[PCO 2021] GM Silbeg's PFS2 2-06 The Crashing Wave (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Sorry, I did not mean to leave that as the blurb... that was from when the first sea devil went down.

reflex DC21: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 1 = 17

The turtle takes the full force of Okh's lightning, but against Leharas it turns its shell into the attack preventing the redeemer from landing the blow. It does not look like it is in good shape, though.

I get knocked down, but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down!!
Okh, Kyra, Sylvia, Laheras is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: Bless within 15’ of Kyra


Round to progress 2021-07-03 1200 CDT (UTC-5)

The cleric sustains her spell.

Spiritual weapon, Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 = 25 vs FF (the spiritual weapon doesn't grant flank but it's not said it doesn't take advantage from flanking

Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Then she casts a Command on the turtle.

Will DC 21

Since Leharas just acted (bringing the Doctor back), I presume you mean Dr. Lazarus is up along with the others, not Leharas.

Dr. Lazarus gives a nod to Leharas as the champion brings the good Doctor back from the dead. "Thank you, my dear boy." He immediately grabs his blade and devises an attack strategy for the turtle.
Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 20 (Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.)
Seeing another solid opening, Lazarus makes a calculated strike with his blade.

+1 Striking Elven Curve Blade (w/ Stratagem): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Slashing Damage + Strategic Strike: 2d8 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (7, 5) + (2, 4) + 3 = 21

Not having a chance to swim, he sinks 10' down.

Actions: ◆ Interact (wield weapon), ◆ Devise, ◆ Strike

Spiritual weapon doesn't take up a space, so I have always seen it ruled that it does not flank. However...

Kyra's attack barely strikes the doom(ed) turtle, and drops it.

After the battle, Afmari thanks you, and awards you a dragon turtle scale, a bottle of seaweed wine (worth 5gp), and a minor sturdy shield. He also offers to affix the talisman on to someone's armor.

You have 10 minutes of activities before the following happens:

A tuna approaches you, with the following message affixed to it.

“They’ve become desperate! Several shivers have broken through, and Baron Utomo is on his way here. Rally as many allies as you can and return to the monastery. Thanks to you the tides have finally turned, but the sharks are still circling. We need one final push!”

I will wait until everyone has had time to do their 10 minute activity.

Any hero points to dole out? Doesn't hurt to ask ...

Dr. Lazarus spends 10 minutes treating both his and Leharas' wounds.

Treat Wounds (expert): 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16
Ward Medic + Assurance => 20

Lazarus considers the message on the tuna and attempts to Pursue a Lead.
Any options to Pursue?

If we don't have enough magical healing to fully recover, the Doctor considers using some Battle Medicine and says to the group, "I can quickly patch you up, but if possible, it might be best to save it for this upcoming battle." He looks to Kyra and Leharas to see what healing they can provide the party.

The cleric treats Silvia's and Kyra's wounds in the same time as well.

Medicine. Treat wounds. Ward medic. DC 15: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Damage healed:2d8 ⇒ (5, 8) = 13

The goblin uses his nature knowledge to treat his wounds.

Nature. Natural medicine, Assurance: 19

Damage treated:2d8 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

After 10 minutes of healing, the Doctor does a quick examination of the party. He turns to Kyra, "My dear lady, most of us are still in weak shape. If you can spare a group heal spell before the next battle, we'd be much more prepared." He pauses and adds, "Of course, if not, we understand and we'll do our best." If no more healing is possible, Dr. Lazarus offers some quick in-battle healing to whoever wants it before the next battle. If he's not at full, he'll start with himself.

Battle Medicine (expert): 2d8 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (2, 7) + 10 + 6 = 25
Assurance => 20, Forensics Investigator +6

NOTE: He only performs the above healing on himself if no other healing is offered. If anyone accepts Battle Medicine now, you'll be immune to his healing during the upcoming battle.

Take the 10 min to refocus

Just waiting on Sylvia. I am assuming Dr. Lazarus does the healing to himself, since he won’t be at full. There is a specific named person in the note.

Sylvia refocuses while Kyra treats her.
II think we're still missing a bunch of hp as a group so a mass heal wouldn't be out of order.

Dr. Lazarus Pursues a Lead on Baron Utomo.
Thanks. Have we heard that name before? I don't recognize it.

If you need to move the game along before Kyra gets a chance to post, can you allow Kyra (only if she wishes, of course) to have cast a group heal, while we were tending wounds and re-focusing?

Kyra spent her 10 minutes treating wounds.

So if it's possible I cast a Heal spell three actions for the whole party.

Heal, 3 actions, Healing hands, communal healing:3d10 ⇒ (6, 9, 1) = 16

If Kyra's healing is allowed...

Dr. Lazarus nods to Kyra and says, "Why thank you, my dear lady. Most kind of you." He was about to perform some Battle Medicine on himself, but thinks he's good enough for now. The Doctor asks, "Would anyone care for some in-battle healing, before battle?" He looks around and examines the group.

Can we get a current HP count? Lazarus is 50/60. Does anyone want some Battle Medicine now? It would be about 20-30hp of healing, if you're still down that much.

I'm at 41/98, so it may not be a bad idea.

Looks like Kyra did do the heal, which is good. I will move the BM from Lazarus to Leharas.
Conditions:
Dr. Lazarus: 50/60
Kyra: 48/48
Laheras: 66/98 Shield -9
Okh: 55/55
Sylvia: 43/48

Moving on with next post. Lazarus has already taken over 11m of actions...

Returning to the front lines, you have an opportunity to rally potential allies to help in the final battle. Rirzik rushes you past both of the battlefields they fought in, where they can attempt a skill check to rally allies to help in the final push against Baron Utomo.

Fury of the Dragon
You can convince Afmari and her merfolk that helping the monastery will cement an alliance with Diplomacy, or help her gain fame with diplomacy or dragon lore.

Ward Failure
You can convince the medical staff to act as battlefield medics with Warfare Lore, Medicine, Diplomacy.

Monastary
You can give a rousing speech to restore their morale and convince a few monks to participate, since they now have a few to spare (thanks to your successes), with Warfare Lore, Performance, Diplomacy.

Each character may roll one of these skill checks. I will advance the game by noon tomorrow

The goblin speaks to the monks of the monastery.

Whatever will come, you don't surrender. Whatever will arrive, you don't bow your heads. Whatever will swim here, you will fight it! For the monastery, whatever will arise, it won't pass!

Performance:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

The cleric tries to convince the medical staff to come on the battlefield.

Come on, the injuried ones need your help!

Medicine:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

16 is perfect for me, getting me up to exactly 48/48

Sylvia will guidance whomever talks to Afmari.

Seeing that no one has addressed Afmari, Dr. Lazarus gives it a shot. He accepts Sylvia's magical guidance and attempts to convince the merfolk to aid the cause. "My dear Afmari, imagine the fame that you and your merfolk will gain, when word spreads of this epic battle." He bows his head respectfully.

Loremaster Lore (Dragon Lore)+Guidance: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 = 21

Sorry, I don't have time to type a rousing speech even though I want to. Want to get my roll out there, though. Warfare Lore for the Monastery.

Warfare Lore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Okh fails to inspire the monks to let some of the rear guard go.

Kyra, however, rallies the medics to help.

Sylvia casts Guidance on Dr. Lazarus, who then inspires Afmari to try for fame.

Leharas does inspire the monks to come out to fight!

Success on all three

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Rules of the encounter
Each of these three will help out by giving a special action, once per round, which any PC may use as one of their actions

Merfolk: The draconic merfolk deal 3d6 cold damage to a single target with a torrent of chilled water.

Medic: The medic uses Battlefield Medicine, healing a PC 3d8hp, and making them immune to Battlefield Medicine for 1 hour.

Monks: The monks churn the waters to deal 3d8 bludgeoning to a single target, with a DC22 basic Reflex save.

The once-colorful monastery has been coated gray in silt. Several of the outlying buildings have been reduced to rubble. Wounded aquatic monks circle the ruins looking for survivors, the more injured being carried to the main hall, entire limbs missing from the once proud martial artists.

“Incoming!” A sentry atop the only remaining watchtower strikes a metal gong, the vibrations reverberating throughout the water as monks scramble to their positions.

You have one round to position yourself and prepare.

Also, underwater rules apply here, again

Place your tokens in the yellow dotted box, please

Finally, Kyra gets a Hero Point!

On the phone all the week. So I can’t place myself.

The goblin will cast Hsste upon Lazarus if he accepts.

Put Sylvia and Okh in the box.

Sylvia summons forth a pustule covered corpse ahead of the party.

"Let them chew on that" she quips.

Plague Zombie HP 50 | AC 13; Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +4 | Immunities death effects, disease, mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Weaknesses positive 10, slashing 10

Dr. Lazarus accepts Okh's offer of Haste. "Ahh..thank you, dear boy. Most kind. I'll do my best to put this to good use." He rotates the lenses of his Goggles of Night to gain darkvision, draws his elven curve blade, and readies for battle.

Token placed on map. Sylvia, is your Plague Zombie on the map? Feel free to move Lazarus if I took its spot. Same with Leharas ... feel free to move me if desired.

Thought I pasted it. Tried again, summoned it about as far forward as I could.

Seeing what is about to transpire, Leharas hastily wraps some more bandages around his wounds. He looks up to see what is coming, draws his sword, and raises his shield in preparation of the inevitable assault.

Battle Medicine (DC 15) himself while he still has a free hand. Draw. Raise Shield.

Battle Medicine: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 182d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

The cleric draws her scimitar and she casts Spiritual weapon.

On the phone please place my token

I don't know if Lazarus planned to be off the bridge. I have moved him back on, but you may choose to be off the bridge and 10' down if you wish.
I added some depth indicators.
Swimming will be DC10 for this encounter

A sea devil with 4 arms riding a mount that seems to be a cross between a shark and a seal arrives, along with a quartet of rather hungry looking sharks. The undines of the monastery are busy fighting other shark-mounted cavalry as the sea devil yells oout, "Air-breathers! Your interference in my plans will be tolerated no longer! Prepare to die!"

If it weren’t for you meddling kids!
Kyra is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-06 1200 CDT (UTC-5)

The cleric sustains the Spiritual weapon on the baron and she uses the Merfolks on the baron.

Spiritual weapon:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Merfolks:3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) = 13

Then she casts Shield.

Kyra's spiritual weapon fails to land on Baron Utomo.

The merfolk, however, do seem to harm him.

The white shark moves up to the zombie, but does not appear to have the actions left to attack.

Baron Utomo moves up on his mount, and throws a spear at the zombie!
Spear vs FFAC11, 2nd range band: 1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 - 2 = 27 piercing: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Crit for 36 and 2d4 persistent bleed

He then goes into a blood frenzy (rage)!

If it weren’t for you meddling kids!
Dr. Lazarus is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-06 2200 CDT (UTC-5)

A couple GM questions:
1) Because you placed Dr. Lazarus on the bridge, I presume this means we can walk, and not swim.
2) I thought Sea Devils can only go into blood frenzy's vs. living creatures with actual blood. But maybe the Baron is different?

Realizing that Baron Utomo, the subject of his lead, is too far away, Dr. Lazarus focuses on the nearby white shark. he devises a strategy, moves in, and strikes.

Devise a Stratagem w/ Known Weakness vs. White Shark: 1d20 ⇒ 20 (Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.)
Known Weakness provides a free Recall Knowledge check vs. Shark.
+1 Striking Elven Curve Blade (w/ Stratagem) vs. White Shark: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Slashing Damage + Strategic Strike: 2d8 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (7, 6) + (5, 4) + 3 = 25

Thanks to the Haste from Okh, Lazarus know he still has time to act.

If the shark is dead, he retreats and moves next to the Champion. If not, he takes one more swing with his blade.
+1 Striking Elven Curve Blade 2nd attack vs. White Shark: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 5 = 22
Slashing Damage + Forceful: 2d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7, 1) + 3 + 2 = 13

Actions: ◆ Devise, ◆ Stride, ◇ Recall Knowledge, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

PCs in an aquatic environment need a way to breathe (typically a water breathing spell) and must usually Swim to move, though a PC who sinks to the bottom can walk awkwardly, using the rules for greater difficult terrain.

Moving into a square of greater difficult terrain instead costs 10 additional feet of movement. This additional cost is not increased when moving diagonally.

Also remember that swim fins give a -10' penalty on Speed when not swimming

This means that it takes 15' of movement to move one square (20' for the second diagonal)

Also note that haste gives an extra Stride or Strike action... and swimming is a Swim action.

I am altering Dr. Lazarus's actions to take this into consideration.

Dr. Lazarus Athletics to swim DC10: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 1 action, goes 20'
Dr. Lazarus Athletics to swim DC10: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 1 action, goes the remaining 10'

He then Strikes the beast with his strategic strike, beheading the poor beast.

The orange shark swims up and tries to bite Dr. Lazarus.
jaws vs AC23: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 piercing: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Following this, the purple and green sharks both swim up but cannot yet attack.

If it weren’t for you meddling kids!
Sylvia, Leharas, Okh, Kyra is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-07 1200 CDT (UTC-5)

The goblin casts a spell towards the green shark.

Ray of frost: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 4 = 11

And then asks the monks for help on the baron.

Monk: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 7, 7) = 18

Sylvia focuses on her zombie and points at the green shark.

I think we had discussed summoned zombies getting 2 actions, if they only get 1 please ignore the second action

fist vs green shark: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
B damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
If that hits the zombie will grab otherwise it will attack again.

2fist2shark: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 5 = 11
b damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Sylvia slowly trudges along the bridge before protecting herself with shield.

AC 19, will block

Zombie: AC 13; Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +4
HP 50 (negative healing); Immunities death effects, disease, mental, paralyzed, poison, unconscious; Weaknesses positive 10, slashing 10

I'm not exactly sure how far I can go with 1 move action, but I think I can go the 15 ft I need with action and an Athletics check. Base speed 20 ft + swim fins.

Athletics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Stab Green with Longsword then Raise Shield

+1 Striking Longsword: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 352d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14 (Piercing)

Okh misses with his spell, but calls upon the monks, who pummel the baron.
reflex DC22: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31 Save for half

Sylvia's zombie misses twice.
Yes, two actions

Zombie has taken 36 from Baron Utomo's turn, and has 2d4 persistent bleed
bleed: 1d4 ⇒ 2 flat DC15: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Crit on Leharas's swim check means he can move 15'. See Dr. Lazarus's post on swimming speeds
Leharas swims up, and ends with no bridge under him. He then crits with the long sword.

I don't think I have EVER seen so many nat 20s!

Blood in the Water!!
Kyra is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-07 1200 CDT (UTC-5)

The cleric sustains the Spiritual weapon on the baron and she uses the Merfolks on the baron.

Spiritual weapon:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Merfolks:3d8 ⇒ (5, 7, 3) = 15

Then she mouves forward.

Athletics:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Kyra's spiritual weapon again fails to land home, but the merfolk are still effective.

Baron Utomo wheels his mount around, and charges at Kyra!
lance vs FFAC20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36 piercing, jousting: 1d6 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + (1) = 16 deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 7 Crit for 32+7=49

With this attack, Baron Utomo goes into a blood frenzy.

Shark Week is here!!
Dr Lazarus is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-07 2000 CDT (UTC-5)

I react with Glimpse of Redemption on the attack on Kyra.

For the record, Jousting does not add 1d6 to damage. It adds a bonus of the number of damage dice, in this case, 1. Which happens to be what you rolled, so it's okay for now. But going forward...

In an attempt to focus damage on enemies to remove them from the battlefield, Dr. Lazarus sees the southern green shark is severely damaged thanks to Leharas. The Doctor devises a strategy to finish it off before it gets another chance to attack.

Devise a Stratagem vs. Green: 1d20 ⇒ 13 (Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.)
+1 Striking Elven Curve Blade (w/ Stratagem): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Slashing Damage + Strategic Strike: 2d8 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (7, 8) + (1, 3) + 3 = 22

If Green is still up, he rinses and repeats. If it's dead, he switches to Orange.
+1 Striking Elven Curve Blade 2nd attack vs. Orange or Green: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 5 = 27
Slashing Damage + Forceful: 2d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8, 7) + 3 + 2 = 20

He then swims over to Kyra so he can be ready to help with some in-battle healing.
Athletics-Swim DC 10: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Actions: ◆ Devise, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Swim

Thanks to Leharas, Kyra is still up (He takes the enfeebled)
As far as I can tell the effect of Leharas's Glimpse of Redemption is to give resistence 8 and Enfeebled 2. PLease confirm, @Leharas.

Dr. Lazarus strikes the green shark, finishing it off.
THe then strikes the Orange shark, causing it damage.

Orange swims in to take a bite out of the zombie.
jaws vs FFAC10: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 Piercing: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 crit for 40

It doesn't seem to like the taste of the rotten flesh as it tears the undead in half, so it moves in on Leharas.

Purple swims in to engage Leharas and bites twice.

jaws vs FFAC25: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 Piercing: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
jaws vs FFAC25: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 5 = 14

Shark Week is here!!
Sylvia, Okh, Kyra is/are up.
Universal Adjustments: Underwater
Buffs/Adjustments: 


Round to progress 2021-07-08 0800 CDT (UTC-5)

As far as I can tell the effect of Leharas's Glimpse of Redemption is to give resistence 8 and Enfeebled 2. PLease confirm, @Leharas.

Yes, sorry. Reduces damage by 8 and is Enfeebled 2 or the attack does no damage.

Sylvia, Okh, Kyra is/are up.

Note: my migraine is making it hard to be accurate right now... I apologize for any mistakes. Leharas is also up. What's in the spoiler is correct.

Sylvia kicks her swim fins and swims into position where she unleashes grim tendrils!

negative damage: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 1) = 8
30ft line (dashed grey on map) Fort DC 20
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature takes 4 negative damage
Failure The creature takes 8 negative damage and 2 persistent bleed damage
Critical Failure The creature takes 16 negative damage and 4 persistent bleed damage.