PFS1 - #10-04: Reaver's Roar - Gameday X - GM Nowruz (Inactive)

Game Master noral

Leinad pauses for Inga and Rallas to relocate, calling upon Erastil's mercy to infuse his bow. He intones two quick spells, sprouting angelic wings, and calls down a Hunter's Blessing upon himself, Rallas, and Ajax. Then he steps forward, kneels, and carefully aims the skyrocket through the crack in the door with divinely inspired precision.

Skyrocket: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Skyrocket-rounds: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Flies 60' per round

Spells were bless weapon, angelic aspect. Divine bond to make bow +4, merciful. Hunter's Blessing grants Deadly Aim, Precise Shot, Improved Precise Shot to all within 10'.

"Oops." Leinad cringes as the rocket flies true, only to explode early right at the outer door in a huge blast of light and fire. "Unreliable goblin technology!"

You all prepare before Rallas starts and Lorian even brings Ulrich into the larger room.

"I ... I stay in back then, you fight!" the orc says.

Rallas can create the hole without being noticed by the Reaver!

perception vs. Rallas Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

When Leinad comes nearer to the hole, you all hear a wild roar!!!

perception vs. Leinad Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 311d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

We start initiative at the moment when Leinad puts the skyrocket in the hole - so it is not fired, yet.

Initiative

Elby
Rallas
Leinad

Red Reaver

Inga
Ajax
Ara
Lorian
Klaus

"Get clear!" Elby calls, positioning the pressure plate directly between herself and the door where the Reaver is likely to enter the Bastion. "And remember, you can distract it with a performance!"

She then momentarily closes her eyes. "Sarenrae, ndinike amandla akho okusindisa itempile yakho kunye nabangaphakathi."

Elby's weapon begins to glow with a golden light like that of the Sun. Standard Action: Divine Bond to give the weapon the flaming burst property. Her eyes open, and she lifts her hammer high, and with a determined glare, she calls out, "You know the taste of orc, right? Well, let's see how you like it now that I'm on the menu!"

After hearing the loud bang from the skyrocket, Klaus whimpers and frantically looks around for a couch to hide under.

Inga rolls her eyes as Klaus panics from the loud bang.
"Relax, Klaus. Don't be so overdramatic."

Leinad lets fly from behind the pressure plate!

If have time, since not shooting from the door, ready to jinx when within 30', Will DC 23, for -3 to initiative, attack, and all saves for 24 hours. Hopefully right before it hits the trap.

Rallas takes a deep breath and slowly lets it out as he fires an arrow from his hornbow.

arrow: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 2 = 243d8 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8, 5, 4) + 1 + 4 = 22

using Deadly aim...why not...forgot to add...AC/T/FF is 30/24/23 and F/R/W is +13/+19/+14

adjusted damage: 3d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) + 1 + 4 = 12unsure if sneak applies...i'm thinking not...

The Reaver moves towards the door and it is incredible but this tiny hole is obviously enough to crush the whole door within a second!!

This is written in the scenario. :-) It comes when you are ready!!

The reaver quickly claws its way back out to the outside of the building and bursts through the main entryway.

Rallas' arrow cannot pierce the Reaver's tough skin!!

Leinad, it is not within 30 ft so your ready action does not trigger.

Initiative round 1

Inga
Ajax
Ara
Lorian
Klaus

Initiative round 2

Elby
Rallas
Leinad

Red Reaver

Bold can go!

"That's it, umgqobho wempundu, right at me!"

She checks for evil auras on the Reaver. Detect evil - I know we already decided it was neutral, but she has nothing better to do with a move action this round.

Elby readies an attack for then the Reaver is within reach.

+1 Impact Flaming Burst Adamantine Lucerne Hammer, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Bludgeoning Damage, Power Attack: 3d6 + 19 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) + 19 = 27
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Burned my reroll earlier, so I guess I will miss this round.

Inga casts haste on the group. She then pulls out her wand of mirror image, hoping to get a chance to tap one of her teammates with it when they go in to fight the reaver. She takes a step forward to get behind Leinad.

Haste is up. 10/10 rounds.

Puffing out his chest and clenching his fists, Klaus waits for the reaver to enter the temple. He snarls menacingly as he waits.
Delay.

"Come red one, we have your death waiting for you!" Lorian said as he started giving tactical advice for the battle.

Standard: Tactician (Precise Strike) grant this feat to all allies within 30 feet. For three rounds, whenever you and an ally who also has this feat are flanking the same the creature, you deal an additional 1d6 points of precision damage with each successful melee attack. This bonus damage stacks with other sources of precision damage, such as sneak attack. This bonus damage is not multiplied on a critical hit.
Move: Pincer Maneuver, Allies apply the battle herald's inspiring command bonus (+1) to attack and damage rolls when flanking and as a dodge bonus to AC against attacks of opportunity provoked by movement (including standing from prone).

Ajax is a little dismayed when Rallas shot misses. Not sure if it was lack of accuracy or the reaver's hide was simply too tough, Ajax fires a volley of arrows.

Bonuses I think apply to Hit: Haste +1, not using Rapid Shot this round
Bonuses I think apply to Damage: Gravity Weapon

Many Shot:+2 greenwood composite longbow: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24 Damage (Many Shot): 4d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 3) + 10 = 16

Haste Shot: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13

Iterative 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6) + 5 = 17

Iterative 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 = 9

Ajax commands Ara to be on guard (Total Defense)

You are all hasted and coordinated to attack well when flanking.

Ajax shoots a couple of arrows but only one can penetrate the Reaver's tough skin and the beast seems to not even notice the wound!

Leinad and Rallas are up!

Rallas moves up and waves a hand at the beast.

Come get me, you foul thing...if you can...

move and ready an attack...hopefully it hits the trap and makes it flat footed...

readied attack, power attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 222d8 + 7 + 9 ⇒ (2, 8) + 7 + 9 = 26

rolling sneak in case the trap makes it FF...and if it does, add 1 to the damage..studied target as a n immediate...

sneak: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 3, 5) = 18

Leinad is up.

Again readies to jinx the beast just before it (hopefully) hits the trap.

Nowruz is up. *Nudge, nudge*

The Red Reaver's stooped stance evokes a gorilla-like frame!

This massive beast has six tiny eyes and atrophied wings.

~

The Reaver steps moves forward and hits the pressure plate!

The harness that drops includes a muzzle that wraps itself around the Reaver's mouth!!!

Rounds: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

And that prevents the Red Reaver from using its roar ability and entangles it! But it obviously can still bite!

Leinad jinxes the Reaver and it is clearly completely consumed by bad luck!

Will DC 23, for -3 to initiative, attack, and all saves for 24 hours: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Rallas is ready and attacks but he cannot penetrate the Reaver's thick skin!

AC 28 now that it is entangled.

~

The Reaver looks at Rallas and bites him but the jinx prevents him from hitting!

bite 19–20 crit, jinx, entangled: 1d20 + 25 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 25 - 3 - 2 = 273d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) + 11 = 17

You are all up!

Elby takes a step around the Reaver to make things a bit easier for anyone else who wants to melee, then does some of her own melee.

+1 Impact Flaming Burst Adamantine Lucerne Hammer, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Bludgeoning Damage, Power Attack: 3d6 + 19 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 19 = 32
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

+1 Impact Flaming Burst Adamantine Lucerne Hammer, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 5 = 19
Bludgeoning Damage, Power Attack: 3d6 + 19 ⇒ (6, 1, 3) + 19 = 29
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"Yiza, lizothe livumba elibi! Ndim lo ufuna! Phuma kum!

We have you now, you fell beast! Rallas yells as he shifts his position opposite Elby and strikes with a blinding speed.

attack1: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 372d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 165d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 2, 6) = 17
attack2: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 332d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 8) + 7 = 165d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6, 3, 5) = 19
hasted: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 402d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 7) + 7 = 155d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 5, 4) = 23

adding the Bewildered debilitating injury...it takes -2 AC, and an additional -2 AC from any of my attacks...this might affect the crits...

crit?: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 312d8 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8, 1) + 7 + 1 = 17
crit2: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 302d8 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 + 1 = 11

AC is 31/25/24

131 damage...and not using Power attack...ahh nindsight...lol...that would be an additional 45 damage...dang it

Swiftly, Ajax casts Instant Enemy on the creature, treating it as if it were a human:

Ajax steps in front of Ara and fires off a flurry of arrows. With creature somewhat restrained, Ajax fires as many arrows as he can.

All arrows have Haste +1, Rapid Shot -2, Favored Enemy Human +4; Damage = Gravity Weapon, Favored Enemy Human +4

Ajax also has Clustered Shots, which combines all arrow damage for purposes of resistance

Main wMany Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41 Damage: 4d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 6) + 18 = 36

Haste Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 1) + 9 = 13

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 1) + 9 = 15

Iterative 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

Iterative 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 3) + 9 = 17

Crit Confirmation on Main shot: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34 Damage: 4d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 5) + 18 = 33

So Many Shot only allows one arrow to get crit damage and at x3, that's an extra 4d6

I think that's a total of 97 damage before resistance.

If I had decided to add Deadly Aim, that would have added 24 extra damage, but taken away one hit, so a net of 11 damage.

Holy crap! i lost track after 220 some damage...

Inga stares in awe at Ajax and Rallas after their attacks strike the beast with deadly precision. Klaus glances over at Inga, wondering if he should go in to make an attack.

Just waiting on update after those awesome attacks.

Looks like you ninja'd me Total damage, assuming there is no resistance is like 32+134+97= 263, ignoring damage from other rounds.

maybe someone can verify may ManyShot crit damage is correct

@Rallas, not that it will make an ultimate difference, but if you're using Lead Blades on the Elven Curve Blade, 1d8 goes to 2d6, unless there's something else you've go increasing the damage die. I don't think it will make a difference unles this creature has 250+ hit point so some really good resistance 10 or something.

Forgot haste.

+1 Impact Flaming Burst Adamantine Lucerne Hammer, Power Attack, Haste: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 30
Bludgeoning Damage, Power Attack: 3d6 + 19 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) + 19 = 29
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

After Elby shatters the Reaver’s jaw, Rallas cuts open the Reaver’s throat and Ajax shoots a fist-sized hole through the creature’s heart, you see it’s lifeless form sink to the ground.

You should just have confronted the mythic reaver at the beginning. ;-)

You hear your own panting…

… and then you hear something hitting the ground behind you.

Ulrich just passed out.

And and people wonder why PF2 nerfed all the stacking benefits. :)

Ajax turns to the orc and checks his health, stabilizing him if necessary.

Heal (Take 10: 10 + 9 = 19

Well, that was...anti-climactic... Rallas says and then spins as he hears Ulrich fall to the floor. He tries to see what might have fell the warrior.

heal, untrained: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Elven curve blade is d10 damage...

You should just have confronted the mythic reaver at the beginning. ;-)

I tried!

Well, that was...anti-climactic... Rallas says and then spins as he hears Ulrich fall to the floor. He tries to see what might have fell the warrior.

"The creature had no chance once the light of Sarenrae was shining upon us."

Lorian watched in awe as Elby and Rallas coordinated their attacks on the Red Reaver, their weapons swarmed over the creature before the volley of arrow joined in the onslaught. The body slipped to the ground in a splash of blood from the wounds.

Waiting for Ulrich to wake up, he did a bit of magic to start cleaning off the blood stains from his clothing. "Please remind me to bring a poncho the next time I adventure with the lot of you." he said with a chuckle.

As the group cleaned up, Lorian started to compose an ode about the the creatures death, he was not sure if he wanted to add a stanza about Ulrich passing out due to the short one sided battle.

P:Oratory: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

"The poor beast. If only it would have run away from this place once it felt its power being drained after we sanctified the relics."
She says in sorrow, then quickly remembers Ulrich passed out.
"Ulrich!"
She tucks her wand in her belt and runs to Ulrich's side.
"I wonder why he passed out? Did he have some kind of divine link with the beast?"
She kneels and attempts to determine what has befallen the warrior.
Heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Using t-shirt reroll.
Heal+GM Stars: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 4 = 34

Niiice.

"Might have been the shock of the three of them chewing through the Red Reaver like it was nothing, compared to what it had done to his buddies." Lorian said, not sure of what had happened to Ulrich.

Ulrich obviously was so shocked that he passed out.

You awaken him and he is still completely flabbergasted.

“Ho … how d.. did you?!? I … “ he says speechless.

"The light of Sarenrae guided our hands," Elby says, belatedly remembering to turn off the fire on her hammer. "Kodwa uncedo lwakho, nethemba lokuhlangana nabanye abafana nam kwintsapho yakho, lindinike ithemba elikhulu ngekamva apho kungafunekanga ndisuke edabini ndiye edabini."

Elby will gather up the survivors and escort them back to town, to be either treated and returned to their tribes or face justice as appropriate. She will talk, attempting to include Lorian as much as possible and teach him some of the language.

After the report to Ollysta and Gorm is complete, Elby notifies the Venture-Captain that she will be taking a leave of absence from the Society. She bids farewell to her companions and leaves with Ulrich to meet Mahja Firehair and learn more about the Burning Sun.

With Urlich back on his feet, Ajax and Ara make a final sweep of the church..

Teamwork...that's hiw we beat the big nasty....Rallas says as he heads back over to the reaver and pries out a couple of teeth.

I think they'd make fine trophies, don't you think? Anyone else want one?

"Sorry that your tribe will not have the Red Reaver to send at the other tribes but hopefully your's will consider protecting the Temple and the surrounding areas for the pilgrims that will want to visit " Lorian said.

Ajax grabs a souvenir

Leinad gives a firm nod, lowering his bow unshot. "A fine hunt, though I'd have been intrigued to have captured the beast."

Leinad whispers a quick prayer to Erastil and sends out a quick channel for Ulrich's sake, and the off chance the Reaver didn't die from the massive assault. Channel: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 6, 2, 3, 4) = 20

"I'm sure Sarenrae helped guide your attacks, Elby. However, I believe it was also great teamwork that ensured our victory today."
Inga smiles warmly at Elby.

Junia and Jeeves rush in with joyful expressions, delighted to see that no one was seriously injured in the fight against the reaver. Jeeves shows great interest in Elby's weapons and armor. He slowly approaches the half-orc warrior.
"I... I'm very impressed by your skill at arms, milady."
He says nervously as he fidgets with his coat button.
"I hope to be a great warrior someday, too. It would be an honor if you could teach me some fighting skills and how to wield a great weapon such as that one."
He nods at Elby's impressive polearm.
"No hurry, Milady. During our rests on our travels back home, of course. If you aren't busy."
He bows graciously as he backs away then moves aside as the adults assemble to discuss the current situation.

Meanwhile, Inga helps the shaken Ulrich to his feet.
"You see, Ulrich? Teamwork. When you return here to help restore this temple to its former glory, I'm sure you will learn quite a bit more about being a holy warrior of Sarenrae and how to cooperate in battle with your fellow warriors. I do wish you the best of luck and hope for your success."
Inga flashes a wink and a smile at the stoic Elby.

Klaus approaches the group as they assemble to discuss matters.
"Very well done, everyone! I didn't even get a chance to throw a single punch! Ha!!!"
He bellows as he gets between Ajax and Rallas, giving them a celebratory firm pat on their backs, then wraps an outstretched arm over each of their shoulders to give the two a brotherly squeeze. He lifts an arm to reach out, and down, to scruff the hair of Leinad and gives the halfling a wink.

Junia slips in seemingly from out of nowhere and gently grasps Rallas' hand. Feeling a small hand holding his, Rallas looks down to see Junia staring up at him with a sincere look in her puppy dog eyes.
"I'm glad you're okay, Rallas."
She smiles shyly with blushing cheeks up at Rallas, then swings his hand playfully before letting go and darting off to join Inga and the others.

Smörboll approaches with a large overstuffed sack slung over his shoulder.
"I gathered all I could from the dead."
He says bluntly as he pulls the cigar stub from his mouth and exhales a large cloud of smoke.
"Got some books 'n' scrolls. Old weapons 'n' other stuff. Can we go home now?"
He says gruffly, then drops the sack in Jeeves' wagon.

"Lorian?"
Inga kindly takes the jolly Taldan Ambassador's arm so that he can lead the way.
"What's the quickest way back to Three Pines Ford?"
She pulls the hood of her red riding cloak over her head, grasps the large paw of the phantom wolfman with her other hand, and smiles. She looks over her shoulder to make sure the others are ready to leave.
"Let's go home."

Another mission for the books...maybe next time, you won't be so slow to the party, Klaus... the elf playfully jests the phantom. He then bends down to greet Junia.

I'm fine, Junia... Rallas says as he gives her hand a reassuring squeeze. He then stands in place a moment before Inga's prodding snaps him out of his thoughts.

Home...yes...

"Well, since we were in a bit of a rush to get here, I am not sure. I believe we can follow its tracks and path of carnage to where wee need to go. However, one brief pause before we depart. Elby can you lead those that wish to participate in some prayers now that the temple has been cleared before we go?" Lorian asked as he headed towards the front and taking a seat in one pews.

"Time to go home." he said once it was over as he took the proffered arm and escorted the Countess out.

Ulrich still cannot believe it.

"You folks ... yes, did very effective job shutting the reaver down! He is scary, and that was a good idea you do all rituals. You succeeded inside the Bastion weaken him. Nice work! Elby, yes please you come with me to tribe! Leader very happy will be meeting you!!" Ulrich says.

~

With the red reaver dead, you are free to explore any areas of the Bastion of Light you have not already examined without any further interference from the reaver or orcs.

(There's nothing you haven't found.)

Upon leaving the Bastion of Light, you can return to Roslar’s Coffer uneventfully.

When you arrive in town, Gorm is waiting for your report. "I knew you would return safely! How did it go?"

Gorm shakes your hands after you tell him everything, and after receiving the helmet from you he announces that he will treat you to a great feast at his expense.

He also rewards you handsomely in gifts for the helmet, including two intricately carved rings each worth 500 gp and a +1 coat pistol, and gazes at the helmet often during the feast, examining its markings, occasionally making notes between bouts of merriment.

~

Hearing the news of the red reaver’s defeat, the residents of the Rostler's Coffer are ecstatic.

They begin collecting the red flags from the trees, pinning them to their tunics over their hearts and draping them from their windows. As the day wears on, the flags are pulled down and set alight in a huge bonfire in the town square.

Talk abounds about reclaiming old homes and contacting old neighbors and family who left the area. The people declare the day a new local holiday to be celebrated every year.

~

After a night’s rest at the Toothless Pike, you receive word from Ollysta Zadrian.

She is working with Shevar Besnik to bring a number of refugees from Roslar’s Coffer back to the area along with a number of soldiers from Three Pine’s Ford and should arrive in a few days to begin securing the Bastion.

Congratulation! You have completed the Reaver's Roar with the maximum amount of success. Not only did you get full rewards and prestige, you all unlocked some boons for being such good Pathfinders and (where applicable) members of the Silver Crusade.

Pleasure to run the game for you. Very fun group!

survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

It'll be nice to see the area reclaimed by those who lived here before...perhaps the area will surpass its former glory... Rallas says as he looks around, a sense of accomplishment putting a smile on his face.