GM Silbeg's IF PFS2 2-11 The Pathfinder Trials (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Marcus Farabellus calls out, "I hope you have a way to make that thing fight non-lethally, else you will be disqualified!"

Knowing that a zombie cannot and will not attack non-lethally, I will allow you to retcon that action. I was probably not clear enough, and this is a hole in the scenario, perhaps.

"Of course I do, Master Farabellus! I am no amateur!" Morgan calls back. She smiles mischievously. "Sewer dragons! Face my guardian!"

Per Slack, I am using the zombie as a target for the kobolds. I don't expect it to last.

"Undead! Undead!" cry out the sewer dragons.

The blue kobold immediately attacks twice, then steps into a possible flank. He hits once.
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 5 = 12 piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Then black steps into flank, and attacks.
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 5 = 11 piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Followed by purple stabs the zombie right in the face, and it sinks back into the sands from which it came.
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Crit, killing it

Purple then moves up to Manahath, and shoves his spear in the face.
spear vs AC20: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 5 = 9 piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Kralgang, Two-Eye, Manahath, Kito, Poog is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

Kito peeks out from behind hit pillar and takes a shot at the blue kobold.

crossbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

After that Kito ducks down and reloads again.

("lean", strike, reload)

Your GM might let you reduce or negate cover by leaning around a corner to shoot or the like. This usually takes an action to set up, and the GM might measure cover from an edge or corner of your space instead of your center.

Stride, attack, raise shield.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

As Morgan's pet arrives on the scene, Two-Eye sees his opportunity. He drops his hand crossbow, races over to get into an advantageous position on Purple. He endeavors to use his otherwise lethal vicious incisors nonlethally. Flatfooted target should hopefully help offset the -2 penalty.

vicious incisors (nonlethal): 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 2 = 6 unless of course I roll like sh!t...
dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
plus sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The presence of Morgan's undead pet is unsettling, and Two-Eye is off-target.

Yes, I couldn't count to 20... zombie has 14 damage... I think I looked at AC not HP for some reason. d'oh
Blue, staying in place, stabs one more time.
spear vs AC12: 1d20 + 3 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 10 = 5 Yup, figured

Kito shoots blue, who drops to the ground, "dead".

Then Poog strides in to strike purple, though this puts him dangerously close to the smelly undead. However, he misses.

Then Two-Eye flies in, and tries to bite purple(I assume, please explicitly call out which target you are attacking), but misses.

Kralgang, Manahath is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

Kralgang lines up the Red Kobold, imagining the flight of the arrow and whether it will connect:

Devise a Stratagem (Shortbow with Strategic Strike):

Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

If likely to hit:

Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8
Deadly d10 if needed: 1d10 ⇒ 8

He releases the shot, then takes aim at the zombie.

"Should that abomination remain standing, I will end it myself in the name of Pharasma."

"Do no such thing, Kralgang! Not until this is over and I am done with my tool."

Manahath strides in to cover Poog's flank, and tries to stick the kobold with a quick thrust to his #4 line: ATK: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 for TWICE DMG: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 and Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 3 third action contingent on results

Kralgang's shot hits the red kobold and drops him!

Adjusted Manahath's move

Manahath then moves in and DESTROYs purple!

Manahath has an action left

Morgan is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

Action 1: Sustain a Spell (Stride)
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Stride

Morgan concentrates, focusing her will to hold the dead minion in its animate state. "More two paces north, minion."

It slowly complies.

Not wanting to look like she didn't at least try to fight, Morgan rushes forward, staff at the ready.

The kobold looks concerned about what is about to happen next, but composes himself, yelling [bigger]"SEWER DRAGONS!" as he jabs his spear at Morgan.

spear vs AC13: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Total of: 6

He then stabs again!

spear vs AC13: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 5 = 8

And again!
spear vs AC13: 1d20 + 3 - 10 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 10 = 9

But neither of the follow up blows has the precision of the first!

Party is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

Kralgang advances and assesses whether Pharasma truly wishes for him to save this loathsome necromancer by shooting the remaining kobold.

Shortbow with Strategic Strike:

Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

If likely to hit:

Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
Deadly d10 if needed: 1d10 ⇒ 10

(oh wow another nat 20! Crit!)

He looks at Morgan.

"That's three for me. Want to make it four, or do you plan to dismiss that thing?

Kito moves past the last pillar, scanning for hidden kobolds or traps with his crossbow at the ready.

2x stride, seek: southwest.

Assuming that crit takes us out of initiative...

With a dismissive wave of her hand the zombie crumbles to dust. A gentle breeze begins to disperse what remains of the creature. "Purpose served. You can stop threatening to destroy my tools now, Kralgang."

Poog uses his reaction to use his Retributive Strike to prevent 3 of that Damage to Morgan. Then, using ranged reprisal, assuming it’s still alive, Poog steps to strike with his hammer.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

He’s likely dead but who could pass that up?

And wow, max damage on a crit on a Retirbutive Strike. If he was dead already, don’t even tell me. Lol

Sorry, I moved Manahath for his third action.

The kobolds are defeated, and Marcus Farabellus stands, clapping. "Well done, well done! You have ten minutes to rest up and make whatever preparations you need!"

The kobolds are removed from the arena as you are allowed time to heal, recover, and prepare.

Kralgang returns to his position.

Reminder
Conditions:
Two-Eye: 9/15
Kito: 17/17
Kralgang: 18/18
Manahath: 14/18
Morgan: 9/15
Poog: 18/22

Does anyone have Medicine skill or other ways to treat wounds?

"Gather round!" Manahath gathers the party for a burst of healing Healing: 1d8 ⇒ 1 @!#$%#$^&$^

Retributive Strike from Poog means that Morgan was at 12. Manahath brings her to 13

Morgan walks back to where they started as well. "Two more waves. I do not enjoy this."

Should I use my second, or try Medicine on one of you?

Kito nods to Manahath
"I think you are best trained among us, choose one of them and see what you can do."

Kito will also produce a pair of minor elixir's of life to aid in dealing with people's wounds.

1d6 healing each, will hand to the 2 loweest to drink after Manahath tries to treat wounds.

Hmm, do we have school freebies? If not, I have a couple, meaning one to spare.

Two-Eye takes out an elixir of life and gulps it down, offering another to anyone who needs it.

elixir of life (minor): 1d6 ⇒ 1 haha

Two-Eye curses a blue streak. That's the last fricking time I buy an elixir from Erac's Cousin Discount Potions and Sweetmeat Stand!

Yes, you have your school items

Poog drinks one of his school potion.

minor healing: 1d6 ⇒ 6

”Poog does not like the taste of this medicine.” As he washes it down with pickle juice from his jar of fish heads.

Full

"Drink your potions. I'd prefer to save the sure thing for when we need it. This challenge isn't over yet."

Manahath moves to treat Two-eye, figuring Morgan should stay back anyway. Medicine: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 for Heal: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

I will move on to the next round of this trial at around 1700CDT

1d2 ⇒ 1
Marcos encouragingly calls down to you from the stands, “Well done! An excellent start. You cleaned the field. Let’s see if your opponents can clean you up! I’ll be honest; I’ve let them have a little bit of an edge here, so best be quick on your feet.” With that, the gate creaks open again. As it does, you hear an ominous tune.

What you hear...

After the brooms dance out, Marcos Farabellus calls out the start of combat!

First, one of the brooms dances forward, but that is all it does, sweeping the sands as it goes.

Kralgang, Manahath, Morgan is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

"This is.... strange." The cleric moves into a better position and tries to recall the best way to fight objects such as these. Finally, incase they start coming right for him, he raises his shield.
Recall knowledge will be +0 unless it's religion at +7

Kralgang studies opponent #3, recalling knowledge and Devising a Stratagem.

Shortbow with Strategic Strike:

Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

If likely to hit:

Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
Deadly d10 if needed: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Realizing that there is no place for these creatures in the boneyard, he takes aim at a more distant opponent (#5) and fires a shot without Pharasma's boost.

Shortbow without Strategic Strike:

Shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Deadly d10 if needed: 1d10 ⇒ 9

"They appear to move slow. Let's back up and let them come to us.

He backs up.

Manahath, all you need to do is state you are recalling knowledge... I have all of your skills on the macro sheet!

Oh yeah!

Manahath moves up, defensively. Kralgang contemplates shooting one broom, then shoots another, obliterating it!

Action 1: Recall Knowledge
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Take Cover

Morgan curses as the floating brooms sweep out to the battlefield. I have never felt more hamstrung by these holier-than-thou types.

She tries to recall what she knows about their foe, and then moves to a column and takes cover.

Morgan takes cover.

Broom number two dances forward, sweeping the arena as it does!

You hear the voices of kobolds, cheering on the brooms! "Sweep them up! Sweep them up!"

Kito and Two-Eye is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Knowledge:

A strange almost wisp like creature emerges from Kito's garb and infuses him with a strange silver liquid.

Kito then takes a shot at #3 before reloading.

crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15
p damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

(Familiar(Draw,feed), strike, reload)
HP 15/15 temporarily

Which elixir is that?
Kito misses the broom.

Opps, quicksilver elixir, had the name in my initial description.

"Unfair, Farabellus! The only way through is to use lethal force," Morgan calls out to the Master of Swords.

She then shouts to the others, "Pathfinders, if you mean to win then do not waste your time trying to subdue these animate brooms. They are immune. Destroy them!"

"Miss Titchwillow," calls out Marcos Farabellus. "You wound me. You weapons will work just fine, even if non-lethal weapons would not normally works against the brooms!"

"Pathfinders, if you mean to win then do not waste your time trying to subdue these animate brooms. They are immune. Destroy them!"

Oh, gladly! Two-Eye says. I've seen more than enough brooms in my time aboard the Brass Bird, don't you know!

Two-Eye darts in between two of the constructs, stabbing at the one between he and Manahath. You like to dance, eh? Me too!

shortsword vs. flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
versatile S: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
plus sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 6

shortsword vs. flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 = 18
versatile S: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
plus sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Stride, Strike x2. Will use ⤾ Nimble Dodge against the first attack from one of the brooms he is between.

Two-eye moves around and attacks! His first strike actually breaks the broom in half! He turns to attack #3, and hits! However, it is still working, but its wooden handle does deflect some of his attack's damage.

The final two move up to attack!

Poog is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:

Stride, attack and raise shield.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Poog fails to land his blow!

#2 tries to seep 1:Two-Eye, 2: Poog: 1d2 ⇒ 1 Two-Eye!

bristles vs nimble dodge AC18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
bristles vs AC16: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 5 = 13
bristles vs AC16: 1d20 + 6 - 10 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 10 = 14

It misses three times.

Kralgang, Manahath,, Morgan., Kito, Two-Eye is/are up.
Universal Adjustments:

Action 1: Stride
Action 2-3: Electric Arc

Morgan steps out from behind the column, fingers waggling as she walks and incants a spell. Brow furrowed in concentration, she completes the verbal components and with a flick of her wrist launching a electrical arc towards two of the animate brooms!
Electric Arc on 2 and 4 (DC 17 Basic Reflex): 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8