if Red is still alive

Skeleton Claw A to Hit Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 20
+3 bab +2 str +2 naturalist
Skeleton Damage Claw A: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6
+2 str +2 occultist

Skeleton Claw B to Hit Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 16
Skeleton Damage Claw B: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Mauro to Hit Red/orange: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 14
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement+2 Naturalist
Mauro Damage red/orange: 2d4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 12
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

Mauro AC 24 HP 38+12 Skeleton AC 18 HP 19

Ooops.. did not see Becky started up Naturalist..

Attack rolls should be an additional +2 and AC is now 25.

Antaral quickly steps forward, mixing a bottle as he goes, and throws it.
5ft throw bombe standard

attack @ green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 damage fire: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) + 4 = 9

Antaral quickly steps forward, mixing a bottle as he goes, and throws it.
5ft throw bombe standard

attack @ green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 damage fire: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 4 = 13
splash damage 1 point fire to blue

dc ref 16

Talath casts Bless on the party!

+1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws vs. fear effects.

Crispin takes a 5' step back and drops Glitterdust on the Purple Gillman. DC16 will save.

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K2) * ˚ ✦

In Round 1, Crispin casts Glitterdust at the purple gillman!
Purple Will DC16: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
The creature sparkles brightly against Becky's torch and flails weakly, blinded.

Becky begins to inspire her companions with her knowledge!

Mauro's skeleton claws out at the yellow gillman, landing both of its attacks! The delicate skin tears easily and red blood begins flowing out of its wounds. Meanwhile, Mauro swings at the red gillman but misses!

Antaral throws one of his signature mixtures, aiming at the green gillman.
Green Reflex DC16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Blue Reflex DC16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
It's a direct shot and the gillman begins screaming in pain.

Asher, in an impressive display, cleanly separates the red gillman's head from its body. The head bounces off the wall and into a nearby puddle. The body waivers for a moment before crumpling to the cave floor.

Talath casts Bless on the party.

The green gillman takes a five-foot step and swings their weapons at Asher!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The injured white gillman walks up to Mauro's skeleton and attacks!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

In Round 2, Orange attempts to harm Mauro! And misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Despite being blinded and injured, the purple gillman takes a five-foot step and swings towards Mauro!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
50 or less miss: 1d100 ⇒ 74
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
50 or less miss: 1d100 ⇒ 53
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The pink gillman steps over the fallen red gillman's corpse and attacks Mauro's skeleton.
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Cripin's actions will happen before yellow and blue.

The yellow gillman steps to be on the skeleton's other side, flanking with the pink gillman!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The blue gillman takes a five-foot step and attempts to harm Antaral!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 2 = 22
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
The blue gillman's shortsword connects with Antaral's skin!

Round 2
Orange 18
Red 17 (44 damage, dead)
Purple 15 (???, injured, blinded)
Pink 15
Crispin 15 (33/33)
Yellow 14 (12 damage, injured)
Blue 10
Becky 9 (35/38)
Mauro (and skeleton) 9 (50/38)
Antaral 7 (35/38)
Asher 5 (49/49)
Talath 5 (38/38)
Green 5 (13 damage)
White 5 (???, injured)

Bold may act!

Asher hefts his Nodachi and strikes at Purple to protect his comrades.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 (as above + Bless)

Damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 = 21

Talath steps to Mauro and grants him a Bit of Luck courtesy of Desna!

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.

Antaral quickly steps between becky and talath, mixing a bottle as he goes, and throws it.

attack @ green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8damage fire: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6, 4) + 4 = 18
splash damage 1 point fire to blue == precise bombs leaves becky and asher out of splash

dc ref 16

Becky feels Talath's spell boost her weak combat skill, so she decides to bring her rapier into the fight! She makes a quick stab in the direction of one of the foes near Asher (blue), all the while pointing out vulnerable spots in their foes (maintaining Naturalist).

Becky Beys mwk rapier (Naturalist, bless): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 19 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 (18-20)

Bardic Performance (Naturalist--NOW +2!!): Round #5 of 14. +2 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Ok Folks, we need to pay a bit of attention to a)other's actions including conditionals (ie my 5' step to either of the dashed squares, depending on if Red was dead), and where we are on the map (for example, we've got Asher attacking Purple above, from 30' away, through 4 pc's; I think he means blue)

Mauro takes a step across a shallow pool, which gives him a flank. He promptly takes advantage, lashing out viciously...

Mauro -5' step
Mauro- Standard Action attack on Pink

Mauro to Hit Pink: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 15
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement+2 Naturalist+2 flanking +1 bless
Mauro Damage Pink: 2d4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 16
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

Meanwhile his skeletal warrior ignores the attacks on it. A blade scrapes futilely at the skeleton's ribs(DR 5/bludgeoning reduces damage to 0), while a trident hits home but is not the weapon for the job [ooc(post DR = 4 damage)[/ooc]. It continues to claw wildly...

Skeleton - full attack action on Pink (or Yellow if Pink is dead)
Skeleton - 5' step

Skeleton Claw A to Hit Pink/Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 8 +2 Flanking (if Pink)
+3 bab +2 str +2 naturalist
Skeleton Damage Claw A: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6
+2 str +2 occultist

Skeleton Claw B to Hit Pink/Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 26 +2 Flanking (if Pink)
Skeleton Damage Claw B: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Mauro AC 24 HP 38+12 Skeleton AC 18 HP 15

Yep.. Blue. Thanks for the correction.

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K2) * ˚ ✦

In Round 2, Becky jabs at the blue gillman with her rapier while inspiring her allies! Mauro's swing just misses the pink gillman but his skeletal servant claws deeply into the flanked pink gillman. Antaral is too hasty with his next throw and misses the green gillman! Meanwhile, Asher hefts his nodachi, cutting into the blue gillman! Talath calls upon Desna to give Mauro a bit of luck.

The green gillman swings out at Asher and white gillman at the skeletal servant.
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

In Round 3, the orange gillman attacks Talath!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The purple gillman ignore Mauro and attacks Talath!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The pink gillman takes a five-foot step and attacks Asher!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

The yellow gillman takes a five-foot step and attacks Asher!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 = 23
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The blue gillman attacks Asher!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 2 = 25
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Round 3
Orange 18
Red 17 (44 damage, dead)
Purple 15 (???, injured, blinded)
Pink 15 (6 damage)
Crispin 15 (33/33)
Yellow 14 (12 damage, injured)
Blue 10 (23 damage, very injured)
Becky 9 (35/38)
Mauro (and skeleton) 9 (50/38)
Antaral 7 (35/38)
Asher 5 (49/49)
Talath 5 (38/38)
Green 5 (13 damage)
White 5 (???, injured)

Bold may act!

@GM: The purple gillman actually has a crit threat with his shortsword on Talath.

Talath draws his starknife and strikes out at the purple gillman!

Starknife with Bless and Bard: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 111d4 ⇒ 2

Also, Purple should have a 50% miss chance against Talath - he was blinded by Glitterdust. Purple also gets another save against glitterdust, to stop being blinded, at the end of his turn. Mauro forget about Talath's bit of luck ability; oh well. Pink isn't attacking Asher after that 5' step - he can attack either Mauro, Antaral or Talath (the only one he will hit with his attack rolls is Antaral with the 17).

Mauro takes a step back and brings his Ranseur to bear again...
5' step
Mauro standard action - Attack Pink

The skeletal warrior's claws continue to flense the gillmen close to it, as it's bones resist the blades that slash at it (1 damage after DR)...

Skeleton 5' step to flank Yellow with Asher
Skeleton Full Attack on Yellow

Mauro to Hit Pink: 1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 30
+3 bab +4 str +1 enhancement+2 Naturalist+2 flanking +1 bless
Mauro Damage Pink: 2d4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 14
6 str* 1.5 +2 Champion spirit +1 enhancement

Skeleton Claw A to Hit Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12
+3 bab +2 str +2 naturalist+2 flank
Skeleton Damage Claw A: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
+2 str +2 occultist

Skeleton Claw B to Hit Yellow: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 16
Skeleton Damage Claw B: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

Mauro AC 24 HP 38+12 Skeleton AC 18 HP 14

Asher looks around and wonders how he got into this mess.

Attack(Blue): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Confirm Critical(Blue): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (4, 5) + 13 = 22

Bit of a slip, but got ya!

Becky gives a quick cheer as Asher connects solidly with the already-wounded gill-man near her. She jabs her rapier at the other nearby foe (yellow), maintaining her bardic performance.

Becky Beys mwk rapier (Naturalist, bless): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 19 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 (18-20)

Bardic Performance (Naturalist--NOW +2!!): Round #6 of 14. +2 insight bonus to AC and on attack rolls and saving throws against extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities.

Crispin takes aim at Green with a Sonic blast

Attack vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

damage: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 1 = 6

Wow.

Getting upset with his lack of aim, Antaral takes a moment more to aim his next shot at green.
attack+ naturalist+ bless: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Damage fire: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) = 8
dc 16 1 pnt splash blue and yellow = precise bombs avoids asher

✦ Ancient Observatory? (area K2) * ˚ ✦

In Round 2, purple misses their attack and remains blinded!
Purple Miss chance: 1d200 ⇒ 14
Purple Glitterdust DC16: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

In Round 3, Crispin lands a sonic blast on the green gillman! Becky continues to inspire and stabs the yellow gillman with her rapier! Mauro lands a devastating blow on the pink gillman, severely wounding him. Mauro's skeletal servant finishes off the pink gillman with a claw attack. Antaral lobs a direct show at the green gillman, which splashes onto the blue gillman!
Blue Reflex DC16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Yellow Reflex DC16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Asher believes he was just short of critting the blue gillman but it doesn't matter because he beheads the creature just as easily.

The green gillman attacks Asher but misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The white gillman takes a five-foot step and attacks Becky but misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

At the end of Round 3, party members with low-light or dark vision see a female gillman emerge from the back of the cave. The female gillman who just joined the fight says in Common "Yes, of course. Yes, we'll kill them then eat their flesh!" She laughs hysterically as if she's just heard the funniest joke. She has a glowing magical field around her and is wielding a rapier.

Flying behind her, you see a medium-sized creature, unlike anything you've ever seen before. Buzzing wings hold this gaunt creature just above the ground. A grasshopper serves as the creature’s head. Its outline appears blurred, shifting, and wavering.

In Round 4, The winged creature beats its wings, creating a maddening droning sound!
Everyone make a Will DC16 check or become confused for 1 round.
Purple: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
White: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
The purple gillman and the white gillman, who were noticeably injured before combat started, look confused for a moment but shake it off.

The orange gillman laughs madly, attacking Talath with renewed vigor, and talking in a sing-songy voice. "Yummy, scrumptious flesh!" You realize that this orange gillman's failed attacks don't seem to phase him.
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 = 8
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The newest gillman raises her rapier, pointing it at Becky. "I, Clarifest, cleric of Zura, will feast on your flesh!"
Becky please make a Will DC13 check or be feared for: 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds. Success is only shaken for 1 round.

The purple gillman tries to recover from their blindness, then attacks Talath! Their trident cuts into Talath's skin!
Purple Glitterdust DC16: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 59
To hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 2 = 25
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
To hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The yellow gillman, (acting after Crispin) seemingly excited at the sight of Clarifest, jeers "fear makes the flesh more delicious!" and attacks Becky but misses!
To hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Masterwork Trident: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
To hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Shortsword: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Round 4
??? Creature 22
Orange 18
Red 17 (44 damage, very dead)
Clarifest 16
Purple 15 (???, injured, blinded)
Pink 15 (34 damage, dead)
Crispin 15 (33/33)
Yellow 14 (13 damage, injured)
Blue 10 (46 damage, very dead)
Becky 9 (35/38)
Mauro (and skeleton) 9 (50/38)
Antaral 7 (35/38)
Asher 5 (49/49)
Talath 5 (29/38)
Green 5 (27 damage)
White 5 (???, injured)

Bold may act!

Previous post addendum, meant Talath not Asher when pink attacked.

Next post, I will remove the dead from the initiative to clean up text.